Obituary
Honor and remember Santa Monica’s cherished community members who have passed away. Our Obituary section provides a respectful space to celebrate the lives and legacies of local residents. From long-time Santa Monicans to notable figures who shaped our city, these tributes offer insights into the diverse tapestry of lives that have contributed to our community’s rich history. Share memories, learn about memorial services, and reflect on the lasting impact these individuals have made on Santa Monica.
Longtime music teacher, Ann Markin Plepler, dies at 85
DOWNTOWN — Ann Mae Markin Plepler, longtime music teacher of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, died Oct. 22 at...
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James Mount: Architect, civic leader dies at 88
Ruth and James Mount DOWNTOWN — James Donald Mount, a local architect and longtime civic leader who believed in preserving...
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Award-winning screenwriter Fay Kanin dies at 95
Fay Kanin PCH — Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Fay Kanin, who collaborated with her husband Michael in writing the scripts...
Read morePioneer in counseling for elderly dies at 96
SANTAMONICA — Evelyn Freeman, who pioneered peer counseling for the elderly to help them cope with the challenges of aging,...
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Legaspi, local artist, philanthropist, dies at 51
WOODLAND HILLS ¬ó David Aranzamendez Legaspi III, an eleemosynary muralist who left his mark all over the campuses of Santa...
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Airport commissioner dies at 70
CITY HALL — E. Richard Brown, former chair of the Santa Monica Airport Commission, died unexpectedly Friday after suffering a...
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Samohi’s Griswold passes away
SAMOHI — Longtime Santa Monica High School coach and athletic director Michael Griswold passed away in his sleep on April...
Read moreLegendary host Dick Clark passes at Saint John’s
SANTA MONICA — Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and tireless entrepreneur who helped bring rock ‘n’ roll into the...
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Original Z-Boy Cahill dies at 54
DOWNTOWN — The Dogtown family has lost one of its founding fathers. Chris Cahill, one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys...
Read more‘Spider-Man’ producer Laura Ziskin dies at 61
LOS ANGELES — Laura Ziskin, who produced the “Spider-Man” movie franchise among many other hits in a 35-year Hollywood career,...
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