Deaths in the Family

Mrs Jane Jacqueline Page unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on Friday March 5, 2021, at the age of 83. A cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, she is survived by her daughter Kimberly McBride Delgado, son Steven McBride, step-daughter DeeAnna Castle, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, beloved sisters Muriel Graan and Lauraine Doyon, brother Paul Guy, dear niece Debbrah Boilard, loving nephew Grael Graan, and many other precious nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jane is predeceased by her brother David Guy, her treasured Aunt Clara Ouellette who was like a second mother to her in Auburn, Maine, and her beloved Aunt Yvonne Doyon.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Steve Morgan of Lake Avenue Church, will be held at Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Please contact Kimberly, Jane's daughter, for more information if you would like to attend at


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On February 9, Sue (Allison) Brown passed away suddenly in Xiamen, China. Sue, long time member of Lake, grew up in Taiwan where her parents were Christian workers. She and her husband married in 1981 and 7 years later she and Bill moved to China where he continues as a Professor of Business at Xiamen University. Sue and Bill have two married sons and a grandchild. Among other things, Sue helped found a social effort for women on the margins in the province of Fujian as well as being a co-founder of an International School there for ex-pats. Sue’s life was celebrated and she was buried in her adopted China homeland on February 13. Bill sends his deepest thanks to all of those who reached out to him and the family.

Mary Scott (age 91) passed away on November 26 at the Memory Care unit at Solheim Lutheran Home in Eagle Rock. Mary is survived by her stepdaughter, Sandra Scott Garstang, and Sandra's husband Richard, 5 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Sue Boelema and Alice Krahn, and 1 brother, Henry Pauls.

Mary was a member of Lake Avenue church since the 1970's. Mary was a member of King's Couriers, actively involved in Women's Tea and Women's Ministry events, served as both Hospitality Leader and Table Leader for Morning Break and volunteered to work in the nursery during MOMS group meetings.

There will not be a service at this time, but there will be a private family burial at Live Oak Memorial Park in Duarte where Mary will be buried with her husband. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Marilyn Mead's Memorial service will be Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. Everyone connected to King’s Couriers, or to Lake Avenue, is invited to attend via live streaming. Here is the link: https://uppc.online.church/

Our very gifted pastor, Aaron Stewart, will preach and dear friend Rev. Harlan Shoop, will lead everyone in a wonderful time of guided prayer at the end. Joy and Jim will each offer a brief remembrance with a 4 minute slide show following. We’ll be singing the kind of hymns we all love to sing, along with a contemporary setting of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. A soloist will sing “People Need the Lord."

Paul Storino passed away on July 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, he was 53. Paul is survived by sister Louise Augustyn, brother Joseph Storino, niece Alexandra “Ali” Agustyn, nephews Peter Storino, Thomas Storino, Joseph M. Storino, Michael Storino, Matthew Storino, Matthew Augustyn, Ryan Augustyn, as well as many beloved friends and church family. Paul was a member of Lake Avenue Church and an active participant in the Bridge Entertainment Fellowship, the Men’s ministries, and a small group bible study. He volunteered often setting up for various events.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Prayer Garden at Lake Avenue Church on Saturday, September 19 at 4pm. Pastor Bill Mead will be officiating.

Dr. Daniel U. Riihimaki passed away on August 10, 2020 at the age of 90. Dan is preceded in death by his first wife, Florence, and his daughter, Lisa; and survived by his wife, Sharon; three children [Karen, Lauri (Lor), and Andrew]; three step-children (Kristin, David, and Stephanie); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dan had a long and full life that included a rewarding medical career at City of Hope, rich family life, church involvements, and ministry outreach (at home and abroad). During his long history at Lake Avenue Church, he found great joy actively participating in worship services, the Care Ministry Team, and the Voyagers class. He was a man of many interests, talents, and abilities, and enjoyed giving of his time. Dan will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to either the Care Ministry at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena or to the City of Hope.

Bruce Orville Allen passed away on June 8, 2020, he was 75. Bruce is survived by his brothers Daniel, Blaine and Errol; nephew John, niece Julie; great nephews Quinn, Soren, Jagger, Julian, Marlon and Mac Kenzie and many cousins. Bruce is fondly remembered for how sweet he was and how much he loved the Lord. Bruce often shared the gospel with people on the buses and metro, inviting them to church – and sometimes they came. He was a big supporter of worship and the styles of music we do a Lake. Without fail Bruce would encourage us every Sunday and would pray for us and thank God for us. He attended concerts everywhere he went and would share his insights with us. A very sweet man we will miss dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Lake Avenue Church Chapel On July 11 at 11:30am.

It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of a beloved long time church member, Douglas Gwinn last Thursday, May 14. Doug and his wife, Erlinda have been Lake Avenue Church members since 1994. He also spent his first two years of life here when his father, William D. Gwinn, Sr. served as the first full time youth minister. Doug is a lover of God's WORD, a faithful son of God and a loving wonderful husband. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Doug is survived by his loving wife Erlinda, sisters Melissa Assink and Jenny Defrates and brother Casey Gwinn. Memorial service and a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.