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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.

A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.

In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.

If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.

Current Services

GLORIA KASTNER

April 16, 1972 - - June 29, 2023

Gloria M. Esquivel-Kastner April 16, 1972 - June 29, 2023 With heavy hearts and a dash of sorrow, we bid farewell to Gloria Mariana Esquivel-Kastner. She left this world on June 29, 2023, after a seven-year battle with breast and metastatic melanoma cancers. A long-time resident of Lancaster, Gloria was born in Port Hueneme on April 16, 1972, to Gilbert and Clara (Nana) Esqu ...

Jacob Metcalf

April 10, 2001 - - June 14, 2023

Jacob, age 22, passed away on June 14, 2023, at an urgent care facility in Lancaster California. Jacob was born on April 10, 2001, to parents Michael and Michelle Metcalf. At an early age Jacob showed an extreme fascination and determination to be a fireman. At the age of 16, he joined the wildland fire explorer program, where upon completing some studying and going on endless ...

Donald Halikias

March 08, 1955 - - April 23, 2023

On April 23, 2023, beloved Donald "Ducky" Halikias was called home. He was a resident of the Antelope Valley for 30 years. He is survived by his 2 children, daughter Nicole Ewerling, and son Donald Halikias II, his lifelong partner Cheryl Russell. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Kathy Halikias of Wate ...

Janice Beach

April 28, 1937 - - April 03, 2023

Janice Evalyn Lawhead, 85, of Lancaster, California passed away on Monday, April 3rd. Janice was born to Erma and Ron Jensen. Soon after Janice graduated from Glendale High School she met and married ‘the love of her life’ Arden Lawhead in 1956. They began their life together by moving to Lancaster California where her husband began a career in aerospace. They proceeded to ...

Wilmar Kahler Jr

October 12, 1939 - - April 02, 2023

On April 2nd 2023 Bill “Willie” Wilmar Kahler Jr. a life long resident of the Antelope Valley was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife of 55 years Patricia I Kahler. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, son Wilmar T Kahler III and Armenta, His Daughter Kimberley Bright and husband Jack, and his son Christopher Kahler and wife ...

Ronald Routolo

December 30, 1960 - - March 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023, Ronald Arthur Routolo of Lancaster, California was called home to the Lord. His wife Brenda of 41 years, their 5 children Victoria, Kelly, Carrie, Ronnie, and Rachel, their spouses, fiancée, and 7 grandchildren were at his side as he peacefully went to meet God. Ron served in the United States Army for 16 years, where he reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. H ...

Amparo Ronge

February 03, 1949 - - March 13, 2023

Amparo Garcia Ronge, February 3rd, 1949 - March 13th, 2023, Age 74 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin and friend to many. The eldest of 18 siblings, born on February 3rd, 1949 in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Durango, Mexico to Andres Abelino Garcia-Quezada and Maria del Refugio Bailon-Chairez. Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the lo ...

Peter Van Splinter

September 15, 1938 - - March 09, 2023

Peter “Pete” Andrew Van Splinter age 84, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023, at home in Lancaster surrounded by his family. Peter was born on September 15, 1938, in Paterson, New Jersey, and came to the Antelope Valley in 1961 with his wife Judy when he reported for duty at Edwards AFB. Pete was a Rocket Scientist at the “Rocket Site” at Edwards AFB for his 43-ye ...

Justin Salas

February 20, 1978 - - March 08, 2023

Justin P. Salas was born on February 20th, 1978 in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He passed away on March 8th, 2023 in Quartz Hill, California. Justin was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his family and by many loving individuals. Justin will be dearly missed and always remembered in our hearts. We ask that you join us to celebrate his life during t ...

Connie Litel

August 27, 1942 - - February 21, 2023

Constance Louise Litel was born to Jim & Opal Thomas in Tekamah, NE on August 27, 1942. Connie died peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2023 in Lancaster, CA. Connie married John Litel on October 21, 1960 in Onawa, IA. Life brought them West in 1964 to Moorpark, CA where they raised their kids and were an active part of the community. Connie was a Blue Bird Leader, a socc ...

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