6 Thursday, May 14, 2015
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Obituaries
Helen Eva Seagar Breck 5/18/1958 – 5/3/2015
Helen Eva Seagar Breck passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Helen was born to Ingela and Warren Seager on May 18, 1958, in Brussels, Belgium. Their family moved to the United States in 1960 and made their home in Washington D.C. Helen lived there until 1978, when she moved to beautiful Santa Barbara in Southern California. She fell in love with the area and established her career and raised her family there. Helen married Toby Breck and on Aug. 15, 1984, she welcomed the birth of her first child, Heather. Then 10 years later, on May 20, 1994 she welcomed her second child, Caitlyn. She loved being a Mom and cherished both of her children. Helen loved to spend the day at the beach with her family and friends. Her home was always open to everyone she loved and for several decades it was the gathering place for many friends and children. She also loved football, especially the Washington Redskins. Helen is survived by her mother Ingela and step-father Jess Pagliassotti of Montecito, her daughter Caitlyn Irene Breck of Carpinteria, Toby Breck of Santa Barbara, brother Warren Seager and family of Lompoc, step-brother Bill Mathew of Bakersfield, cousin Janikke and family of Vancouver, Canada, family in Sweden and many, many friends on the East and West Coasts. She is preceded in death by her daughter Heather Eva Hales Breck and father Warren Armstrong Seager. Helen was a very strong person with loyalty to all those she loved. After years of bravely battling health issues, Helen finally succumbed to her illnesses. She was a wonderful mother, daughter and true friend. We were so blessed to have her in our lives, and she will live forever in our hearts In Celebration of Helen’s life, a Gathering and Paddle Out will be held at noon on Saturday, May 16, at Fourth Beach in Carpinteria. It will be immediately followed by a reception. We hope that everyone who knew and loved Helen will come and share memories, enjoy the slideshow, photos and food, and send their love to the family. To mail condolences, please send them to: The Brecks, 5065 8th Street, Carpinteria, Ca 93013. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Helen Breck’s name to National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 15490 Ventura Blvd, Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 or visit kidney.org.
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Ivan “Norm” V. Fernandez 11/4/1974 – 5/6/2015
Ivan “Norm” V. Fernandez, 40, of Carpinteria, Calif., died May 6, 2015 as a result of a long time heart and lung condition. He was born Nov. 4, 1974 in Brawley, Calif., the son of Lucila Moreno. He attended Carpinteria schools and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1994. He continued on at Santa Barbara City College. He worked as a postal worker for several years before becoming a restaurant manager. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, cars and spending time with his family and friends. He was always ready and willing to help anyone who asked. Ivan is survived by his mother Lucila Moreno, sisters Monica Lertkulvanich and Jeanette Gonzales, as well as his nephews Ilya, Micah and Josiah and niece Lucia Gonzales. Ivan will be remembered as a loving son, brother and devoted uncle. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard, Calif. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Mission Chapel located at Ash and 7th Street in Carpinteria. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria, Calif. Interment to follow at Carpinteria Cemetery District, 1501 Cravens Lane. To sign the family’s online guestbook, share stories and post pictures, please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Ivan’s name below “obituaries.” Funeral arrangements are under the direction of family owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.
outgoing personality and bright smile. He was easy to get along with and always pushed to keep going. He loved to go with all his buddies every Sunday to race his rc cars and during the week you could find him up on the bluffs flying planes. Bill has been on a rough journey battling cancer working with some of the best doctors from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to LA USC Noris Cancer and now sadly but happily can be relieved from all the pain/treatments. Through all the struggle, Bill never lost faith and continued to laugh, smile and show off his love for his grandson. During the end of his treatments, Bill would drive hours on his own in his speedy racecar, “The Bullet Mustang,” to get his treatment but never once complained, he showed us all he’s not going to give up. He is predeceased by his father, David Levinson. He is survived by his beautiful mother Jacqueline Justman, siblings Jonathan and Jennifer Justman, children Josh Levinson, William C. Levinson and Helena Levinson, grandson Adrian Levinson, buddies George Jimenez, Ed Weber, Vicki Shields, Susie Jones, Cyndi Macias, the RC car community, all his flying airplane buddies and many dear friends all over. A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Upper Rincon Beach as he wanted us to remember him by. We will paddle out and gather on the beach sharing all the great memories, holding hands while spreading his ashes and letting him know he will never be forgotten—for he will not have to suffer anymore. Such a great man, Heaven has gained another angel. “Love you, Daddy. For now we are all pretending this is just a dream. You are OUR HERO! With love, your kids.”
Mary L. Sutton 6/13/1932 – 5/10/2015
Diane Marie Peterson-Jahadhmy 3/18/1956 – 4/22/2015
William Glen Levinson 12/9/1952 – 4/14/2015
Battling cancer for over 11 years, on April 14, 2015, William Glen Levinson also known as “Bronco Bill” passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., Bill moved to Malibu for his love of the ocean and surf, finally residing in Carpinteria, Calif. to live the life of a real surfer and raise a family. Bill had a passion for surfing and was pretty darn good at it. Everywhere he went he touched people’s lives with his
dogs and cats). She was a talented potter and watercolor painter. Diane was a loving, generous and kind-hearted person. She loved her friends, family and most of all, her husband, Ahmed. She was the love, wife and rock of his life. On April 22, Diane passed away peacefully and gracefully from a long illness with Ahmed by her side. It was a long and tough battle, and Diane faced it with incredible resolve, courage and dignity. She is now at peace and rest. Diane was preceded in death by her sister Caryn and her parents Robert and Laverne. She is survived by her husband, Ahmed; her sister Cathy (Darrow); her brother David (Alice), her aunts Marilyn (Paul) and Janice, and her brother-in-law Abe Jahadhmy. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Cottage Hospital and at the Sansum Cancer Center, and visiting nurses Susana and Joyce for the loving care and support of Diane and her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care or the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Carpinteria Lions Park.
Diane Marie Peterson-Jahadhmy was born on March 18, 1956 in Fargo, N.D. Her family owned a farm in Moorehead, Minn., where she lived until she was 6 years old. The family moved to California in 1965. She attended school in Glendora, Calif., where she graduated from Charter Oak High School. She then attended and graduated from Mt. San Antonio College and worked for the Forest Service. In 1982, after working for the Forest Service, she moved into the grocery business and worked for Vons. In 1984, she transferred to the Vons in Santa Barbara where she met Ahmed. Diane and Ahmed fell in love immediately and became inseparable. They laughed, loved and traveled to exotic places and enjoyed life. In 1987, Diane and Ahmed were married and continued to have a great life together. Diane loved nature and animals (she owned horses and had numerous
It is sad to announce the passing of Mary L. Sutton on Mother’s Day, May 10, shortly after visiting with her son, daughter and son-in-law. Mary was born June 13, 1932, in Portageville, Mo., and grew up in Mount Clemens, Mich., where she graduated high school. In 1951, she married Leonard Tompkins and moved to Bloomington, Ind., where they both enrolled at Indiana University. Shortly after graduating college, she and Leonard moved to Santa Barbara, where she began her career as a teacher at Santa Barbara High School. After only 20 years, Mary was forced to retire early due to severe arthritis, which got worse with each passing year. Mary is survived by her son, Larry Tompkins of Ventura; daughter Lisa Henry of Los Angeles, her husband Wayne; grandchildren Katy and Peter Van Daalen Welter of Los Angeles; sisters Pat and Reda and numerous other relatives in Michigan. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. We would also like to give a special thanks to the entire staff and volunteers at our Community House of Hope Hospice in Thousand Oaks for their love and kindness during her last months. A memorial service is planned on Saturday, May 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road.
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