OBITUARIES

In Loving Mem y

On Monday, December 19, 2022, the world lost a true iconoclast and artist, David Lawrence Gray, FAIA. David was born in Seattle, WA., where he attended school through his BA in Architecture at the UW. David proudly served seven years in the USMC Reserves. He received his Master’s Degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley and commenced his 60+ year orbit as a diverse, proli c, and inspired architect.

David began his career in Seattle. In the early 70s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he started his many decades-long teaching careers at USC. He opened his LA rm and vowed never to retire. His art was his passion.

David designed projects in several western states in which building contractor that went to Kauai to help rebuild many of the hotels and houses that were damaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992. He loved living in Kauai! He was part of the Pu’uwai Outrigger Canoe Club in Wailua, Kauai. He joined the annual Molokai Hoe Outrigger Canoe Race, paddling with a relay team for 38 miles from Molokai Island to the island of Oahu! thousands of people have lived, worked, played, and prayed. His highest concentration of work encompasses the LA area, speci cally DTLA (historical restoration) and Malibu (residential).

David is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen, daughter Berkeley (Scott), siblings Miriam, Janet (Brad), and Larry (Lori), and grandchildren Elliott and Amelia. David’s true gifts were in his vast reach amongst a myriad of people and his ability to connect with each of us uniquely. He is remembered with love, respect, and admiration by so many. Raise a glass of bourbon tonight. Semper Fi.

Choir in No. Hollywood. He loved to sing and dance. He learned how to Salsa Dance because he said it was such a good discipline!

Jerry loved to play his guitar and harmonica!

He was an avid hiker! He loved to hike the challenging trail to the Hollywood Sign as often as he could.

He lived in Malibu for many years before moving to Kauai. Jerry was a

He came back to CA to help take care of his Mother after his Father passed away. He became a member of the St. Charles one with information is encouraged to call the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department at (818) 878-1808.

Jerry is survived by his sisters, Rosemary Brambles, Margaret Hauptman, and Carol Ann Duran, brother Dennis Duran, and daughter, Chrystal Kuper. He will be deeply missed.

LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors and State Parks clear Surfrider encampment

In January 2023, the LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors along with California State Parks cleared homeless encampments in the Surfrider Beach and Malibu Creek areas of the city.

The teams addressed the issue in a service-oriented approach, offering homeless outreach services to the people in the encampments prior to clearing the area. Six full stake bed truckloads of material and 16 shopping carts were removed the sites.

The encampments were brought up from several commissioners and City Council members during meetings in January.

Malibu CERT

Team tests out emergency satellite internet and phone capabilities

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Malibu Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers tested new satellite internet and phone technology that can be used during emergencies when power and communications are down at Zuma Beach.

Tickets available for Malibu Middle School’s spring musical:

‘Disney’s Newsies Jr.’

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The New York Newsies of 1899 are overworked, underpaid, and being treated like garbage. Gathering together, they decide to rally around Jack Kelly and stand up for their rights. Come join Jack, Crutchie, Katherine, and the Newsies as they create newsworthy “papes,” form a union, and take on the world! Now is the time to seize the day! Join the Malibu Middle School Theatre Department presentation of “Disney’s Newsies Jr.,” Feb. 9-12.

Show dates and times: Thursday, Feb. 9, to Saturday, Feb. 11, all at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to malibuhs.booktix.com.

Malibu Pacific Church Father

On January 15, 2023, Marjorie

Dukatz passed away peacefully at the home she shared with her daughter’s family in Malibu, California. She was 97 years old and passed on while being held in her loving son’s arms. Her proudest early accomplishments were serving as a Rosie the Riveter at Northrop, Hawthorne, California, on the P-61 Black Widow night ghter production line. She was also a corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. In her later years, she volunteered, often serving as president, for groups such as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Woman Marines Association (WMA), and other prestigious organizations.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, omas Dukatz. She is survived by her two children, Terry Dukatz and Sally Hornbek, and ve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A lifelong California native, Marjorie was well-loved by all who knew her.

Marjorie will be inurned at a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., sometime in spring 2024. e family will also share plans for a Celebration of Life ceremony at a future date.

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Upcoming City Council: February 13

City

• Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-06 approving the adoption of the 2017 Updated Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Management Letter for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Recommended Action: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with California Skateparks.

Council Items:

• Proposed Elimination of the Fee for an Appeal to the City Council from a Decision of the Planning Commission that Would be Appealable Directly to the California Coastal Commission if There Were a Fee for an Appeal to the City Council (Mayor Silverstein and Councilmember Stewart) (Continued from January 23, 2023).

• Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate(s) for the 2023 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly.

• Council Appointment to the Public Works Commission. To view the full City Council Agenda, visit malibucity.org/virtualmeetings

Submission deadline is Monday at noon. Please email submissions to: e Malibu Times c/o Calendar Editor, to editorial@malibutimes.com thu FEB 9

Only events with a connection to Malibu will be considered. Calendar events are scheduled in advance and subject to change.

PARK TALES

Story time at Malibu Blu s Park is from 10 to 11 a.m. on ursday, Feb. 9. Park Tales is a fun and educational program for the entire family. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories narrated by the Malibu Library children’s librarian, create an art activity, and enjoy a complimentary snack. is month’s theme will be “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.”

LECTURE: DMV, SENIORS, AND SAFETY

Join Tressa ompson, driver safety manager from the Department of Motor Vehicles, to learn new information about the driver’s license renewal process, the REAL ID, how to get an identi cation card, and disabled placards do’s and don’ts. Tressa will nish the lecture with a questionand-answer session. is event will take place at the Malibu Senior Center on ursday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP required; contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489 Ext. 357 or by email at MalibuSeniorCenter@ MalibuCity.org

SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program

SAT FEB 11

MALIBU PACIFIC CHURCH

FATHER-DAUGHTER

VALENTINE’S DANCE

Registration for the Malibu

Paci c Church Father-Daughter

Valentine’s Dance is open. is event has sold out weeks in advance in past years and organizers want to make sure that people can get their tickets. A funlled evening is planned for all ages with face-painting, creating crafts, playing games, eating amazing food, and, of course, dancing. e night promises to create memories for a lifetime! To register visit, malibupaci c.church. Contact: Info@malibupaci c. church.

VALENTINE’S DAY HIKE