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Julianne Kahaawinui Simon

December 10, 1959 - September 13, 2019

Julianne “Juli” Kahaawinui Simon passed peacefully on September 13, 2019 from stage 4, ALK positive lung cancer at the age of 59. She received her diagnosis in 2015, and from that point on, she underwent the recommended treatments bravely and with determination. Through it all, Juli pursued the ultimate goal she had in life: to express her love for her family and friends through acts of kindness and generosity. She spent the final two weeks of her life in the care of Kaiser Permanente (KP) Home Hospice and the wonderful staff and volunteers of Caring House in Torrance. Her beloved dog Koda was at her side to the end.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Simon; son, Lewis Simon; sister, Suzanne (Matthew) Martinson; nephews and nieces, Kaena Kong, Kaheke Martinson, Keala Martinson, and Jonah Simon; great-nephews, Kalae and Kaimi Kong; and brother-in-law, Gary (Maricar) Simon. She is also survived by many adoring aunties, uncles and cousins, and friends on the Mainland and in Hawaii.

Juli was predeceased by her parents, George and Bernice Kong of Honolulu.

Relatives, friends, neighbors, and even strangers were often on the receiving end of Juli’s thoughtfulness and generosity. Her unexpected gifts of pumpkin or banana bread, travel kits, gift cards, holiday baskets, and tote bags are legendary. These gifts were a reflection of the love in Juli’s heart for the people she met on her journey through life.

Thank you to Dr. Shu-Chieng Hsieh, Dr. Jeannie Han, Dr. Sai-Hong Ignatius Ou, and Giang Ha, RN, for the excellent care they provided. Our special thanks also go to the wonderful and caring staffs of KP Anaheim Radiation Oncology, KP South Bay Oncology, and KP South Bay Emergency Departments. Finally, words cannot convey our deep gratitude and appreciation to the nurses, aides, housekeepers, transporters, clerks, phlebotomists, physicians and others who gave their hearts to Juli during her recent KP South Bay hospitalizations.

No funeral is planned, in keeping with Juli’s wishes.

In lieu of flowers or koden, please consider making a donation to the PKD Foundation (www. pkdcure.org/tribute-donation/).

Seymour X. (“Si”) Bessen, of Los Angeles, CA, died in his home, surrounded by his family on September 16, 2019. He was 96 years old. Si is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roslyn (Roz), and his children, Howard (wife Pat), Robert, David (wife Debbie), and Steven (wife Chris), in addition to his eight grandchildren, Brett, Mark, Brooke, Michael, Sarah, Nicole, Jeffrey, and Leslie. Si was born on August 7, 1923 in Manhattan, NY, to Morris and Sarah Bessen. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology; his education was interrupted by World War II. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army, as a platoon leader in the Engineer Water Supply Company in England, France, Belgium, Germany, and the Philippines. He completed his education when he returned to the U.S., and graduated from MIT as a Civil Engineer in June of 1947, officially a proud member of the Class of ’44. He met Roslyn Goody at a resort in the Catskills Mountains in 1951 and the two married a few months later. Over ten years the two welcomed their four sons and taught them compassion, hard work and life skills. His children remember him as a hard-working, brilliant man and a patient father who helped them pursue their goals. In addition to his career, Si became an airplane pilot and spent many hours with Roz on his beloved boat, Roz II, often spending weekends at Catalina Island. He also enjoyed woodworking and photography, hobbies that he handed down to his children. A funeral is scheduled for 11: a.m., Sunday, September 22, at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles, with a reception to follow at his family home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Simon Wiesenthal Center in memory of Si Bessen.

August 7, 1923 - September 16, 2019

BESSEN, Seymour “Si” X.

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Nancy passedawaypeacefully on September 16, 2019, age 82, at Little Company of Mary Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Tom, sons, Steven and David, daughter, Anne, daughter-in-law, Lynn, son-in-law, David, and her granddaughters, Rachel and Kari. Nancy Lee Knight was born in Ketchikan, Alaska, August 9, 1937. Daughter of Astrid and Dewey Knight. She was one of three siblings. At the age of 12, they moved to Oakland, CA. Nancy attended U.C. Berkeley, from 1955-1959, and graduated with a B.A. in 1959. Nancy met the love of her life, Tom; after his naval tour at sea, she married Ltjg. Tom E. Christie on May 17, 1959. They moved to Baltimore, MD, and spent two years in the East. Moving back to CA in 1961, Tom joined the family business and Nancy raised their family. They later moved from Los Angeles to Palos Verdes Estates in 1972. Nancy and Tom have made Palos Verdes their home ever since. Nancy was a loving mother, attentive and caring, and took deep pride in her children and two grandchildren. She was a consummate hostess and had a magnetic laugh. She never wavered and wasstrong-willedwith core values. She was very giving, especially to our military and veterans. She made family times at Orcas Island and Sun Valley very special. Nancy was an inspiration to those around her. Nancy is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to: Trinity Care Hospice, Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation.

August 9, 1937 - September 16, 2019

CHRISTIE, Nancy Knight

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The Fletcher family sadly announces the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Mae Fletcher on September 13, 2019 at the age of 93. She is survived by her three children: Burton Littleton Fletcher II, Susan Patricia Romano, Nancy Fletcher Noori and son-in-law, Khosrow Noori and threegrandchildren: Michael Christopher Noori, Jonathan Robert Noori (Allison Noori), Andrew Burton Fletcher and great-grandchild, Cameron Michael Noori. Patricia was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Burton Littleton Fletcher and their son Robert Michael Fletcher.

The daughter of Mike and Marian Sweeney, Patricia was a native Angeleno. She attended Third Street School, John Burroughs, Marlborough School and USC, where she was a third generation Trojan and Phi Beta Kappa. She was an avid volunteer and spent countlesshours supporting many charitableorganizations, including National Charity League, USC Town and Gown, Children’s Hospital and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As part of her ongoing service, she was president of National Charity League and Town and Gown. She served on the Board of Directors for Children’s Hospital. She was a docent at LACMA for many years, was treasurer of the Decorative Arts Council and developed a sculpture program for the blind that received a Los Angeles City Human RelationsCommission Bicentennial Award. She learned sign language to lead art tours for the hearing impaired. She loved to read from her extensive library and entertain at her beautiful home for more than 50 years on Chalon Road. Her son, the late acclaimed Landscape Architect Robert M. Fletcher, spent many years working with his parents to create an oasis in the city. The views of the city and ocean were always a relaxing way for her family to spend time together.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, September 21st at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Patricia’s name to the Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027.

January 15, 1926 - September 13, 2019

FLETCHER, Patricia M.

Allen Sherman Lipin past away Wednesday morning at age 90 from congestive heart failure, pulmonary fibrosis and Alzheimer’s. He and his wife Irma were married 64 years and had three children: Larry, Lisa and Eric; and 5 grandchildren: Rosa, Ella, Chaya, Merlin and Adama. Born in Chicago to Barney and Lillian Lipin, Allen moved with his father to Los Angeles after his mother’s death. A successful businessman, a loving husband and father, he will be forever deeply missed.

LIPIN, Allen S.

Donald Stewart Kessler was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 28,

He died Saturday evening,
September 14, 2019 at home, just
one week after being informed that
he had acute myeloid leukemia. Just
two weeks prior to the diagnosis, he
was with his wife, Joyce, at a resort in
the countryside of Italy and then on a
cruise through the Greek Islands.
Don was a man of many facets. As
a young man in St. Louis, he was an
outside salesman for a glass company
and then a chemical company.The
cold winter weather in St. Louis made
his move to sunny Long Beach a
complete change in lifestyle. He was
a real estate broker in Long Beach for
over 50 years, as well as president of
several large real estate organizations,
where he was involved in complex
property exchanges.
After his thirty-year marriage ended,
Don found single life to be lonely,
but going to a Jewish singles party
changed his life. He met Joyce, and
three years later they were married.
Don and Joyce joined Temple Beth Ohr
in La Mirada, and their life together
became enriched with new friends.
Don actively participated in activities
with the Temple’s Brotherhood and
developed several good friends. He
was a volunteer at St. Jude Medical
Center in the Outpatient Surgery Unit
for over 10 years. When patients
came out of surgery, he offered them
a warm blanket and a beer (jokingly).
He made many wonderful friends who
continued to greet him whenever he
visited other friends in the hospital.
His Masonic Lodge, Los Cerritos Lodge,
was where you would find him on
Monday nights, working in the kitchen,
helping to prepare the dinner meal for
the Lodge. During rehearsal week for
Musical Theater West at the Richard
and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts
Center, he would feed dinner to the
cast during their rehearsal break.
Don’s job was to chop up 16 to 18 heads
of lettuce to prepare Chinese chicken
salad for 35 to 45 actors. Working in
the Green Room for these actors was
always rewarding and fun for him, as
he remarked, “How could these skinny,
young kids eat so much?” Then there
was his Monday night poker with “the
boys.” They laughed and told stories
and enjoyed their male camaraderie.
Thursday was Bingo at the Whittier
Senior Center. He would be so proud
of himself if he came home a winner,
and besides, they gave him free coffee
and donuts.
Don was given the opportunity to
take the Honor Flight offered only to
World War II veterans, an emotional
experience he proudly spoke about. In
between all of his activities, Don and
Joyce traveled the world. When Don
was asked which trip was his favorite,
his answer was always “the next one.”
Two weeks before he died, he was at
the Palazzo Catalani in Italy and then
on a week’s cruise through the Greek
Islands. Upon returning home from
this last trip, his cough and lethargy
were diagnosed as pneumonia
and acute myeloid leukemia. The
prognosis was that he had weeks
to live.His family and friends were
notified of his condition, and seven
days after the diagnosis, Don went to
sleep and left us.
Don leaves behind Joyce, his wife
of 33 years, a daughter, Shari Land,
his loving stepdaughter, Laura, and
devoted stepson, Mike, as well as a
multitude of friends who will always
have a warm spot in their hearts for
this kind, gentle man. Go to Legacy.
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April 28, 1927 - September 14, 2019

KESSLER, Donald Stewart

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On Sunday, September 15, 2019, John Donald McCarthy, loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passedaway at the age of 77. Don was born July 7, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, to Charles and Mary (Foley) McCarthy. He graduated with an engineering degree from Cornell University in 1965, where he played both lacrosse and football and earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1968. Don moved to Los Angeles in 1976 where he practiced intellectual property law for over 40 years as a partner at Lyon & Lyon and Jones Day. Together with Lorri Ditz McCarthy, he shared daughters Kate (McCarthy) Duncan and Megan McCarthy, and stepdaughters Sara (Moore) Shank and Jennifer (Moore) Vitro. Outside of his career, Don loved to stay active both physically and in his community. In his younger years, he ran numerous marathons around the country, was a member of the “Ridge Runners” running group, and always loved a pick-up game of basketball after work. Later in life, his passion became playing golf at Los Angeles Country Club. His favorite part of retirement was the ability to play golf as often as he pleased. He was a devoted member of the Catholic Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles and served as Chairman of their Board of Directors. Don also treasured spending time with his family, conquering the LA Times crossword and dominating Words with Friends. Don was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother, Charles “Skip” McCarthy, Jr., and his sister, Anne Stack. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Jeanne Hutchins, daughters, Kate and Megan, Sara and Jennifer, their spouses and four children, Madison, Spencer, Elizabeth and Thomas. A celebration of life is to be planned in Los Angeles, with a scattering of ashes at Skaneateles Lake at a future date. Memorial donations can be made to Catholic Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles through their website http://www.catholicbigbrothers.orgor via telephone 213-254-9800.

July 7, 1942 - September 15, 2019

MCCARTHY, John Donald

He passed away at 94. Served in WWII Navy, LAPD, CCC. Preceded in death by wife Cindy; son Joseph Sumner; daughter Darlene Drissel; grandson Joseph Max Dandois. Survived by daughters, Margaret Gage, Nicole Dandois (James); 14 great- and grandchildren. Services in Susanville, Ca. In lieu of flowers, donations to VFW, LAPD Relief Assoc, Salvation Army.

February 25, 1925 - September 5, 2019

LOBUGLIO, Joseph John

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Carol Ann (Holous) Vessels, 82, was born to Joseph Holous and Anna (Meisner) Holous who lived in Cicero, Illinois. In 1951, the family, which then included her younger brother Joe, moved to California where other friends and family had moved. They eventually settled in Alhambra, California, where Carol attended Alhambra High School and graduated in 1955. She married her first husband, Martin Owen Vessels, on September 6,

She spent her adult life in the
San Gabriel Valley,predominantly
Alhambra, Rosemead, and Pasadena,
where she resided when she died.
Her favorite thing was spending time
with family members and friends,
whether traveling or getting together
for holidays, birthdays, etc. She sang
in the church choir for much of her
adult life and also taught Sunday
School for many years. She was a
member of Ruth Circle and American
Baptist Women. Outside of her church
activities, she enjoyed participating
in several Czech clubs, Rosemead
Woman’s Club, El Monte Moose
Lodge (Women of the Moose), and
activities at the Joslyn Senior Center
(inAlhambra) andthe Pasadena
Senior Center. She is survived by her
daughter, Susan Vessels, and extended
family members.
Her Celebration of Life is on 9/21/
at the First Baptist Church of Alhambra
at 2pm.

November 12, 1936 - August 20, 2019

VESSELS, Carol Ann

TAUBMAN, Ronald S.

February 9, 1924 - August 26, 2019

MELENDREZ, Jeanette

Jeanette Melendrez, IHM, age 95, died at the IHM Residence in Los Angeles, having served 79 years as an IHM. She entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart in 1940 and celebrated her 75th jubilee in 2015. She will celebrate her 80th jubilee in heaven next year with Community members and family who have welcomed her home. Jeannette was born in San Bernardino, CA to Frances and William Melendrez, the second youngest of six children. She earned her B.A. and M.A. at Immaculate Heart College, and she served as teacher and administrator in eight dioceses, from Canada to the Bay area and Southern California, with 17 final years at St. Theresa’s in Palm Springs. Jeannette was proficient in sign language. The warmth and gentleness which marked her teaching remained with her into retirement. Her soft voice invited conversation. At the Immaculate Heart Community retirement residence she served as a Eucharistic Minister and engaged in a prayer group. She enjoyed meeting new members of the Community and offered them her encouragement. She was a woman of deep faith and trust in God as she cared for others, even as her health declined. Jeannette went to her God gently and peacefully, leaving a big gap in her Community that is grateful for her life. Jeannette’s niece survives her, Jean and Larry Hopper and their children. The Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Jeannette Melendrez will be on Saturday, September 28 at 12 noon in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Jeannette‘s life may be made to Immaculate Heart Community Residence, 435 So. Kenmore Ave. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90020.

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vendors.
“Why did the band do
this?” her youngest son
asked, crying as the family
walked dejectedly back to
their car, minutes before the
concert began.
Hundreds of fans who
purchased tickets from usu-
ally reliable third-party ven-
dors, such as StubHub,
SeatGeek and Vivid Seats,
had the same experience.
Video showed the side-
walks outside the Wiltern
flooded with those who had
been denied entry, many on
their phones, on hold with
representatives from ticket
companies. There were re-
ports that some were let into
the venue, although no one
The Times contacted was.
“I was on hold for over an
hour with that ironic, sad pi-
ano music,” said Evan
Smith, 57, who spent more
than $350 on tickets. People
around him were arguing
with companies from which
they purchased their tickets
— in his case, Vivid Seats.
Confusion continued Fri-
day as customers tried to get
refunds. Some were furious
with the Black Keys them-

selves, who many believed were punishing fans. Others placed the blame squarely on third-party sellers they say shouldn’t have sold the bad tickets. Several called out the Wiltern for being rude to customers and han- dling the debacle poorly. Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which organized the concert, blamed “bad actors” who knowingly sold invalid tickets. “The presenters of the

concert directed that these tickets be made available only to fans and that they be strictly nontransferable,” Ticketmaster said in a statement. “This was messaged from the beginning with the announcement of the per- formance and throughout the sales process. Unfortu- nately, bad actors took ad- vantage of this situation and posted screen shots of tickets that were not valid for entry onto the secondary mar-

ket. We always recommend purchasing tickets from the official source.” On Friday, the Black Keys, a Grammy-winning duo that has become one of the most prominent rock bands in America since breaking out in 2008, said they had made the call to turn fans away. “Last night’s concert tickets were $25 and geared toward the fan club,” the band said in an email via their representative. “This was our first show in over four years and the kickoff of the Let’s Rock Tour. Be- cause we were playing a venue far smaller than the rest of the venues on the tour as a warmup show, we turned off ticket transferability to en- sure that our fans got in the door at the low ticket prices we set for them.” The Black Keys continued to blame the “customer service nightmare” on third- party vendors, whose ticket prices were inflated by as much as 800%. A representative for the band and Ticket- master said everyone who purchased a ticket through Ticketmaster or the band’s

fan page got in. The concert was well-attended, with 97% of the 1,850-seat venue full. “Unfortunately, scalpers took this opportunity to de- fraud our fans and steal their money by selling tickets that were ineligible for transfer on scalper sites,” the band said in a statement. The Wiltern show was a kickoff gig celebrating the Black Keys’ upcoming tour in support of their ninth stu- dio album, “Let’s Rock.” Third-party sellers were scrambling Friday to inves- tigate how the ticket prob- lems happened and return customers’ money — and they wanted to clear the air, saying the fault was not theirs. Several employees of the resale vendors said nei- ther the Black Keys, Ticket- master nor Live Nation indi- cated that tickets would be nontransferable. Some thought Ticket- master was still trying to monopolize the ticket game, just days after the Depart- ment of Justice announced an investigation into such practices. Variety reported Wednesday that the govern- ment is examining whether

Ticketmaster has violated a consent decree stating it can’t prevent events from booking venues that use ticketing services other than Ticketmaster and from re- taliating when venues go with a competitor. Live Nation and Ticket- master said they always have complied with the consent decree and do not force anyone into ticketing agree- ments by leveraging con- tent, or retaliate against venues that use other ticketing providers. Ticketmaster and the Black Keys said their tickets used a rotating barcode that updates regularly and would have become invalid the second they were moved from the Ticketmaster app. The technology Ticket master and Live Nation developed worked effectively to prevent fraud, a company representative said. The company said it would communicate the no- transfer rule more promi- nently in the future.

Times staff writer Randall Roberts contributed to this report.

Black Keys fans turned away amid ticket chaos

PATRICK CARNEY,left, and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys perform at the Wiltern on Thursday. Many ticket holders were turned away from the show.

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