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Cynthia Louise (Becker) Kuntz died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Huntington Beach on August 26, 2024. She was born in Rahway, New Jersey on October 30, 1953, the daughter of George and Mildred Becker. She was 70 years old at the time of her passing. She met her husband David on January 1, 1971 and they married on September 11, 1976. They lived in their hometown of Colonia, New Jersey. Together they had three wonderful children. In 1985 the family moved to Orange Park, Florida and later in 1988 they relocated to their current home in Huntington Beach, California. She is survived by those who loved her as much as she loved them: her son, Brian Christopher Kuntz, his wife Alyda, and their two children Kourtney and Ashley; and by David Randall Kuntz of Huntington Beach; and by her daughter Kimberly Diane Doyle, her husband Thomas, and their two children Madeline and Thomas of Prince Frederick, Maryland. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her sister Barbara Fitzgerald of Mocksville, North Carolina, her nephews, Warren (Buddy) Hulick, and James Fitzgerald; and by nieces Gary Lee Savage, and Barbara Jo Allsopp. Cindy graduated from Colonia High School in Colonia, New Jersey in 1971. She attended Middlesex County College to study Business before taking on professional administration roles in Central New Jersey at Kirsch Company and later at Midlantic Bank. She worked as a school administrator for the Ocean View School District for fifteen years before retiring in 2011 to become “grandma’s daycare” following the birth of her first granddaughter in Huntington Beach. Cindy was a loving mother to all her children and their friends and always put family first. Together with David, her husband of 47 years, they had traveled the world extensively and she was always looking forward to the next trip. She was an active member of several running clubs in Southern California and loved to be a cheerleader for runners everywhere. In keeping with her wishes, there will not be any services or end-of-life celebrations.

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Ronald (Ron) Gallego, loving brother, uncle, and friend passed away just shy of 61 years of age in Santa Ana, California. Ron is survived by his brothers Ric and Randy, niece Jaszmine, great nieces, cousins, friends, and dog Chloe. Ron was born on April 10, 1963 in Inglewood, California to Robert and Bea Gallego. He grew up in West Covina, CA and graduated from Nogales High School in 1981. Since childhood, Ron’s passions were health and fitness, body building, martial arts, and the beach where he loved spending time. Ron’s career spanned a variety of professions from fitness instructor, to male review dancer and model to restaurant server, hairdresser, cosmetology industry sales rep, and entrepreneur. The common thread among all Ron’s pursuits was his ability to relate to people from all walks of life. Although known to family and friends as a fun-living, Ladies’ Man who could be ridiculously competitive, he was also a man of faith who liked to share his love of God and Christianity with anyone who would listen. Family was also important to Ron who embraced a Papa-like role with his niece and grandnieces as well his mother in her final years as her primary care giver. He had a sentimental heart and often reminisced about childhood family gatherings and holiday celebrations. The beaches of Southern California were Ron’s happy place where he loved to relax and felt close to God. His spirit lives on in the majestic waves, tranquil ocean, and loving hearts and minds of those who knew him. May he rest in peace with God as he reunites with his parents, eldest brother, and loved ones in eternity where the stars meet the sea.

Kenneth O’Brien “Kobby” GILLESPIE, died peacefully December 12,2023 Stanton, CA. Aged 61 years young. Born January 25, 1961 in Orange County to loving parents Norman Worley & Patricia Sue (dec’d). He is the loved brother of Christina Mae (nee Gillespie) & brother-in-law Xavier Hermosillo. Loved Uncle & Great Uncle. Kobby never married, coming close three times, and though not having his own children he loved all children. He was also very sentimental. Kobby in his Jr. year at Magnolia High School, Orange paid him to teach woodwork to adults, then his Sr. year saw him a table tennis champion. After graduating he started a mini truck club with his 4×4 Toyota pickup. One of his many achievements was his truck featured on the front cover of Trucking Magazine. His closest friends, Farrah & Leb Alameddin & Cindy McKinnon loved him like a brother, knowing the very comical side to this young man. A manmade master of all jobs, a perfectionist is a small understatement of Kobby. He will be truly missed by his family, many many friends & those that had the pleasure to know & love him, he will never be lost as he is buried in our hearts.