Memory Grove

From the unreal lead me to the real,
from darkness lead me to light,
from mortality lead me to immortality.

— Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Emily Jane (Martin) De Guzman

1979 – 2023

Emily was a devoted wife, adoring mother, loving daughter, loyal sister, dear niece and true friend. She was loved deeply and will be greatly missed by those who were blessed enough to know and love her. Emily’s passion was to help those in need and her kind heart and compassion for others was beautiful to witness.

John Stefanelli

1997 – 2023

John never had an unkind thing to say about anyone and instantly forgave any who might have harmed him.  He loved all music, playing the piano and singing.  He loved animals and had a close, loving relationship with his family and friends. John graduated with honors from Xavier Preparatory High School in Palm Desert, CA, and received their prestigious “Loving and Compassionate Award”.

Sharon Ann Bloom

1954 – 2019

Sharon passed away suddenly from glioblastoma. She was a devoted mother to Harry and Lily, a fiercely loyal friend, and a guiding light to many writers and creatives. As a highly respected producer, she brought some of the UK’s most acclaimed television to life, always with intelligence, integrity, and heart. An excellent, globe-trotting road-tripper with Gregory and JD Edmont, her chosen family, she filled their adventures with joy, laughter and brilliant conversation. Sharon lives on in the stories she helped shape, and the many souls she touched with her kindness and grace. May her memory be a blessing to them all.

Laurie Anne Weston

1961 – 2019

Laurie passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A gifted equestrian “born on a horse”, she won local and national honors riding her beloved Arabians. After graduating from the Stockbridge School at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Laurie left her native New England for California, where she enchanted others with her warmth, quick wit, generosity, and her famous home-cooked meals. She faced challenges with courage, lipstick, and a smile. Laurie was a devoted mother to Alicia, and a loving sister to George Donald Weston Jr., Linda S. Kinney, John Weston, and Salvatore Calorino.