Mary Wood 1939-2021 John Crago 77 Manuel Buenrostro 65 Kalu Ezikpe 66 Marilyn Bauer 73 Families assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 961-9301 —Paid obituary involved in Leisure World, she worked with the Friends of the Library; served ten years as a director on the Mutual 6 Board, with the last eight years as president. Mary also served on the Golden Rain Foundation from 20122016. She was the historian and a Sunshine committee member for the Golden Age Foundation. She will be missed by her family and her many friends including Tammy, Howard and Ruth. She was loved by all and is now at peace. ••• Mary Wood joined her husband, John (2004), and her heavenly savior on May 11. Originally from Ottumwa, Iowa, Mary moved to California in 1960 with John and her first three children. Her youngest daughter was born in California in 1961. Mary is survived by her son, John (Jennifer), daughters Sheila, Sharon (Robert) and Susan (Joseph). Her grandchildren are Andrew, Benjamin (MaryBeth), and Malia and her great-grandchildren are Levi, Eliot, Bianca, Wesley, and Leedeno. Mary was actively ••• Space is available for obituaries of residents and former residents. • An obituary with or withoutphoto is available free of charge for the first 250 words Additional words will be charged at the rate of 25 cents per word. • Send obituaries and photos in the form of jpegs to laurieb@lwsb.com, or call (562) 430-0534 In Memoriam Virginia Hibbler 75 Mary Samaras 83 Fernanda Portillo 97 Mary Becerra 83 Mark Fisher 69 for more information

Ock Sang Im 1933–2021 Ock Sang Im passed away on April 24, at the age of 87. She is survived by Suk Im, her husband of 62 years, their three children and three grandchildren. Ock was born in Korea and moved with her children to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1965 to join her husband, who was working toward a Ph.D. The family subsequently lived in Arizona, Michigan and Colorado. In 1979, the Ims returned to Korea, where Ock and her husband lived for the next 30 years. One of Ock’s proudest achievements was her 20-year tenure in the logistics division of the United States Armed Forces in Seoul, Korea. In 2008, Ock and Suk moved back to the U.S. and settled in Leisure World. Ock’s life in Leisure World was one of the happiest periods of her life. She was involved in many activities including the Korean American Choir, Creative Writers Club and the classical music appreciation class. Her enthusiasm for golf led her to compete in tournaments. Ock’s creative talents were expressed in painting, creative writing, and gardening. Most of all, she loved Leisure World for its warm and diverse community. She valued friendship, and her many friends will greatly miss her. A memorial service for Ock Sang Im was held on May 5 at the Korean Martyrs Catholic Center. The family requests that donations to the church be made in the place of flowers.