Canyon Acres (Orange County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Canyon Acres ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Canyon Acres. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery<1>
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Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
Leon Ames (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Ames<1>
- He was born in Portland (IN) on January 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 12, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Jay County, Indiana.
- Laguna Beach is located nearby and to the southwest of Canyon Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres (which is located in Orange County).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<1>
- He was born in Sulphur (OK) on September 24, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on June 18, 1999 (a Friday).
- Sulphur is located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
- Garden Grove is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Jimmy Austin (Professional baseball)
- Full name: James Phillip Austin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Austin<1>
- He was born in Swansea (Wales) on December 8, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on March 6, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Laguna Beach is located nearby and to the southwest of Canyon Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
William C.P. Austin (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C.P. Austin<1>
- He was born in Georgetown (Guyana) on June 12, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on June 15, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Newport Beach is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Pacific View Memorial Park
Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<1>
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Irvine (CA) on April 15, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Irvine is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
Les Baxter (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Leslie Thompson Baxter
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Baxter<1>
- He was born in Mexia (TX) on March 14, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on January 15, 1996 (a Monday).
- Mexia is located in Limestone County, Texas.
- Newport Beach is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Pacific View Memorial Park
Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke (Singer, musician, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke<1>
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on February 12, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on May 30, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Santa Ana is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Greenwood Memorial Park
Lou Berberet (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Louis Joseph Berberet
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Berberet<1>
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on November 20, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on April 6, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres (which is located in Orange County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Canyon Acres to All Souls Cemetery
Mari Blanchard (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mari Blanchard<1>
- She was born in Long Beach (CA) on April 13, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on May 10, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres (which is located in Orange County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- The body was cremated.
Lucille Bliss (Actress)
- Full name: Lucille Theresa Bliss
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucille Bliss<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on March 31, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Costa Mesa (CA) on November 8, 2012 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Costa Mesa is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Eddie Bockman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Joseph Edward Bockman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Bockman<1>
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on July 26, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Millbrae (CA) on September 29, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- Millbrae is located in San Mateo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Frank Bonner (Actor, director)
- Born: Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bonner<1>
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 28, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on June 16, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Laguna Niguel is located nearby and to the southeast of Canyon Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
Corrie ten Boom (Author)
- Full name: Cornelia Arnolda Johanna ten Boom
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Corrie ten Boom<1>
- She was born in Haarlem (Netherlands) on April 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Placentia (CA) on April 15, 1983 (a Friday).
- Placentia is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Grace Bradley Boyd (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Bradley Boyd<1>
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on September 21, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Dana Point (CA) on September 21, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Dana Point is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
William Boyd (Actor)
- Full name: William Lawrence Boyd
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Boyd<1>
- He was born in Hendrysburg (OH) on June 5, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in South Laguna (CA) on September 12, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Hendrysburg is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
- South Laguna is located nearby and to the southeast of Canyon Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Curley Bradley (Actor)
- Born: George Courtney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curley Bradley<1>
- He was born in Coalgate (OK) on September 18, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on June 3, 1985 (a Monday).
- Coalgate is located in Coal County, Oklahoma.
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Oliver 'The Magician' Briscoe<1>
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on June 27, 2022 (a Monday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Canyon Acres. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Canyon Acres to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Ollie 'Downtown' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Ollie Lee Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie 'Downtown' Brown<1>
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 11, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on April 16, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Buena Park is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Canyon Acres. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.