Corona (Riverside County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Corona ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Corona. 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 in Orange County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Corona (which is located in Riverside 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 in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside 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 in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the west northwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery<1>
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Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
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- 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 in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Corona. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
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- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Corona. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Corona. 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
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- 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 in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- 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 in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
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- 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 in Orange County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Corona. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Corona. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County, Texas.
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<1>
- He was born somewhere in Alameda County (CA) on August 6, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 28, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Riverside is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Corona. Both communities are located in Riverside County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Corona. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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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 in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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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 in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside 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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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 in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the west northwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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 in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Corona (which is located in Riverside 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 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west northwest of Corona. 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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Raymond Bond (Actor)
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- He was born in Iowa Falls (IA) on April 21, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on February 13, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County, Iowa.
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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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 in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- 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 in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Corona. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park<1>
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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 in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west northwest of Corona. 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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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 in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Corona (which is located in Riverside County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west northwest of Corona. 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 Corona to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)

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.