Los Alamitos (Orange County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Los Alamitos ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Los Alamitos. 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)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Los Alamitos. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Los Alamitos. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
Milton Ager (Composer, songwriter)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on October 6, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on May 6, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Ager<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Westwood Memorial Park
Philip Ahn (Actor)
- Born: Pil Lip Ahn
- He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Los Angeles County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dave Albright (Professional football)
- Born: David J. Albright
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on January 25, 1960 (a Monday) and died in Redondo Beach (CA) on January 26, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Redondo Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Albright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Evergreen Cemetery
Shana Alexander (Journalist, author)
- She was born in Manhattan (NY) on October 6, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on June 23, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Hermosa Beach is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shana Alexander<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Westwood Memorial Park
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duane Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: George Herbert Allen
- He was born somewhere in Nelson County (CA) on April 29, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on December 31, 1990 (a Monday).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located in Los Angeles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Green Hills Memorial Park
Leon Ames (Actor)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Los Alamitos. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on December 27, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on August 21, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
Bridgette Andersen (Actress)
- Full name: Marriah Bridget Andersen
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on July 11, 1975 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 18, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, which is located in Lane County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bridgette Andersen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fir Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Fir Grove Cemetery
Claire Anderson (Actress)
- Full name: Claire Mathis Anderson
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on May 8, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Venice (CA) on March 23, 1964 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Venice is located in Los Angeles County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claire Anderson<1>
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
Laverne Andrews (Jazz musician)
- She was born in Minneapolis (MN) on July 6, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 8, 1967 (a Monday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laverne Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lois Andrews (Actress)
- Born: Lorraine Gourley
- She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
- Huntington Park is located in Los Angeles County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Ansara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Albert Edward Anson (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Edward Anson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Dimitra Arliss (Actress)
- She was born in Lorain (OH) on October 23, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Westwood (CA) on January 26, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Lorain is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dimitra Arliss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- 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 and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Pomona Cemetery
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Los Alamitos. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos to Riverside National Cemetery
James Arness (Actor)
- Born: James King Aurness
- He was born in Minneapolis (MN) on May 26, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on June 3, 2011 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Los Alamitos (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Los Alamitos. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Arness<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Los Alamitos 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.