Ontario (San Bernardino, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ontario ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ontario. 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.

Ricky Lee Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Cucamonga (CA) on October 28, 2011 (a Friday).
- Upland is located nearby and to the north of Ontario.
- Rancho Cucamonga is located nearby and to the northeast of Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located nearby and to the west northwest of Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Lee Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellevue Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellevue Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Bellevue Memorial Park
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 in Orange County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino 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 Ontario 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 in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino 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>
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west of Ontario. 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 Ontario to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Christopher Allport (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Ontario. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Prospect Hill Cemetery
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, California.
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west of Ontario. 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 Ontario 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west of Ontario. 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 Ontario to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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, California.
- Claremont is located nearby and to the northwest of Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Ontario.
- 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 Ontario 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 in Orange County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Ontario. 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 Ontario to Riverside National Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- 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 in Riverside County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<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 Ontario to Riverside National Cemetery
Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<1>
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- 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 in Riverside County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<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 Ontario to Riverside National Cemetery
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- 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 in Riverside County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<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 Ontario to Riverside National Cemetery
Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke (Singer, musician, actor)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Greenwood Memorial Park
Dallas Denver Bixler (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Hutchinson (KS) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on August 13, 1990 (a Monday).
- Hutchinson is located in Reno County, Kansas.
- Buena Park is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dallas Denver Bixler<1>
Keith Black (Professional auto racing, engineer)
- He was born in Huntington Park (CA) on June 25, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Downey (CA) on May 13, 1991 (a Monday).
- Huntington Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Eddie Bockman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Joseph Edward Bockman
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino 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 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Bockman<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 Ontario to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Raymond Bond (Actor)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Ontario. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west northwest of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bond<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Corrie ten Boom (Author)
- Full name: Cornelia Arnolda Johanna ten Boom
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Ontario. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Corrie ten Boom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ontario to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Keefe B. Brasselle (Actor, producer, author)
- Born: Henry Keefe Brasselle
- He was born in Elyria (OH) on February 7, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Downey (CA) on July 7, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Elyria is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ontario (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keefe B. Brasselle<1>

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.