Piru (Ventura County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Piru ...

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

Angela Aames (Actress)
- Born: Lois Marie Tlustos
- She was born in Pierre (SD) on February 27, 1956 (a Monday) and died in West Hills (CA) on November 27, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Pierre is located in Hughes County, South Dakota.
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angela Aames<1>
Norman Abbott (Director, producer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 11, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Valencia (CA) on July 9, 2016 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Valencia is located in Los Angeles County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Abbott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Eternal Valley Memorial Park
Philip Abbott (Actor)
- Born: Philip Abbott Alexander
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on March 20, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 23, 1998 (a Monday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Abbott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
June Allyson (Actress)
- Born: Ella Geisman
- She was born in Bronx (NY) on October 7, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Ojai (CA) on July 8, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Ojai is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Piru. Both communities are located in Ventura County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Allyson<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Laurie Anders (Actress, entertainer)
- Born: Lorayne Day
- She was born in Casper (WY) on January 16, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on October 3, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Casper is located in Natrona County, Wyoming.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laurie Anders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
George Lee 'Sparky' Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgewater (SD) on February 22, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Thousand Oaks (CA) on November 4, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Bridgewater is located in McCook County, South Dakota.
- Thousand Oaks is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Piru. Both communities are located in Ventura County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Lee 'Sparky' Anderson<1>
Patty Andrews (Singer)
- Full name: Patricia Marie Andrews
- She was born in Mound (MN) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 30, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Mound is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Andrews<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Westwood Memorial Park
Poupee Andriot (Actress)
- Born: Edna Stone
- She was born in New York (NY) on October 29, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Northridge (CA) on November 13, 1988 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Poupee Andriot<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Michael Ansara (Actor)
- Full name: Michael George Ansara
- He was born in Syria on April 15, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on July 31, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Calabasas is located in Los Angeles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Art 'Golden Boy' Aragon (Professional boxer, actor)
- He was born in Belen (NM) on November 13, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Northridge (CA) on March 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Belen is located in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art 'Golden Boy' Aragon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Gene Autry (Actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer, baseball owner)
- Full name: Orvon Grover Autry
- He was born in Tioga (TX) on September 29, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on October 2, 1998 (a Friday).
- Tioga is located in Grayson County, Texas.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Autry<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
C. Graham Baker (Screenwriter, producer)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on July 16, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Reseda (CA) on May 15, 1950 (a Monday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Reseda is located in Los Angeles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for C. Graham Baker<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 Piru to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Jill Banner (Actress)
- Born: Mary Kathryn Molumby
- She was born in Bremerton (WA) on November 8, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Malibu (CA) on August 7, 1982 (a Saturday).
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jill Banner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Valhalla Memorial Park
Judith Barsi (Child actress, murder victim)
- Full name: Judith Eva Barsi
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on June 6, 1978 (a Tuesday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on July 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 10.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judith Barsi<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Frances Bay (Actress)
- Born: Frances Evelyn Goffman
- She was born in Mannville (AB) on January 23, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on September 15, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Bay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
William Beaudine (Director, screenwriter)
- Full name: William Washington Beaudine
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on March 18, 1970 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Beaudine<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 Piru to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Alma Leonor Martinez Beltran (Actress)
- She was born in Cananea (Mexico) on August 22, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Northridge (CA) on June 9, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alma Leonor Martinez Beltran<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Bea Benaderet (Actress)
- Full name: Beatrice Benaderet
- She was born in New York (NY) on April 4, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Studio City (CA) on October 13, 1968 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bea Benaderet<1>
Enid Bennett (Actress)
- Full name: Enid Eulalie Bennett
- She was born in York (Australia) on July 15, 1893 (a Saturday) and died in Malibu (CA) on May 14, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Enid Bennett<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 Piru to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jack Benny (Actor, producer, comedian)
- Born: Benjamin Kubelsky
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 14, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on December 26, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Benny<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Hillside Memorial Park
Warren Berlinger (Actor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 31, 1937 (a Tuesday) and died in Valencia (CA) on December 2, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Valencia is located in Los Angeles County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Piru (which is located in Ventura County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Piru. The cemetery is located in Ventura County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Berlinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piru to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley

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.