Placentia (Orange County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Placentia ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Placentia. 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 in San Bernardino County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Placentia. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- 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 Placentia 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 nearby and to the west of Placentia.
- 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 Placentia 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Placentia. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Placentia (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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Placentia (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 Placentia to Evergreen Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Placentia (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Placentia. 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Placentia (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Placentia (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 Placentia to Fir Grove Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Placentia (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>
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Placentia (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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Placentia (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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 southwest of Placentia. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Placentia. 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 Placentia 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Placentia. 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 Placentia to Riverside National Cemetery
Arleen Auger (Opera singer)
- Full name: Joyce Arleen Auger
- She was born in South Gate (CA) on September 13, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Loosduinen (Netherlands) on June 10, 1993 (a Thursday).
- South Gate is located in Los Angeles County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Placentia (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arleen Auger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Placentia to Ferncliff Cemetery
Jimmy Austin (Professional baseball)
- Full name: James Phillip Austin
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Placentia. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Austin<1>
William C.P. Austin (Actor)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Placentia. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Placentia. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C.P. Austin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Placentia to Pacific View Memorial Park
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Placentia. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<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.