South Pasadena (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for South Pasadena ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Pasadena. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angela Aames<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 west northwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of South Pasadena (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of South Pasadena (which is located in Los Angeles 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 South Pasadena to Greenlawn Cemetery
Renee Adoree (Actress)
- Born: Jeanne De La Fonte
- She was born in Lille (France) on September 30, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Tujunga (CA) on October 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Tujunga is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of South Pasadena. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Renee Adoree<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 South Pasadena to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena 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 nearby and to the west of South Pasadena.
- Los Angeles is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Eddie Albert (Actor, singer, activist)
- Born: Edward Albert Heimberger
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on April 22, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 26, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Pacific Palisades is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of South Pasadena. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Albert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Pasadena to Westwood Memorial Park
Margo Albert (Actress)
- Born: Maria Marguerita Gudalupe Teresa Estela Bolado
- She was born in Mexico City (Mexico) on May 10, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 17, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Pacific Palisades is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of South Pasadena. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margo Albert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Pasadena to Westwood Memorial Park
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 South Pasadena 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena 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 nearby and to the southeast of South Pasadena.
- Pasadena is located nearby and to the north of South Pasadena.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located nearby and to the west of South Pasadena.
- 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 South Pasadena 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to Green Hills Memorial Park
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 west northwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Hollywood is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 South Pasadena 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located nearby and to the west of South Pasadena.
- 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 South Pasadena 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Encino is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Pasadena. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena to Westwood Memorial Park

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.