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TURNER, LANA Lana Turner passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2010. Lana was born on December 20, 1950, in San Diego, CA, and continued to live in San Diego until her death. Lana graduated from Hoover High School in 1969. Lana is a college graduate from Grossmont College in dance and received her Lifetime teaching credential from San Diego State University in 1980. Lana was an original Charger Girl, a national champion baton twirler, and a national champion roller skater. She was also a regular co-host on the local TV show Zoorama with the San Diego Zoo. She is well-known as a dance teacher and choreographer. Lana was a beautiful, genuine, and classy mother of two. Lana Turner is survived by her two sons Michael Ruggirello and Travis Ruggirello. Lana's funeral is on Monday, November 1st, at the El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121; Viewing from 12 to 2:00 p.m.; Funeral at 2:00 p.m. and graveside service at 3:00 p.m.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2010.

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Mary Al Nick Davis

October 22, 2022

How lovely to see her beautiful face today. Remembering is so important. I have very nice memories today of Lana.

Mary

October 23, 2021

Dear Lana, Seeing your photo on this, the anniversary on your passing, made me miss you all over again. You were a good friend and a beautiful spirit. Your star still shines!

January 2, 2020

Lana, still miss you and keep good memories of your beautiful smile and spirit in my heart. Love, Mary

Kim Scolari

November 10, 2010

We miss you so much Lana Bananna. My greatest memory is of going into my sisters room when I was little and marveling at her beautiufl clothes and motown records. I would look at her photos and wish I could be just like her. I thought she was the coolest sister in the world and only wish I had time back to tell her so. I loved her and I know she loved me too, that gives me comfort. Alex and I miss our sister and aunt so much. RIP Lana
Kim and Alexandra Scolari

saying goodbye (Sunday October 17th)

Travis Ruggirello

November 10, 2010

Denise Willett Friedman

November 2, 2010

Dear Paul and Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you each find great comfort in one another's arms. May wonderful memories lightened your darkest times.

Love,
Denny

Alicia Gilbert

November 2, 2010

Mike & Travis,
I am so so sorry... Words can not express the sadness that I feel for you and your family at this time. Lana was the mom that I always wanted growing up, she always made me feel welcome and loved. I am so great full for all of the wonderful memories that we all had together and I will treasure them always ~

R.I.P

Travis Ruggirello

November 2, 2010

Penelope Xanthakis

November 2, 2010

You lit up the life of so many...may this candle light up your way into Heaven...

Donna Kidd Eledge

November 1, 2010

I remember visiting Lana with her cousin, Susan B. some 40 years ago and admiring her spirit and creativity. My heart goes out to your family.

Penelope Xanthakis

November 1, 2010

Lana's smile and gentle heart will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was a spunky mother of two very talented and loving sons, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in these two boys. Her legacy will live on through them and their innate gifts will endure to make her proud. Lana's light-hearted spirit is in the memories of her family, friends and acquaintances...a life-long memorial for us all. Rest well, sweet lady...we'll smile with you again soon enough...in loving memory...

Connie (Ana's mom) Fleming

October 31, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

The Perfect Mommy

Travis Ruggirello

October 30, 2010

Susan Campbell and Lana Turner

Travis Ruggirello

October 29, 2010

Travis Ruggirello

October 29, 2010

I love you MOMMY! Rest in Peace.

Susan (Sue) Campbell

October 29, 2010

Lana was one of my best friends and I knew her from 4th grade to present. I shall miss her laughter, sassy personality, and tender heart more than words can say. I feel honored to have been loved by her...

Mary Davis

October 28, 2010

Lana was a good friend. We were close in the late 70s- early 80s. Our sons, Travis and Nicholas often played together. I will always remember her smile...God bless her sons whom she loved so much. Mary (Al) Davis
San Diego CA

Erica Hooper-Patmon

October 28, 2010

Beautiful Lana,

Praying for peace and serenity for you and your family at this difficult time...

Steve Acuna

October 28, 2010

dear lana. you were always a great friend. you always had time to listen to my problems. you always greeted me and my family with a smile. you will truely be missed. we will always hold you in our heart. i'm happy for the time we had. we love you, Steve, Megan and Kaden

Bill Murray

October 28, 2010

Times like this are filled with wishes, and I wish that I had known you. But, I know you through Travis, and I find that wonderfully fulfilling. God bless.

Carmina Sanchez

October 28, 2010

My heart goes out to your family. I remember your friendship from Garfield Elem. You always stuck up for me!

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