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Helen Baker Obituary
Helen Cecelia Baker was born September 30, 1931 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as the youngest of three children. The family relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1936. She attended Nativity Elementary School and completed her education at Conaty Girls High School in Los Angeles. She worked at the Long Beach Naval Base and was considered "Mom Helen" by many young sailors and their families. She was also an integral and loving parental figure in the lives of all her extended family and loved to entertain them with her many jokes. She gave to numerous charities and those in need. Her favorite companions throughout her life were her German Shepherd dogs, most of them named "Thunder". She was a friend to many and will be missed by all!
Helen passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 24, 2018 in Torrance, CA. She is survived by her brother Laurence Rozunko of Ventura, son John Baker of Torrance, grandson Luke Luce of Loma Linda great-grandson Isaiah Luce of and great-granddaughter Leila Luce of Loma Linda, nieces Shelley (Jim) Taylor of Aliso Viejo, Rita (Rob) Robinson of Fallbrook, Renee Rozunko (Jimmy) of Laguna Niguel, Roberta (John) Nordskog of Capistrano Beach, Rosemary (Sylvain) Palmer of Laguna Beach and nephew Greg (Renee) Rozunko of San Clemente , 17 grand nieces and nephews, 5 great grand nieces and nephews and "Ace" her German Shepard.
She was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Hazel Rozunko and brother Robert Rozunko.
The Rosary will be held on Friday February 2, 2018 at 9:30 am and funeral Mass at 10:00 am, both at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. A reception will be held at Lighthouse Memorial and Receptions-McMillian Center in Gardena from 11 am-12 pm. She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. Visit www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages and share memories. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com.
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Marilyn Luce
January 22, 2022
You are so missed
Mike Short
December 6, 2019
First, my condolences to Family and Friends for the loss of this fine woman. I just found out.
I was one of those sailors who had the good fortune of visiting with Helen when I was stationed on USS Missouri at NAVSTA Long Beach. Those short visits at the E-club made the old grind a lot more bearable and I always left with a smile. I was afraid something was amiss when my last Christmas card was returned in the mail.
Helen, thanks for the memories, RIP, you are missed.
V/R,
Mike Short.
Toni P
September 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My mom passed two years ago, she was 92. The generation of our parents were very special. Many have found comfort, myself included, by verses such as John 11: 21-26. I look forward to the time when we will be reunited with our loved ones. May you find peace and comfort from God during this sad time.
Marilyn Luce
August 15, 2018
Thank you for being Luke's grandma. We had a lot of good times when it was just the three of us. You are so missed and so loved. We will see you again someday.
Helen and grandson Lukeā¤
April 26, 2018
Helen and her grandson Luke
Marilyn Luce
April 8, 2018
Marilyn Luce
April 6, 2018
It was nice knowing you, now go with the angles and rest.
February 3, 2018
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.
Russell Lewis
February 2, 2018
Goodbye my dear friend.
I'll have a sip of Crown Royal in your memory.
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Karen Herrin
February 2, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of this dear lady. I enjoyed talking to her on the phone, hearing her latest little corny jokes that always made me laugh (or sometimes groan!). Her love for her dogs was so evident when she talked about them. She was a sweet and kind lady, I will miss our little chats.
January 31, 2018
Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy, may the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart. Psalms 116:15
Sandra (Sandi) Abernathy
January 30, 2018
One of the greatest ladies I have had the pleasure to ever know. I will miss our daily talks and prayers. Everything you have taught me over the years will help me through this life. Until we meet again Aunt Helen. My prayers are with those who hold you close to their heart.
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