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Andrew Forthmann Obituary

FORTHMANN, Andrew Keating Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2008. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gertrude. Survived by his loving family: Andrea, Peter and Danielle; A.K. and Lori; Chris, Sara Jo, Ward and Madeline; Dru Anne, Buck, Courtney, Shelby and Casey; Angele and Michael. Donations in his memory may be made to: Good Shepherd Catholic Church; St. Victor Catholic Church; the Dominican Missionary Foundation, c/o Father Vincent Lopez, 1977 Carmen Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068; and Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, 3431 Waverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Private services were held.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24, 2008.

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Tom and Barbara Dawson

August 22, 2008

Too many memories to share. Andrew and Gertrude were our friends and clients for about twenty something years. We miss them greatly - lovely people.

henry mindlin

August 21, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing,its been many years!!!! Henry Mindlin
32500 riverside dr #E3
lake Elsinore,Ca 92530

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