Herman Walstrom

Herman Walstrom obituary, Oxnard, CA

Herman Walstrom

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Herman Walstrom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 14, 2025.
Oxnard - Herman "Wally" Walstrom, 87, of Oxnard, born February 24, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Wally served in the US Navy for 4 years. After the Navy, he worked and retired from GTE after 31 years of service. Wally was an avid traveler, visiting Europe, China, and several Olympic games. He enjoyed participating in the local bowling league with his friends and collecting Olympic pins. He is survived by his second wife Irene Medina; daughters, Karyn (Jim) Rachal, and Kara (Danny) Gastelum; granddaughters Bailey and Annika Gastelum. Wally is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Walstrom.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at Santa Clara Mortuary and Cemetery from 4 pm to 8 pm. Mass will be held at 11 am on Wednesday August 20th 2025, at Santa Clara Mortuary and Cemetery- 2370 North H Street, Oxnard. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Santa Clara Mortuary

2370 N. H Street, Oxnard, CA 93036

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Aug

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Santa Clara Mortuary

2370 N. H Street, Oxnard, CA 93036

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.