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Therese Akins Obituary

AKINS-Therese Marie Akins, wife of Claude Akins (deceased), passed away peacefully at home and entered into the arms of her saviour, Jesus Christ on June 12 2006. She leaves behind her children, Claude Akins, Jr., of Petaluma, CA, Wendy Doniger of Fairfield, CT, and Michelle Akins-Johnson of Idyllwild, CA, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, two brothers and three sisters. The family grieves but finds comfort in knowing that she is releas ed from her physical body which endured many years of chronic pain. A funeral mass will be held at Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 9:30 A.M. at Holt Family Church, 1527 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Ann's Maternity Home for Unwed Mothers, 155 North Occidental Blvd., L.A. 90026. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Jun. 16, 2006.

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Steven James Bull

October 4, 2024

My heartfelt prayers go out to God for the terrific Actor Claude Akins was. You don't know me, but I'm currently watching every single episode of Movin On. One of the best TV Shows in History! I'm praying the Good Lord gives your Family all the Best! God Bless you all!

June 16, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother.



But at least the the two loves are once again together.

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