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1943
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2021
James Holland Obituary
18-June-2021 in Orcutt, CA. Jim was born in Chatsworth, CA. He was a graduate of Loyola
Marymount University where he loved being on the rowing team. He was married and moved
his family to the central coast in the late 60s and began a career in the oil fields. He had several
jobs but his final was being a real estate agent. He played slow pitch softball for years and was
well known in the community.
He is survived by three of five children Rita Merhabskie, Samual Holland, Seon Holland. Grand
Childern Jacob Long, Joshua Pollard, Brittany Pollard, Jordan Pollard, Jessica Kosai, Zachariah
Holland, Kimberly Holland, Chelsea Holland, Samuel Holland, Joseph Holland, Great Grandkids
Macey Long, Owen Long, Easton Long, William Castellanos, Addy Kosai, Henrik Kosai. He
was preceded by his daughter Peggie Pollard and son Michael Holland and wife Paullette Holland.
He loved having family time and was very proud of all of his children and grandchildren which
called him Papa. He was a big sports fanatic and life long fan of the Dodgers, Lakers & Rams.
He was a big part of our family, much loved and will be missed.
Friends and family will gather to have a celebration of life on 3-July-2021. Please reach out to Rita Merhabskie if you would like further details @ [email protected].
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Penny Webster
June 26, 2021
May the Lord grant you peace in this time of sorrow. I´m so very sorry Rita and family on the loss of your dad. My prayers and love to you!!!
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