John D. Berkman
Life Member. Piano
5/22/1929 – 2/28/2017
Survived by spouse & children
Raymond A. Forman
Life Member. Copyist
9/26/1942 – 2/8/2017
Survived by spouse
David E. Stanton
Clarinet, Saxophone
10/13/1952 – 8/19/2016
Survived by siblings
Life Member. Trumpet
5/30/1926 – 3/20/2017
by Dave Terran, son
Renowned studio trumpet player Tony Terran, the last surviving member of the I Love Lucy show orchestra, died in Los Angeles at age 90. As a session musician Terran was regarded as one of the most versatile trumpet players in the music business, and had an impact on the Los Angeles music scene for more than four decades as a specialist of many musical styles. He was part of the Wrecking Crew, which was a group of session musicians in Los Angeles that earned wide acclaim in the 1960s. The Wrecking Crew was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame on November 26, 2007. Continue reading
Former Member. Drum Set
10/19/1948 – 3/1/2017
Elvin Lloyd Myers Jr., 68 of La Verne, California, died March 1, 2017. He was born in Texas, the only child of Elvin and Mildred Rogers Myers. He attended Brown Military Academy in San Diego and graduated from Montclair High School. He studied home building and remodeling at Cal Poly Pomona university, and other subjects at Mt. San Antonio College, Yale University, and Citrus College. Elvin Lloyd was a gifted musician, licensed general contractor, beloved dance instructor, great friend to many, beloved family member, and a loving son. Continue reading
Former member. String Bass
12/16/1925 – 3/7/2017
At this time the family of Violet Mae Wilson would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support, prayers and condolences that they have received.
ORDER OF SERVICES:
Saturday, March 18, 2017
VIEWING 12:00 p.m.
SERVICES 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
2040 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018 Continue reading
Clarinet
10/13/1953 – 8/19/2016
Note: David Stanton’s passing was reported to Local 47 in March 2017. The following obituary is submitted by his family.
David Stanton, 63, of Hawthorne, passed on Aug. 19, 2016, in his home surrounded by family and friends. His death was caused by a rare form of melanoma. Continue reading
David Axelrod
Life Member. Composer
4/17/1931 – 2/5/2017
Survived by spouse & children
Jonathan S. Charles
Life Member. Orchestrator
10/14/1946 – 1/3/2017
Survived by spouse & son
Thomas M. Diener
Viola
6/15/1959 – 2/2/2017
Survived by husband
Jack Haggerty
Life Member. Guitar
12/19/1918 – 3/15/2016
Survived by spouse
Alwin L. Jarreau
Life Member. Vocalist
3/12/1940 – 2/12/2017
Survived by friends
Daniel J. Mark
Life Member. Guitar
7/14/1946 – 1/5/2017
Survived by son & family
A. Byron Peebles
Life Member. Baritone Horn
1/30/1931 – 1/16/2017
Survived by spouse & children
Daniel D. Cerilly
Life Member. Trombone
8/8/1920 – 12/25/2016
Survived by son
Andreas ‘Andy’ Kostelas
11/10/1924 – 1/20/2017
Life Member. Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet
Survived by spouse & children
Herbert Maddox
Life Member. Trombone
8/28/1918 – 8/10/2016
Survived by friends
Laila Padorr
Life Member. Flute
7/25/1925 – 8/27/2016
Survived by spouse
Louis E. Shoch
Life Member. Bass
8/17/1943 – 12/2/2016
Survived by spouse & child
Marc Yacoubian
Saxophone
8/11/1958 – 8/27/2016
Survived by spouse & child
Life Member. Guitar
7/14/1946 – 1/5/2017
Musician Dan Mark passed away on January 5, 2017, after many years of suffering from grave health problems. He is survived by his first wife Sally Gordon-Mark, his son Tony Mark, his daughter-in-law Jennifer, his granddaughter Justine, his second wife, Margie Sisco Mark and his step-daughter Sabrina.
Born on July 14, 1946 in North Hollywood, CA, he remained there most of his life, residing later in Studio City and then West Hollywood. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California and pursued higher studies later in life at UCLA. Continue reading
Former Life Member. String Bass
3/1/1940 – 1/14/2017
By Stuart Aptekar
Herb developed a love of music throughout his life. An early friendship with Eddie Daniels continued to inspire Herb as he played bass in the Newport Youth Band and was hired in the Catskills Hotel house band with drummer Steve Schaeffer, who later joined Herb with Sarah Vaughn. By this time, Herb had concentrated his interest in jazz, having completed his first road trip to England with Peter Nero. Continue reading
11/10/1924 – 1/20/2017
Life Member. Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet
Andreas “Andy” Kostelas was born on November 10, 1924 to immigrant Greek parents, George and Mary. Andy grew up with two siblings in Sedalia, Missouri where he began his study of the clarinet as a student He began his professional career at age 16 where he performed at several local watering holes and dance establishments. Continue reading