Message: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message: Mom, thank you for being there for us all the time. I will miss your sense of humor and how you liked to laugh. Growing up I have so many good memories of you: how you made Christmas so special; of you telling us the Little Baby Tiger story and the story of Christ's birth; how you loved to paint on the Palos Verdes peninsula; and how you made that delicious sauerbraten with gingersnap gravy, which took three whole days (!) I will miss talking on the phone with you and seeing you at our family gatherings. Mostly I'll remember the strength of your love as we all make the journey from holding you in our arms to carrying you in our hearts. Until we meet again Mamacita. All my love.

Message: Our Mom had strength, patience and love in abundance for her entire family. I think we can all be comforted by that love. She delighted in birthday parties (cake!) which were often, for the eight of us "kids." Her favorite time of year was Christmas. She adored babies. She loved painting and flowers and being with people for any and all occasions. She got the chance to see France and Italy in her lifetime. I believe she left this world content with life and the people she loved and left behind...her wonderful sisters Barbara and Pat, nephews, nieces, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She gave us a wonderful example of how to live. We are fortunate to have had such loving parents, Paul and Helen Buchanan. Thank you God for both of them!

Message: My Mom was a beautiful woman who inspired me in so many ways. She influenced so many with her kind and caring ways, her thoughtful comments and with a wonderful sense of humor. As the oldest daughter I will always carry with me many wonderful memories, RIP Mom, you are loved.

Message: Our Mom loved life and loved her family. She was a faithful servant to our Lord whom I am sure wrapped his loving arms around her as she entered heaven. She was a saint to have raised 8 children and still be able to accomplish all that she did - I am in awe and so very proud to have called her Mom. Our family was truly blessed to have had her with us for so long. RIP! Missing you so much! All my love, Peggy

Message: My Mom was truly loved by her family. She accomplished so very much in her life! I am proud to be her second oldest daughter. I have 6 other beautiful sisters and one great brother. Family was everything-we are all very close. My Mom not only gave birth to 8 children, but held various jobs-finally working for the County of Los Angeles as an Eligibility Worker full-time for 19 years. My Mom had a great artistic talent! She painted all media, and I feel so Blessed that she shared her artwork with us. My Mom will always be an amazing woman to me. We as a family, enjoyed her love for Life, and her ability to laugh . I know my Mom held on to her strong Faith-which gives me Peace as a Christian. I last told my Mom” it will never be goodbye-but until we meet again”. My husband Tom loved my Mom very much also. You will be so truly missed- but I know we will meet again.I love you Mom! Always, your loving daughter Kathy❤️❤️❤️❤️