Cris & Taja

Al was Taja's uncle - twice removed - from her stepdads side of the family.  Al was the owner of the Direct Home Shopping Network and owner of Glendale Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Al was born Alfred H. Makhanian on June 19, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. He passed away at 5:45pm on November 15, 2009 in Burbank, CA.  He had been diagnosed with stage 5 lung cancer just months before his death when the cancer was noticed to have already taken over much of his lung capacity making breathing a chore for the remainder of his life.  He was a wonderful comedic man that brought smiles to many of us through the years.  He was involved with several charities, his favorite being World Bible Society.  He was survived by his children: Natalie Sugimoto, Steven Makhanian, Cynthia Kent and David Makhanian, and his wife of almost 40 years, Anna Lee Makhanian. Our love goes out to AnnaLee in this rough time.

Al’s Memorial Service was held Monday 11/23/09 at 12:00 noon at Forest Lawn Mortuary in Hollywood, California.

In lieu of flowers, Al would like donations to:
WORLD BIBLE SOCIETY
PO BOX 5000
COSTA MESA, CA 92628

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Bill was Taja's great uncle.  Pauline Hurley, his widow, is Taja's Grandma Josie's sister. 

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Bill Earl Hurley January 30, 1933 - August 30, 2009 A Memorial Service will be held for Bill E. Hurly, 76, of Coos Bay, (formerly of Bakersfield) at 2:00pm Friday September 18, 2009 at Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. Cremation rites have been held. Bill was born January 30, 1933 at Salina, Oklahoma, the son of Paul and Doris A. (Anderson) Hurley. He passed away August 30, 2009 at Coos Bay. Bill was raised and educated in Taft, California. He was married to Pauline Miller on April 28, 1952 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in several different California and Nevada communities where Bill worked in oil field construction. He later settled in Bakersfield where he joined the Operating Engineers Union Local #12 as a heavy equipment operator. Bill worked on several Black Badge (top secret) government construction projects during his career. Bill enjoyed working on tractors, going to auctions, fixing things in his shop, and tools. He loved the ocean and ocean fishing and they moved to the ocean at Coos Bay, Oregon in 2001. He is survived by wife of 57 years Pauline Hurley of Coos Bay, OR; daughters, Christina Parks of Pauls Valley, OK, Sharon & Charles Mendonsa of Mt. Juliet, TN, Lori & Rick Hicks Pasco, WA; 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson; brother Edward Hurley of Rochester, WA, and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Reed. Contributions in his memory may be made to South Coast Hospice 1620 Thompson Rd. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary (541)267-4216

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Ernie was Taja's mother's cousin.  He was son to Taja's Grandpa Ernie's Brother.  He was murdered.  More information to follow.

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My great grandmother past away at 12:30 on 11/21/08.

Helen Louise (Prather) Beiber (1920-2008)

Helen Louise Beiber, age 88, passed away in her home on Nov. 21st 2008. Helen was born in Mound City, Mo. The youngest of 12 children to Thomas and Cora Prather. Helen married Robert Beiber in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1941. They moved with their three children to Phoenix in 1956. Helen started a career with the Retail Clerks Union that lasted over thirty years. Helen and her family moved to California in 1963 where she would reside for the rest of her life. Helen and Bob moved to Bakersfield in 1979. After retiring from The Retail Clerks Union, Helen worked at Costco, then served as a volunteer for many years in the gift shop at Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Helen was a wonderful Homemaker, Mother, and Grandmother. She was preceded in death in 1995 by Robert her husband of 53 years. She was also predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons Ronald Beiber and wife Maxine, John Beiber and wife Viki, daughter Michele Beiber, and her brother Edwin Prather of Missouri. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial for family and friends to be held at a later date.  (or, indefinately... )
 

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Chris died 8/20/08.
He was one of my best friends right out of high school.  I always hoped we would get back in touch one day. He had been struggling for some time now with tumors on his spinal cord which severely limited his movement.  He passed away from a blood clot in his leg that went straight to his heart.  He has a son, Jake who is 3 years old.  Chris will be dearly missed. -Taja Beiber

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Christopher Michael McEntyre 1981 - 2008 Greenlawn Mortuary Christopher McEntyre was born August 5, 1981 in Arcadia, CA and passed away on August 20, 2008 in Bakersfield, CA. He was a graduate of North High School , Class of 1999. He also went to Santa Barbara Business College Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd. No visitation is scheduled. and graduated in 2002. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Christopher is survived by his wife, Juanita; son, Jacob; mother, Ruby Chase; sisters, Terry Barnes and Tammy Chase; brother, Ladd Chase; and Maternal grandmother, Mae Higginbottom. Niche side service will be held Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 11:00 am at

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/24/2008

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Dorothy is Taja's Grandpa Ed's sister; she is Taja's great aunt.

When I was younger, she lived in Morro Bay and we would visit her every year in her mobile home by the beach.  We would go to shell shops, etc.  I always remembered her for being very outspoken and stubborn; but in a good spirited fun way.  She came to live in Bakersfield after she had a debilitating stroke that left her unable to care for herself completely.  She came to live in a home for people with these kind of problems. This stroke didn't take away her spirit.  She and a man she met inside ran away from the home and escaped to Rockin' Rodeo where they partied and then I believe married soon after.  That was Dorothy.  She past away mid year in 2007; I do not have all of the exact details as I do not remember the dates... I am trying to get the details for this tribute.

-Taja

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Taja's Uncle by marriage.

Jeffrey David Rice Sept. 26, 1972 Aug. 17, 2005 Services will be held Friday, August 26, 2005, 1:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd. Jeff was taken from us in a plane crash in Pomona, CA, on Wednesday, August 17. In his short 32 years with us Jeff was a loving son, caring husband, dedicated father, amazing brother and friend. Jeff could make anyone laugh and he made it his responsibility to make those around him as happy as possible. Jeff was a brilliant man who was both admired and respected for his strength and devotion he put forth as a loving provider for his family. He was employed at Severn Trent Services as an Automation Engineer in Torrance, CA. He was an outstanding, hardworking employee who will be greatly missed by his coworkers. In losing Jeff we lost a piece of our hearts that will remain forever empty. Jeff is survived by his wife, Brooke; sons, Austin and Brandon; daughter, Kaley; parents, Rex and Debbie Rice; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Michelle Rice; brother, Jason Rice; parents-in-law, Ron and Maxine Beiber; grandparents, Carl and Louise Neal; grandmother, Helen Rice and numerous other family members including Alan Shults. Jeff is also survived by his best friend of 18 years, John Davison, Jr. We love you, Jeff. Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/24/2005.
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Ernie Enderle is Taja's grandpa Ed's brother. "Uncle Ernie"

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Grandpa Robert is my great grandpa on my dad's side.  He died when I was pretty young, I remember him from some of my earliest childhood memories when we would celebrate holidays at Grandma Helen's house.  She still lives there. 

Robert married Helen Prather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1941. They moved with their three children to Phoenix in 1956. Robert n and his family moved to California in 1963 where he would reside for the rest of his life. Bob and Helen moved to Bakersfield in 1979. Robert was survived by his wife Helen of 53 years. He is survived by sons, Ronald Beiber and wife, Maxine, John Beiber and wife, Viki; daughter, Michele Beiber. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
-Taja

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