Honoring Our Heroes: Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 24th Annual Memorial Day Service
Join Fairhaven Memorial Park on Memorial Day to reflect and thank the men and women who courageously fought for our freedom.
At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, more than 3,500 individuals will gather at the “Honoring Our Heroes” Memorial Day service to pay tribute to fallen service members. Continue reading
Santa Ana resident Vanessa E. Rodriguez, a 25-year-old, was murdered on March 16, 2016, when two suspects entered into an alley, pulled open a garage door and began shooting at the three people inside, hitting all of them, at a residential garage behind a Catholic church the west alley of the 700 block of North Lacy Street, as we previously reported.
Rodriguez was not a gang member. She was an innocent victim of this city’s ongoing gang war. Apparently one of the other victims was a gang member (a Loper) and he likely was the target of the attack. She was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Rodriguez’ mother told us that her daughter was a happy funny caring women who always helped people out and was a big-hearted person who was full of life. She was well-loved and had many friends and family, who are all mourning her loss. Continue reading
Dia de los Muertos at Fairhaven
Fairhaven’s annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event, on Monday, November 2 at 6 p.m., keeps century-old tradition alive by combining ceremony and a celebration of life to commemorate lost loved ones.
At 6 p.m., a traditional memorial service officiated by Deacon Jerry De Santos and Deacon Luis Gallardo will take place followed by spirited entertainment and complimentary refreshments from El Indio Tortilleria. Continue reading
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary announces its summer photography contest. Orange County residents are invited to visit the memorial park to take photos of the lush landscaping and historic features and submit their pictures to Fairhaven. The winners’ photos will be published in Fairhaven’s 2015 calendar.
Contest period: June 2014 – August 30, 2014
Submit to Fairhaven: Visit http://fairhavenmemorial.com/photocontest.pdf to download the form. Email: contest@fairhavenmemorial.com Continue reading
“A Free Concert in the Park” featuring James Intveld to perform at Fairhaven Memorial Park
Rock out with James Intveld at Fairhaven Memorial Park’s Free Concert in the Park! On Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 4 pm, grab a blanket, beach chair, snacks and friends and family to celebrate summer with live music. Influenced by such diverse artists such as Hank Williams, Sr., Dean Martin, Lefty Frizzell and Elvis, James Intveld’s style of music will lure you to your feet to dance. The event area will open at 3 p.m. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Continue reading
DAVID NAKASHIMA HONORED WITH FAIRHAVEN’S OLIVER HALSELL CARE AWARD
ORANGE, Calif., (Jan. 29, 2014) – When Orange resident David Nakashima finally found the time to pursue his desire to volunteer with hospice patients, he discovered a surprisingly fulfilling new outreach. His presence at OC Hospice in Tustin has brought a great deal of comfort not only to the patients and their families but also to Nakashima himself.
Nakashima is being honored as the January recipient of Fairhaven’s Oliver Halsell Care Award. Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, with locations in Santa Ana and Mission Viejo, created the recognition program in 2012 to pay tribute each month to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional care in their profession, community and the world at large. Continue reading
Media Contact: Cynthia Adair, 714.633.1442, cadair@fairhavenmemorial.com
FAIRHAVEN MEMORIAL PARK’S
“Dia de los Muertos”
Santa Ana, CA — Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary will host its Dia de los Muertos Service at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd at the North Gardens Pavillion in Fairhaven Memorial Park.
Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a celebration of the lives of those who have passed, honoring the dead with art, music, altars, and plenty of smiles and is held on November 2, when tradition says the souls of departed loved ones return to partake of the offerings (flowers, candles, food and drink) set out for them on ofrendas by families and friends. The Day of the Dead is considered a day of celebration, instead of mourning. Continue reading
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary in Santa Ana will show “The Wizard of Oz” at a free Movie in the Park event at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2001.
Popcorn and water will be available for purchase courtesy of the Irvine Spectrum Rotary Club.
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary is located at 1702 Fairhaven Ave., in Santa Ana.
Watch out for the zombies!