George Octavio Barrera, Sr. 1935–2024

George was born to Juan and Guadalupe Ramos Barrera on February 22, 1935, in Fullerton, California. He passed away on August 20, 2024, in Lakeside, Arizona. George was the eleventh child of twelve children born to his parents and was the last sibling of their generation to pass away.

George was drafted into the United States service from 1958 to 1964 as a young man, serving during the Korean War. He returned home with full honors to a grateful family, one of five siblings in the service.

George attended the University of California at Fullerton, where he played football and baseball. He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports and even tried out for a professional NFL team. As a young man, he worked hard and had many successful businesses.

He truly cherished his family and started his own, having two sons, George Jr. and John Wayne Barrera, as well as stepchildren Gary, Raymond, Sherry, and David. George was not only a beloved father to his sons but also a grandfather to Travis, Nicholas, Oakley, Jake, Trina, Jacob, Josh, Danielle, Aaron, and Nicole; a great grandfather to Paige, Kadin, Sailor, and Abby; and a great-great-grandfather to Zavien. He was also a beloved brother and uncle to many nieces and nephews from his 11 siblings.

George will be remembered for his outstanding sports accomplishments and leadership, which brought great pride to his family.

His family is grateful for his contributions to the community as a good friend and neighbor. His family and many others will deeply miss the good man he was.

Linda (Mucha) Schultz 1959-2024

Linda (Mucha) Schultz, surrounded by her loved ones, passed away at St. Jude in Fullerton, California, on August 30, 2024. Despite bravely battling an illness for over a decade, her passing was unexpected, leaving her family and friends heartbroken.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 13, 1959, Linda moved to California at 22, where she laid down roots and raised her family in Fullerton for 42 years. She worked as a skilled paralegal until her retirement. Linda cherished her neighborhood, especially during Halloween, when she would joyfully decorate her home and share the festivities with friends and family.

Linda married Randy, the love of her life, in 2008. Together, they shared a beautiful life. In retirement, they embarked on adventures, traveling cross-country in their Airstream. Linda remained close to her grown children, Mara and Justin, and they celebrated most of the holidays together.

She welcomed her first grandchild in 2016, and her role as a grandmother became her greatest joy. She devoted her time, love, and attention to her grandchildren, making holidays and birthdays special and leaving an indelible mark on their lives. She is survived by her husband Randy, her children Mara and Justin, her stepson Derek, her sister Laura, and her adored grandchildren Henry, Emma, Quinn, and Sloan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Zigmund, and her brother, Marky.

Linda was a wonderful friend, creating deep bonds in California and Michigan. She hosted countless holidays, bringing family and friends together. Her warm and generous spirit touched many, and her absence will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.

Linda’s legacy is one of love and strength —a woman who created a family from blood and friendship and whose memory will be cherished forever.