FYI,

Here are some great research tools for your California efforts:

CA Obituary Links Page
http://www.obitlinkspage.com/obit/ca.htm

CA Obituary Search Engines
http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/a-c.htm

CA CemSEARCH
http://www.obitcentral.com/cemsearch/ca-cem.htm

CA Historical & Genealogical Societies
http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/ca.htm

WebWide Surname Locator
http://www.obitlinkspage.com/surnames/

Hope these help,
Bill