HI Jackie, Some local libraries carry local papers for that area and sometimes, even in Los Angeles county, you can obtain an obituary. I have been quite successful at times doing online, email requests or 'ask a librarian' requests. I thank them for the service, request a search for an obit, give all the information I have on the person, ask what their policy regarding this type of request, and include your mailing address. Sometimes they will include a bill when they send the obit, and sometimes they will ask for payment up front. I have paid anywhere from $.00 to $10.00 for an obit. That was at least 4-5 years ago, so costs may be higher. Below are internet links for the library in each location. La Mirada is actually part of Los Angeles County library system. Good luck to you. http://www.asknow.org/portal.cfm?lib=KERNCL http://www.asknow.org/portal.cfm?lib=WHITTIER http://www.asknow.org/portal.cfm?lib=COLAPL For whomever wanted to know what dct means, if you haven't learned it by now: DCT stands for death certificate BCT - birth certificate MCT- marriage certificate Regards, Loretta > > Whittier, Los Angeles (Ophelia Young, b. 14 Jan 1894, d 1 Apr 1986) > Kern, Los Angeles (Loretta Young Vaught, b. 15 Apr 1896, d 10 Dec 1989) > La Mirada, Los Angeles (Roscoe C. Young, b. 27 Oct 1891, d 29 Apr 1994) > > Thank you so much! > _________________________________________________________________ Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play chicktionary! http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_wlhmtextlink1_feb