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Monday, June 5, 2017

Timothy Eli Thompson the baby born with no nose has died. March 4, 2015 - June 3, 2017, Obituary, funeral.

Timothy Eli Thompson, Eli Thompson, mother Brandi McGlathery, Chris Garcia, Jeremy Finch, Brysen, Willow Kate, Barry Jumper, boy born with no nose, arhinia,

Eli was born March 4, 2015 without a nose. His rare condition is called congenital arhinia. He is survived by his mother Brandi Nichole McGlathery, her partner Chris Garcia, biological father Jeremy Finch, brother Brysen, sister Willow Kate, grandfather Barry Jumper, Aunt Amber McGlathery, and many other relatives and friends. Eli was two years old. Brandi initially thought Troy Thompson was the father which is why "Thompson" is listed as Eli's last name on the birth certificate. DNA tests proved Troy was not the father but Jeremy was.

Brandi posted this photo. He died in a hospital at 10:40 p.m. on June 3. This is a very sad situation. After she posted this she got rid of Eli's Facebook page.

Timothy Eli Thompson, Eli Thompson, mother Brandi McGlathery, Chris Garcia, Jeremy Finch, Brysen, Willow Kate, Barry Jumper, boy born with no nose, arhinia,

Birth: Mar. 4, 2015
Gulf Shores
Baldwin County
Alabama, USA
Death: Jun. 3, 2017
Gulf Shores
Baldwin County
Alabama, USA [Edit Dates]

I have a feeling there will be more to this sad story. Brandi lost custody of her baby for a while after she left him at her then alleged grandparents' house. There were allegations of drug use, abuse and child abandonment. The mother Brandi posted this.

"Letter from mum on FB
This is one of the most up close, personal, & brutally honest posts I (Eli's mommy) have ever made. Please, keep all criticism to yourself at this point, as my heart can't handle anymore attacks thatn it's already been dealt this week. In June of 2014, Troy Thompson & I split up. After finding out he had been involved with someone else, I ran back to my ex, Jeremy Finch. I was emotionally torn, & made a mistake based on a momentary lapse of judgement. I was young, I was irrational, & I’m only human. Although Troy has a different story, both guys knew about my pregnancy. They knew about each other. Troy blocked me on Facebook, Instagram, & my phone number for the duration of my pregnancy. He never provided anything for Eli, although his family did help some. When I was in labor with Eli, Troy came to the hospital. He CHOSE to be in the delivery room, he CHOSE to cut the umbilical cord, he CHOSE to have his family there with him. Once we realized that Eli was born without a nose, Troy was there every second he could be. During our 4 week stay in the NICU, his family became very active in Eli’s medical training. A DNA test was never mentioned. Now, I made sure to give Eli my last name & leave the father unlisted on his birth certificate, because I did not want to be the type of “baby mama” that forces a child onto someone. On March 26, 2015, just 22 days after Eli’s birth, Troy came to me & asked to change Eli’s last name to Thompson. I asked if he wanted to do a DNA test first & his response was “I don’t need one, that’s my son.” & So, we filed to have his birth certificate amended. A few months down the road, Troy & I fell apart. His mother threw me, Eli, & Brysen on the streets. I was mad, heartbroken, & numb. I felt like my whole world had stopped. Troy was mean & hateful to me, & completely shunned Eli for the next month & a half. He was rushed back to the ER one night when he had stopped breathing. Troy showed up at the hospital, but instead of being there for Eli, he focused his attention on attacking & demeaning me. I asked him to leave, & he told me he didn’t have to because he was the father. Out of hurt & anger I reminded him that we didn’t know that for sure. So, without me knowing, he had an at home DNA test done, while his father & stepmom were babysitting on August 20. About a week later, I find out, via Troy’s facebook, that the DNA test showed that Troy was not Eli’s biological father. That was the last time I spoke to Troy. He has not asked to see, check up on, or provide for Eli since then. He completely walked away. I don’t blame him at all, & I know he was, & probably still is, hurting from it. I understand why he walked away. His father & stepmom came to me about a week later & told me that they loved Eli & wished to still be in his life. I had an overwhelming fear that nobody else would accept my baby as their grandson, so I allowed them to do so. Since then, they have babysat Eli on the weekends for me while I work. During this time, Jeremy Finch agreed to a DNA test, which came back saying that he was in fact Eli’s father. Now, for the past month, I have felt extremely uneasy about Troy’s stepmom & father keeping Eli. His stepmom, Sharon, was becoming eerily attached to Eli & his “fame”. I can’t explain it exactly, all I can say is, my gut told me something wasn’t right. I then found out something about her, that I will chose not to publicize, that made me cease all visits & communication. I removed all of Eli’s things from her home & let her know that I wouldn’t be allowing her to keep Eli anymore, & I explained why. Well, this past Monday, DHR showed up at my door, with Sharon, & told me they were placing my son with her for 90 days while they conducted an investigation. When I asked what their grounds were, the caseworker could not answer me. Tuesday morning, I showed up at his office with valid evidence, & tons of questions. Finally he told me that the accusations made against me were as follows: I have a drug habit, & I leave Eli with people who are not medically qualified to manage a trach. I explained to him my concerns of him being at Sharon’s house, & he made arrangements for Eli to be placed with a biological family member that I trusted. He called Sharon to let her know that I would be coming to pick up Eli, & she rushed to get a letter from Eli’s ENT stating how medically fragile he was & how he didn’t need to be with anyone that he wasn’t comfortable with. By the time that fiasco was sorted out, it was too late to pick him up. So at 8am this morning, I was at DHR, agreeing to a DNA test, or whatever it took to get my baby home. I was told if I passed my drug screen, I could bring my son home. I passed it, & they told me to go pickup Eli & we could put this whole thing behind us. Again, he called Sharon to let her know to gather Eli’s things because I was coming to get him. She then ended the conversation with the caseworker & pulled strings with the lawyers she knows, & somehow managed to file a petition for emergency temporary custody (based on the fact that Eli is medically fragile), have it signed off on, & a hearing set, all within an hour. Then proceeded to rub it in my face, like a child. Now, our hearing is set for 9 am in the morning. I don’t know how an unbiological relative could do this, especially after me clearing my name of all accusations, but she has friends in high places, so I’m assuming that’s it. Eli is my entire world, so I am asking for all prayers & any words of kindness. If anyone would care to write a letter to the Judge overseeing our case, please feel free to email it to me at momofamiracle0304@gmail.com. At one point I truly believed Sharon loved my son, but now I truly believe it is only because she is obsessed with having a “famous grandson”, who coincidently has a $72,000 gofundme account. Please, prayers & good vibes only. My heart doesn’t know how to beat without Eli."

Recently she posted she was overwhelmed by her upcoming marriage to a new guy.

"Brandi Nichole McGlathery added 3 new photos — with Chris DCuban Garcia.
May 31 at 2:43am ·
I was perfectly content with going thru life on my own...raising babies, working, paying bills, "growing up", all of it. I was set on being alone because my kids needed me to get it together, so I did. & I will be damned, if just as I made it to the top, God didn't remind me how lonely it is...& he sent me you. I couldn't imagine doing life without you. You're so much more than the love of my life. You are, entirely, my best friend. Thank you, for being you, & for making me comfortable enough to be me. I can not WAIT to walk down the aisle to you💋 #9132017"

She also posted this.

"Brandi Nichole McGlathery
May 31 at 2:30am ·
It's been a LONG road, but we have come a LONG way, my baby. I made mistakes, I had short comings, & I still have days where I get so overwhelmed with you, your brother & sister that I wanna curl up and cry, but I have found myself in you. You made me grow up, & you taught me what unconditional love is. You will forever be the little boy that busted my heart wide open. Thank you for rescuing me, & blessing me with what I never knew I needed. ❤"

She just posted this. Your baby just died and you're most upset about family members sharing old photos of him and saying they're upset? Something is not right here. Why would she care if other people post that they're sad? Only birth mothers can be sad?

"Brandi Nichole McGlathery
Yesterday at 7:21am ·
I shouldn't have to make this post, but leave it to crap news articles and people seeking attention to make it necessary to do so.
Eli was loved by so many. He touched the entire world. I am forever grateful for that. However, there are some, that have taken it upon themselves to share pictures and make posts, knowing full well they LEFT Eli's life after being allowed the opportunity to stay, because they had issues with me. Well, sorry but I believe that if you loved HIM, you would have cast aside your distain for me. Furthermore, these people are the same ones who have spent the past 2 years bashing me on social media, attempting to rip Eli from my home, and belittle me. They know who they are, so to you I say this:
You have every right to be sad. To hurt. To cry. To wish you had seen him more. What you do NOT have the right to do, is act as if you are hurting more than those who have been constant in his life. And in case you forgot, the only ones who have been in his life from his first breath to his last, are me & my family. God, yes, pray for everyone that loved him. Pray for his father. His siblings. His support system. We are ALL devastated. But in the midst of sharing the last photos you took while in his life, over a year ago, and posting "pray for the Finch family", maybe have some compassion & add his mother. I can assure you, nobody feels what I am feeling. I carried him. I birthed him. No bond could compare. This is not to take away from anyone in his life, as you took away from me, it is merely a reminder that, like it or not, I will always be his mother & it is high time you start acknowledging that.
Now, for my spies...screenshot away."

Whatever the case it's very sad all the way around. I don't know the specifics of Eli's issues but other babies born with no nose recently have survived. I'm not rushing to judgment. I'm just posting some facts.

Timothy Eli Thompson, Eli Thompson, mother Brandi McGlathery, Chris Garcia, Jeremy Finch, Brysen, Willow Kate, Barry Jumper, boy born with no nose, arhinia,

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Albert Torres of LA Salsa Fest obituary, June 14, 1956 - May 25, 2017 - Mary Cummins, Los Angeles, California

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Torres grew up between New York and Puerto Rico. Torres got his first break working on the set of the Mambo Kings, 1991, teaching Antonio Banderos how to Salsa. As a Hollywood choreographer, he would instruct actors such as Vanessa Williams, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Mathau in two of America’s most romantic films, Dance With Me (1993) and Out to Sea (1998). Everywhere there was Salsa, Torres seemed to be there. Albert Torres began producing dance and competition events in 1999.Torres was the creator of the Los Angeles Salsa Congress. He who brought to Los Angeles some of the most important names in Latin music such as Fania All-Stars, El Gran Combo, Oscar D'Leon, El Canario and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, among others. He became the most influential salsa promoter in the United States. His untimely death came days before his 19th Annual LA Salsa Fest. The Festival celebrated the diversity of Afro/Latino rhythms and the unmistakable legacy it had brought to the world. The freedom of the dance and its unifying powers is what drove Torres to do what he did. And he did it well traveling to as many as 48 countries a year throwing conferences, contests, revolving around Salsa performances around the world. He had been sick for the last year. He became very ill May 22 and passed away on May 25, 2017 at the age of 60 in the hospital. He is survived by his mother Luisa Velez, sister Debbie, brother Michael Torres-Velez, ex-wife Maya, daughters, relatives and many friends.

Albert's mother, sister and brother came to LA for Salsa Fest. They were by his side in the end. Torres had been struggling with his health during the World Latin Dance Cup in 2016 in Miami. He was bed-ridden taking a break because of pain. He had a kidney infection. His doctor told him it's a matter of eating healthy and reducing stress. He was a workaholic.

By some accounts Albert was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, USA. By others he was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Lino Padron Rivera high school in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He also attended UCLA. He was the founder and CEO of Albert Torres Productions.

Per November 22, 1998 LA Times articles he grew up in Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. He never met his father who vanished into a heroin addiction. His mother remarried and they moved to North Carolina. The marriage lasted a year then Albert's mother moved back to Puerto Rico. He ultimately left Puerto Rico and moved to San Francisco in the '80's. He ended up selling drugs and boozing. Finally in 1985 he stopped drinking after joining AA. In 1994 he was working as the intake coordinator at the Exodus Drug and Rehabilitation Center at the Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital in Marina del Rey, California. He rekindled his love of Salsa and ended up on the set of 1992 "Mambo Kings." Then he blew it because of a gambling habit. He embezzled $32,000 from the center and was caught in 1994. He pled guilty in exchange for probation and community service. He ended up cleaning Venice beaches and promoting Salsa.

Below are some good articles about Albert and his life. There are some great articles in 1998, 2002 but I can't link them unless I use newspapers.com then only subscribers can read them. I added links. You can at least get a free preview.

Finding Salvation in Salsa; Albert Torres has been moved by the rhythms of the music since childhood. After hitting bottom as an adult, he has rebuilt his life with dance.
Mitchell, John L; Los Angeles Times; Nov 22, 1998; p. 1

Clubs; The Southland's King of Salsa; Seemingly ubiquitous promoter Albert Torres won't rest until everybody's up and dancing.
Lechner, Ernesto; Los Angeles Times; May 17, 2001; p. F.44

CULTURE MIX; Salsa's rhythm won't be stopped; The genre's popularity might have declined, but the Salsa Congress is dancing once again.
Gurza, Agustin; Los Angeles Times; May 31, 2008; p. E.1

Feeding an Appetite for Salsa; Promoter relishes bringing to the Valley the hot Latin dance music that turned his life around.
Lechner, Ernesto; Los Angeles Times; Nov 5, 1998; p. 40

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-culture31-2008may31-story.html

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-salsa-congress-20130522-story.html

Here is a 2001 interview with Albert and his wife Maya. Maya is also a dancer and multilingual.

Birth: Jun. 14, 1956
Brooklyn
Kings County (Brooklyn)
New York, USA
Death: May 25, 2017
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA

Sunday, May 28, 2017

John Steven "Jay" Kordich the "Juiceman" has died, May 27, 2017 - Mary Cummins reporting

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Jay Kordich, known by millions as the "Juiceman" and the "Father of Juicing," left this realm peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on May 27, 2017. John Kordich was born in 1923 in San Pedro, California to Yugoslavian parents. He graduated from San Pedro High School Class of '41. He was on the Student Council, Lettermen's Club, Track and Football teams. His nicknames were "Johnny" and "Rash." He went to Compton Junior College then graduated from USC in 1951. He played on the USC Football Team in 1948 as an Reserve Running Back. Jay's entire life was filled with a passion for teaching the power of juicing to all who would listen. Adored by all, Jay was an eternal optimist, and truly was the embodiment of what it means to live life to the fullest. Those of you who've known Jay can agree that no matter the circumstances, he always saw the beauty around him and never lost his sense of wonder. Jay was a true pioneer, delivering a powerfully healing message of juicing to millions of people worldwide through television. Jay is predeceased by his parents, survived by his sisters, Louise Mary (Jay) Fletcher, Annie Winifred (Robert) McGee, current wife of 36 years, Linda, and their two sons, John and Jayson. Jay was 93 years old.

Family links:
Parents:
Jakov Kordich (1894 - 1997)
Vica Winifred Ilich Kordich (1902 - 1999)

Birth:	Aug. 26, 1923 San Pedro Los Angeles County California, USA
Death:	May 27, 2017, USA

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JAY KORDICH 1941 - San Pedro High School, Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

JAY KORDICH 1948 USC FOOTBALL Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

JAY KORDICH 1941 SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

JAY KORDICH PARENTS 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

This would have been 1943. I don't see him playing ball that year but he did ply in 1944. JAY KORDICH Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

JAY KORDICH Jay Kordich, John Steven Kordich, the Juiceman, father of juicing, died, dead, obituary, Linda Michelle Lemire, wife, son Jayson, John, Vica Winifred Ilich, Jakov Jack Kordich, yugoslavia, immigrant, family, biography, history, usc football, san pedro, california

Jay Kordich talks about growing up in San Pedro. Just FTR Jay's father Jakov "Jack" was born in Vis, Yugoslavia. He came to New York January 1921. His wife came to the US November 28, 1922 at New York. They were married November 6, 1920 in Vis, Yugoslavia. The original last name was Kordic. Jack came to the US via France. His wife came via Germany.

This is hilarious! Jim Carrey in Juiceman from "In Living Color."

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Autumn Snyder obituary, funeral, burial, family - November 27, 1996 - March 12, 2017 - 20 years old ~Mary Cummins

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Birth: November 27, 1996, China
Death: March 12, 2017
Los Angeles County
California, USA

Autumn Snyder obituary. Her parents were Zack and Denise Snyder. Autumn was an active teenager, often pursuing involvement in charities– the most notable being the Write-A-Thon To End Homelessness For Mothers and Their Children charity. She was studying at Sarah Lawrence College and had been writing a sci-fi fantasy novel. She passed away at the age of 20. She is survived by her parents and siblings, Olivia, Willow, Jett and Ezekiel.

Autumn and Willow were adopted by Zach and his first wife Denise. They are both from China as far as I can tell. Zach and his second wife Deborah also adopted two children.

She passed away in the hospital. Coroner investigation is pending.

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec/main/home/caseinformation/casedetail?CaseNum=2017-02042

https://www.facebook.com/autumn.snyder.180

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Public family photo: L to R: Newer adopted daughter, Zach, Zach's daughter Olivia holding Zach's newer adopted son, Willow, Autumn, Eli and mother Denise.

Monday, June 5, 2017

Timothy Eli Thompson the baby born with no nose has died. March 4, 2015 - June 3, 2017, Obituary, funeral.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Albert Torres of LA Salsa Fest obituary, June 14, 1956 - May 25, 2017 - Mary Cummins, Los Angeles, California

Sunday, May 28, 2017

John Steven "Jay" Kordich the "Juiceman" has died, May 27, 2017 - Mary Cummins reporting

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Autumn Snyder obituary, funeral, burial, family - November 27, 1996 - March 12, 2017 - 20 years old ~Mary Cummins

Take 3 Film Festival at Plaza de Cultural y Artes by Mary Cummins, Maria Rivera

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