SIERRA MADRE EDITION

 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 

VOLUME 12 NO. 52

TIM OSTI PASSES AWAY

THE FINAL STAGES

 Just as we come to the end of the year, Sierra 
Madreans learned of the passing of another 
one of its' treasures, Tim Osti. Known 
for his love and concerns for others, Tim, 
51, was a well loved and his untimely death 
was a shock to the community. He passed 
away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 of 
natural causes while at work. He worked 
with his dad, Danny Osti in the family business, 
Osti Tree Service. He is survived by his 
wife Diane and many other family members 
and friends. At press time, more information 
was unavailable.

 Word of Tim's passing spread quickly 
throughout town and on social media. Friends quickly 
established a Tim Osti Memorial Fund on Go Fund Me 
to assist his family. The posting on the site sums up Tim 
quite well, "He left behind numerous wonderful relationships 
with everyone with whom he crossed paths during 
his life. Consistent with his devotion to Jesus Christ, Tim 
was the first person to offer whatever was necessary to 
anyone in need, if it was a smile, a word of encouragement, 
or the shirt off his back. A lifelong member of Sierra 
Madre, Tim mentored others, whether with respect to conquering 
our local trails or finding peace in The Lord." If 
you would like to donate to the Memorial Fund, go to: 
www.gofundme.com/tim-osti-memorial-fund. 

 In April, 2013, Tim, an avid runner, ran the Boston 
Marathon (right), and escaped injury from the bomb 
that was detonated on runners and spectators. In an interview 
for the Mountain Views News after he returned 
he said, “I don’t know why, but God directed me away from 
that finish line”. Osti said he had every intent of hanging 
around with other runners who had completed the run, 
but all of a sudden he just “decided to get on the bus, and 
I really don’t know why. I was directed away from the 
danger, and I am so grateful.” His first action after he 
realized what happened was to call home and let his family and church know he was ok. (Read more at 

http://mtnviewsnews.com/v07/htm/n16/index.htm). 

 Information on services for Tim were not available at press time.S. Henderson/MVNews 


The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association is putting the finishing touches on the 2019 entry, Harmony's 
Garden. The design was inspired by Sierra Madre Elementary School's Japanese Garden 
and was designed by Jason Redfox. The rendering was created by Thom Neighbors and photos are 
by Dean Lee, Mountain Views News.


REMEMBRANCES

ALMA MAYS

Alma J. Mays, who joined the Sierra Madre Woman's Club in 1996, was born October 12, 1929 in Decatur 
Illinois, and passed away December 23, 2018. She married George Mays in 1945 and had four sons 
in Illinois before they moved to the East Coast. There they raised the boys until 1961, when they moved 
the family to Sierra Madre, California. Alma worked at various jobs during her life, which gave her 
great satisfaction, also receiving a Bachelor degree from Cal State Los Angeles. After joining the Sierra 
Madre Woman's Club, she served on the Board as Auditor, and re-established our corporate registration. 
Following her more than a decade as Auditor, she was awarded Life Membership. She also supported 
the Seirra Madre Library, as well as being active in other community affairs. She is survived by 
three of her sons, John, Jim and Richard. She was very proud when Richard was named Sierra Madre 
2011 Citizen of the Year. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the Sierra Madre Woman's Club on 
Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 1 - 3 pm.


ESTHER GARCIA

Esther Garcia 97, a Sierra Madre 
resident since her parents moved 
the family here in 1942. died of 
natural causes earlier this month. 
Mrs. Garcia was a World War II 
veteran, having served in the U.S. 
Marine Corp. She was married for 
more than 60 years to Jim Garcia 
who preceded her in death. She is 
survived by two children, her son 
Steve and daughter Elizabeth, and 
many, many other family members. To read more about Mrs. Garcia’s 
remarkable life, go to: http://mtnviewsnews.com/old/mvobs/
v01/MVObs_2007_09_15.pdf.

At press time, no additional information was available.


HARMONY'S FLOAT will be on the following schedule on Monday, December 31, 2018 for 
those who would like to get a glimpse as it leaves Sierra Madre: (This schedule may change due 
to weather).

FLOAT DEPARTURE CEREMONY 6:10 pm Float Barn

FLOAT LEAVES BARN 6:30 pm

FLOAT ARRIVES KERSTING COURT 6:45 pm 

 While in Kersting Court float will raise and run animation.

FLOAT DEPARTS FOR PARADE ROUTE 7:15 pm


SIERRA MADRE HOLIDAY PARKING SCHEDULE 
Christmas/New Year’s Holidays

Please be advised that beginning at 2:00AM on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 there will be a City 
wide exemption for parking related to Permit Parking and Overnight Parking. This Exemption will 
extend until 2:00AM on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, in observance of the Holiday Season. Please 
note that safety violations related to parking will be enforced 24/7.

There will be Officers staffing the SMPD, 24/7 to handle enforceable parking issues and safety violations 
during these times.

***SAFETY VIOLATIONS*** (e.g. Red Zones, White Zones, Blue Zones, parking violations obstruction 
egress/ingress to the roadway or sidewalk).

SIERRA MADRE CITY HALL, 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

AND THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT

NOON ON DECEMBER 24TH, 2018 AND

RE-OPEN AT 7:30AM ON JANUARY 2ND, 2019.

ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES 

WILL REMAIN ON CALL.


Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com