Category Archives: Pioneer Cemetery

SYLMAR-tini Recipe by Request

A recent request from a Sylmar resident prompts me to post this recipe for the SYLMAR-tini, a signature cocktail I created for a Sylmar Chamber of Commerce Mixer back in 2006. The cocktail ingredients pay tribute to the area’s rich … Continue reading

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Memorial Day a Great Success at Sylmar’s Pioneer Cemetery

We had a great turnout for Memorial Day at the old Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar on May 25, 2009. The Daily News ran our promotion, and we had lots of new people from all over the Valley who visited and … Continue reading

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Farewell, Edith Reber

Here in the Sylmar community we are saddened to learn of the passing of Edith Reber, who was an active member of so many organizations. Edie is best remembered for her valiant efforts to preserve and protect the historic Pioneer … Continue reading

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Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery, Monday,May 25 – 11 am to Noon

              For the 8th consecutive year, the historic San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Sylmar will host a free Memorial Day Observance for the public at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Sponsored by … Continue reading

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Sylmar-Sayre Firestorm: A Tragic Encore

For the second time in just over a month, Sylmar citizens experienced an uncontrolled firestorm this weekend that ended tragically with the loss of hundreds of homes, most notably in the beautiful Oakridge Mobile Home Park at the end of Glenoaks Boulevard … Continue reading

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Come Visit Pioneer Cemetery the 3rd Saturday of Every Month, Rain or Shine

I belong to the San Fernando Valley Historical Society and have been involved heavily in preserving and improving what is left of the old historic Pioneer Cemetery located in Sylmar at the corner of Foothill and Bledsoe (about a half-mile … Continue reading

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