Nona Hazel (Vihlen) Negri

Nona Hazel (Vihlen) Negri, age 103, of Los Angeles, California passed away on February 8, 2024. Nona was born in Lake Wilson, Minnesota to Albin and Emma (Dysthe) Vihlen on April 14,1920. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, one grandchild Jonathan, and her husband of 50 years, Myron Charles Negri who passed away April 24,1995. She is survived by children Kathy (Mark) Pearson, and Chuck (Suzi) Negri. Grandchildren Tiffany (Brent) Smith, Grant, and Adam (Niesha) LaBelle, Kelly, and Clint (Irina) Pearson, Erick (Kelly), Alexander, and Lance Vladimir (Krista) Negri, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Nona completed her master's degree after her husband's retirement. She was an educator and dedicated her life to the service of others. Nona was a world-traveler and a voracious reader. She knit many blankets and slippers that she gave away. Nona wrote her unpublished autobiography “From milking cows to clipping coupons”. She always said her life turned out pretty good for a farm girl from Minnesota.

A visitation for Nona will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary, 23287 North Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321. The memorial service will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a graveside service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.