The Santa Monica couple had been married nearly 70 years and had five childrenYouTube. The Santa Monica couple had been married nearly 70 years and had five childrenThe fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of Lincoln Boulevard. By Carlos ReyesAn elderly couple, both 92-years-old, who died in an early Sunday house fire in Santa Monica have been identified as Anthony and Helen Spaulding, both 92. According to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records, Helen Spaulding, 92, died from smoke inhalation and thermal burns. Patch reported that the Spauldings had been married nearly 70 years and had five children.