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Albert August Weis

Albert August Weis

Nov 9, 2017

Albert August Weis, 83, was born on June 10, 1934 in Huntington Park, California to August Weis and Sara Woodward and entered into eternal rest on November 9, 2017 in Downey, California. With a dedicated heart, Albert was a manager for a bowling alley for over 20 years. Albert is survived by his loving family including his sister, Linda Haden,...

Kerry Ann Murphy

Kerry Ann Murphy

Nov 8, 2017

Kerry Ann Murphy, a lover of life, devoted to family and friends as well as music, history and travel. Kerry passed on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 after a long fight with cancer in Downey, California. Born into a family where she would be fortunate to be the oldest of six, Kerry began her education at St. Gerard and finished high...

Josefina Valdez

Josefina Valdez

Nov 8, 2017

Josefina "Josie" Valdez was born on March 19, 1939 in Ventura, California to Demetrio Vallejo and Petra Alcantar and was welcomed into Heaven's gates on November 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. She was 78 years old. With a loving and caring heart, Josie was a domestic multitasker, making her home a loving and nurturing environment for her family and...

Charles Joseph Velazquez

Charles Joseph Velazquez

Nov 3, 2017

Charles Joseph Velazquez, 57, was born on December 10, 1959 in Los Angeles, California to Lazaro Velazquez and Esther Penuna and entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2017 in Downey, California. Charles was a dedicated sales associate for Costco for over 12 years. Charles leaves behind his loving family: Wife, Cynthia Velazquez, Daughter, Jeanine Velazquez, Son, Carlos Velazquez, Son,...

Frankie Acosta

Frankie Acosta

Nov 1, 2017

Frankie Acosta, 78, was born on July 21, 1939 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2017 in Carson, California. With hard working hands, Frankie was a metal worker for the metal treatment industry for over 20 years. Frankie leaves behind his loving family: Daughter, Frances Acosta, Son, Frankie Acosta, Jr., Daughter, Angie Acosta, Grandchildren,...

Maria E. De La Torre

Maria E. De La Torre

Nov 1, 2017

Maria E. De La Torre, 72, was born on August 4, 1945 in Jalisco, Mexico to David Espinoza and Maria Covarrubias and entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2017 in Monterey Park, California. With a caring and loving heart, Maria was a domestic multitasker, making her home a loving and nurturing environment for her family and loved ones for...

Yolanda Mary Jimenez Sul

Yolanda Mary Jimenez Sul

Nov 1, 2017

Yolanda Mary Jimenez Sul was born July 17, 1948 in Los Angeles, California and entered into rest November 1, 2017 in Alhambra, California. With a loving and caring heart Yolanda was a Teacher's Aide with the Montebello School District for over 40 years. Yolanda is survived by her loving family: Daughter, Laura M. Reyes(Carlos), Daughter, Carol Ann Jimenez, Granddaughter, Leia...

Jessie Maria Zamora

Jessie Maria Zamora

Oct 29, 2017

Jessie Maria Zamora, 79 was born August 1, 1938 in Los Angeles, California and was received in glory October 29, 2017 in Whittier, California. She was greeted at heaven's gate by her beloved Husband, Oscar Anthony Zamora and Daughters, Jessica Pierce & Gina Gia Zamora who preceded her in death. With a caring heart, Jessie was a domestic multitasker, making...

Martha Jean Lauricia

Martha Jean Lauricia

Oct 29, 2017

Martha Jean Lauricia, 79 was born on September 30, 1936 in El Paso, Texas and entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2017 in Norwalk, California. Martha was hard working and dedicated, serving in the Insurance industry for over 30 years. Martha leaves behind her loving family: Son, Al Lauricia, Son, Mike Lauricia, as well as several other family members...

Harold R. Jojola

Harold R. Jojola

Oct 26, 2017

Harold R. Jojola was born on May 22, 1931 in Los Angeles California to Felipe Jojola and Mariana Ruiz. His parents were both from New Mexico. He was the fourth born of five children. He was raised in Lincoln Heights and attended Wilson High School. He also attended Los Angeles Trade Tech where he obtained the sheet metal and drafting...

Jose Lopez Castillo

Jose Lopez Castillo

Oct 25, 2017

Jose Lopez Castillo, 74, was born on October 5, 1943 in Chile to Rigoberto Lopez and Olga Castillo and entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2017 in Pasadena, California. With hard working hands, Jose was a contractor for residential buildings for over 20 years. Jose leaves behind his loving family: Son, Jose Lopez of Chile, Sister, Maria Lopez of...

June Marie Guengerich

June Marie Guengerich

Oct 25, 2017

June Marie Guengerich, 89, was born on April 29, 1928 in California to Chester Eddy and Joy Allison and entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2017 in Downey, California. With a caring heart and a love for helping others, June was an educator in the Downey School District for over 30 years. June leaves behind her loving family: Her...

Jack Gilbert Smith

Jack Gilbert Smith

Oct 24, 2017

Jack Gilbert Smith, 86, was born on March 23, 1930 in Ohio to Gurney Smith and Leona Englant and entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2017 in Downey, California. With hard working hands, Jack was a steam fitter at a nuclear power plant for over 65 years. Jack was known as a hard working man who gained the respect...

Hilda Villanueva

Hilda Villanueva

Oct 24, 2017

Hilda Villanueva, 84, was born on February 6, 1933 in Cuba to Jose Camejo and Aurelia Torres and entered into eternal rest on October 24, 2017 in Upland, California. Hilda was met at Heaven's gate by her beloved granddaughter, Christina Vargas, who preceded her in death. With hard working hands, Hilda was an assembler in the communications industry for over...

Amparo "Paro" Barron

Amparo "Paro" Barron

Oct 22, 2017

Amparo "Paro" Barron, 46, was born on June 8, 1971 in Los Angeles, California to Jose Lopez and Maria Roacho and entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2017 in Whittier, California. Amparo was a dedicated and intelligent woman, serving as a legal secretary in a law office for over 10 years and earning the respect of everyone who had...

Roberto Rodarte Monreal

Roberto Rodarte Monreal

Oct 21, 2017

Roberto Rodarte Monreal, 76, was born on March 13, 1941 in Juarez, Mexico to Luis Monreal and Tomasa Rodarte and entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. With hard working hands and attention to detail, Roberto served in the quality control department for Kal Kan Foods for over 33 years. Roberto enjoyed listening to his...

John Reyes

John Reyes

Oct 21, 2017

John Reyes, 74, was born on August 22, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Manuel Reyes and Esperanza Alvarez and entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2017 in Montebello, California. With hard working hands, John was a shipping and receiving manager in the retail industry for over 40 years and was a veteran of the United States Army, earning...

Mildred Oleda Mackrell

Mildred Oleda Mackrell

Oct 21, 2017

Mildred Oleda Mackrell, 88, was born on August 25, 1929 in Bakersfield, California to William Caswell and Olivia Arvizu and entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. With hard working hands, Mildred served as a dedicated warehouse worker in the retail industry for over 18 years. Mildred leaves behind her loving family: Daughter, Carol Vogt,...

Irma Marie Tristan

Irma Marie Tristan

Oct 19, 2017

Irma Marie Tristan, 70, was born in El Paso, TX on June 12, 1947 and passed away in Montebello, CA on October 19, 2017. She was born to Salvador Guerrero Jr and Elizabeth (Schaffino) Guerrero, both of TX. Irma was previously a Paralegal in the Legal industry for 30 years. Irma was a very straight forward, no nonsense kind of...

John Edmond Barron

John Edmond Barron

Oct 15, 2017

John Edmond Barron, 65, was born on September 13, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Harry Barron and Pet Hobbs and entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2017 in Downey, California. John served as an AT&T sales manager for the communications industy for over 25 years and served in the United States Coast Guard earning an honorable discharge bravely fighting...