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James Ralph Montoya

James Ralph Montoya

Jul 16, 2017

James Ralph Montoya, 56, was born on October 7, 1960 in Pico Rivera, California to Daniel Montoya, Sr. and Hortencia Navarro and entered into eternal rest on July 16, 2017 in Montebello, California. James was a dedicated security guard for over 5 years. James is survived by his loving family: Son, James Montoya, Jr. (April), Grandson, James Adrian Montoya III,...

Ernest Jose Rodriguez

Ernest Jose Rodriguez

Jul 10, 2017

Ernest Jose Rodriguez, 65 was born on October 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest July 10, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ernest was employed at the United States Postal Service for over 20 years and was a veteran of the United States Army, earning an honorable discharge for his years bravely fighting for our freedom....

Elida Del Carmen Coto

Elida Del Carmen Coto

Jul 10, 2017

Elida Del Carmen Coto, 86, was born on October 29, 1930 in Cartago, Costa Rica to Tobias Meneses and Ana Solano and entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2017 in Montebello, California. With a helpful heart and hard working hands, Elida was a domestic multitask-er, making her home a loving and nurturing environment for over 40 years. Elida is...

Mabel Bernice Heller

Mabel Bernice Heller

Jul 9, 2017

Mabel Bernice Heller, 97 was born November 16, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois and entered into rest July, 9, 2017 in Irvine, California. She was greeted at heaven's gate by her beloved husband of 29 years Charles V. Heller and Granddaughter Sherry L. Belcher. With a compassionate heart for helping others Mabel was a Nurses' Aid for over 20 years. A...

Rogelio Candelario Estrella

Rogelio Candelario Estrella

Jul 7, 2017

Rogelio Candelario Estrella, 53, was born on February 2, 1964 in Jalisco, Mexico to Andres and Maria Estrella and entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2017 in East Los Angeles, California. With hard working hands, Rogelio was an aircraft parts technician for Crissair for over 9 years. Rogelio is survived by his loving family: Father, Andres Estrella, Mother, Maria...

Patricia Jean Hare

Patricia Jean Hare

Jul 4, 2017

Patricia Jean Hare (Patti) was born in Long Beach, CA, on March 1, 1953, and passed away in Downey, CA, on July 4, 2017, after two years of complications from diabetes. After graduating from Eagle Rock High School in 1970, Patti attended Valley College in North Hollywood. She worked in the insurance industry for a number of years, then transitioned...

Maria Del Rosario Arevalo

Maria Del Rosario Arevalo

Jul 4, 2017

Maria Del Rosario Arevalo, 64 was born January 20, 1953 in Guatemala to Jose Luis Hernandez and Josefina Guevara and entered into eternal rest July 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Maria is survived by her loving family; Husband, Ricardo Arevalo of Montebello, California, Son, Wilver Arevalo (Ada) of Montebello, California, Son, Selvin Arevalo (Amalid) of Montebello, California, Daughter, Diana...

Edward Sinohui

Edward Sinohui

Jul 3, 2017

Edward Sinohui, 63, was born on October 12, 1953 in Los Angeles, California to Santos and Maneula Sinohui and entered into eternal rest on July 3, 2017 in Oxnard, California. With hard working hands, Edward was a warehouse foreman in the retail industry for over 30 years. Edward is survived by his loving family: Daughter, Christina Sinohui, Daughter, Irene Sinohui,...

Avis Isabel Blake

Avis Isabel Blake

Jun 30, 2017

Avis Isabel Blake, 88, was born on July 18, 1928 in Cicero, Illinois to John Farley and Marie Crisp and entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2017 in La Mirada, California. After Avis graduated high school, she began her life-long career of over 60 years as a bookkeeper. She met William Blake while working part-time at a movie theater....

Stella Villa

Stella Villa

Jun 28, 2017

Stella Villa, 86, was born on October 11, 1930 in Lompoc, California to Macedoñio Martin and Maria Medrano and entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2017 in West Hills, California. Stella was met at Heaven's gate by her loving husband, Andrew Villa, and her son, Alex Villa who preceded her in death. With hard working hands, Stella was a...

Tom Dutcher

Tom Dutcher

Jun 27, 2017

Carl "Tom" Thomas Dutcher, 75, was born on October 8, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Carl and Helen Dutcher and entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2017 in Montebello, California. After graduating from Montebello High in 1960, Tom attended East Los Angeles College and then Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural...

Jose Natividad Garcia

Jose Natividad Garcia

Jun 26, 2017

Jose Natividad Garcia, 64, was born on October 27, 1952 in Jalisco, Mexico to Jose Garcia and Petra Alvarez and entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2017 in Whittier, California. With hard working hands, Jose was a laborer in the window manufacturing business. Jose is survived by his loving family: Wife, Catalina Garcia, Daughter, Anita Crespin, Daughter, Norma Garcia,...

Rachel R Castro

Rachel R Castro

Jun 24, 2017

Rachel R. Castro, 64, was born on April 25, 1953 in Los Angeles, California to David Castro and Mary Ramirez and entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Rachel was met at Heaven's gate by her son, Alfred Ramirez, and her brother, Richard Ramirez who preceded her in death. With hard working hands, Rachel was...

Carol Anne Madden

Carol Anne Madden

Jun 23, 2017

Carol Anne Madden, 78 was born June 8, 1939 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest June 23, 2017 in Whittier, California. First and foremost Carol has been a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. With a loving and caring heart Carol was an Instructional Assistant at Washington Elementary School for over 28 years. Carol is survived by...

Natalie Cirila Castanon

Natalie Cirila Castanon

Jun 22, 2017

Natalie Cirila Castanon, 18 was born on March 15, 1999 in Duarte, California to David and Melissa Castanon and entered into Heaven's gates June 22, 2017 following a tragic accident in Sacramento, California Natalie gained her angel's wings hand in hand with her little sister, Olivia Castanon. Natalie was amazing! She had straight A's all through school, even elementary school!...

Olivia Lucille Castanon

Olivia Lucille Castanon

Jun 22, 2017

Olivia Lucille Castanon, 7 was born March 12, 2010 in San Dimas, California to David and Melissa Castanon and entered into Heaven's gates June 22, 2017 following a tragic accident in Sacramento, California. Olivia gained her angel's wings alongside her big sister, Natalie Castanon. Olivia was very playful and goofy, always making us laugh! We called her our sour patch...

Sonya Eve Zamorano

Sonya Eve Zamorano

Jun 21, 2017

Sonya Eve Zamorano, 50, was born on February 24, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to Carlos Navarro and Juana Santaolaya and entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2017 in West Covina, California. Sonya was a beloved office manager in the school district for over 32 years. Sonya is survived by her loving family: Husband, Rene Zamorano, Daughter, Melinda Zamorano,...

Frankie Javier Cardenas

Frankie Javier Cardenas

Jun 20, 2017

Francisco "Frankie" Javier Cardenas, 34, was born on January 6, 1983 in Los Angeles, California to Francisco J. Cardenas and Bertha Cuevas and entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2017 in Los Alamitos, California. Frankie had a heart to help people. He was a banker for Chase bank for over 5 years. Frankie is survived by his loving family:...

Albert Anthony Aleman

Albert Anthony Aleman

Jun 18, 2017

Albert A. Aleman Sr, 74, of Montebello, California passed away on Father’s Day June 18, 2017. 9:15 pm at White Memorial Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, California to Albert Aleman of the US Army, Teresa J. Garcia and Step father Walter Garcia. He spent his youth and young adulthood in Los Angeles, California. As a young adult, he joined the...

Adolfo Gallegos Gabaldon

Adolfo Gallegos Gabaldon

Jun 16, 2017

Adolfo “Dorfie” Gabaldon, 84, was born on August 21, 1932 in Grants, New Mexico to Justiano and Amalia Gabaldon, and entered into the kingdom of heaven on June 16, 2017. Though a resident of Montebello, California the past 52 years he also spent time at his beloved “ranchito “ in Tome, New Mexico Those that greeted Dorfie at the pearly...