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Michael Minasian

Michael Minasian

Jan 17, 2017

The Armenian community has suffered a great loss this week as community leader and activist Michael (Mkhitar) Minasian passed away at his home in Montebello, California on January 17, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 28th at Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, 900 West Lincoln Avenue in Montebello. Burial and graveside services will follow at...

Woodrow Wilson Wattie

Woodrow Wilson Wattie

Jan 15, 2017

Woodrow Wilson Wattie was born on October 15, 1953 in Oklahoma and entered into eternal rest January 15, 2017 in Whittier, California. Woodrow is survived by his loving family: Mother Alice Whitlow, Brother Billy Wattie, Sister Martha Guerrero and Sister Shirley Wimberly. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.

Jose Leocadio Palomares

Jose Leocadio Palomares

Jan 14, 2017

Jose Leocadio Palomares was born on February 14, 1945 in Mexico to Demetria Rodrigues. He entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2017 in Norwalk, California. He was 71 years old. Jose is survived by his wife, Esperanza Palomares. He is also survived by his son, Daniel Palomares (Naeli), his step-daughters, Patricia Mora, Marisol Mora (Ricardo Perez), and Jessica Patrico...

Angel Lopez

Angel Lopez

Jan 14, 2017

Angel Lopez, 56 was born August 5, 1960 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest January 14, 2017 in Montebello, California. He was a transportation truck driver for 18 years. Angel is survived by his loving family: Wife Eva Sanchez, Daughter Hilda Lopez, Son Angel Orlando Lopez all of Montebello, California. He was the beloved Son of Lorenzo Lopez of...

Mario Magana Ramos

Mario Magana Ramos

Jan 14, 2017

Mario Magana Ramos, 72 was born on February 18, 1944 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2017 in Lynwood, California. Mario was a Supervisor for a Furniture Manufacture for 45 years. Mario is survived by his loving family: Wife Santa Ramos of Norwalk, California, Son Mario Ramos(Amanda) of Oak Hills, California, Daughter Dolores Ramos of Norwalk,...

Rosa Maria Coll

Rosa Maria Coll

Jan 13, 2017

Rosa Maria Coll, 85 was born August 30, 1931 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest January 13, 2017 in Downey, California. She was a homemaker for 52 years. Rosa is survived by her loving Daughter Consuelo Coll, Sisters Genoveva Martinez of Mexico, Maria Vallejo of Mexico, Ofelia Aguayo of Indiana and numerous Nieces & Nephews. She was received at...

Richard Duane Shaft

Richard Duane Shaft

Jan 13, 2017

Richard Duane Shaft, 62, was born on December 10, 1954 in Montebello, California and entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2017 in Huntington Beach, California. Richie was a loving, generous and devoted husband and father. He was equally committed to his job with the fire department; always striving to do better in everything he did, and he did them...

Rudy Sebastian Garcia

Rudy Sebastian Garcia

Jan 11, 2017

Rudy Sebastian Garcia was born on April 16, 1994 in Montebello, California to Victor and Sandra (Robledo) Garcia. He entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2017. He was 22 years old. Rudy is survived by his son, Vincent Garcia, his parents, Victor and Sandra, and his siblings, Victor Garcia, Jr, Desiree Garcia, Gilbert Garcia, Vincent Garcia, Angel Doreen Moran,...

Marguerite "Peggy" Dahms

Marguerite "Peggy" Dahms

Jan 11, 2017

Marguerite “Peggy” Gladys Dahms, 94, passed away on January 11th, 2017, in her home in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family and loving caregivers. Peggy was born on June 12th, 1922 in Lloydminster Saskatchewan, Canada, to William and Gladys Taylor. As an infant she immigrated to the Bay Area of California. She joined the Cadet Nursing program graduating from Providence College...

Isidro Burciaga

Isidro Burciaga

Jan 11, 2017

Isidro Burciaga was born to Isabel and Juana (Rodriguez) Burciago on May 15, 1929 in Chihuahua, Mexico and entered into eternal into rest on January 11, 2017 in Downey, CA. He was 87 years of age. Isidro was an Evangelist for 58 years. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Maria Flores Tapia of Mexico, his children, Lydia Ramon (Hector)...

Diane Christine Alarcon

Diane Christine Alarcon

Jan 11, 2017

Diane Christine Alarcon, 40 was born May 5, 1976 in Panorama City, California to Everett and Emily Anderson and entered into eternal rest tragically in her home on January 11, 2017 in Temple City, California. Diane was a waitress for over 20 years. She enjoyed trips to the Colorado river, shopping and life in general. Diane was a very out...

Claire Roberta Haas

Claire Roberta Haas

Jan 9, 2017

Roberta Claire Haas, 77 was born November 8, 1942 and entered eternal rest January 9, 2017 in Orange, California Services are currently pending. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.

Ezekiel John Townsend

Ezekiel John Townsend

Jan 8, 2017

Ezekiel "Zeke" John Townsend was born on May 20, 1987 to Michael and Charlene (Randall) Townsend in La Mirada, and entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2017 in Downey, Ca. He was 29 years old. Ezekiel Townsend was a self employed handyman for 5 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ezekiel is...

Rita C. Armijo

Rita C. Armijo

Jan 7, 2017

Rita Armijo was born December 17, 1941 to Sandy Armijo and Elvira Corrales in Sugar City, Colorado. She entered eternal rest January 7, 2017 in Pico Rivera, California; she was 75 years old. Rita worked in the post office as a clerk for 24 years, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Rita Armijo is survived by...

Mark Bradley Bogdanovich

Mark Bradley Bogdanovich

Jan 7, 2017

Mark Bradley Bogdanovich, 61 was born on June 12, 1955 to Nick and Lorena Bogdanovich in Los Angeles, California and passed away on January 7, 2017 in Downey, California. Mark was a machinist in arerospace for twenty-three years. He enjoyed fishing at June Lake with his family, preparing BBQ's for his family, woodworking, reading, watching his granddaughter's sporting events and...

Angel Topete

Angel Topete

Jan 7, 2017

Angel Topete was born on December 10, 1995 to Florentino and Angela Topete in California. He entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2017, he was 21 years old. Angel is survived by his parents, Angela and Florentino; his brothers: Erik (Stacey) Topete of Colorado, Jesus F. (Sasha) Topete of Colorado, and Gabriel (Sabrina) Suarez of Riverside. He is also...

Esequiel Reyes Flores

Esequiel Reyes Flores

Jan 6, 2017

Esequiel Flores was born on January 24, 1964 to Arturo and Stella (Reyes) Flores. He entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2017. He was 52 years old. In his early years he enjoyed running track and cross country. He completed a marathon at the age of 13. He liked drawing free hand, which he was very good at, swimming,...

Margarita Serna Molina

Margarita Serna Molina

Jan 3, 2017

Margarita Molina was born on November 12, 1930 to Jose De Jesus and Trinidad (Herrera) Serna in Guadalajara, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2017 at her home in La Mirada, California. She was 86 years old. Margarita is survived by her eight children; daughter Martha Medrano of La Mirada, son Hector Medrano of La Mirada, daughter...

Donald Dale Shawver

Donald Dale Shawver

Jan 1, 2017

Donald Dale Shawver was born on December 19, 1955 in Hollywood, California to Dale and Doralee (Smith) Shawver and entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2017 in Upland, California. He was 61 years old. Donald was a Division Chief for over 30 years with the City of Arcadia Fire Department. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Janet Shawver,...

Fernando Wilibald Weis

Fernando Wilibald Weis

Jan 1, 2017

Fernando Wilibald Weis was born to August and Sara (Woodard) Weis on September 18, 1930 in Nogales, Arizona and entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. He was 86 years old. Fernando was a proud United States Air Force Veteran and received an honorable discharge. More recently, he was a teacher for over 25 years....