Obituaries

Find your loved one

Raymond Zabala

Raymond Zabala

Jan 28, 2017

Raymond Zabala, 82 was born December 1, 1934 in Montebello, California and entered into eternal rest January 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Raymond was a Truck Driver for over 30 years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force, earning an Honorable Discharge for bravely fighting for our freedom during the Korean War. Raymond leaves behind his...

Benedict John Garcia

Benedict John Garcia

Jan 28, 2017

Benedict John Garcia, 74 was born on May 29, 1942 in Kansas and entered eternal rest January 28, 2017 in Downey, California. Benedict was a Truck Driver for 30 years and was veteran of the United States Marine Corp, earning an Honorable Discharge for his years of bravely fighting for our freedom. Benedict is survived by his loving wife Maria...

Elena Forniss

Elena Forniss

Jan 23, 2017

Elena Forniss was born on December 5, 1932 to Juan and Eloise (Rubalcava) Rodriguez in Los Angeles. She entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2017 in Santa Fe Springs. She was 84 years old. Elena Forniss was a drug store manager for 10 years, and has lived in California all her life. She will be greatly missed by those...

Victor Manuel Villa

Victor Manuel Villa

Jan 23, 2017

Victor Manuel Villa, 47 was born May 20, 1969 in Baja, California and entered into eternal rest January 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his loving family: Ex-Wife Elizabeth Meza-Villa, Daughter Vanity Villa, Son Victor Villa, Jr., Mother Carmen Villa, and Father Jose Villa all of Hacienda Heights, Daughter Destiny De La Rosa, Stepson Adrian Ramos,...

Victoria Egnatoff

Victoria Egnatoff

Jan 22, 2017

Victoria Egnatoff, 90 was born on March 17, 1926 in Benld, Illinois and entered eternal rest January 22, 2017 in Monterey Park, California. She was a seamstress in the clothing industry for 7 years. Victoria is survived by her loving Son Jim Egnatoff. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.

Maria Consuelo Licon

Maria Consuelo Licon

Jan 22, 2017

Maria Consuelo Licon, 90 was born April 5, 1926 in El Paso, Texas and entered into rest January 22, 2017 in Hemet, California. Some of you knew her as Mama, Tia, Abuelita, Conny, Chelo, and Maria. To me she was simply Grandma. She was grandma to more than just her grandchildren. Her door was always open—literally. She rarely locked it....

Jose Maria Esparza

Jose Maria Esparza

Jan 20, 2017

Jose Maria Esparza, 78 was born on August 15, 1938 in Mexico and entered eternal rest January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California . Jose Maria Esparza was a man who went out of his way to help and mentor people. He has worked for over 60 years as an entrepreneur, passionately running his Mariachi business. Music was his way...

Rex Dean Sorenson

Rex Dean Sorenson

Jan 20, 2017

Rex Dean Sorenson, 91 was born on July 23, 1925 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho and entered into eternal rest January 20, 2017 in Whittier, California. Rex is survived by his loving family: Daughter Terri O'Brien(Carl) of Huntington Beach, California, Son Rex S. Sorenson, Jr.(Kathy) of Chatanooga, Tennesse, Grandchildren Lee O'Brien(Mindy) of Huntington Beach, California, Tammy Davis(Drew) of Brea, California, April...

Jose Armando Soto

Jose Armando Soto

Jan 19, 2017

Jose Armando Soto was born on March 19, 1946 in Pilares de Nacozari, Sonora to Roberto and Rebeca (Payan) Soto. He entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2017 in Walnut, CA. He was 70 years old. Armando “Pepe” Soto was a natural born entertainer and loved to play guitar, sing, and make jokes with all those around him. He...

Abner Eliezer Aguilar

Abner Eliezer Aguilar

Jan 19, 2017

Abner Eliezer Aguilar, 33 was born on December 17, 1983 in Los Angeles, California to Elmer and Eva Aguilar and began watch at heaven's gate January 19, 2017 in Duarte, California. Abner was a veteran of the United States Marines Corps earning an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Corporal and earned the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, 2 Sea...

Gladys Lourdes Jacoby Torres

Gladys Lourdes Jacoby Torres

Jan 18, 2017

Gladys Lourdes Jacoby Torres was born January 10, 1934 in Nicaragua and entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2017 in Downey, Ca. She was 83 year of age. Gladys was a nurse for 60 years, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. Gladys is survived by her three daughters, Claudia Torres, Rosa Torres, and Karla Torres, and her...

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...