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Lance Kiley Blackwell

Lance Kiley Blackwell

Apr 14, 2016

Lance Kiley Blackwell, age 41 passed away on Thursday April 14th 2016 at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Lance lived in Long Beach, Ca. He was born November 1, 1974 in Texas. Lance has generally been having fun since he always lived life to the fullest!! Bouncing from one adventure to the next, and always with a smile...

Cecelia Winzola Schmidt Mcsherry

Cecelia Winzola Schmidt Mcsherry

Apr 10, 2016

Cecelia Winzola Schmidt McSherry was born on April 22, 1928, in Los Angeles General Hospital. Her dad was Robert Leroy Schmidt (July 14, 1902). Dad named her Daisy Louise Schmidt. But her mom, Norma Peggy Falkovitch Schmidt (April 17, 1906) wouldn't allow it; so her name was changed to Cecelia Winzola Schmidt, after Norma's best friends. Cecelia's brother, Robert Charles...

Esther Barajas

Esther Barajas

Apr 10, 2016

Esther Barajas was born on October 15, 1928 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2016 in San Diego, California. She was 87 years old. Previously, Esther was employed as a seamstress for over 7 years. Esther is survived by her 5 children; daughter Bianca (Juan De La Cruz) Perez of Hobbs, NM, daughter Alicia (Guillermo) Santana...

Alonso Rios Herrera

Alonso Rios Herrera

Apr 9, 2016

Alonso Rios Herrera was born to Maria del Socorro and Eladio Herrera on March 13, 1969 in Mexico and entered into eternal life on April 9, 2016 in Mission Hills, California. He was 47 years old. Previously, Alonso worked as a concrete finisher in the construction business for over 25 years. Alonso is survived by his wife Irma Gutierrez and...

Sara Carlota Amaya De Carrera

Sara Carlota Amaya De Carrera

Apr 8, 2016

Sara Carlota Amaya De Carrera was born to Lucila and Migurel Amaya on June 14, 1929 in San Pedro de Lloc, Peru and entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2016 in Anaheim, California. She was 86 years old. Sara is survived by her two children; daughter Miriam Vargas of Anaheim, CA and son Luis Miguel Carrera of North Carolina....

Ullysess Antonio Ramirez

Ullysess Antonio Ramirez

Apr 7, 2016

Ullysess Antonio Ramirez was born to Yolanda and Manuel Ramirez on April 24, 1970 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2016 in Hemet, California. He was 45 years old. Ullysess is survived by his mother Yolanda Gonzalez and his three siblings; brother Frank Ramirez, brother Giovanni Ramirez and sister Penelope Ramirez. Condolences may be...

Daniel Evan Stom

Daniel Evan Stom

Apr 5, 2016

Daniel Evans Stom was born to Laverne and Lawrence Stom on January 28, 1952 in Downey, California and entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2016 in Whittier, California. He was 64 years old. Previously, Daniel was employed as a Heating Treatment Foreman for 12 years. Daniel is survived by his daughter April Stom. Condolences may be sent to his...

Susana Edith Christiansen

Susana Edith Christiansen

Apr 4, 2016

Susana Edith Christiansen was born on November 30, 1981 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2016 in Santa Monica, California. She was 34 years old. Music was Susana's biggest love, going to concerts, dancing, sharing music with the children. It was one of their favorite things to do together, show each other songs they...

Rebecca Davenport

Rebecca Davenport

Apr 4, 2016

Rebecca Davenport was born to Marian and David Thurman on September 29, 1950 in Ray, Arizona and entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. She was 65 years old. Previously, Rebecca worked as a bartender for over 20 years. Rebecca is survived by her daughter Jaime (Jason Sterling) Stone of Downey, California. She alos leaves...

Wayne Malcom Chambers

Wayne Malcom Chambers

Apr 3, 2016

Wayne Malcom Chambers was born to John and Betty Chambers on March 24, 1949 in Bell, California and entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2016 at his residence in Downey, California. He was 67 years old. Wayne was a proud US Navy Veteran and was given an honorable discharge. More recently, he worked as an Operations Manager for a...

Robert Francis Wilkinson

Robert Francis Wilkinson

Apr 3, 2016

Long time Whittier Business man Robert F “Bob” Wilkinson passed away April 3, 2016 at the advanced age of 86. Bob was a talented Insurance agent who had is office on Painter Ave for over 30 years. Bob enjoyed providing both professional relationships as well as personal relationships with his friends. Always the competitor Bob also enjoyed his weekly golf...

Norma Biscocho Pasigan

Norma Biscocho Pasigan

Mar 30, 2016

On the morning of March 30, 2016, Norma Biscocho Pasigan passed away at Citrus Valley Hospice after her long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 82 years old. Norma was preceeded in death by her loving husband, Pete Pasigan. She was surrounded by her loving family during her last few days and was comforted by Cynthia, her daughter, at the...

Maria Sobarzo

Maria Sobarzo

Mar 28, 2016

Maria Sobarzo was born to Maria and Felix Gacia on March 15, 1933 in Manzillo, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. She was 83 years old. Maria is survived by her husband Cesar Sobarzo and her 6 children; daughter Sonia Hernandez, daughter Lorena Frias, son Robert Sobarzo, daughter Maty Baharimehr, son Cesar...

Jose Luis Lugo

Jose Luis Lugo

Mar 27, 2016

Jose Luis Lugo was born to Manuela Beltran and Miguel Lugo on August 19,1954 in Tijuana, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2016 in Montebello, Calfironia. He was 61 years old. Jose is survived by his loving wife Hilda Lugo and his two children; daughter Sonia Lugo and son Miguel Lugo. He also leaves behind his two...

Robert Frederick Bils

Robert Frederick Bils

Mar 26, 2016

Robert F. Bils, 85, a long-time Biology professor at USC and resident of Montebello passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2016. Born in Harvey, Illinois, he studied at the University of Illinois, where he earned a Ph.D. in botany and biochemistry. He served in the Army in Japan. After his postdoctoral fellowship at MIT, he joined the faculty...

Edelma P. Luna

Edelma P. Luna

Mar 25, 2016

Edelma P. Luna was born on April 18, 1920 to Sebastian Lozano Perez and Paula Garcia Perez in Fresno, California and entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2016 at her home in Los Angeles, California. She was 95 years old. Edelma is survived by her three loving children; daughter Lydia L. Luna, daughter Diane Allen and son David A....

Emmett Romero Orozco

Emmett Romero Orozco

Mar 24, 2016

Emmett Romero Orozco was born to Pauline and Emmett Orozco on June 14, 1961 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2016 in El Monte, California. He was 54 years old. Emmett proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Emmett is survived by his two children; daughter Alison Orozco and son Jason Orozco....

Carmen Munoz

Carmen Munoz

Mar 24, 2016

Carmen Munoz was born to Carmen and Antonio Munoz on November 24, 1975 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. She was 40 years old. Carmen is survived by her 4 sons; Alfredo F. Villescas, (Anthony) Frankie Villescas, Raul Vargas and Benny Vargas. She also leaves behind her parents; Antonio...

Patricia Lobato

Patricia Lobato

Mar 24, 2016

Patricia Lobato was born to Mary and Paul Chavez on November 8, 1915 in San Luis, Colorado and entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2016 in West Covina, California. She was 100 years old. Patricia loved to help out at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church and was an active member of the Rosary Markers. She was an excellent...

Andrew "Drew" John Lopez

Andrew "Drew" John Lopez

Mar 21, 2016

Andrew "Drew" John Lopez was born to Andrea and Angel Lopez on February 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2016 in San Gabriel, California. He was 60 years old. Drew is survived by his two loving nieces; Yvette Martinez of Pico Rivera and Christine Garcia of Pico Rivera. He also leaves behind...