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Bonnie Dean Hartley

Bonnie Dean Hartley

Jun 27, 2016

Bonnie Dean Hartley was born on April 13, 1945 to Bonnie and Rufus Dooley in Chattanooga, Tennessee and entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2016 in Downey, California. She was 71 years old. The below is written by her son Mark: "My mom was a beautiful woman. There was never a time that she didn't have an encouraging word...

Lorraine Cuzzort

Lorraine Cuzzort

Jun 27, 2016

Alice Lillian “Lorraine” Cuzzort, a dedicated wife and mother, passed away early Monday morning, June 27th, at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. She is survived by her three daughters: Deborah “Debbie” (John) Smyser, Carol High and Kathleen “Kathy” (Greg) Presley, five grandchildren: Jennifer (Justus) White, Scott (Amber) Smyser, Justin High, Ryan Presley and Kimberly (Rick) Binder, and six great-grandchildren: Isaac High,...

Belia Alatorre Polanco

Belia Alatorre Polanco

Jun 25, 2016

Belia Alatorre Polanco was born to Trinidad Alatorre and Teodoro Sanchez on November 26, 1938 in Sonora, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2016 in Whittier, California. She was 77 years old. Belia attended Bishop Conaty High School, graduating class of 1956. She was employed at both Bank of America and American Savings where she worked as...

Maria De Jesus Gutierrez

Maria De Jesus Gutierrez

Jun 24, 2016

Maria de Jesus Gutierrez was born to Dolores and Bonifacio Canales on March 24, 1932 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2016 at her home in Commerce, California. She was 84 years old. Maria is survived by her three sons; Ernesto (Erma) Guitierrez of Fontana, Jose Luis (Lorena) Gutierrez of Downey and Arturo (Roxanne) Gutierrez of...

Jose De Jesus Garcia Perez

Jose De Jesus Garcia Perez

Jun 21, 2016

Jose de Jesus Garcia Perez was born to Cecilia and Fidel Perez on January 3, 1945 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2016 in Rosemead, California. He was 70 years old. Previously, Jose de Jesus worked as a farmer for over 60 years. Jose de Jesus is survived by his loving wife Maria Luisa Perez de...

Alyce Cecilia Villegas

Alyce Cecilia Villegas

Jun 16, 2016

Alyce Cecilia Villegas was born to Maria Luisa and Jose Peralta on November 22, 1923 in Tucson, Arizona and entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2016 in Montebello, California. She was 92 years old. Previously, Alyce was an instructor for the City of Commerce for over 35 years. Alyce is survived by her two loving children; son Thomas Villegas...

Mary Lou Sedillo

Mary Lou Sedillo

Jun 15, 2016

Mary Lou Sedillo was born on August 25, 1920 to Anita and Gonzalo Quiroz and entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2016 at her home in Long Beach, California. She was 95 years old. Mary enjoyed traveling, tending to her plants, flower beds, yard, cooking for family & friends, staying active; including morning and afternoon walks and attending Sunday...

Mildred Louise Voth

Mildred Louise Voth

Jun 13, 2016

Mildred Louise (West) Voth, 89, was born in Hicksville, Ohio to Ross and Maggie (Sumner) West and entered in to eternal rest on Monday, June 13, 2016 in Downey, California. She graduated from Hicksville High School and attended St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College) in St. Paul, Minn., where she met her husband and life-long companion, Rev. Vernon Paul...

Maria De Los Angeles Murillo

Maria De Los Angeles Murillo

Jun 10, 2016

Maria de Los Angeles Murillo was born to Maria Felicitas and Raul Velazquez on July 3, 1941 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico and entered into eternal rest at her home in El Monte, California on June 10, 2016. She was 74 years old. Maria is survived by her loving husband Arturo Murillo and her children: son Raul (Monica Loya) Murillo, son...

Helen Potter

Helen Potter

Jun 9, 2016

Helen Potter was born to Ralph and Pauline Craig on September 5, 1911 and entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2016. She was 104 years old. "My mother was a humble and elegant lady. She was always kind and helpful to others. She was famous on our block for giving food to neighbors if she found out they didn't...

Martha Hoyos Garcia

Martha Hoyos Garcia

Jun 7, 2016

Martha Hoyos Garcia, 75, was born on January 22, 1941 in Arizona and entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. If you know Martha as a sweet old lady then you didn't really know her because she was a lady with no filter and she'd say it like she saw it. But she did love...

Josie Andazola Madrid

Josie Andazola Madrid

Jun 7, 2016

Josie Andazola Madrid was born on November 19, 1935 in Silver City, New Mexico to Elodia and Fructoso Andazola and passed away on June 7, 2016 at her residence in Hacienda Heights. She was 80 years old. Josie was an elementary school teacher for 46 years and worked for the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. Josie is survived by...

Frank Hartley Dominguez

Frank Hartley Dominguez

Jun 6, 2016

Frank Hartley Dominguez was born on October 14, 1926 in Yuma, Arizona to Concepcion and Francisco A. Dominguez and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2016 in Whittier, California. He was 89 years old. Frank was a proud United States Army Veteran and was given an honorable discharge. More recently, he was employed as a Masonry Worker for 30...

Kent Nelson Wilks

Kent Nelson Wilks

Jun 4, 2016

Kent Nelson Wilks was born to Bette and Gerald Wilks on July 18, 1967, in Omaha, Nebraska and entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2016. He was 48 years old. Kent grew up in Newport Beach and graduated from Corona del Mar High School. He continued to reside in Southern California for most his life. He was a Licensed...

Rafael Vega Gonzalez

Rafael Vega Gonzalez

Jun 4, 2016

Rafael Gonzalez-Vega (lovingly referred to as Li, Rafa, and “Papi Li” to his family) was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, on May 2, 1944. Rafael was an incredibly sociable individual, had a kind heart, and loved to make everyone laugh and smile. You could always count on him to help anyone in need. He loved his family and friends dearly...

Sandra Yolanda Aguirre

Sandra Yolanda Aguirre

Jun 3, 2016

Sandra Yolanda Aguirre was born on February 27, 1956 to Eleanor and Joseph Sandoval in Los Angeles, CA, and entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2016 in Anaheim, CA. She was 60 years old. Sandra worked as a bookkeeper for 25 years. Sandra is survived by her loving family: Husband Ruben Aguirre of Commerce and her children, Raeann Aguirre...

Mary Ann Buell

Mary Ann Buell

May 31, 2016

Mary Ann Buell was born to Ethel and Lester Buell on January 25, 1937 in Whittier, California and entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2016 at her home in Whittier, California. She was 78 years old. Mary is survived by her sister Geraldine of Eureka, California and her niece Katy Marie Buell of Whittier, California. Condolences may be sent...

Cleofas Lopez

Cleofas Lopez

May 31, 2016

Cleofas Lopez was born to Refujio and Pedro Ponce on April 9, 1929 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2016 in Downey, California. She was 87 years old. Cleofas is survived by her two loving daughters; Teresa Mckinley of Downey and Magdalena Katzmareck of Germany. She also leaves behind three grandchildren; Mike Sotelo, Tanya Vazquez and...

Thomas Peter Vega

Thomas Peter Vega

May 26, 2016

Thomas Peter Vega was born to Rosalie and Miguel Vega on March 7, 1944 in Gallop, New Mexico and entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2016 in Long Beach, California. He was 72 years old. Thomas was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was given an honorable discharge. More recently, he was worked as a Real...

Adolfina Rigual

Adolfina Rigual

May 25, 2016

Adolfina Rigual was born to Edelmira and Eladio Villaneva on April 30, 1927 in Cuba and entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2016 at her home in Alhambra, California. She was 89 years old. Adolfina is survived by her three sons; Ramon M. Rigual of La Puente, Carlos A. (Neisy) Rigual of Alhambra, Robert Rigual of Arizona and her...