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William "Bill" Laviguer

William "Bill" Laviguer

Jan 9, 2015

William "Bill" Laviguer, age 88, was born in Los Angeles, California on September 5, 1926 to John Alfred Laviguer and Irene Beers and passed away in Montebello, Califronia on January 9, 2015. He proudly served his country in the United States Military and was given an Honorable Discharge. Bill sold newspapers on the corner of Whittier and Atlantic as a...

Jessie Rubio Cortez

Jessie Rubio Cortez

Jan 9, 2015

Jessie Rubio Cortez, age 95, was born in El Paso, Texas on September 19, 1919 and entered into eternal rest in Montebello, California on January 9, 2015. Jessie is survived by her sister Josephine Monte Mayor of West Covina, her nephew, John La Chapelle of West Covina, and her niece Irene Ogas of Montebello. Condolences may be sent to her...

Emma Elizabeth Schwarz

Emma Elizabeth Schwarz

Jan 8, 2015

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Emma Schwarz was born Emma Elizabeth Mosier August 3, 1924 on a farm outside of Van Wert, Ohio to Arley and Minnie Mosier. She succumbed to congestive heart failure on January 8, 2015 at the age of 90 while at home surrounded by family. The eighth of ten children, she was the...

Ricardo Miramontes

Ricardo Miramontes

Jan 1, 2015

Ricardo Miramontes, age 51, was born in Tijuana Mexico on February 11, 1963 and entered into eternal rest in Whittier California on January 1, 2015. Ricardo is survived by his siblings Jose De Jesus Garcia, Ramon Garcia, Fernando Garcia, Roberto Garcia, Jose Garcia and Maria Teresa Garcia. Condolences may be sent to his family through our website.

Jose Isabel Zapata

Jose Isabel Zapata

Jan 1, 2015

Jose Isabel Zapata, age 67, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on December 2, 1947 and entered into eternal rest in Downey, California on January 1, 2015. Jose is survived by his loving children; daughter Ana (Fernando) Bustamante, son Carlos (Annette) Zapata, daughter Monica (Fernando) Zapata, son Leonardo (Bonnie) Zapata, son Francisco Zapata, son Jose Zapata Jr., and son Richard (Jennifer)...

Kathleen Trillo

Kathleen Trillo

Dec 30, 2014

Kathleen Trillo, age 98, was born in Los Angeles, California on April 10, 1916 and entered into eternal rest in Palm Springs, California on December 30, 2014. Kathleen is survived by her loving son Roy (Nancy) Trillo and 8 grandchildren. She also leaves behind many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to her family through our website.

Denys Gualberto Cajbon

Denys Gualberto Cajbon

Dec 30, 2014

Denys Gualberto Cajbon, age 55, was born in Guatemala on December 13, 1958 and entered into eternal rest in Downey, California on December 30, 2014. He previously worked as a Auto Mechanic for 40 years. Denys is survived by his daughter Brenda Cu, his son Daniel Cu Esquivel and his daughter Cynthia Cu Esquivel. He also leaves behind 2 1/2...

Isaias Reyes

Isaias Reyes

Dec 29, 2014

Isaias Reyes, age 83, was born in El Paso, Texas on April 16, 1931 and entered into eternal rest in La Mirada, California on December 29, 2014. Isaias is survived by his son Isaac Steven Reyes and 2 grandchildren. He also leaves behind his two brothers Victor Reyes, Jesus Reyes, and his four sisters Esperanza Thais, Laurencia Genera, Maria Diaz...

Robert Ramirez

Robert Ramirez

Dec 25, 2014

Robert Ramirez, age 47, was born in San Antonio Texas on May 14, 1967 and entered into eternal rest in Whittier California on December 25, 2014. Robert is survived by his loving wife Christine Ramirez and his two children Jordan Austin Ramirez and Olivia Nicole Ramirez. Condolences may be sent to his family through our website.

Kathleen Marie Cook

Kathleen Marie Cook

Dec 25, 2014

Kathleen Marie Cook, age 61, was born in Lynwood, California on February 10, 1953 and entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2014. She was a loving nurse for 10 years. Her faith was strong. She loved roses and the colors yellow and blue. Kathleen was survived by her loving daughter Michelle Renee Banzet of Pasadena, California. She also leaves...

Melba Lynette Rice

Melba Lynette Rice

Dec 23, 2014

Melba Lynette Rice was born in South Dakota on February 12, 1928 and entered into eternal rest in Montebello, California on December 23, 2014 from complications of cancer. She was 86 years of age. From an early age, Melba suffered with asthma. Her parents decided to move to the state of Washington in hopes that her asthma would improve, but...

Rudolph "Rudy" John Cota

Rudolph "Rudy" John Cota

Dec 20, 2014

Rudolph “Rudy” John Cota Sr. was born in Los Angeles, California on February 21, 1920 and passed away at his residence in Rosemead, Ca. on December 20, 2014. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cota previously worked as a beautician for 50 years in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Cota enjoyed coaching his sons’ and their friends in wrestling...

Mario Bernal

Mario Bernal

Dec 19, 2014

Mario Bernal, age 52, was born in Texas on December 20, 1962 and entered into eternal rest in Upland, California on December 19, 2014. Mario was survived by his loving wife Evelyn Bernal, son Mario Bernal, daughter Stephanie Bernal, daughter Erica Bernal, daughter Destiny Bernal, son Baby G Bernal, daughter Lisette Bernal and daughter Jasmin Bernal. He also leaves behind...

Gabriel Tristan

Gabriel Tristan

Dec 19, 2014

Gabriel Tristan, age 64, was born in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 1950 and entered into eternal rest while surrounded by his family in Pico Rivera on December 19, 2014. Gabriel was a very "happy, go lucky" kind of guy. He loved to play pranks on people. His family always came first and he was always worried about everyone...

Manuel Diaz

Manuel Diaz

Dec 19, 2014

Manuel Diaz, age 85, was born in Mesa Arizona on August 21, 1929 and entered into eternal rest in Montebello, California on December 19, 2014. He previously worked as a machinist for over 25 years. He was born to Francisco Diaz and Antonia Gerardo. Manuel was a coach for little league for about 5 years at Grant Rae Park and...

Nelsa E. Paredes

Nelsa E. Paredes

Dec 17, 2014

Nelsa nació en Ecuador. Fue la única sobreviviente de tres hermanas y un hermano. Nelsa contrajo matrimonio con Carlos Naranjo. Como resultado de esa unión fueron seis hijos: Carlos, Luis, Yolanda, Emma, Gloria e Inés. Nelsa se mudó con su familia a los Estados Unidos en 1987. Fue una buena esposa, madre y abuela. Nelsa conoció la verdad en su...

Elvira Candelas De Aguirre

Elvira Candelas De Aguirre

Dec 16, 2014

Elvira Candelas de Aguirre, age 77, was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico on January 8, 1937 and entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family in Monterey Park, California on December 16, 2014. She came from a fun loving family of 10 siblings. Her favorite sport as an adolescent and as an adult was baseball. She enjoyed watching baseball...

Roberto Reynoso

Roberto Reynoso

Dec 16, 2014

Roberto Reynoso, age 70, was born in Mexico on February 29, 1944 and entered into eternal rest in Whittier, California on December 16, 2014. Roberto was survived by his wife Maria Reynoso, son Rene Reynoso, daughter Lupe Reynoso, daughter Isabel Ochoa, son Ruben Reynoso, daughter Esmeralda Higuera, son Ricardo Reynoso and son Raul Reynoso. Condolences may be sent to his...

David Gonzales

David Gonzales

Dec 16, 2014

David Gonzales, age 89, was born in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 1925 and entered into eternal rest at his home in Hesperia, California on December 16, 2014. David was survived by his loving daughter Gloria Gomez and his grandchildren David Gilbert Gomez, Kimberly Ann Gomez, James Eric Gomez and Richard Gonzales. He also leaves behind 11 great grandchildren;...

Kathleen Ann Egan

Kathleen Ann Egan

Dec 14, 2014

Kathleen Ann Egan, 64, was born in Elgin, Illinois on January 27, 1950 and passed away surrounded by her loving family in Lake Elsinore, CA on December 14, 2014. Kathy was a Registered Nurse and held a Master's Degree. She most recently was employed by Los Angeles County and previously was employed at Beverly Hospital. Kathy is survived by her...