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Maria Trinidad Contreras

Maria Trinidad Contreras

Nov 29, 2014

Maria Trinidad Contreras, 89, was born in Mexico on May 31, 1925 and entered into eternal rest in Los Angeles, California on November 29, 2014. Maria leaves behind her loving 8 children, Maria R. Luna, Maria J. Contreras, Elva Reyes, Jose Contreras, Juana Moreno, Guadalupe Soto, Armando Contreras and Miguel Contreras. She also leaves behind 20 grandchildren and 18 1/2...

Laura Anita Odom

Laura Anita Odom

Nov 29, 2014

Laura Anita Odom, 89, was born in Arkansas on February 22, 1925 and entered into eternal rest in Santa Ana, California on November 29, 2014. Laura Anita Johnson spent her childhood in rural Arkansas on her family’s farm in Biggars, Arkansas (Pop. 300). As a child she lived through the depression years and learned to get by with very little....

Margarita Louisa Valence

Margarita Louisa Valence

Nov 26, 2014

Margarita Louisa Valence, 86, was born in Tucson Arizona on January 14, 1928 and entered into eternal rest in Montebello California on November 26, 2014. Margarita was survived by her three loving daughters, Sonia Silva, Yolanda Melendrez and Maryann Rowan. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Margarita was greeted at Heavens gate by her beloved husband...

Anthony Cortez Dearo

Anthony Cortez Dearo

Nov 25, 2014

Anthony Cortez DeAro, 90, was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 19, 1924 and passed away in West Covina, CA on November 25, 2014. He was born to Aurelo DeAro and Maria Cortez. Anthony was previously employed as a Government Inspector for over 20 years for NASA in the Aerospace industry. He proudly served his country in the United...

Margarita Esperias

Margarita Esperias

Nov 25, 2014

Margarita Esperias, age 78, was born in Guatemala on October 25, 1936 and entered into eternal rest in Downey, California on November 25, 2014. Margarita was survived by her son Edwin Esperias, daughter Elida DeLeon, daughter Dina Maritza Arevalo, daughter Irma Esperias, and daughter Silva Cardenas. Condolences may be sent to her family through our website.

Ernest Willard Mungia

Ernest Willard Mungia

Nov 21, 2014

Ernest Willard Mungia, 91, was born in Montebello California on June 18, 1923 and entered into eternal rest in San Gabriel California on November 21, 2014. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ernest is a life long resident of Montebello. As a young boy, Ernest delivered roses on his horse drawn carriage on Montebello's dirt roads....

Karien Lee Kasparian

Karien Lee Kasparian

Nov 20, 2014

Karien Lee Kasparian, 61, was born in Los Angeles California on October 9, 1953 and entered into eternal rest in Montebello California on November 20, 2014. Karien worked as a buyer for the retail furniture business for over 15 years. She is survived by her son Guy Lee Villanueva, her son Leo John Villanueva, her daughter Karien Stephanie Estrella, her...

Robert Leo Kerman

Robert Leo Kerman

Nov 19, 2014

Robert "Bob" Leo Kerman was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on June 6, 1918 and passed away quietly in his home in Santa Fe Springs, CA, on November 19, 2014, at the age of 96. He is once again joined with his loving wife, Lucile Early Kerman. Bob was the youngest of four boys and grew up in the Chicago...

Nicholas Michael Bourassa

Nicholas Michael Bourassa

Nov 19, 2014

Nicholas Michael Bourassa, 25, was born in Montebello California on June 12, 1989 and entered into eternal rest in Buena Park, California on November 19, 2014. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Most recently, Nicholas worked as a bartender. Nicholas is survived by his loving parents, father Mike Bourassa, mother Rose Bourassa and his sister Emily...

Mary Jean Juarez

Mary Jean Juarez

Nov 19, 2014

Mary Jean Juarez, 61, was born in Los Angeles California on June 03,1953 and entered into eternal rest in Victorville California on November 19, 2014. She was a homemaker for over 30 years. Mary was survived by her daughter Jeamette (Robert) Porras, her son Hector Encinas, and her granddaughter Andrea Chacon. She also leaves behind her two uncles James Sul...

Angelica Maria Moreno

Angelica Maria Moreno

Nov 16, 2014

Angelica Maria Moreno, 87, was born in El Salvador on March 20, 1927 and entered into eternal rest at her home in Los Angeles on November 16, 2014. She worked in housekeeping for Beverly Hospital for over 15 years. Angelica was survived by her five loving children Edith Guadron, Ernesto Guadron, Mirna Guadron, Samuel Guadron and Luis Guadron. Condolences may...

June Ellen Haynes

June Ellen Haynes

Nov 16, 2014

June Ellen Haynes, 86, was born in Darrington Washington on July 20, 1928 and entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Downey California on November 16, 2014. June was survived by her Husband Vergil Wayne Haynes whom she was married to for over 56 years. She was also survived by her children Yvonne Harper...

Joanne Sandra Ayala

Joanne Sandra Ayala

Nov 14, 2014

Joanne Sandra Ayala, 50, was born on December 25,1963 and entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2014. Joanne was survived by her son Allen Shepherd, her daughter Crystal Shepherd, her daughter Laura Crews, and her daughter Stephanie Marx. She also leaves behind her father Ernie (Fran) Ayala, her mother Sharon Haendiges and 6 grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to...

Betty Lou Rodarte

Betty Lou Rodarte

Nov 13, 2014

Betty Lou Rodarte, 78, was born in Los Angeles California on November 25, 1935 and entered into eternal rest in Costa Mesa California on November 13, 2014. Betty was survived by her loving children; her daughter Judy Cossack, her daughter Erica Kovac and her son Paul Sharkey. Condolences may be sent to her family through our website.

Richard Andrew Sharpe

Richard Andrew Sharpe

Nov 5, 2014

Richard Andrew Sharpe, 67, was born in New York, New York on January 22, 1947 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on November 5, 2014. Richard was previously a Police Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department for 30 years and flew helicopters in their Air Support Division. He retired from the LAPD in 2000. Richard proudly served his...

Barbara Joan Ramirez

Barbara Joan Ramirez

Nov 2, 2014

Barbara Joan Ramirez, 77, was born on June 13, 1937 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Barbara worked in the medical field as a caregiver for over 15 years. Barbara was survived by her loving children Joseph Ramirez, Sheila Garcia, Larry Ramirez, Joni Argumaniz and Ralph Ramirez She loved...

Guillermina Castillo

Guillermina Castillo

Nov 2, 2014

Guillermina Castillo, 58, was born on February 10, 1956 in Puebla, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2014 at her home in Los Angeles, California surrounded by her loving family. "Our Mother had the most amazing heart. Mom was a lovable, caring and amazing women. Our Family was always her number one priority. Her grandchildren were her...

Joseph Edward Cabral Jr.

Joseph Edward Cabral Jr.

Nov 2, 2014

Joseph Edward Cabral Jr., 51, was born in Alameda, CA on December 23, 1962 and entered into eternal rest at his home, surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2014 in Paramount, CA. He was previously employed as a Store Director in the Grocery Retail Industry for 35 years. Joseph had lived in San Diego for many years and...

Pete Celso Flores

Pete Celso Flores

Nov 1, 2014

Pete Celso Flores, 42, was born on August 21,1972 in El Centro, California and entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Pete was a loving and hardworking man. He was so compassionate and kind to animals. He is deeply missed by all who loved him. Our hearts are broken and we are deeply saddened for the...

Ralph Aguirre

Ralph Aguirre

Oct 31, 2014

Ralph Aguirre, our “Rock” was born on October 8, 1938, in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest at his home in Pico Rivera on October 31, 2014. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was given an Honorable Discharge. He then went on to his career as a drafting engineer for Klochner & Moeller...