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Ernest C. Escobedo

Ernest C. Escobedo

Aug 9, 2013

Ernest C. Escobedo, 92, was born on August 16, 1920 in Fort Worth, TX and passed away on August 9, 2013 in Pico Rivera. Mr. Escobedo was a Sheet Metal Worker for North American Rockwell for over 38 years. He also served in the United States Army during World War II and was given an Honorable Discharge. He resided in...

Raul L. Aguilar

Raul L. Aguilar

Aug 8, 2013

Raul L. Aguilar, 79, was born on January 21, 1934 in Los Angeles and passed away on August 8, 2013 in Montebello. Mr. Aguilar was a Custodian for Bell Gardens High School for over 10 years, and served in the United States Army, receiving an Occupational Medal and was given an Honorable Discharge. He lived in Montebello his whole life....

Manuel Robledo

Manuel Robledo

Aug 7, 2013

Manuel Chavez Robledo, 94, was born on September 5, 1918 in Pittsburg, CA and passed away on August 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.. Mr. Robledo was a Mechanical Assembler for ITT for 29 years. He also served in the United States Army during World War II and was given an Honorable Discharge. Visitation Service will be held on Tuesday,...

Lee Kasparian

Lee Kasparian

Jul 23, 2013

Lee John Kasparian, 85 was born on November 10, 1927 in East Los Angeles and passed away on July 23, 2013 in Pico Rivera. Lee was an avid pool player, belonging to two pool leagues. He enjoyed his hot rods and was a very candid speaker. In his younger days Lee was an accomplished Armenian dancer. He was a self-employed...

Tillie Garcia

Tillie Garcia

Jul 17, 2013

Tillie Garcia, 96, was born in Olga, Arizona on March 15, 1917 and passed away in Arcadia on July 17, 2013. She had been a resident of Montebello for many years and had resided in Los Angeles County since 1934. She was born to Zeferino Hernandez and Juanita Carbajal. Tillie was a Chef for the Los Angeles Unified School District...

Maryanne Andrade

Maryanne Andrade

Jul 15, 2013

Maryanne Andrade, 42 was born on September 21, 1970 in Los Angeles and passed away on July 15, 2013 in Los Angeles. Maryanne was a Youth Career Advisor in the Social Services department for Goodwill Industry for over two years. She grew up in Rosemead and graduated from San Gabriel Mission High School. Maryanne completed her Bachelor's Degree. She met...

Mary C. Gallardo

Mary C. Gallardo

Jul 13, 2013

Mary C. Gallardo, 82 was born on November 12, 1930 in Gallup, New Mexico and passed away on July 13, 2013 in Pico Rivera, CA. Mrs. Gallardo was a seamstress for Southern Mills Hospital Linens for over 20 years and lived in Pico Rivera over 66 years. Mary is survived by her loving family: husband of over 61 years David...

Susan Exer Nims

Susan Exer Nims

Jul 10, 2013

Susan Exer Nims, 73, was born in Oakland, California on December 17, 1939 and passed away at her residence in Harbor City, California surrounded by her loving family on July 10, 2013. She was born to Monte Holt and Helen Grubb. Susan was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was always ready and willing to offer encouragement to her...

Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez

Jul 8, 2013

Robert Martinez, 76, was born on March 27, 1937 in Los Angeles and entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2013 in Seal Beach, Ca. Robert was a Graphic Communications Specialist for Raytheon Aerospace for over 15 years. Robert loved life, as he lived his to the fullest. Robert loved dining out with his family, visiting different restaurants as the...

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Jul 4, 2013

Albert Christopher Martinez, 48, was born on May 17, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA and entered into eternal rest July 4, 2013 in Pico Rivera, CA. Albert will best be remembered as a loving son, brother, and father. Albert always had a smile for everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Albert...

Adelma Mafalda Hughes

Adelma Mafalda Hughes

Jul 3, 2013

Adelma M. Hughes, 87, was born in Udine, Italy on November 24, 1925 and passed away in San Gabriel , Ca. On July 3, 2013. She was born to Giovanni Nardone and Anna Modonutti of Italy. She survived the bombing of her hometown by both the Allied and Axis forces. She met her husband to be in her hometown married...

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte

Jun 30, 2013

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte, 74, was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 15, 1938 and passed away in Los Angeles, Ca. on June 30, 2013. She had previously been employed in the paper manufacturing industry with Crown Zellerbach, as a supervisor for 15 years. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 10:00am at Our Lady of...

Anthony Fernandez

Anthony Fernandez

Jun 28, 2013

Anthony Raphael Fernandez, 67, was born on January 17, 1946 in Manila, Philippines, and passed away on June 28, 2013 in Montebello, CA. Anthony was a Clerk at the Commerce Casino for 8 years. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM in the Risher Mortuary Chapel. More obituary information to follow, please...

Richard Raul Perez

Richard Raul Perez

Jun 28, 2013

Richard Raul Perez, 56, was born on April 21, 1957 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2013 in Pasadena, California. Richard had a passion for life. He loved being with family and friends. His favorite pass time was taking care of his antique cars. He was a proud member of the "Techniques Car Club"...

Carl Michael Cholewinski

Carl Michael Cholewinski

Jun 19, 2013

Carl M. Cholewinski, 80, was born on September 29, 1932 in Culver, IN, and passed away on June 19, 2013 in Anaheim, CA. Mr. Cholewinski was an Inspector for 24 years at the Long Beach Naval Shipyards and was in the United States Air Force, receiving a National Defense Service Medal before being granted an Honorable Discharge. Carl was a...

Susan Antonisamy

Susan Antonisamy

Jun 18, 2013

Susan "Susie" Antonisamy, 72, was born on December 2, 1940 in Madison, Indiana and passed away on June 18, 2013 in San Gabriel, Ca. following a lengthy illness. Susie employed by Beverly Hospital for more than 40 years, and over that period of time, she worked in Facilities, Nursing Administration and most recently in the Foundation, as the Fund Development...

Ruby Dee Boyd

Ruby Dee Boyd

Jun 14, 2013

Ruby Dee Boyd, 92, was born on March 19, 1921 in Tecumseh, OK and passed away on June 14, 2013 in Hemet, CA. She had resided in Menifee for the past 7 years, though previously lived in Downey for many years. Mrs. Boyd was an Office Manager for a chain manufacturer for 12 years. A Visitation service will be held...

Ceasar Munguia

Ceasar Munguia

Jun 8, 2013

Ceasar Antonio Munguia, 35, was born on September 5, 1977 in Topeka, KS, and passed away on June 8, 2013 in Huntington Beach, CA. Mr. Mungia was a resident of Huntington Beach for 10 years and was studying to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. He was also employed as a Medical Assistant in a pediatric clinic. A Funeral Mass will...

Catherine Amanda Valdez

Catherine Amanda Valdez

May 27, 2013

Catherine Amanda Valdez, 58, was born in Los Angeles, Ca. on March 27, 1955 and raised in Montebello, Ca. She passed away in Fullerton, Ca. on May 27, 2013. Cathy was the third oldest child of Salvador and Bertha Valdez's five children. She was previously employed as a Medical Secretary at Suburban Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June...

Frances Helen Parra

Frances Helen Parra

May 19, 2013

Frances "Nena" Helen Parra, 92, was born in Deweyville, Utah on December 3, 1920 to Modesto and Petronila Martinez and passed away in East Los Angeles on May 19, 2013. She had previously worked in the Food Service industry for 12 years. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 5:00-9:00 pm in the Risher Mortuary Chapel...