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Robert "Bob" Joseph King

Robert "Bob" Joseph King

Dec 26, 2012

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Catherine Raber Childers

Catherine Raber Childers

Dec 23, 2012

Catherine Raber Childers, 95 was born on August 7, 1917 in Illinois and passed away on December 23, 2012 in West Covina. She was an office manager for over 40 years and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Montebello Chapter #335. A Visitation Service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 9:00 am...

Javier Angel Jimenez

Javier Angel Jimenez

Dec 23, 2012

Javier A. Jimenez, 57 was born in Tijuana, Mexico on September 28, 1955 and passed away in Whittier, California on December 23, 2012. Mr. Jimenez worked in the dry cleaning industry, starting out at Murphy's Cleaners in Montebello giving great care to the uniforms of local law enforcement officers, and continuing on to work at Emerson-Lamay Cleaners of Pacific Palisades....

John Normann Ottesen

John Normann Ottesen

Dec 22, 2012

John N. Ottesen, 86, was born on April 19, 1926 in Los Angeles and passed away on December 22, 2012 in Montebello, Ca. John served in the United States Navy before serving as a Missionary/Pastor for 57 years. His primary and high school education was completed in San Francisco. Having qualified for Naval Officer Training, he entered into active duty...

George Paul Roksa

George Paul Roksa

Dec 20, 2012

George Paul Roksa, 76 was born on July 20, 1936 in Los Angeles and passed away on December 20, 2012 in Montebello, CA. George was in construction for over 20 years. A Visitation Service will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Risher Montebello Mortuary, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 pm. A...

Corrine G. Jojola

Corrine G. Jojola

Dec 20, 2012

Corrine G. Jojola, 91, was born on October 28, 1921 in Albequerque, N.M. and passed away on December 20, 2012 in La Mirada, CA. Corrine was an avid writer, penning many journals in her time and was a founding member of the Life Writing Class of Pico Rivera. She was known for her beautiful penmanship and her love for cooking...

Maria Guadalupe Mendoza

Maria Guadalupe Mendoza

Dec 15, 2012

Maria Guadalupe Mendoza, 85, was born in Jalisco, Mexico on July 15, 1927 and passed away in her home in Bell Gardens, Ca. on December 15, 2012. Maria Guadalupe enjoyed spending time with her family more than anything. She loved to tell stories in detail and was the family Historian. She was considered the rock and anchor of her family....

Sarah Margaret Cox

Sarah Margaret Cox

Dec 5, 2012

Sarah Margaret Cox went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. She was 93 years old, and died from complications after surgery for a broken hip. Margaret was born April 25, 1919, in Geary, Oklahoma, to Glenard Cyril and Mary Elizabeth (Myers) Davis. She was raised in El Reno, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma College...

Josephine Marie Watson

Josephine Marie Watson

Dec 3, 2012

Josephine Marie Watson, 87 was born on October 8, 1925 in Holley, New York and passed away on December 3, 2012 in Alhambra, Ca. Josephine was an employed by Spectrol Electronics for over 30 years. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Resurrection Cemetery, 966 N. Potrero Grande Dr., Montebello. Josephine is...

Mario Antonio Chacon

Mario Antonio Chacon

Nov 30, 2012

Mario Chacon, 78 was born on June 22, 1934 in San Jose, Costa Rica and passed away on November 30, 2012 in Downey, CA. Mario was a resident of Downey for over 48 years and was a foreman for a residential construction company for over 30 years. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 4, 2012 from 6:00 pm...

Norman Frichof Bahrman

Norman Frichof Bahrman

Nov 28, 2012

Norman Fritchof Bahrman, 79 was born in Los Angeles, Ca on May 11, 1933 and passed away in Downey, Ca on November 28, 2012 . He was a resident of Huntington Park for 33 years. Norman was employed as a maintenance technician for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 20 years. Norman loved to cycle and also enjoyed carpentry...

Olivia Romo Garcia

Olivia Romo Garcia

Nov 26, 2012

Olivia Romo Garcia (Aguirre), 77, was born in Mexico on June 10, 1935 and passed away in Montebello, Ca. on November 26, 2012. She was visiting from Mexico when she passed away suddenly. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5-9:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel, with a Catholic Vigil service at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass...

Maria Elena Basabilvazo

Maria Elena Basabilvazo

Nov 25, 2012

Maria Elena Basabilvazo, 82, was born on August 16, 1930 in Durango, Mexico and passed away on November 25, 2012 in Claremont, Ca. following a lengthy illness. Her son was by her side when she passed. In the early 60's she married Ramon Basabilvazo in El Paso, Texas then in 1964 they had their only son Rick. They all settled...

Joyce Mae Hennessee

Joyce Mae Hennessee

Nov 24, 2012

Joyce Mae Hennessee, 83, was born in Walters, Oklahoma on November 4, 1929 and passed away in Pomona on November 24, 2012. She had been a resident of Montebello for over 60 years. Joyce was previously employed as an Executive Secretary for 45 years, working both in the aerospace and petroleum industries. Joyce loved the outdoors and fishing and fowl...

Robert Ralph Kauka

Robert Ralph Kauka

Nov 14, 2012

Robert Ralph Kauka, 59, born on November 26, 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and passed away on November 14, 2012 in Baldwin Park, CA. Robert was an artist for 40 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 23, 2012. Robert is survived by his girlfriend, Alicia Seward of Whittier, brothers William Vogeler of Dana Point and Stephen...

Rose Ortega Villarreal

Rose Ortega Villarreal

Nov 14, 2012

Rose Ortega Villarreal, 90, of Montebello, Ca., was born on September 12, 1922 in Duarte, Ca., and passed away on Novemeber 14, 2012 in Montebello, Ca. Rose was homemaker for 58 years. She very much cherished entertaining relatives at her home, which Rose kept so tidy you could eat off the floors. As a young woman, she was very talented...

Jose (Jo-Jo) Luis Torrez

Jose (Jo-Jo) Luis Torrez

Nov 13, 2012

Jose (Jo-Jo) Luis Torrez, 26, was born on October 18, 1986 in Bell Flower, Ca., and entered eternal rest on November 13, 2012 in Pico Rivera, Ca. Jose was a forklift operator for six months. A Visitation Service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with a Prayer Service is beginning at 10:00...

Genevieve Zaragoza Vilaubi

Genevieve Zaragoza Vilaubi

Nov 11, 2012

Genevieve Zaragoza Vilaubi, 88, passed away November 11, 2012 in the City Of Industry. Born in East Los Angeles, she enjoyed sharing her many talents, treasures, and time with her family, friends, and especially her church. Jenny, as many called her, was best known for her quiet, gentle ways. A very classy lady! Prior to her retirement to Lake Elsinore,...

Augustine Macias Chaffino, Jr.

Augustine Macias Chaffino, Jr.

Nov 10, 2012

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Rachel Hernandez

Rachel Hernandez

Nov 10, 2012

Rachel Hernandez, 85, was born on October 9, 1927 in Santa Monica, Ca., and passed away on November 10, 2012 in Norwalk, Ca. She was previously employed as a Food Server for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 15 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Prayer Service...