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Pedro B. Vasquez

Pedro B. Vasquez

Nov 11, 2013

Pedro B. Vasquez, 76, was born in Durango, Mexico on July 12, 1937 and passed away at his residence in Huntington Park, Ca. on November 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was a laborer in the stove manufacturing industry for 30 years. A Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 5:00-9:00 PM in the Risher...

Rose Marie Roksa

Rose Marie Roksa

Nov 10, 2013

Rose Marie Roksa, 73, was born on March 19, 1940 in Colorado, and passed away on November 10, 2013 in Downey, Ca. Mrs. Roksa was a homemaker and a resident of Montebello for many years. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 5:30 to 9:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel, with a Vigil Service beginning...

Simon Barela

Simon Barela

Nov 9, 2013

Simon Barela, 65, was born on October 10, 1948 in Los Angeles, Ca., and passed away on November 9, 2013 in Whittier, Ca. Mr. Barela was a Truck Driver for over 18 years and was a resident of Los Angeles County nearly his whole life. Simon loved to laugh. He enjoyed restoring and cruising in old Volkswagen cars. He cherished...

Luis Molina Robledo

Luis Molina Robledo

Nov 7, 2013

Luis M. Robledo, 89, was born on August 9, 1924 in Mexico and passed away on November 7, 2013 in Downey, Ca. Mr. Robledo lived in Downey for over 40 years, and was also formerly of Los Angeles. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel, with...

Melvin Louis Brandstetter

Melvin Louis Brandstetter

Nov 1, 2013

Melvin Louis Brandstetter, 71, was born on April 16, 1942 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on November 1, 2013 in Rosemead, California. Mr. Brandstetter bravely served our country as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force for over 22 years, earning an Honorable Discharge for the sacrifices he made for our nation's freedom. During his...

Otilia Bustamante

Otilia Bustamante

Oct 30, 2013

Otilia Bustamante, 84, was born in Madera, California on May 31, 1929 and entered eternal rest on October 30, 2013 in Montebello, California. Otilia is survived by her loving husband of 22 years Alfonso Ruiz. She also leaves behind her son Mario Bustamante, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be held in our Risher Montebello Chapel on Friday,...

Odelia "Lily" Sanchez

Odelia "Lily" Sanchez

Oct 28, 2013

Odelia Sanchez, 82, was born on September 29, 1931 in Los Angeles, Ca. and passed away on October 28, 2013 in Lynwood, Ca. Mrs. Sanchez was a resident of Los Angeles County all her life. She was a Bus Driver for over 20 years for Durham Transportation and the Montebello Unified School District. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November...

Marvin Morrow

Marvin Morrow

Oct 25, 2013

Marvin M. Morrow, 77, was born on June 11, 1936 in Los Angeles and passed away on October 25, 2013 in Downey. Mr. Morrow was a Truck Driver for over 25 years and lived in Los Angeles County all his life. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00 am at Rose Hills Memorial Park,...

Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia

Oct 20, 2013

Carmen Garcia, 105, was born on August 16, 1908 in Mexico, and passed away on October 20, 2013 in Montebello. Mrs. Garcia was a resident of Los Angeles for over 97 years. She was self- employed as a seamstress for over 40 years. Carmen loved to crochet and enjoyed sewing beautiful special occasion gowns and other lovely items for her...

Virginia Mary Navarro

Virginia Mary Navarro

Oct 18, 2013

Virginia Mary Navarro, 63, was born on June 3, 1950 in Los Angeles, Ca. and passed away on October 18, 2013 in Fullerton, Ca.. Mrs. Navarro was a homemaker for over forty years. Formally of the city of Commerce, she lived in La Habra for over 7 years. Virginia is survived by her loving family: daughter Yvette (Manuel Pacheco) Navarro...

Michael Gonzalez Lizarraga

Michael Gonzalez Lizarraga

Oct 15, 2013

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Gloria Chacon

Gloria Chacon

Oct 12, 2013

Gloria Chacon, 75, was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away peacefully in her home in Montebello, California on October 12, 2013. She was previously employed with the Los Angeles Unified School District as a School Teacher for 40 years. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary chapel and...

Dodi Yitzhak Soza

Dodi Yitzhak Soza

Oct 11, 2013

Dodi Yitzhak Soza, 16, was born in Downey, California and passed away in Long Beach, California following a sudden incident. Dodi was born to Edgardo DeJesus Soza and Luz Myrian Castro Soza. Dodi was a student at Downey High School. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 4:00pm at St. Dominic Savio Church, 13400 Bellflower...

Edmundo Martin Cruz

Edmundo Martin Cruz

Oct 7, 2013

Edmundo Martin Cruz, 50, also known as Mundo, was born in Mexico City, Mexico on November 20, 1962 and passed away on October 7, 2013 in Pasadena, California. Mundo immigrated to the United States in 1984 and has lived in the city of Downey since 1990. He worked for Xtra Lease Corporation for 25 years and owned two small businesses....

Raymond Adame Jaso

Raymond Adame Jaso

Oct 5, 2013

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Lori Suzanne Aguilar

Lori Suzanne Aguilar

Sep 21, 2013

Lori S. Aguilar, 45, was born on January 29, 1968 in Los Angeles, Ca., and passed away on September 21, 2013 in Montebello, Ca. Ms. Aguilar was a Teacher's Aide for 15 years and lived in Los Angeles County all of her life. A Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 5:00-9:00 pm in the Risher Montebello...

John Serrano Cisneros

John Serrano Cisneros

Sep 17, 2013

John Serrano Cisneros, 45, was born on June 24, 1968 in Los Angeles and entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2013 in Norwalk, Ca. Mr. Cisneros served in the United States Army for ten years, earning an Honorable Discharge for his faithful service to our country. John loved to barbeque and spend time with his family. He was a...

Maria Del Rosario Olivas

Maria Del Rosario Olivas

Sep 5, 2013

Maria Del Rosario Olivas, 65, was born on April 21, 1948 in Mexicali, Mx. and passed away on September 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, Ca. Mrs. Olivas was a homemaker for 45 years and lived in Los Angeles for over 50 years. She was a stay at home wife most of her life and loved practicing & preaching her Catholic...

Paul Rodarte

Paul Rodarte

Sep 4, 2013

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Paul "Wally" Rodarte 11-30-38 to 9-4-13 Wally, as he was affectionately called, was born in Gallup, New Mexico to Alfredo & Luisa Rodarte on November 30, 1938. He attended Garfield High School and was a Reservist with the United States Army where he was honorably discharged in the late 1960's. After being a bachelor...

Helen Elizabeth Burchell

Helen Elizabeth Burchell

Sep 4, 2013

Helen Elizabeth Burchell, 91, was born in Boulder, Colorado and passed away on September 4, 2013 in Buena Park, CA. She was born to Frank J. Knemeyer and Mabel Weinrich. Helen had resided in Montebello since 1968 and was a member of the Beverly Hospital Guild for 14 years. Helen loved to go to the Sprint car races with my...