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Joseph Anthony Pacheco

Joseph Anthony Pacheco

Jan 19, 2013

Joseph Anthony Pacheco, 60, was born in Los Angeles, Ca. on June 13, 1952 and passed away in Maywood, Ca. on January 19, 2013. He was previously employed with Menlo Logistics as a Truck Driver for 8 years. A Viewing will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Risher Mortuary Chapel, with a Prayer...

Magdalena Petra Arredondo

Magdalena Petra Arredondo

Jan 17, 2013

Magdalena Petra Arredondo, 77, was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 23, 1935 and passed away in Baldwin Park, Ca. on January 17, 2013. Magdalena was previously employed as a Teacher's Aide for 20 years at the Cortez St. Elementary School. A Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel....

Mary Marquez

Mary Marquez

Jan 13, 2013

Mary Marquez, 96, was born in Los Angeles, California on June 18, 1916 and passed away in Hawaiian Gardens on January 13, 2013. She had lived her whole life in the same area and just across the street from Dozier where she lived as a young girl. Maria (known as Mary to her family), was born to Celestino Arsaga, and...

Josephine Lucy Lauria

Josephine Lucy Lauria

Jan 12, 2013

Josephine Lucy Lauria, 94, was born in Tucson, Arizona on July 4, 1918 and passed away in San Jacinto, Ca. on January 12, 2013. Josephine was a homemaker for most of her life and is predeceased by her husband, Ignacio Cuevas Lauria in 1988. They had been married for over 50 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday,...

Beckie Sue Mendez

Beckie Sue Mendez

Jan 10, 2013

Beckie Sue Mendez, 58, was born in Bell, California on March 22, 1954 and passed away in Orange, California on January 10, 2013 following a lengthy illness. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Linus Catholic Church in Norwalk, California at 10:00 am with a private interment for the family only at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Beckie is survived...

Maria Flores

Maria Flores

Jan 5, 2013

Maria Flores, 102, was born on October 19, 1910 in Mexico and passed away on January 5, 2013 in Norwalk, CA. Obituary written by the family of Maria Flores: Destiny. To believe that a life is meant for a single purpose, one must also believe in a common fate. Father to daughter, brother to sister, mother to child. Blood ties...

Esther Pulido

Esther Pulido

Jan 4, 2013

Esther Pulido, 81, was born in Mexico on January 17, 1931 and passed away in Los Angeles on January 4, 2013, only two weeks shy of her 83rd birthday. She was the child of Isabel Anguiano and Juana Hernandez. Esther is predeceased by her husband of more than 50 years, Jesus Acosta Pulido, the two moved to Los Angeles in...

Jesus Barron Ruiz

Jesus Barron Ruiz

Jan 4, 2013

Jesus Barron Ruiz was born on September 2, 1941 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away on January 4, 2013 in Fontana, California. Jesus was an extraordinary son, husband, father, grand father, great grand father and human being. He was the oldest of 5 children. At the young age of 11 years old, he lost his father and he...

Gilbert G. Jaurigue

Gilbert G. Jaurigue

Jan 3, 2013

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Simon Arreola

Simon Arreola

Dec 29, 2012

Simon Arreola, 79, was born in Jalisco, Mexico on October 28, 1933 and passed away on December 29, 2012 in Montebello, Ca. Simon was previously employed as a machine operator for Louis Co. in the Cannery industry for 21 years. He has resided in Los Angeles County since 1957. A Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from...

Pilar Martinez Garten

Pilar Martinez Garten

Dec 27, 2012

Pilar Martinez Garten, 97, was born in Mexico on October 12, 1915 and passed away peacefully at her residence in Montebello, CA. on December 27, 2012. She was in the Real Estate business for over 50 years. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM at St. Alphonsus Church in East Los Angeles, followed...

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...