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Isabel Wiedo

Isabel Wiedo

Jan 22, 2012

Isabel Wiedo, 98, was born in Mexico on July 2, 1913 and passed away in Downey, Ca. on January 22, 2012. Isabel loved her grandchildren more than anything. She loved to cook and sew. She was a devout Catholic and loved to pray. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 27 from 6-9pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel with...

Robert Louis Schneider

Robert Louis Schneider

Jan 21, 2012

Robert was born in Gladbrook, Iowa in 1918 as the firstborn child to parents Frank August Schneider and Erna Christine Koester Schneider. In 1926, the Schneider family, with many members of the Koester family, settled in the Los Angeles area. Frank and Erna bought a plot of land at 873 Carmelita Avenue in Montebello, surrounded by orange groves and oil...

Leone E. Bies

Leone E. Bies

Jan 20, 2012

Leone E. Bies, 95, was born in Pierre, South Dakota on October 14, 1916 and passed away peacefully at her residence in Montebello on January 20, 2012. Leone was the owner of Dan's Machine Works, a tooling and manufacturing company for 59 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and had a 43 year romance with her husband, Aberhard,...

Rodrigo Chacon

Rodrigo Chacon

Jan 19, 2012

Rodrigo Chacon, 67, entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. Rodrigo was born October 31, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico. The son of late Rodolfo and Rosenda Chacon. He was the brother of late Ramon, Ramiro, Rogelio, Rigoberto 'Beto', Rodolfo and is survived by Ruben and his sisters Evangelina and Romelia. He was employed by...

Consuelo I. Hernandez

Consuelo I. Hernandez

Jan 18, 2012

Consuelo I. Hernandez was born on December 17, 1930 in Mexico and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2012 in her home in Los Angeles. Consuelo previously worked in a foam mattress factory for 25 years. She loved spending time with her family, which was the most important thing in her life. She raised 6 nieces and nephews as her...

John Douglas Williams, Jr.

John Douglas Williams, Jr.

Jan 18, 2012

J. D. (John Douglas) Williams was born in Bell, California, on April 28, 1940. His parents were Doug (John Douglas) and Esther Scott Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia in 2009. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (and wife Susan) living in Pasco, WA, and nieces Laura Jones (Kennewick, WA), Natalie Williams (Snoqualmie, WA) and...

Theresa M. Arnold

Theresa M. Arnold

Jan 16, 2012

Theresa M. Arnold, 72, was born in Los Angeles on November 8, 1939 and passed away in Whittier on January 16, 2012. Theresa loved her children and grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. She loved to crochet, play Bingo and enjoyed going to Las Vegas shows. She is survived by her sons, Fernando Munoz Arnold of Norwalk, Ricardo...

Mario Frixione

Mario Frixione

Jan 16, 2012

Mario Frixione Sanchez, 56, was born on May 10, 1955 in Nicaragua and passed away on January 16, 2012 in Monterey Park. Mario had lived in the United States for almost 2 years and was previously employed as a Field Surveyor in the Agricultural Industry in Nicaragua. First and foremost, he loved his family. He always smiled and was happy...

John Edward Williamson

John Edward Williamson

Jan 15, 2012

John Edward Williamson, 85, was born in Bisbee, Arizona on January 9, 1927 and passed away in Downey on January 15, 2012 following a lengthy illness. John was previously employed with the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District as an Engineer for 33 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was given an...

Alex Sandoval

Alex Sandoval

Jan 13, 2012

Alex Sandoval, 87, was born on April 22, 1924 in Los Angeles and passed away on January 13, 2012, in Whittier, Ca. Alex loved his family, especially spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, golfing and traveling on road trips. He was a very active member of St. Benedict Church and was a member of the Knights...

Joseph Parra

Joseph Parra

Jan 13, 2012

Joseph Parra, was born April 29, 1971 in Los Angeles,California and entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2012 in Whittier, California. Joseph loved football and was a huge Pittsburg Steeler fan. He was blessed with a compassionate heart and helping others in need, never expecting anything in return. Joseph will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives he touched...

Ucila Pineda

Ucila Pineda

Jan 12, 2012

Drucila Pineda, 74, was born on September 3, 1937 in Puebla, Mexico and entered into Heaven on January 12, 2012 in Montebello, CA. She was a resident of Pico Rivera for many years. Drucila was a faithful woman who loved God. She loved her family, loved to cook for them and loved to eat. She enjoyed gardening, especially raising her...

Ragnhild Boysen Klein

Ragnhild Boysen Klein

Jan 12, 2012

Ragnhild B. Klein was born Ragnhild Andresen Boysen in July, 1923 and passed away in South San Gabriel, Ca. on January 12, 2012. She moved with her family in 1928 from Hamburg, Germany to New York City. She grew up in the Jamaica neighborhood of the Borough of Queens. She graduated Queens College and went on to serve as a...

Elsy C. Rodriguez

Elsy C. Rodriguez

Jan 11, 2012

Elsy C. Rodriguez Born February 3,1935 in Yucatan, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2012 in Montebello, California. Elsy loved being with her family. She enjoyed sharing a cup of coffee and cookies with them. She also loved listening to music. Her favorites were Juan Gabriel and Vicente Fernandez. Elsy will be dearly missed by everyone who's...

George R. Hensel

George R. Hensel

Jan 9, 2012

George R. Hensel, 87, was born on March 20, 1924 in Los Angeles and passed away on January 9, 2012 in Montebello. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 4:00-9:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:00am at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello Country Club, 901 Via San...

Jerry Dokter

Jerry Dokter

Jan 9, 2012

Services are pending.

James Addison Rounds

James Addison Rounds

Jan 9, 2012

James A. Rounds, 64, was born in Montebello and passed away on January 9, 2012 also in Montebello. James was previously employed with Cal Poly Pomona for 32 years as an Equipment Technician III in their Chemical and Material Engineering Dept. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona as a Technology Major and was hired immediately thereafter and retired from there...

Catalina G. Lopez

Catalina G. Lopez

Jan 8, 2012

Services are private. Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.

Damasio P. Camarillo

Damasio P. Camarillo

Jan 6, 2012

Damasio P. Camarillo,81, Born July 9, 1930 in Lochridge Texas and entered into eternal life January 6,2012 in the City Of Commerce, CA. Damasio loved life and being with his family. He loved working in his garden and took pride in his beautiful Birds of Paradise, which were home for the many Humming Birds. Damasio will be missed by everyone...

Ramiro Rodriguez-Duarte

Ramiro Rodriguez-Duarte

Jan 3, 2012

Ramiro Rodriguez-Duarte, 88, was born in Mexico on April 9, 1923 and passed away in East Los Angeles on January 3, 2012. Ramiro was a self-employed plumber for 30 years. Most important in his life was his love for his family. He was a devout Catholic who attended St. Benedict Church every Sunday. He was a conservative, hard working man....