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James Ellis Mckercher

James Ellis Mckercher

Apr 17, 2012

James Ellis McKercher, 86, was born in Parker, So. Dakota on August 23, 1925 and passed away in Redlands, Ca. on April 17, 2012. He served his country in the United States Navy and was given an Honorable Discharge. James was previously employed with Prudential Insurance as an Insurance Agent for 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Carmen F. Casillas

Carmen F. Casillas

Apr 17, 2012

Carmen F. Casillas was born in Los Angeles on August 30, 1924 and passed away In Montebello on April 17, 2012. She was raised on Catalind Island until she was 14 years old and loved to go back there to visit. Carmen was previously a Medical Assistant for Dr. Fox and the Montebello Cardiology Group for 25 years. She loved...

Milagros Barredo Reyes

Milagros Barredo Reyes

Apr 13, 2012

Milagros Reyes, born December 01, 1943 in the Philippines entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2012 in Montebello, CA. Milagros is survived by her husband, Angelito Reyes, 1 son, Anthony, both of Montebello, CA and 2 daughters, Mirabelle Reyes of Elizabethtown, KY and Jennifer Kuzman of Mt. Vernon, WA., 4 Grandsons, Nathan DeMuth, Luka, Nicholas and Jacob Kuzman and...

Arnold Cordova, Laguna Niguel

Arnold Cordova, Laguna Niguel

Apr 12, 2012

Arnold Cordova, 92, was born on June 27, 1919 in Los Angeles and entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2012 in Laguna Niguel, CA. Arnold was raised in East Los Angeles. He was one of eight children and attended schools in the Belvedere area. He was in the U.S. Army from 1941-1946 during World War II and was a...

Edward James Taylor, Jr.

Edward James Taylor, Jr.

Apr 10, 2012

Edward James Taylor Jr., 69, was born in St. Louis, MO. on July 14, 1942 and passed away in Montebello, CA. on April 10, 2012. Ed's 25 year printing career includes stops along the way at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, the Racing Form, and the Hollywood Reporter. From printing Ed launched into the medical field...

Kenneth Chase

Kenneth Chase

Apr 5, 2012

Kenneth W. Chase, born Decemeber 15,1946 in Los Angeles California, entered into eternal rest April 5,2012 in San Bernardino California. Kenneth is survived by his loving family,His Mother Olga Chase,Sisters Joyce Hyde and Sylvia Albin.His Aunt Molly Fierro as well as many other family members. Kenneth will be dearly missed. Services for Kenneth are Wednesday April 17,2012 9am at Risher...

Elvira Ruiz

Elvira Ruiz

Apr 2, 2012

Elvira Ruiz, 76, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on June 26, 1935 and passed away in Montebello, Ca. on April 2, 2012. She was a loving mother and housewife who cherished her family. Elvira arrived from Mexico in 1972 and began the American dream of living in the USA seeking a better life for her and her family. Her husband,...

Ana Mendibles

Ana Mendibles

Mar 31, 2012

Ana Mendibles, born on April 17, 1913 in Arizona, entered into eternal rest of March 31, 2012 in Montebello, CA Ana is survived by his sons; Ruben De La Fuente and Marcos De La Fuente. Visitation will be held on Sunday April 8, 2012 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Services will conclude at the mortuary....

Felicitas Reyes

Felicitas Reyes

Mar 31, 2012

Felicitas (Estela) Reyes was born on May 18, 1943 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2012 in Whittier, CA. Estela was a hard worker, goal setter and an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed hearing her music day and night, the company of her friends and family. She was so giving, a...

Mary Francis Holdridge

Mary Francis Holdridge

Mar 29, 2012

Mary Francis Holdridge, 66, was born in Georgia on January 28, 1946 and passed away in Bellflower, Ca. on March 31, 2012. She previously worked in retail sales for Alan Party Supply. Mary taught Sunday School at Calvary Chapel Downey for 40 years, and was very involved in the church. She was a Past President of the Warren High School...

Juventina Luna

Juventina Luna

Mar 29, 2012

Juventina Luna, born on February 4, 1955 entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2012 in Montebello, CA Visitation will be held on Saturday April 7, 2012 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm with a Rosary being recited at 3:30pm. Condolences can be sent to the family here through our website at rishermortuary.com

Miguel Gutierrez Alvarado

Miguel Gutierrez Alvarado

Mar 24, 2012

Miguel Gutierrez Alvarado, 57, was born in Los Angeles on February 28, 1955 and passed away in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012. A Memorial service will be held for Miguel in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 11:30am. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Maldonado of Texas, his father, Efren Alvarado, his sisters,...

Virginia Solano Preciado

Virginia Solano Preciado

Mar 23, 2012

Virginia Solano Preciado, 77, was born in Mexico on April 10, 1934 and passed away in So. El Monte on March 23, 2012. Virginia was previously employed with Zacky Farms as a Lead Worker for 15 years. Her children say that she was a great mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a very loving, and carring person to...

Carl Michel Ferrante

Carl Michel Ferrante

Mar 19, 2012

Carl Michel Ferrante, 86, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 26, 1925 and entered into eternal rest in Downey, Ca. on March 19, 2012. Carl was previously employed as a Baker with Von's Grocery for 35 years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during WWII, was given an Honorable Discharge and was proud to be...

Diane D. Parra

Diane D. Parra

Mar 19, 2012

Diane D. Parra, Born July 2,1951 in California and entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Diane will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Diane is survived by her loving Husband, Bob Parra and her Mother In Law, Helen Parra, as well as many other family and friends. May Diane...

Camille Martha Mitre

Camille Martha Mitre

Mar 19, 2012

Camille Martha Mitre, Born January 21, 1932 in Los Angeles, California and entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2012 in Whittier, California. Camille will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Camille is survived by her loving Son, Marshall Mancillas, Brother, Mario Carrillo. Camille also was a loving Grandmother of two Grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be...

Rose Smith

Rose Smith

Mar 17, 2012

Rose M. Smith, 87, was born on October 4, 1924 and passed away in Montebello on March 17, 2012. She lived in El Monte for 53 years. Rose had a big heart. Everyone who knew her, loved her. Her family was always top priority. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Resurrection...

Harout Hadjinian

Harout Hadjinian

Mar 15, 2012

Harout Hadjinian, 64, was born in Beirut, Lebanon on May 23, 1947 and passed away in El Monte, Ca. on March 15, 2012. Harout was previously a self-employed jeweler for 40 years. He loved family gatherings, especially family barbeques. He enjoyed music, the Discovery Channel, all sports, and followed the LA Lakers, LA Dodgers and LA Kings with passion. He...

David J. Bernal

David J. Bernal

Mar 15, 2012

David Joseph Bernal, 85, was born in Farmington, New Mexico on August 8, 1926 and passed away in Whittier, CA. on March 15, 2012. David was previously employed as a metal worker in the metal manufacturing industry for 32 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, was an avid Dodger fan, enjoyed watching old western movies and loved going...

Jesus M. Luna

Jesus M. Luna

Mar 15, 2012

Jesus Martinez Luna, Born January 27 1838 in San Bernardino California and entered into eternal rest May 15, 2012 in Ontario California. Jesus will always be remembered as a hard working man, with a kind and loving heart who adored his family. Jesus had a deep passion for flowers, he could sit for hours enjoying the beautiful colors and wonderful...