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Sharon Hansen

Sharon Hansen

Dec 11, 2011

Sharon Hansen 70, Born November 6, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota and enterered into eternal rest on December 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Sharon worked for Bank Of America the day after her high school graduation and worked there for over 40 years as an Executive Secretary. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved. Sharon...

Velia Samaniego

Velia Samaniego

Dec 8, 2011

Velia Samaniego,98, was born on August 11, 1913 in Mexico and entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2011 in Montebello Ca. Velia will always be remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Velia is survived by her beloved daughters; Julieta Samaniego De Real, Delia Samaniego Uribe,...

Sarah Teresa Rose Whitanis

Sarah Teresa Rose Whitanis

Dec 8, 2011

Sarah Teresa Rose Whitanis, 70, was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 1, 1941 and passed in Newport Beach on December 8, 2011. Sarah was a wonderfully loving and generous mother, who led by example and was very dedicated to her family. She was a God fearing woman who was very active in church at St. Simon & Jude Catholic...

Leonard A. Castillon

Leonard A. Castillon

Dec 6, 2011

Leonard Castillon was born in Jerome, Arizona on Sept. 18, 1915. One of his favorite sayings was 'I was born during the right time.' He always said this because as a child he saw technology advance from a slow moving plane flying across the Arizona skies to a man landing on the moon many decades later. Technology amazed him till...

Sara Mendoza Garcia

Sara Mendoza Garcia

Dec 5, 2011

Sara Mendoza Garcia, 83, was born on September 26, 1928 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua Mexico and passed away on December 5, 2011 in Montebello, California. First in her life, Sara loved God, was a strong Christian woman and read her bible daily. She was a true prayer warrior and went to church every Thursday and Sunday. Sara was a generous,...

William Muro Garcia

William Muro Garcia

Dec 5, 2011

William M. Garcia, 75, born on April 9, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, entered into eternal rest on December 5, 2011 in Pico Rivera, California. A Roosevelt High graduate, he attended East Los Angeles Community College and spent more than 30 years in the office products industry, holding various managerial positions with Universal Paper Goods, Master Products and Airmark. He...

Rodolfo G. Guijarro

Rodolfo G. Guijarro

Dec 3, 2011

Rodolfo G. Guijarro, 87, was born in Huejucar, Jalisco Mexico on May 14, 1924 and entered into eternal rest on December 3, 2011 in Montebello, California. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife Evangelina Guijarro, his children; Josefina Guijarro, Guillermina Inge, Patricia Guijarro, Rodolfo Guijarro, Alicia Kennedy, Claudia Guijarro, Elizabeth Guijarro, Guillermo Guijarro and Diana Guijarro. He also leaves 22...

Andres A. Garcia

Andres A. Garcia

Dec 2, 2011

Andres A. Garcia, born January 6, 1923 entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2011 in Montebello, CA. Andres is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary of Rosemead, CA, 1 daughter Ramona Wicksell of Gig Harbor, Washington, 1 granddaughter, Andi Stolle, of Chicago, Illinois, 1 grandson, Randy Stolle of Gig Harbor, Washington, 4 great grandchildren, Conner (17),...

Mary Frances Stafford

Mary Frances Stafford

Dec 1, 2011

Mary Frances Stafford, 96, was born on April 25, 1915 in Jersey City, NJ and entered into eternal rest on December 1, 1915 in Downey, CA. Mary's husband was one of the partners for the All American Market (1941), the first self service grocery store in Downey. She loved children and would have taken all children under her wing so...

Graciela Marta Olivares

Graciela Marta Olivares

Nov 22, 2011

Graciela Marta Olivares, 70, was born in Mexico on July 28, 1941 and passed away at her home in Rosemead, surrounded by her family on November 22, 2011. Graciela was previously a Caretaker for the Roybal Foundation for 12 years. She was very involved in the women's movement in the 1970's and was an avid speaker, as well as involved...

Sandra Labbe

Sandra Labbe

Nov 21, 2011

Sandra Labbe, 66, was born on February 8. 1945 in Maine and passed away on November 21, 2011 in Monterey Park, CA. Services are private. Condolences may be emailed to the family through our Guest Book.

Lewis J. Block

Lewis J. Block

Nov 17, 2011

Lewis J. Block, 97, was born in Davis, So. Dakota on July 20, 1914 and passed away in Placentia on November 17, 2011. He was previously employed with Alcoa Aluminum as a Supervisor for 30 years. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00am at Resurrection Cemetery. St. Benedict Church will officiate. A Memorial Mass...

John M. Barbosa

John M. Barbosa

Nov 16, 2011

John M. Barbosa was born on January 24, 1954 in Texas and entered into eternal rest November 16,2011 in Los Angeles California. Our father was a devote man of faith. He not only believed in salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ, but he lived it. He faithfully attended a men's accountability group for 20 years, where he prayed for his...

Bertha Valdez

Bertha Valdez

Nov 11, 2011

Bertha Valdez, 86, was born on April 28, 1925 in El Paso, Texas and grew up in San Miguel, New Mexico. She passed away on November 11, 2011 in Montebello. She previously was employed as a corporate secretary for Physical Distribution for 18 years, but finished her working career at Quaker Bank, in Whittier, Ca. Bertha had a very strong...

Dorothy Weber

Dorothy Weber

Nov 10, 2011

Dorothy Weber, 78, a loving mother, grandmother, enthusiastic volunteer and entrepreneur, died peacefully November 10, 2011 in Newport Beach, California. She was born June 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Max and Muriel Weber. Dorothy graduated with honors from Samuel J. Tilden High School, Brooklyn, New York in 1952. She then moved on to Cornell University...

Oleg Derimow

Oleg Derimow

Nov 9, 2011

Oleg Derimow, 85, was born in Evpatoria Krim, Russia on February 11, 1926 and passed away on November 9, 2011 in Whittier, California. Oleg is survived by his loving wife Isabel Derimow of Montebello, sons; John Dermiow and Rudy Derimow both of Montebello, his sister Bianca Barsekian also of Montebello. He also leaves four grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held...

Javier Ortega, Jr.

Javier Ortega, Jr.

Nov 5, 2011

Javier Ortega Jr., 44, was born in Los Angeles and passed away in Los Angeles. Javier was employed with Gucci America as a Assistant Visual Manager for 8 years. He was a very hard worker, full of style with impeccable taste. His smile lit up the room when he walked in. Javier was a great listener, gave great advice and...

Olga C. Paramo

Olga C. Paramo

Nov 4, 2011

Olga C. Paramo, 68, was born in Los Angeles on January 17, 1943 and passed away in Baldwin Park on November 4, 2011. Olga was previously a Supervisor for the State of California in the Workman's Compensation Dept. for 20 years. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:00 am at Epiphany Church. She is...

Robert Abel Guerrero

Robert Abel Guerrero

Nov 4, 2011

Robert A. Guerrero,40, February 2,1971 in Bellflower, CA and entered into eternal rest November 4, 2011 in La Puente, CA Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7:00pm at our Lady of the Prepetual Help Church 10727 Downey Ave.,Downey, CA 90242. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11:00am also at Our...

Dolores Arlene Teter

Dolores Arlene Teter

Nov 2, 2011

Services are private.