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Manuel Molina Casas

Manuel Molina Casas

Jan 13, 2011

Manuel M. Casas, 76, was born in Mexico on August 8, 1934 and passed away in San Ysidro on January 13, 2011. Manuel is survived by his loving wife, Carmen Hernandez Casas, daughters, Jeanette Casas Gonzalez and Herlinda Casas Gibbs. He also leaves five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 26,...

Mitzi Varela

Mitzi Varela

Jan 13, 2011

Mitzi Varela, 69, was born in Tainan, Taiwan and passed away in Stanton, California on January 13, 2011. Mitzi is survived by her loving daughers, Lisa Varela and Tara Lansang. She also leaves one grandson Elijah. Graveside will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, La Paz Garden. Condolences may be e-mailed to...

Taisa Purunjian

Taisa Purunjian

Jan 12, 2011

Taisa Purunjian, 89, was born in Ukraine on May 6, 1921 and passed away in Montebello, California on January 12, 2011. Taisa is suvived by her loving children Angela Purunjian of Montebello and Victor Purunjian of Whittier. Vigil service will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 9:45am at St. Benedict Catholic Churh 1022 W. Cleveland Ave.,Montebello, CA 90640...

Emil O. Thompson

Emil O. Thompson

Jan 7, 2011

Emil Thompson, 66, was born in Los Angeles, California on February 2, 1944 and passed away on January 7, 2011 in Paramount, California. Emil is survived by his cousins, Patricia Jackson and Dennie Clemetson. He loved square dancing, bowling and cars. Funeral service iwll be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Neighborhood Christian Church 9603 Belmont St.,Bellflower,CA...

Rita Mora

Rita Mora

Jan 7, 2011

Rita Mora, 82, born May 22, 1928 in Guadalajara, Mexico and entered enternal life on January 7, 2011 in Pasadena, California Rita a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. She loved her family and being with them. Rita was known for having a green tumb, her garden reflected her love of gardening, she grew amazing flowers. A...

Ann James Susoeff

Ann James Susoeff

Jan 6, 2011

Ann James Susoeff, 83, was born in Los Angeles, California on December 26, 1927 and passed away in Brea, California on January 6, 2011. Ann is survived by son James Susoeff of La Habra, daughter, Carol Crawford of Washington and sister, Esther Zakovic of La Mirada. She also leaves two grandchildren. Immediate family gathering will be held at 3:00pm on...

Dolores Lopez

Dolores Lopez

Jan 5, 2011

Dolores Lopez, 83, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2011. She was born in Los Angeles and passed away in Washington State. She previously worked in the garment industry for 40 years. She is survived by her sister, Chonita Snudden of Reseda, her nieces, Sheila Snavely of Torrance and Diane Marabello of Washington State, and her nephews,...

Camille Trillo

Camille Trillo

Jan 5, 2011

Camille Trillo, 61, was born in Los Angeles and passed away in West Covina. She loved life, always had a smile on her face and enjoyed being with her family. Camille is survived by her mother, Catalina Trillo of La Mirada, her brother, Roy Trillo of Newport Beach, 2 nieces and 6 nephews. Viewing will be Thurs., January 13, 2011...

Josephine R. Guerena

Josephine R. Guerena

Jan 4, 2011

Josephine R. Guerena, 84, was born in Los Angeles on February 17, 1926 and passed away in Whittier on January 4, 2011. She was previously employed as a Teachers Aide for the Small World Preschool for many years. She leaves her sons, Phillip and Ernest Guerena, of Whittier, 3 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Alma Mae Barbee

Alma Mae Barbee

Dec 29, 2010

Alma Mae Barbee, 96, was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on April 14, 1914. She passed away in San Dimas on December 29, 2010 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Barbee was previously employed by the State of Calif. in the Human Resources Dept. She was a long standing member of the Beverly Hospital Guild with thousands of hours of volunteer...

Jesus Pulido

Jesus Pulido

Dec 29, 2010

Jesus Pulido, 85, was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on September 28, 1925 and passed away in Los Angeles, California on December 29, 2010. Jesus is survived by his loving wife Esther Pulido and son Oscar Pulido. Visitation will be held from 5-9:00pm at Risher Montebello Chapel on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 with the vigil service beginning at 7:00pm Funeral mass...

Gertrudis Mijango

Gertrudis Mijango

Dec 29, 2010

Gertrudis Mijango,90, was born April 13, 1920 in El Salvador and entered eternal life on December 29, 2010 in Montebello, Ca. Gertrudis is survived by her loving children, Leonor Vazquez, Rolando Vega, Carmen Vazquez, Cecilia Reyes, Joaquin Vazquez, Nelida Fernandez and Claudia Vazquez. She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren and many other family members. Memorial Service for Gertrudis will...

Victoria Adela Delgado

Victoria Adela Delgado

Dec 28, 2010

Victoria Adela Delgado,born October 20, 1917 in Phoenix, Arizona and entered eternal life on December 28,2010 in Upland, California. Victoria a loving Mother and Grandmother is survived by her loving children Edgar Perez, Adela Ramos, Arthur Delgado and Yolanda Almeida. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Victoria will be missed by all her knew who and loved her. Memorial...

Dolores Diaz Sanchez

Dolores Diaz Sanchez

Dec 28, 2010

Dolores Sanchez, 88, was born in Los Angeles Co. and passed away in Montebello on December 28, 2010. She previously was employed as a Banker for Bank of America for 25 years. She was a member of the Sunshine Club, Pico Rivera Senior Citizens and the VIP Club, Montebello Senior Citizens. She loved to do crafts and when she was...

Theodore Peter Polich, Jr.

Theodore Peter Polich, Jr.

Dec 24, 2010

Theodore Peter 'Ted' Polich, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Christmas Eve at the age of 75. He was born in 1935 in Los Angeles and graduated from South Pasadena/San Marino High School in 1952. He graduated from Stanford in 1956 and from USC School of Law in 1959. In 1960 he married Marilyn Moser...

Martha Peter Korneff

Martha Peter Korneff

Dec 23, 2010

Martha (Shubin) Korneff was born in Los Angeles, California. She was the seventh of ten children, and at the age of 91, Martha gently passed away on December 23, 2010. Martha was married to Austin Korneff for 68 years before his passing in 2008. She leaves behind loving daughter Paula Lidyoff of Downey, grandchildren, Rick and Trina and each of...

Hayik Aksu

Hayik Aksu

Dec 22, 2010

Hayik Aksu, 83, was born in Turkey on March 20, 1927 and passed away in Montebello, California on December 22, 2010. Hayik is survived by his loving wife Belguzar Aksu of Montebello, daughter, Susan Alacahan of Hacienda Hgts, son Hacik Aksu of Montebello, brothers, Gil Movsesian of Hacienda Hgts, Murat Movsesian of Montebello, Istepan Aksu of of El Monte and...

Stephen F. Olson

Stephen F. Olson

Dec 22, 2010

Stephen F. Olson,59, was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 22, 1951 and passed away in Downey, California on December 22, 2010. Stephen is survived by his loving family, sisters, Stephanie Bourgault, Mary Adams, Jane Andrews, Judy Olson, Barbara Olson and brothers, Jerome Olson and Dennis Olson. Memorial service will be held at 12:45pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at...

Nadia Ivan Grigorieff

Nadia Ivan Grigorieff

Dec 19, 2010

Nadia Ivan Grigorieff, 87, was born in Russia on January 9, 1923 and passed away in Montebello, California on December 19, 2010. Nadia is survived by her loving children, Mary Novikoff of Whittier, Tanya Kobzeff of Whittier, John Grigorieff of Fresno, Mike Grigorieff of La Habra and Vera Berokoff of Oregon, sisters, Nora Tolmachoff and Vera Sissoev both of Fresno....

Tomasa Marie Melendez

Tomasa Marie Melendez

Dec 19, 2010

Tomasa Marie Melendez, 69, was born in Los Angeles, Ca. on September 20, 1941 and passed away in Montebello on December 19, 2010. She was a Medical Assistant for 30 years. Tomasa was very active in the St. Benedict Church. She was a member and Past President of their Altar Society, she was a Eucharistic Minister, a Lector and taught...