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Josephine M. Phillips

Josephine M. Phillips

Mar 6, 2011

Josephine M. Phillips, 87, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 28, 1923 and passed away in Whittier, California on March 6, 2011. Josephine is survived by her loving children John Phillips, Rose Bourassa, Joann Phillips and Peter Phillips, 13 grandchildren, 131/2 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was a long time Montebello resident and former member of...

Hazel William Valov

Hazel William Valov

Mar 4, 2011

Hazel William Valov, 91, was born in Arizona on February 1, 1920 and passed away in Downey, California on March 4, 2011. Hazel is survived by her brother William Susoeff and nephews Scott Susoeff and Jim Valoff. Immediate family gathering will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Risher Montebello Chapel with the Dressing Prayer beginning at...

Ernestine R. Castellanos

Ernestine R. Castellanos

Mar 4, 2011

Ernestine R. Castellanos, born November 8, 1947 in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico and enterted eternal rest March 4, 2011 in Pico Rivera, California Ernestine leaves behind her loving family, Husband Isidro Castellanos and her two sons Roger and Rick Castellanos. She also leaves two Grandchildren, Eli and Raylene Espinosa. Visitation will be held from 4-8:00pm on Monday, March 14, 2011 at...

Dane Brankovich

Dane Brankovich

Mar 3, 2011

Dane Brankovich, 91, was born in Bosnia on October 10, 1919 and passed away in Irvine, California on March 3, 2011. Dane is survived by his loving wife Andja Visitation will be from 4-8:00pm on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in Montebello with the Prayer service beginning at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Tuesday,...

Rosalia Echavarria Campos

Rosalia Echavarria Campos

Mar 2, 2011

Rosalia Echavarria Campos was born September 4, 1948 in Ojai, Ca. and entered eternal rest on March 2, 2011 in Whittier, Ca. Rosalia's favorite past times were dancing, knitting and being at the beach. She was involved with Multiple Myeloma Support Group. Rosalia is survived by her loving family, Daughter Monika Lopez and Son Erik, ten grandchildren and her partner...

Evangeline Gonzalez

Evangeline Gonzalez

Feb 24, 2011

Evangeline Gonzalez, 78, was born in Montebello, California on August 11, 1932 and passed away in Whittier, California on February 24, 2011. Evangeline is survived by her sister Alice Gonzalez of Los Angeles, brothers, Victor Gonzalez of Pico Rivera and Harvey Gonzalez of Chino Hills. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Vigil service will be held at 7:00pm on...

Marie L. Pacheco

Marie L. Pacheco

Feb 24, 2011

Marie L. Pacheco, 74, was born in San Rafael, California and passed away on February 24, 2011 in El Monte, California. Marie is survived by her loving children, Ian Orr of Walnut and Kristen Coppedge of Roseville. Services are private. Condolencec may be e-mailed to the family through our guest book.

Leticia A. Nino

Leticia A. Nino

Feb 23, 2011

Leticia A. Nino was born in El Salvador on September 4, 1926 and passed away in Montebello, California on February 23, 2011. Leticia is survived by her loving husband, Arnulfo Nino of Montebello, daughters, Susie Macias of Pico Rivera and Rossana Ortega of Whittier. She also leaves one grandson. Visitation will be held from 5-9:00pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2011...

Frances Flores Vigil

Frances Flores Vigil

Feb 23, 2011

Frances F. Vigil, 89, was born in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 1921 and entered eternal rest on February 23, 2011 in Duarte, California. Frances is survived by her loving children, Cecilia A. Pursell, Loretta J. Vigil and Richard J. Vigil. She also leaves five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday,...

Marilyn E. Christie

Marilyn E. Christie

Feb 20, 2011

Marilyn E. Christie, 78, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 28, 1932 and passed away in Arcadia, California on February 20, 2011. Marilyn is survived by her loving children Deneen Otero, Lori Buchanan, Doug Christie and Lance Christie. She also leaves five grandchildren and one great grandson. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 3,...

Allen Dale Williams

Allen Dale Williams

Feb 20, 2011

Allen D. Williams, 48, was born in Oxnard, California on December 27, 1962 and entered eternal rest in Los Angeles, California on February 20, 2011. Allen is survived by his loving mother Herminia Williams, siblings, Walter Willams, Deborah Williams, Albert Williams, Richard Williams, David Williams, Daniel Williams, Gary Williams, Zena Strang, Cynthia Howell and Steven Howell. He also leaves many...

Virginia D. Williamson

Virginia D. Williamson

Feb 17, 2011

Virginia D. Williamson, 69, was born in Courtney, Missiouri on February 18, 1941 and passed away in Montebello, California on February 17, 2011. Virginia is survived by her loving husband Charles Williamson, daugther, Pamela Williamson and son Charles Williamson Jr. She also leaves two grandchildren and brother Robert Pendleton. Memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March, 12,...

Martha Ann Sukiasian

Martha Ann Sukiasian

Feb 16, 2011

Martha Ann Sukiasian, 99, was born in Duskant, Armenia on December 11, 1911 and passed away in Mission Hills, California on February 16, 2011. Martha is survived by her loving son Richard Sukiasian of Whittier and siblings, Florence Artenian, Lucy Andonoff and Knarig Andonoff all of Fresno. She also leaves six grandchidlren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held...

Andrea F. Contreras

Andrea F. Contreras

Feb 11, 2011

Andrea F. Contreras, 86, was born in El Salvador on November 10, 1924 and entered eternal rest on February 11, 2011 in Orange, California. Andrea is survived by her loving daughter Ana Maria Ibarra, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 7:30pm on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana of Anaheim. Graveside...

Calos G. Pimentel

Calos G. Pimentel

Feb 10, 2011

Carlos G. Pimentel, 75, was born on March 24, 1935 in Mexico and entered eternal rest on February 10, 2011 in San Gabriel, California. Carlos is survived by his Loving wife Candelaria Pimentel, sons, Carlos Pimentel Jr., Victor Pimentel and Michael Pimentel daughters, Rosemary Medina, Martha Zamorano and Caroline Pimentel. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, February...

Alex Peter Kasimoff

Alex Peter Kasimoff

Feb 7, 2011

Alex Peter Kasimoff, 99, was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away on February 7, 2011 in Whittier, California. Alex is survived by his loving daughters, Tanya Shubin of La habra Hgts and Stephanie Allen of Downey, sister Marya Bammer of Woodland Hills. He also leaves three granchildren and ten great grandchildren. Immediate family gathering will be held at...

Fernando Chavez Garcia

Fernando Chavez Garcia

Feb 2, 2011

Fernando C. Garcia, 88, was born in Cuchillo, New Mexico and passed awy on February 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Fernando is survived by his loving daughter Dolores Garcia Bolanos, brother Robert Garcia and sister Flora Lucero. He also leaves one grandson. Vigil service will be held at 8:00pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Our Lady of the...

Deborah Sue Smith

Deborah Sue Smith

Feb 2, 2011

Deborah Sue Smith, 56, was born in Watsonville, California on September 15, 1954 and entered eternal rest on February 2, 2011 in Lynwood, California. Deborah is survived by loving sons, Brian Smith, Nicholas Smith and Andrew Smith. Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Calvary Chapel of Montebello 931 S. Maple Ave.,Montebello, CA 90640....

Manya Fred Goosieff

Manya Fred Goosieff

Feb 2, 2011

Manya Fred Goosieff, 85, was born in Russia on February 7, 1925 and passed away in Fresno, California on February 2, 2011. Manya is survived by is loving daughter Tanya Shubin of La Habra Hgts, brothers, Serge Wolkoff of Keman, Peter Wolkoff of Mira Loma and Bill Wolkoff of Kerman. She also leaves ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Immediate...

Gloria Vargas Ayala

Gloria Vargas Ayala

Feb 2, 2011

Gloria Vargas Ayala, 70, born September 26, 1940 in Nogales Arizona and entered eternal rest February 2, 2011 in Pomona, California. Gloria will be remembered as a loving mother, her treasures in life were her 3 sons Omar R. Trujillo, Victor A. Trujillo and Carlos A. Trujillo. Gloria also is survived by Sisters Julieta Vargas, Zandra Luz Vargas and brother...