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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...

Charles Harrison

Charles Harrison

Dec 18, 2010

Charles (Charlie Brown) Harrison, born March 20, 1932 in Los Angeles, Ca. entered eternal life on December 18, 2010 in Montebello, Ca. Charlie Brown served in the Korean World War. His pride for his country continued, he proudly became a member of The American Legion post 272 of Montebello for over 21 years and was also a member of Montebello...

Joseph Anthony Bakonis

Joseph Anthony Bakonis

Dec 17, 2010

Joseph Anthony Bakonis, 92, passed away in Norwalk,CA on December 17, 2010. He was born in Pittsburg,PA on September 16, 1918. Mr. Bakonis served his country in the U.S. Army prior to WWII and during WWII. He was an Estimator in the commercial painting industry for 40 years. He was a member of the local Painter's Union. He loved to...

John John Samarin

John John Samarin

Dec 15, 2010

John John Samarin, 73, was born in Los Angeles, California on January 12, 1937 and passed away on December 15, 2010 also in Los Angeles. John is survived by his loving children, John Samarin of Whitier, Mike Samarin of Murrieta, Nick Samarin of Upland, Dasha Samarin-Hervey of Del Mar and Joe Samarin of Whittier. His brothers, William Samarin, Alex Samarin,...

Richard Fillmore Sandusky

Richard Fillmore Sandusky

Dec 10, 2010

Richard Fillmore Sandusky,69,was born on February 25, 1941 in Wichita, Kanasas and passed away on December 10, 2010 in Downey, Ca. He was a Manager for the Southern California Gas Co. for 35 years. "Sandy" graduated in the first class of the Seal Beach Police Dept. Volunteers and has been a supervisor with that program ever since. He was on...

Albert Martin

Albert Martin

Dec 5, 2010

Albert Martin, 94, was born in Guatemala on November 21, 1916 and passed away in Baldwin Park, California on December 5, 2010. Albert is survived by his niece Carol Perry and Nephew John Martin. Gravside service will be held at 1:45pm on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Resurrection Cemetery 966 N. Potrero Grande Dr.,Montebello, Ca 90640. Condolences may be e-mailed...

Ruth Blanco

Ruth Blanco

Dec 4, 2010

Ruth Blanco, 90, was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 4, 1920 and passed away in Montebello, California on December 4, 2010. Ruth is survived by her loving sister Isabell (Bill) Walters and brother Henry Blanco. Visitation will be held from 5-9:00pm on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in Montebello with the vigil service beginning at 7:00pm....

Garland Willoughby Manning

Garland Willoughby Manning

Dec 3, 2010

Garland W. Manning, 95, was born in Rusk, Texas on April 1, 1915 and passed away in Rancho Cucamonga on December 3, 2010. Gardland was a Supervisor for Owens Illinois Glass Co. for 48 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Garland is survived by his loving children, Ethel (John) Martin of Rancho Cucamonga, Thelma (Terry)...

Lee E. Mcgee

Lee E. Mcgee

Dec 2, 2010

Lee McGee, 91, was born in Franklin North Carolina on August 29, 1919 and passed way on December 2, 2010 in Montebello, California. Lee is survived by his loving wife Margaret McGee of Montebello, daughters Kathy Hutchins of Fullerton, and Shari McGee of Whittier. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am at Risher Montebello Chapel on Tuesday, December 7, 2010...

Jesus Gonzales

Jesus Gonzales

Dec 1, 2010

Jesus Gonzales, 74, was born in Arizona on October 15, 1936 and passed away in Montebello, California on December 1, 2010. Jesus is survived by his sisters, Vera Cano of Glendale, Vera Cano of Anaheim, Irene Mendoza of Montebello and brother Rudy Gonzales of San Diego. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00pm at Risher Montebello Chapel on Sunday, December 12,...

Brigitte Brunhilde Popovich

Brigitte Brunhilde Popovich

Nov 30, 2010

Brigitte B. Popovich, 73, was born in Germany on November 7, 1937 and passed away in Yucaipa , California on November 30, 2010. Brigitte is survived by her husband Vladimir Popovich of Mentone, son, Marko Popovich of Newport Beach, sisters Dorthea Escher and Claudia Zeiler both of Germany. Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, December 13, 2010...

Loretta De La Fuente Moreno

Loretta De La Fuente Moreno

Nov 29, 2010

Loretta De La Fuente Moreno, 50, was born in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 1960 and passed away in Norwalk, California on November 29, 2010. Loretta is survived by her husband, Manuel Moreno, sons, Manuel Moreno III, Randy Moreno, Lanny Moreno and Robby Moreno all of Norwalk. Her parents Orlando De La Fuente and Lydia Medrano, sisters, Laura De...