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Vera Andrew Galitzen

Vera Andrew Galitzen

Nov 24, 2009

Vera Andrew Galitzen, 96, was born on April 17, 1913 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 24, 2009 in Huntington Beach, California. Vera is survived by her loving son, Don Galitzen of Huntington Beach, California, one Grandson and three greatgrandchildren. Family gathering will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Risher Mortuary Chapel...

Sue Jack Sussoev

Sue Jack Sussoev

Nov 21, 2009

Sue Jack Sussoev, 91, was born on October 21, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 21, 2009 in West Covina, California. Sue is survived by her loving daughters, Nadia Samarin of Los Angeles, Susan Muench of Claremont, son, Anoy Sussoev of Hacienda Heights, brother, Morrie Shubin of Montebello, fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Family gathering will...

Vera Debra Esquivel

Vera Debra Esquivel

Nov 19, 2009

Vera Debra Esquivel, 50, was born on October 31, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 19, 2009 in Duarte, California. Vera is survived by her loving husband, Dave Esquivel of La Habra, son, Dave Esquivel II of La Habra, daughter, Jillian Esquivel of La Habra, father, Alfonso Overton of Whittier, sister, Eleanor Keith of Whittier and...

Georgia Margaret Pomo

Georgia Margaret Pomo

Nov 18, 2009

Georgia Margaret Pomo, 82, was born on December 3, 1926 in Montebello, California, and passed away on November 18, 2009 in Montebello, California. Georgia is survived by her loving daughters, Janet Pomo of Montebello, Nancy Cumen of Montebello, sons, Richard Pomo of Anaheim, John Pomo of West Covina, Matt Pomo of Riverside and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00...

Lee Emitt Tharp

Lee Emitt Tharp

Nov 18, 2009

Lee Emitt Tharp, 67, was born on December 7, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 18, 2009 in Whittier, California. Lee is survived by his loving nephew, Nicholas Noff of Whittier. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, November 23, 2009, at Risher Care Center in Montebello, California, with the vigil beginning...

Josefina Quezada

Josefina Quezada

Nov 17, 2009

Josefina Quezada, 64, was born on October 29, 1945 in Mexico, and passed away on November 17, 2009 in Baldwin Park, California. Josefina is survived by her loving son, Luis Ledesma of El Monte, mother, Isabelle Muniz of San Gabriel, sisters, Maria Quezada of San Gabriel and Ofelia Quezada of San Fernando. Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on...

Eulalia B. Arriola

Eulalia B. Arriola

Nov 16, 2009

Eulalia B. Arriola, 90, was born on March 23, 1919 in Los Angeles (Simon's), California, and passed away on November 16, 2009 in Montebello, California. Eulalia is survived by her loving daughters, Kathleen of Whittier, Guadalupe of Fort Worth, Texas, sons, Frank of Montebello, Martin F. of Torrance, brother, Magdaleno Baltazar of Fresno, twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will...

Anna C. Poor

Anna C. Poor

Nov 14, 2009

Anna C. Poor, 96, was born on October 22, 1913 in Sioux City, Iowa, and passed away on November 14, 2009 in Whittier, California. Anna is survived by her loving daughter, Linda Burns of Whittier, son, Robert Poor of San Diego, and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Risher...

Helen Alex Shubin

Helen Alex Shubin

Nov 13, 2009

Helen Alex Shubin, 89, was born on August 28, 1920 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 13, 2009 in La Habra, California. Helen is survived by her loving sons, David Shubin of Downey, Allan Shubin of Sunset Beach, daughter, Nancy Mohoff of Fresno, eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Family gathering will be held at 1:00 pm on...

Gudelia Garcia

Gudelia Garcia

Nov 10, 2009

Gudelia Garcia, 84, was born on October 5, 1925 in Mexico, and passed away on November 10, 2009 in Montebello, California. Gudelia is survived by her loving husband Francisco V. Garcia of Los Angeles, daughters, Esperanza Garcia of Los Angeles, Graciela Enciso of Bakersfield, Eva Ramirez of Chula Vista, Adela Rodriguez of Victorville, son, Armando Garcia of Los Angeles, sisters,...

Juanita I. Martinez

Juanita I. Martinez

Nov 9, 2009

Juanita I. Martinez, 64, was born on July 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on November 9, 2009 in Pasadena, California. Juanita is survived by her loving sons, David Vargas of Alhambra, Michael Martinez of Alhambra, sisters, Martha Jimenez of Montebello, Yolanda Torres of San Diego, and brother, Joseph Torres of San Gabriel. The Vigil will be...

Margaret Belle Davis

Margaret Belle Davis

Nov 9, 2009

Margaret Belle Davis, 88, was born on October 15, 1921 in Osawatomie, Kansas, and passed away on November 9, 2009 in La Habra, California. Margaret is survived by her loving daughters, Diana and Donna of Whittier, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Risher Mortuary Chapel in...

Aurora Gonzales Esquivel

Aurora Gonzales Esquivel

Nov 9, 2009

Aurora Gonzales Esquivel, 91, was born on August 29, 1918 in Tyrone, New Mexico, and passed away on November 9, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Aurora is survived by her loving daughters, Olivia Smith of Oxnard, Esther Smith of Lake Arrowhead, Yolanda Bailey of Big Sandy, Texas, sons, Arthur Esquivel of Lake Havasu, Louie Esquivel of Beaumont, Jimmy Esquivel of Yorba...

Margarita Anita Castro

Margarita Anita Castro

Nov 8, 2009

Margarita Anita Castro, 62, was born on June 14, 1947 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on November 8, 2009 in Montebello, California. Margarita is survived by her loving parents, Betty and Frank Castro of Montebello, brothers, Frank Castro of Downey, Ray Castro of Long Beach and Robert Castro of Downey. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00...

Branka Maricic

Branka Maricic

Nov 8, 2009

Branka Maricic, 86 was born on January 29, 1923 in Kraljevcani, Croatia, and passed away on November 8, 2009 in San Pedro, California. Branka is survived by her loving son, Misho Maricic of Harbor City and two granddaughters, Ana and Mila. Funeral services are private. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our Guest Book.

Consuelo Villasenor Lopez

Consuelo Villasenor Lopez

Nov 6, 2009

Consuelo Villasenor Lopez, 81, was born on January 12, 1928 in Guadalajara, Mexico, and passed away on November 6, 2009 in Baldwin Park, California. Consuelo is survived by her loving daughters, Gema Garcia in Baldwin Park, Maria R. Fregoso of El Monte, sons, Jorge Macias Villasenor of Duarte, Alfredo Macias Villasenor of Highland, sister Teresa Topete of Pomona, brothers, Salvador...

Jose Villarreal

Jose Villarreal

Nov 4, 2009

Jose Villarreal, 83, was born on January 7, 1926 in Mercedes, Texas, and passed away on November 4, 2009 in Montebello, California. Jose is survived by his loving wife, Rose Villarreal of Montebello, daughter, Regina (Richard) Salas of Whittier and three grandchildren, Louie Arce, Eric Salas and Mira Salas. Visitation will be from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday,...

Elaine Jack Tickenoff

Elaine Jack Tickenoff

Oct 28, 2009

Elaine Jack Tickenoff, 64, was born on May 30, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on October 28, 2009, in Loma Linda, California. Elaine is survived by her loving mother, Anna Tickenoff of Pinon Hills and brothers, Jack(Sarah) Tickenoff of Australia and Michael (Janet) Tickenoff of Banning. Family gathering will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November...

Jessica M. Klinglesmith

Jessica M. Klinglesmith

Oct 27, 2009

Jessica Klinglesmith, 81, was born on April 12, 1928, in Schenectady, New York, and passed away on October 27, 2009 in Fullerton, California. Jessica is survived by her loving daughters, Stephanie Klinglesmith, Kristine Sacco, son in law, Ralph Sacco, brother, John Karbowski, sister, Genevieve Kukla, four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on...

John Damian Baker

John Damian Baker

Oct 27, 2009

John Damien Baker, 55, was born on December 26, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on October 27, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. John is survived by his loving mother, Marie Baker of Montebello, brothers, Tom Baker of Redlands, Eric Baker of Santa Cruz, Paul Baker of Cave Creek, Arizona, sisters, Sister Paula Baker,P.B.V.M of Morgan Hill, Bridget...