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Rita Benavides Espinoza

Rita Benavides Espinoza

Jan 18, 2010

Rita Benavides Espinoza, 88, was born on June 30, 1921 in Texas, and passed away on January 18, 2010 in Pico Rivera, California. Rita is survived by her loving daughter, Doreen Sale of City of Commerce, son, Eriberto Espinoza Jr. of City of Commerce, and grandson, Darren Sale of City of Commerce. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00...

Alfonso Negreros, Jr.

Alfonso Negreros, Jr.

Jan 17, 2010

Alfonso Negreros Jr., 42, was born on November 20, 1967 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on January 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Alfonso is survived by his loving daughter, Jeanette Negreros of Nuevo, sons, Alfonso Negreros of Whittier, Alfred Negreros of Nuevo, Nicholas Negreros of Nuevo, Robert Negreros of Nuevo, mother, Josefina Loa of Nuevo and brother,...

Mary Laverne Eger

Mary Laverne Eger

Jan 14, 2010

Mary LaVerne Eger, 82, was born on May 30, 1927 in Collier Township, Pennsylvania, and passed away on January 14, 2010 in Montebello, California. Mary is survived by her loving cousins, Julia Yurchak. Mary was a member of the Business Professional Women and the Southland Art Association, and a long time parishioner of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church....

Alex William Rudometkin

Alex William Rudometkin

Jan 13, 2010

Alex William Rudometkin, 92, was born on February 27, 1917 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on January 13, 2010 in Whittier, California. Alex is survived by his loving sons, Bill of Montebello, Jack of Whittier, daughter, Alexia of Los Angeles, sisters, Dorene Braebee of Baldwin Park, Manya Kobzoff of Los Angeles, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Family gathering...

Avelina E. Valenzuela

Avelina E. Valenzuela

Jan 12, 2010

Avelina E. Valenzuela, 97, was born on February 10, 1912 in San Bernardino, California, and passed away on January 12, 2010 in City of Commerce, California. Avelina is survived by her loving son, Martin Bautista of Whittier, five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2009, at Risher Mortuary Chapel...

Galina Hrycenko

Galina Hrycenko

Jan 11, 2010

Galina Hrycenko, 93, was born on April 16, 1916 in Ukraine, and passed away on January 11, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. Galina is survived by her loving sons, George Hrycenko of Los Angeles, Vladimir Hrycenko of Glendale and daughter, Zinaida Lee of Nevada. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Old St. Sava...

Smiljana Joy Knight

Smiljana Joy Knight

Jan 9, 2010

Smich Joy Knight, 32, was born on December 23, 1977 in East Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on January 9, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Smich is survived by her loving husband, John Knight of Pasadena, parents, Very Rev. Dennis and Jeannie Pavichevich, sisters, Merritt of Chicago, Illinois, Rada of Los Angeles, brothers, Willie of Northlake, Dusan of Valparaiso, Indiana, and...

John Andrew Riordan

John Andrew Riordan

Jan 9, 2010

John Andrew Riordan, 73, was born on March 1, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on January 9, 2010 in Montebello, California. John is survived by his loving wife, Judith Riordan of Montebello and sister, Patricia Morrisette of Crete, Illinois. Services are pending. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our Guest Book.

Albert Shatachian

Albert Shatachian

Jan 9, 2010

Albert Shatachian, 83, was born on November 19, 1926 in Kharkov, Ukraine, and passed away on January 9, 2010 in Montebello, California. Albert is survived by his loving sister, Katherine Tumasian of Montebello and her children, Angela Sarkissian of Glendale and Jack Tumasian of Montebello, his brother, Michael Schatachian of Montebello and niece, Anna Gvalevech of Montebello. Albert is also...

Elcie Augusta Ekman

Elcie Augusta Ekman

Jan 6, 2010

Elcie Augusta (Jenia) Ekman, 88, was born on March 30, 1921 in Virginia, Minnesota, and passed away on January 6, 2010 in Montebello, California, where she had resided for many years. Mrs. Ekman is survived by her loving husband, Charles B. Ekman, daughter, Mary Ekman, sons, John (Ellen) Ekman and Robert (Veronica) Ekman. She also leaves her grandchildren, Steven Ekman,...

Nikita Knatz

Nikita Knatz

Jan 6, 2010

Nikita Knatz, 69, was born on May 2, 1940 in Revel, Estonia, and passed away on January 6, 2010 in Studio City, California. Nikita is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Knatz of Studio City and daughter, Christina Jackson of Long Beach. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox...

Kiyoko Niigima Rodriguez

Kiyoko Niigima Rodriguez

Jan 5, 2010

Kiyoko Niigima Rodriguez, 72, was born on June 20, 1937 in Japan, and passed away on January 5, 2010 in Bellflower, California. Kiyoko is survived by her loving husband, Bruno A. Rodriguez of Whittier, son, Richard N. Rodriguez and sister, Toshiko Smith of Pasadena. Services are Private. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our Guest Book.

Natividad Canlas Songcuya

Natividad Canlas Songcuya

Jan 4, 2010

Natividad Canlas Songcuya, 66, was born on July 1, 1943 in San Fernando, Philippines, and passed away on January 4, 2010 in Baldwin Park, California. Natividad is survived by her loving mother, Aurea Canlas of Montebello, sisters, Bella Figueroa of Montebello, Gloria Canlas of Philippines, brothers, George Canlas of Whittier, Nelson Canlas of Long Beach, Mamerto Canlas Jr. of San...

Arthur Mendoza

Arthur Mendoza

Jan 4, 2010

Arthur Mendoza, 79, was born on October 23, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on January 4, 2010 in La Habra, California. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Edna Mendoza of Montebello, daughter, Lenora Noroski of Houston, Texas, sons, Anthony Mendoza of Ontario, Steven Mendoza of Hacienda Heights and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm...

Martiniano Leonzo Pena

Martiniano Leonzo Pena

Jan 1, 2010

Martiniano Leonzo Pena, 86, was born on January 5, 1923 in El Paso, Texas, and passed away on January 1, 2010 in Downey, California. Martiniano is survived by his loving daughters, Beatriz Galvan of Whittier, Petra Gamboa of Pasadena, Lupe Pena of Santa Fe Springs, Diana Pena of Santa Fe Springs and Melinda Rodriguez of Downey and thirteen grandchildren, eleven...

Brigitta M. Gaski

Brigitta M. Gaski

Dec 30, 2009

Brigitta M. Gaski, 106, was born on October 24, 1903 in Minnesota, and passed away on December 30, 2009 in Glendale, California. Brigitta is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Ann Feberoff of Montebello and Elizabeth L. Wells of San Fernando and two granddaughters. Graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Holy Cross Cemetery,...

Margaret -. Bomicino

Margaret -. Bomicino

Dec 29, 2009

Margaret Bomicino, 86, was born on November 19, 1923 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on December 29, 2009 in San Luis Obispo, California. Margaret is survived by her son Nicholas J. Bomicino & daughter-in-law Claudia A. Bomicino, sisters, Sophie H. Smith, Katherine Flatos, Elaine Dozoretz and Ellie Joseph, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Her beloved grandson...

Pastora B. Hooker

Pastora B. Hooker

Dec 28, 2009

Pastora B. Hooker, 88, was born on September 29, 1921 in Leon, Nicaragua, and passed away on December 28, 2009 in Whittier, California. Pastora is survived by her loving sons, James Hooker of Whittier, Jose Hooker of Whittier, Wilbur Hooker of Montebello, Kenneth Hooker of Oakland, Leslie Hooker of Anaheim, Lee Hooker of Montebello, Bruce Hooker of Italy, daughters, Guadalupe...

Roberto Gonzales Ayala

Roberto Gonzales Ayala

Dec 24, 2009

Roberto Gonzales Ayala, 74, was born on August 13, 1935 in Monterey Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and passed away on December 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Roberto is survived by his loving wife, Margarita Ayala of Los Angeles, sons, Alex Ayala of Chino, Anthony Ayala of Chino, Robert Ayala of Long Beach, daughter, Angela Ayala of Anaheim, eight grandchildren and...

Rose Carol Nixon

Rose Carol Nixon

Dec 24, 2009

Rose Carol Nixon, 89, was born on November 10, 1920 in Rochester, New York, and passed away on December 24, 2009 in Upland, California. Rose is survived by her loving son, Fred Nixon of Chino Hills, daughter, Carole Cavanaugh of Chino, brothers, Arthur Nixon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony Nixon of South Carolina, Victor Nixon of Jupiter, Florida, seven grandchildren,...