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Mary Covellone

Mary Covellone

Mar 5, 2009

Mary Covellone, 87, was born on June 6, 1921 in Rome, Italy, and passed away on March 5, 2009 in Pico Rivera, California. Mary is survived by her loving son, Lawrence Covellone of Montebello, California and two grandchildren. Interment will be at 9:20 am on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder...

Rosemarie Chavez

Rosemarie Chavez

Feb 28, 2009

Rosemarie Chavez, 71, was born on December 28, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on February 28, 2009 in Montebello, California. Rosemarie is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa Perez of Montebello and brother, Vincent Chavez of Pico Rivera. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in...

Leo Hovanesian

Leo Hovanesian

Feb 28, 2009

Leo Hovanesian, 74, was born on February 10, 1935 in Russia, and passed away on February 28, 2009 in Montebello, California. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Rose Hovanesian of Montebello, son, Arman Hovanesian of Montebello, daughter, Manushag Hovanesian of Montebello, son, Greg Hovanesian of Pico Rivera, brothers, Aramis Hovanesian of Russian and Ralph Hovanesian of Russian, sister Amelia...

Alejandro Corona

Alejandro Corona

Feb 27, 2009

Alejandro 'Alex' Corona, 49, was born on May 18, 1959 in Mexico, and passed away on February 27, 2009 in Montebello, California. Alex is survived by his loving parents, Salvador and Teresa Corona of Montebello, sisters, Maria Flores of Montebello, Martha Rodriguez of La Puente, Adriana Corona of Covina, brother, Miguel Corona of Pennsylvania, and daughter, Alicia Corona of San...

Stella Joan Mendel

Stella Joan Mendel

Feb 26, 2009

Stella Joan Mendel, 91, was born on September 17, 1917 in Massachusetts, and passed away on February 26, 2009 in Monterey, California. Stella is survived by her loving daughters, Judy Parsons of Monterey, Susan FitzPatrick of Torrance, Kathy (Jack) Larkin of San Clemente, Carol Bland of Monterey, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Vigil and funeral mass will be on Saturday,...

Maria De La Luz Ayala

Maria De La Luz Ayala

Feb 26, 2009

Maria De La Luz Ayala, 77, was born on January 8, 1932 in Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico, and passed away on February 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Maria is survived by her loving children, daughters, Dora Luna of Hacienda Heights, Teresa Tovar of Monterrey, Mexico, Marisela Casas of Rancho Cucamonga, sons, Pedro Ayala of Hacienda Heights, Fernando Luna of...

William M. Garcia

William M. Garcia

Feb 25, 2009

William M. Garcia, 65, was born on February 14, 1944, and passed away on February 25, 2009. William is survived by his loving mother, Lupe Garcia, sisters, Lupe Tagle, Gloria Hernandez, brother, Gilbert Garcia, daughters, Linnette Martinez, Julie Garcia, Rosie Garcia, sons, Robert Garcia, William R. Garcia, Anthony Garcia, and many grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:30...

Elvia Marquez

Elvia Marquez

Feb 24, 2009

Elvia Marquez, 76, was born on March 7, 1932 in Guanajuato, Mexico, and passed away on February 24, 2009 in Montebello, California. Elvia is survived by her loving daughter, Olivia Dye, grandson, Michael Dye, granddaughter, Jacquelyn Dye, sisters, Mirna Torres, Neria Martin, Eloina Apodaca, Gloria Gascon and Obdulia Duran. She is preceded in death by her sister Maria de Jesus...

Teresa Rios Mendez

Teresa Rios Mendez

Feb 22, 2009

Teresa Rios Mendez, 77, was born on September 17, 1931 in Azusa, California, and passed away on February 22, 2009 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Teresa is survived by her loving children, Yvonne Sierra of El Monte, Lorraine Munoz of Pico Rivera, Debra Almanza of East Los Angeles, Gary Almanza of Whittier, Ronald Mendez of Bakersfield, sister, Lupe Williams of Portland,...

Pedro Alonso

Pedro Alonso

Feb 22, 2009

Pedro Alonso, 74, was born on September 7, 1934 in Leon, Spain, and passed away on February 22, 2009 in Paramount, California. Pedro is survived by his loving wife, Isabel Alonso of Maywood, daughters, Rosemary Alonso of Maywood, Angie Marcos of Diamond Bar, Maribel Solis of Maywood and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on...

Theresa Marie Sanchez

Theresa Marie Sanchez

Feb 19, 2009

Theresa Marie Sanchez, 52, was born on April 29, 1956 in Corona, California, and passed away on February 19, 2009 in Whittier, California. Theresa is survived by her loving husband, Mark Sanchez of Whittier, son, Marcus Sanchez of Whittier, brothers, Tony Roman of La Habra, Able Roman of Whittier and sister, Beckie Gonzalez of Corona. Memorial service will be held...

Mary Ruth Read

Mary Ruth Read

Feb 19, 2009

Mary Ruth Read, 95, was born on August 24, 1913 in Xalapa, Mexico, and passed away on February 19, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Mary is survived by her loving sons, David Read of Montebello and Fred Read of Lake Arrowhead, six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at...

Eva Reyes Alonzo

Eva Reyes Alonzo

Feb 14, 2009

Eva Reyes Alonzo, 92, was born on December 21, 1916 in Mesa, Arizona, and passed away on February 14, 2009 in Pico Rivera, California. Eva is survived by her loving daughters, Sally Alonzo Bell of San Gabriel, Aida Alonzo of Pico Rivera, Elisa M. Alonzo of Whittier, Yolanda Alonzo of Pico Rivera, son Rudy Alonzo of Pico Rivera, twenty-two grandchildren,...

Tula Avie Seward

Tula Avie Seward

Feb 13, 2009

Tula Avie Seward, 85, was born on November 28, 1923 in Albertville, Alabama, and passed away on February 13, 2009 in Whittier, California. Tula is survived by her loving husband, S. Allen Seward of Whittier, California, son, Curtis Seward of Ogden, Utah, daughters, Alicia Seward of Whittier, California, Catricia Seward of Whittier, California, sisters, Pauline Robinson of Albertville, Alabama, Doris...

Dolores Orozco Raya

Dolores Orozco Raya

Feb 10, 2009

Dolores Orozco Raya, 77, was born on September 15, 1931 in Mexico, California, and passed away on February 10, 2009 in California. Dolores is survived by her loving husband, Robert Raya of Hollywood, sons, Miguel Angel Raya of Dinuba, Robert Raya of Austin, Texas, Jorge Raya of Hollywood, daughters, Olivia Corpuz of Hollywood, Dolores Flores of Hollywood, brothers, Timoteo Orozco...

Sylvia Grenfell

Sylvia Grenfell

Feb 10, 2009

Sylvia Grenfell, 73, was born on September 26, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on February 10, 2009 in Baldwin Park, California. Sylvia is survived by her loving sons, Armando Grenfell of Norco, Ronald Grenfell of Rosemead, George Grenfell of Rosemead, Jamie Grenfell of Covina, Edward Grenfell of Rosemead, brothers, Richard Garcia of Rosemead, Mario Garcia of Long...

Susan John Wren

Susan John Wren

Feb 9, 2009

Susan John Wren, 93, was born on October 25, 1915 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on February 9, 2009 in Whittier, California. Susan is survived by her loving sons, Paul Wren of Brea, John Wren of Whittier, daughter, Sandy Veljacic of South San Gabriel, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday,...

Lela Afonin

Lela Afonin

Feb 9, 2009

Lela Afonin, 94, was born on October 9, 1914 in Flatwillow, Montana, and passed away on February 9, 2009 in La Mirada, California. Lela is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Bandy of San Pedro, Lucille Ciminski of West Covina, son, Don Afonin of Montebello, twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday,...

Nick Nick Stupin

Nick Nick Stupin

Feb 6, 2009

Nick Nick Stupin, 50, was born on August 7, 1958 in Montebello, California, and passed away on February 6, 2009 in Rowland Heights, California. Nick is survived by his loving daughter, Natasha Stupin of Rowland Heights, California, son Kenneth Stupin of Rowland Heights, California, and sister Diane Shubin of Hacienda Heights, Californa. Visitation will be held at 2:00 pm on...

Armand Madrid Navarro

Armand Madrid Navarro

Feb 5, 2009

Armand Madrid Navarro, 87, was born on March 18, 1921 in Clarksdale, Arizona, and passed away on February 5, 2009 in Whittier, California. Armand is survived by his loving wife, Evangelina Navarro of Whittier, sons, Armand G. Navarro of Montebello, Edward A. Chavez of Whittier, daughter, Alicia D. Martin of Hacienda Heights, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...