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PAUL VITO NICASSIO
Mar 5, 2025
Paul Vito Nicassio, 67, Monterey Park, CA, passed away on March 5th, 2025. Paul was the child of Italian immigrants, from whom he inherited a strong work ethic and a sense of right and wrong. For years he lived these principles while serving in the Torrance police department where he was a beacon of bravery and heroism. His actions made...
WILLIAM LOUIS BUFFINGTON
Mar 2, 2025
William Louis Buffington (Bill Buffington), 83, was born on October 26, 1941, in Arkansas and entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2025, in Carson, California. William was a devoted military veteran and a distinguished healthcare executive whose impact spanned over five decades. William is survived by his loving family: Children, William L. Buffington Jr., of Inglewood, Deidra Buffington of...
DAVID LAWRENCE TRUJILLO
Feb 27, 2025
David was born to Irene Trujillo and Lawrence Trujillo. He was born in Whittier, California, but he primarily grew up in the neighboring town of Montebello where he met the love of his life, Anita. They were married for 54 years, residing in Whittier and they had three children: Lydia, David, and Amy. David was a devoted husband and father...
Manuel Lomeli
Feb 24, 2025
Manuel Lomeli, 82 of Stockton/Montebello, passed away on Monday February 24,2025 due to natural causes. Manuel was born on September 22,1942 to Esther Galaviz & Carlos Lomeli in Stockton,CA. As an adolescent, Manuel enjoyed playing with his cousins and relatives. He enjoyed drawing and he loved model cars. He found love for playing the guitar and music was his passion....
Sally Mancillas
Feb 23, 2025
Sally Gloria Mancillas was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Buenaventura and Adela Gonzales Pena on March 30, 1929 and earned her heavenly wings on February 23, 2025 in Whittier, California. She moved with her family to Los Angeles as a teen where she met the love of her life, Joseph Salvador Mancillas and married November 20, 1949. She remained...
Kathleen Mae Coburn
Feb 22, 2025
Kathleen Mae Coburn, lovingly known as Kitti, 85, was born March 27, 1939, in Compton California to John Balisteri and Elizabeth Jane Church, and graduated to her heavenly home on February 23, 2025, in Garden Grove, California. Kathleen’s greatest joy was her family. She was married to Franklin for over 65 years, a marriage built on love, devotion, and mutual...
Charles Flores
Feb 21, 2025
Charles Flores, 59, was born on October 24, 1965, in California to Daniel Flores and Sally Montoya, and entered eternal rest on February 21, 2025, in Downey, California. Charles was a dedicated and experienced supervisor at a pharmaceutical company. For over eight years, Charles was a cornerstone of the company, using his expertise in the pharmaceutical industry to lead and...
Jose Martin Yanez
Feb 17, 2025
Jose Martin Yanez ("Joe"), 66, was born on September 13, 1958, in Los Angeles, California to Ramon C. Yanez and Mary Ann Mercado, and entered eternal rest on February 17, 2025, in Downey, California. Jose proudly served in the United States Army, where he demonstrated unwavering commitment and honor before being honorably discharged for his faithful service to our great...
Mei-Hwa Strotman
Feb 16, 2025
Mei-Hwa Strotman, 70, was born on November 2, 1954, in Nantou County, Taiwan to Wen-Wang Chang and Ai-Mei Hu, and entered eternal rest on February 16, 2025, in Pasadena, California. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mei-Hwa, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. Mei-Hwa was a...
Michael John Arroyo
Feb 7, 2025
Michael “Mike” J. Arroyo, 93, was born on September 29, 1931, in Los Angeles, California, to Ralph Arroyo and Juanita Martinez. Mike was a dedicated Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather and entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2025, in Montebello, California. Michael joins his wife Ruth, who preceded him after 66 years of wonderful marriage. Mike was a dedicated...
Thomas Cody Hoffman
Feb 7, 2025
Thomas Cody Hoffman, 39, was born on February 27, 1985, in Savannah, Georgia to Thomas Stinson Hoffman and Dana Alicia Champion, and entered eternal rest on February 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Cody was a free spirit that lived life to the fullest. Cody grew up in Savannah, GA with his mother and two sisters, Savannah was always home...
Antonio Enrique Contreras
Feb 6, 2025
Antonio Enrique Contreras, 96, was born on November 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, California to Antonio and Adela Contreras, and entered eternal rest on February 6, 2025, in Riverside, California. Antonio proudly served his country as a dedicated member of the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he spent over 37 years as a skilled machinist in the tool and...
Fred Duane Pierce
Feb 6, 2025
Fred Duane Pierce, 92, was born on January 29, 1933, in Los Angeles, California to Don N. Pierce and Iva Wade, and entered eternal rest on February 6, 2025, in Whittier, California. For over 50 years, Fred worked as a Journeyman in the Fire Protection Sprinkler Industry, earning the respect of his colleagues and leaving behind a legacy of dedication,...
Helen Kalpakoff
Feb 6, 2025
Helen Kalpakoff, 93, was born on July 31, 1931, in Los Angeles, California to John Gregoroff and Hazel Pavloff, and entered eternal rest on February 6, 2025, in Montebello, California. With love and devotion, Helen spent much of her life creating a warm and welcoming home for her family and friends. She poured her heart into making her space a...
John Son Hoang Le
Feb 5, 2025
John Son Hoang Le, 68, was born on January 1, 1957, in Vietnam to Thai Van Nguyen and Cuc Thi Le, and entered eternal rest on February 5, 2025, in La Puente, California. John was an avid racing enthusiast, always chasing the thrill of speed and the excitement of competition. His creative spirit was evident in his love for photography...
Salvador Monsivais
Feb 4, 2025
Salvador Monsivais, 53, was born on March 7, 1971, in Torreon, Mexico to Salvador Monsivais and Camerina Hernandez. Salvador entered eternal rest on February 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Salvador was born with a passion for life, which he shared with everyone he encountered. Salvador graduated from Tecnica Industrial, earning his title as a Machine Shop Tech, a profession...
Joel Tovar Garcia
Feb 3, 2025
Joel Tovar Garcia, 65, was born on February 2, 1960, in Guanajuato, Mexico to Isidro Tovar and Maria de Jesus Garcia, and entered eternal rest on February 3, 2025, in Orange, California. Joel was a dedicated and skilled mechanic in the construction industry for over twenty years. His expertise and hard work were vital to the success of many projects,...
Alfredo Rodriguez
Feb 2, 2025
Alfredo “El Grande” Rodriguez, born on June 25, 1973, passed away on February 2, 2025, surrounded by love. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and strength. Alfredo is survived by his beloved wife, Blanca Rodriguez, and his children Alfredo “Freddy” Rodriguez, Samantha Rodriguez, Sebastian Rodriguez, and Suzette Rodriguez. He also...
Jose Antonio Montes
Jan 31, 2025
Jose Antonio Montes, 46, was born on May 31, 1978, in Monterey Park, California to Antonio B. Montes and Graciela Campero-Montes, and entered eternal rest on January 31, 2025, in El Sereno, California. As a loving father, and doting grandfather and treasured brother and uncle., Jose was known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering support. His grandchildren fondly called him...
William Romero Valenzuela Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
William Romero Valenzuela Jr., 78, was born on November 23, 1946, in California to William Romero Valenzuela Sr. and Margaret Josephine Soto. He entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2025, in Montebello, California. William also affectionately known as “Bill”, “Gordie”, “Gordo”, and “Val”, enjoyed spending time with his wife, Aida, of 53 years, children, and grandchildren. He loved to...
