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PETER RAMIREZ JR.
Mar 26, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Peter Ramirez Jr., who left us peacefully on March 26, 2025, at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 13, 1959, Peter spent most of his life in La Puente, where he built a warm and welcoming community.
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ANTOLINA LARA DE RAMIREZ
Mar 18, 2025
Antolina Lara de Ramirez, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away on March 18th, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Tola as she liked to be called, leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion and tremendous warmth. Tola was born on December 15th, 1937 in Huanusco, Zacatecas. Tola was a genuinely kind hearted person that befriended anyone....
ANTONIO DEL TORO
Mar 17, 2025
Antonio Del Toro, 80, was born on May 18, 1944, in Mexico and entered eternal rest on March 17, 2025, in Bell, California.Antonio lived a life full of adventure, love, and loyalty. In his youth, Antonio was known for his passion for horse and bull riding, a love he carried throughout his life. He also enjoyed the simple pleasures of...
ETHEL "COQUI" ESPINOSA
Mar 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Coqui, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, who touched the lives of so many with her kindness and generosity. She left this world on March 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A slideshow has been created to celebrate her and can be viewed here...
ANTHONY MENDEZ
Mar 12, 2025
Anthony Mendez, 69, was born on March 16, 1955, in Lynwood, California to Mario Ralph Symansky Mendez and Sara Phyliss Jimenez, and entered eternal rest on March 12, 2025, in Whittier, California. Anthony desired to be remembered, first and foremost, for his love for his wife. Having just celebrated 42 years of marriage, Anthony’s last request was that everyone knew...
MIKE SEVERO GARCIA
Mar 8, 2025
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Severo Garcia, who left us at the age of 52. Mike will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who cherished his unique spirit and warmth. He is survived by his loving parents, Jodi Truhan and Thomas Garcia; his stepfather, Wayne Truhan; his brother, Mathew; his sisters, Ann...
ARNULFO HERNANDEZ SAMANIEGO
Mar 6, 2025
Arnulfo Hernandez Samaniego, 71, was born on November 16, 1953, in Guadalajara, Mexico to Antonio Samaniego and Maria Esperanza Hernandez. Arnulfo entered eternal rest on March 6, 2025, in Menifee, California. Arnulfo was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, and true friend. He was a man of integrity and kindness, always willing to lend a hand to...
VIRGINIA BLANCH VALDEZ
Mar 6, 2025
Virginia Blanch Valdez, 87, was born on February 3, 1938, in Los Angeles, California to Abraham Saucedo and Katie Chavira, and entered eternal rest on March 6, 2025, in Downey, California. Virginia was deeply dedicated to making a loving home for her husband and children. She cherished her role as a mother and reveled in the joy of spending time...
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...
