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Gayle Marie Meadows

Gayle Marie Meadows

Feb 14, 2021

Gayle Marie Meadows, 63, was born on June 2, 1957 in Lynwood, California to Larry Turner and Betty Marie Stephens, and entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2021 in Downey, California. Through hard work and dedication, Gayle was employed as a administrative assistant for a wholesale distributor for over 30 years. Gayle is survived by her loving family: Son,...

Blanche Irma Velasco

Blanche Irma Velasco

Feb 14, 2021

Blanche Irma Velasco, 87, was born on July 9, 1933 in El Paso, Texas to Joseph R. Portello and Aurora Quinones, and entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Blanche dedicated over 30 years of hard work while employed as an transportation administrative assistant for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Blanche is survived by...

Henry Joseph Velasco

Henry Joseph Velasco

Feb 13, 2021

Henry Joseph Velasco, Henry F. Velasco and Elodia Hernandez, and entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2021 in West Covina, California. Henry served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Outside of his military service, Henry also dedicated over 25 years of hard work while employed as...

Humberto Montoyo Antuna

Humberto Montoyo Antuna

Feb 12, 2021

Humberto Montoyo Antuna, 81, was born on April 28, 1939 in Jalisco, Mexico to Luciano Antuna and Maria Carmen Montoyo, and entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2021 in El Monte, California. Humberto dedicated over 17 years of hard work while employed as a nursery worker. Humberto is survived by his loving family: Sons, Uriel Antuna, Alfredo Antuna and...

Pedro Matusalen Garcia

Pedro Matusalen Garcia

Feb 12, 2021

Pedro Matusalen Garcia, 63, was born on January 28, 1958 in Puebla, Mexico to Jose Garcia and Lucia Illescas, and entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2021 in Sun Valley, California. Pedro dedicated over 6 years of hard work while employed as a construction contractor. Pedro is survived by his loving family: Wife, Reina L. Garcia of Los Angeles,...

Dr Mary Ruth Stauffer

Dr Mary Ruth Stauffer

Feb 11, 2021

Dr. Mary Ruth Stauffer went to her Lord February 11, 2021 at the age of 103 six weeks after a positive COVID-19 test. Her beloved family and Downey community will greatly miss her generosity, the twinkle in her smile, and her spontaneous sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing to remember Dr. Mary may do...

Christina Rivera Bravo

Christina Rivera Bravo

Feb 10, 2021

Christina Rivera Bravo, 56, was born on June 24, 1964 in Covina, California to Raymond Rivera Rivera and Dorothy Jean Turner, and entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2021 in Pomona, California. Christina is survived by her loving family: Mother, Dorothy Turner, Children, Jesse Vargas, Amanda Torres, Siblings, Linda Rivera, Vincent Rivera, Armando Sanchez, Nephew, Jorge Sanchez, Great Nieces,...

Stephanie Danielle Jaso

Stephanie Danielle Jaso

Feb 9, 2021

Stephanie Danielle Jaso, 38, was born on February 17, 1982 in Orange, California to Steve Jaso and Michele Elaine Randall, and entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2021 in Fullerton, California. Working in the field of home healthcare, Stephanie dedicated over 4 years of hard work and dedication while employed as a caregiver. Stephanie is survived by her loving...

Monica Leonor Barrera

Monica Leonor Barrera

Feb 8, 2021

Monica Leonor Barrera, 69, was born on June 24, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Monico Vidal and Paulina Saccone, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in Montebello, California. With over 20 years of hard work and dedication, Monica was employed as a pharmacy technician working in the pharmaceutical industry. Monica is survived by her loving family:...

Jamie John Arakawa

Jamie John Arakawa

Feb 8, 2021

Jamie John Arakawa, 53, was born on June 6, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to James Rusty Arakawa and Yolanda Mora, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in San Dimas, California. Jamie John Arakawa served proudly in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and dedicated over 25 years of community service as a Los Angeles County Sheriff...

Michael Angel Aldama

Michael Angel Aldama

Feb 8, 2021

Michael Angel Aldama, 65, was born on January 6, 1956 in Los Angeles, California to Telesforo Aldama and Abigail Aldama, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in Whittier, California. Through hard work and dedication, Michael was employed as a logistics manager working for a warehouse. Michael is survived by his loving family: Wife, Connie Aldama of Santa...

Jesusita Ramirez

Jesusita Ramirez

Feb 7, 2021

Jesusita Ramirez, 76, was born on December 9, 1944 in Reseda, California to Jesus Murillo and Erlinda Caldera, and entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2021 in Montebello, California. With care and compassion for those she nursed back to health, Jesusista served as a licensed vocational nurse having worked in the nursing industry for over 46 years. Jesusita is...

Marbeli L Blanco

Marbeli L Blanco

Feb 6, 2021

Marbeli L. Blanco, 65, was born on March 20, 1955 in Managua, Nicaragua to Gumercindo Gamboa Lopez and Adela Fonseca, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Harbor City, California. Marbeli was the proud owner and operator of her own retail market for over 25 years. Marbeli is survived by her loving family: Mother, Adela Fonseca, Husband,...

Raymond Frances Stock

Raymond Frances Stock

Feb 6, 2021

Raymond Frances Stock, 92, was born on September 19, 1927 in Ohio to Anthony Theodore Stock and Antoinette Foote, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Downey, California. Raymond served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Raymond also dedicated over 45 years of hard...

Noriko Wells

Noriko Wells

Feb 6, 2021

Noriko Wells, 91, was born on July 6, 1929 in Kagoshima, Japan to Kakujirou Uchiyama and Take Uchiyama, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Pico Rivera, California. With love and care, Noriko dedicated much of her time and effort making her home a warm and loving place for her family and friends. Noriko is survived by...

Rosa D. Monge

Rosa D. Monge

Feb 5, 2021

Rosa Delia “Rosita” Monge, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, CA. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and ultimately gave her peace. Rosita was born on Oct 17, 1942 in El Salvador to the late Cruz Monge and Paula...

Betty Ann Parrish Smith

Betty Ann Parrish Smith

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Ann Parrish Smith, 91, was born on April 20, 1929 in Sedalia, Missouri to Leander Seburn Parrish and Lula Pearl Franklin, and entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2021 in Whittier, California. Betty Ann dedicated over 46 years as an educator and molding the minds of all those students who sat in her classes. Betty Ann is survived...

Javier Moreno

Javier Moreno

Feb 3, 2021

Javier Moreno, 62, was born on February 1, 1959 in Michoacan, Mexico to Prisiliano Moreno and Maria de Jesus Soria, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in Huntington Park, California. Through hard work and dedication, Javier spent over 25 years working as a seamstress. Javier is survived by his loving family: Wife, Lidia Moreno, Son, Junior J....

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto

Feb 3, 2021

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto, 44, was born on May 3, 1976 in Monterey Park, California to Salvador Fausto and Aurora Hernandez, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in West Covina, California. Ignacio dedicated over 4 years of hard work while employed as a server working in food service. Ignacio is survived by his loving family: Children, Angel Felix...

Ralph John Brooks

Ralph John Brooks

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph John Brooks, 91, was born on June 8, 1929 in Niagara Falls, Canada to Roland Brooks and Eva Gurney, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in Downey, California. Ralph dedicated over 60 years as owner and operator of his on carpentry business. Ralph is survived by his loving family: Wife, Olivia Brooks of Downey, Ca., Sons,...