Deanne Earline Kiralla

DeAnne E. Kiralla, born in Bell, CA in 1937, passed away on October 18, 2024. She resided in South Gate, CA for 69 years after her marriage to Nicholas Kiralla. While her children were growing up, she was involved in her community as a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, and a PTA volunteer. She remained a community volunteer during the school years of her grandchildren in Downey, assisting in Girl Scouts and on several PTA Boards with Downey Unified School District. DeAnne most recently was a member of the Advisory Board of Downey Council PTA H.E.L.P.S. food pantry for 16 years.

DeAnne leaves behind her brother Gary (Susan); children Marie (John), Paul (Tami), Beth (Scott); grandchildren April (Ryan), Adam (Tosha), Kyle, Kelly and Candace; great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and many long-time friends. DeAnne will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

DeAnne was greeted at Heaven's Gate by her parents, Milton and Earline Funk.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to:

LEASH Animal Rescue
https://www.leashanimalrescue.org/donate or

Downey First Christian Church FoodHelp
https://downeyfirst.org

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