Josephine Kiralla
July 28, 1927 — November 25, 2024
Josephine Kiralla, 97, was born on July 28, 1927, in Los Angeles, California to Tom Kiralla and Mary Wackeen, and entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2024, in Whittier, CA.
Josephine grew up helping at her parents' grocery store in East Los Angeles and caring for her mother for several years.
Josephine married the love of her life, John, on September 16, 1951, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles.
After her daughters grew up, she gave over 20 years of dedicated work to Bank of America and worked at several branches in Los Angeles and Orange County during her employment.
Josephine is survived by her daughters, Gail (Ian) Kiralla-Orr of Walnut, CA, Valerie Kiralla of West Covina, CA, sister-in Law, Mary Jane Kiralla of Pico Rivera, CA, and nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Josephine was met at the Gates of Heaven by her beloved husband, John, by her loving parents, Tom and Mary, and brothers Eddie and Jimmy.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Michael Orthodox Church https://stmichaelwhittier.org/give-bkp/
Condolences for the family can be sent through our website.
Josephine grew up helping at her parents' grocery store in East Los Angeles and caring for her mother for several years.
Josephine married the love of her life, John, on September 16, 1951, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles.
After her daughters grew up, she gave over 20 years of dedicated work to Bank of America and worked at several branches in Los Angeles and Orange County during her employment.
Josephine is survived by her daughters, Gail (Ian) Kiralla-Orr of Walnut, CA, Valerie Kiralla of West Covina, CA, sister-in Law, Mary Jane Kiralla of Pico Rivera, CA, and nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Josephine was met at the Gates of Heaven by her beloved husband, John, by her loving parents, Tom and Mary, and brothers Eddie and Jimmy.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Michael Orthodox Church https://stmichaelwhittier.org/give-bkp/
Condolences for the family can be sent through our website.
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