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Mary A. Johnston

Mary A. Johnston

Aug 31, 2013

Mary A. Johnston, 86, was born in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sep. 4, 1926 and passed away at her home in Downey on Aug. 31, 2013, her beloved mother's birthday. She was a resident of Downey for over 50 years. She and her husband, Donald would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this month. Mary was a devoted and loving...

George Castillo

George Castillo

Aug 30, 2013

George Castillo, 70, was born in Mexico on April 22, 1943 and passed away at his residence in South El Monte on August 30, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Castillo was previously employed as a Warehouseman for 35 years in the steel and aluminum industry. More obituary to follow. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7,...

Ramon Quiroz

Ramon Quiroz

Aug 29, 2013

Ramon Quiroz, 69, was born on May 28, 1944 in Los Angeles, and passed away on August 29, 2013 in Paramount. Mr. Quiroz was employed as a Packer for an Olive Packing facility for over 20 years and a resident of Los Angeles County all his life. Ramon was an avid Dodger fan for many years and had attended the...

Robert C. Montes

Robert C. Montes

Aug 26, 2013

Mr. Robert C. Montes, 82, was born on June 7, 1931 in Mexico and passed away on August 26, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Robert lived in Los Angeles over 65 years and was a Foreman in Construction for over 50 years. A Visitation Service was held on Monday, September 2, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Risher Montebello...

Trinidad Olide Maldonado

Trinidad Olide Maldonado

Aug 21, 2013

Trinidad Olide Maldonado, 70, was born in Mexico on June 20, 1943 and passed away in Lynwood, Ca. on August 21, 2013 following a tragic accident. Mr. Maldonado had previously been employed as an auto body repair man for 30 years. Era un hombre amante de familia, Esposo, Padre, Abuelo y un heroe para nosotros tambien. Nuestro padre era un...

Chizuko Tanaka

Chizuko Tanaka

Aug 21, 2013

Chizuko Tanaka, 87, was born in Los Angeles, Ca. on June 28, 1926 and passed away in Gardena, Ca. on August 21, 2013. She was born to Heijiro Tanaka and Shima Okajima, both born in Japan. Chizuko's last occupation was as a security guard for approximately 5 years. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 at...

Elaine Lynn Lopez

Elaine Lynn Lopez

Aug 13, 2013

Elaine Lynn Lopez, 64, was born on August 20, 1948 in Huntington Park, CA and passed away on August 13, 2013 in Long Beach. Mrs. Lopez was a school teacher for 22 years working first in the Long Beach Unified School District for seven years and most recently for the Downey Unified School District for 15 years. A Visitation Service...

Ernest C. Escobedo

Ernest C. Escobedo

Aug 9, 2013

Ernest C. Escobedo, 92, was born on August 16, 1920 in Fort Worth, TX and passed away on August 9, 2013 in Pico Rivera. Mr. Escobedo was a Sheet Metal Worker for North American Rockwell for over 38 years. He also served in the United States Army during World War II and was given an Honorable Discharge. He resided in...

Raul L. Aguilar

Raul L. Aguilar

Aug 8, 2013

Raul L. Aguilar, 79, was born on January 21, 1934 in Los Angeles and passed away on August 8, 2013 in Montebello. Mr. Aguilar was a Custodian for Bell Gardens High School for over 10 years, and served in the United States Army, receiving an Occupational Medal and was given an Honorable Discharge. He lived in Montebello his whole life....

Manuel Robledo

Manuel Robledo

Aug 7, 2013

Manuel Chavez Robledo, 94, was born on September 5, 1918 in Pittsburg, CA and passed away on August 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA.. Mr. Robledo was a Mechanical Assembler for ITT for 29 years. He also served in the United States Army during World War II and was given an Honorable Discharge. Visitation Service will be held on Tuesday,...

Lee Kasparian

Lee Kasparian

Jul 23, 2013

Lee John Kasparian, 85 was born on November 10, 1927 in East Los Angeles and passed away on July 23, 2013 in Pico Rivera. Lee was an avid pool player, belonging to two pool leagues. He enjoyed his hot rods and was a very candid speaker. In his younger days Lee was an accomplished Armenian dancer. He was a self-employed...

Tillie Garcia

Tillie Garcia

Jul 17, 2013

Tillie Garcia, 96, was born in Olga, Arizona on March 15, 1917 and passed away in Arcadia on July 17, 2013. She had been a resident of Montebello for many years and had resided in Los Angeles County since 1934. She was born to Zeferino Hernandez and Juanita Carbajal. Tillie was a Chef for the Los Angeles Unified School District...

Maryanne Andrade

Maryanne Andrade

Jul 15, 2013

Maryanne Andrade, 42 was born on September 21, 1970 in Los Angeles and passed away on July 15, 2013 in Los Angeles. Maryanne was a Youth Career Advisor in the Social Services department for Goodwill Industry for over two years. She grew up in Rosemead and graduated from San Gabriel Mission High School. Maryanne completed her Bachelor's Degree. She met...

Mary C. Gallardo

Mary C. Gallardo

Jul 13, 2013

Mary C. Gallardo, 82 was born on November 12, 1930 in Gallup, New Mexico and passed away on July 13, 2013 in Pico Rivera, CA. Mrs. Gallardo was a seamstress for Southern Mills Hospital Linens for over 20 years and lived in Pico Rivera over 66 years. Mary is survived by her loving family: husband of over 61 years David...

Susan Exer Nims

Susan Exer Nims

Jul 10, 2013

Susan Exer Nims, 73, was born in Oakland, California on December 17, 1939 and passed away at her residence in Harbor City, California surrounded by her loving family on July 10, 2013. She was born to Monte Holt and Helen Grubb. Susan was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was always ready and willing to offer encouragement to her...

Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez

Jul 8, 2013

Robert Martinez, 76, was born on March 27, 1937 in Los Angeles and entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2013 in Seal Beach, Ca. Robert was a Graphic Communications Specialist for Raytheon Aerospace for over 15 years. Robert loved life, as he lived his to the fullest. Robert loved dining out with his family, visiting different restaurants as the...

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Jul 4, 2013

Albert Christopher Martinez, 48, was born on May 17, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA and entered into eternal rest July 4, 2013 in Pico Rivera, CA. Albert will best be remembered as a loving son, brother, and father. Albert always had a smile for everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Albert...

Adelma Mafalda Hughes

Adelma Mafalda Hughes

Jul 3, 2013

Adelma M. Hughes, 87, was born in Udine, Italy on November 24, 1925 and passed away in San Gabriel , Ca. On July 3, 2013. She was born to Giovanni Nardone and Anna Modonutti of Italy. She survived the bombing of her hometown by both the Allied and Axis forces. She met her husband to be in her hometown married...

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte

Jun 30, 2013

Sharon Rodriguez Duarte, 74, was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 15, 1938 and passed away in Los Angeles, Ca. on June 30, 2013. She had previously been employed in the paper manufacturing industry with Crown Zellerbach, as a supervisor for 15 years. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 10:00am at Our Lady of...

Anthony Fernandez

Anthony Fernandez

Jun 28, 2013

Anthony Raphael Fernandez, 67, was born on January 17, 1946 in Manila, Philippines, and passed away on June 28, 2013 in Montebello, CA. Anthony was a Clerk at the Commerce Casino for 8 years. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM in the Risher Mortuary Chapel. More obituary information to follow, please...