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Bertha Valdez

Bertha Valdez

Nov 11, 2011

Bertha Valdez, 86, was born on April 28, 1925 in El Paso, Texas and grew up in San Miguel, New Mexico. She passed away on November 11, 2011 in Montebello. She previously was employed as a corporate secretary for Physical Distribution for 18 years, but finished her working career at Quaker Bank, in Whittier, Ca. Bertha had a very strong...

Dorothy Weber

Dorothy Weber

Nov 10, 2011

Dorothy Weber, 78, a loving mother, grandmother, enthusiastic volunteer and entrepreneur, died peacefully November 10, 2011 in Newport Beach, California. She was born June 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Max and Muriel Weber. Dorothy graduated with honors from Samuel J. Tilden High School, Brooklyn, New York in 1952. She then moved on to Cornell University...

Oleg Derimow

Oleg Derimow

Nov 9, 2011

Oleg Derimow, 85, was born in Evpatoria Krim, Russia on February 11, 1926 and passed away on November 9, 2011 in Whittier, California. Oleg is survived by his loving wife Isabel Derimow of Montebello, sons; John Dermiow and Rudy Derimow both of Montebello, his sister Bianca Barsekian also of Montebello. He also leaves four grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held...

Javier Ortega, Jr.

Javier Ortega, Jr.

Nov 5, 2011

Javier Ortega Jr., 44, was born in Los Angeles and passed away in Los Angeles. Javier was employed with Gucci America as a Assistant Visual Manager for 8 years. He was a very hard worker, full of style with impeccable taste. His smile lit up the room when he walked in. Javier was a great listener, gave great advice and...

Olga C. Paramo

Olga C. Paramo

Nov 4, 2011

Olga C. Paramo, 68, was born in Los Angeles on January 17, 1943 and passed away in Baldwin Park on November 4, 2011. Olga was previously a Supervisor for the State of California in the Workman's Compensation Dept. for 20 years. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:00 am at Epiphany Church. She is...

Robert Abel Guerrero

Robert Abel Guerrero

Nov 4, 2011

Robert A. Guerrero,40, February 2,1971 in Bellflower, CA and entered into eternal rest November 4, 2011 in La Puente, CA Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7:00pm at our Lady of the Prepetual Help Church 10727 Downey Ave.,Downey, CA 90242. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11:00am also at Our...

Dolores Arlene Teter

Dolores Arlene Teter

Nov 2, 2011

Services are private.

Alonso Gonzalez

Alonso Gonzalez

Oct 29, 2011

Alonso Gonzalez, 97, was born in Mexico on July 14, 1914 and passed away on October 29, 2011 in La Mirada, California. Alonso is survived by his loving children Gilbert Gonzales and Esther Rodriguez. He also leaves five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 in our Risher Montebello Chapel from 4-8:00pm....

Tomas Cardenas Nunez

Tomas Cardenas Nunez

Oct 22, 2011

Tomas C. Nunez, 54, was born in Mexico on May 25, 1957 and entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2011. Tomas was employed with Aramark as a Food Service Director for 22 years. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged. Tomas loved to play handball, raquetball and running. He was a very...

Allen Seward

Allen Seward

Oct 19, 2011

S. Allen Seward, 87, was born in Abilene, Texas on August 24, 1924 and passed away in Whittier on October 19, 2011. Allen was a Missionary with the North American Mission Board for 32 years. He and his wife, Tula were both missionaries to Native Americans in Colorado and New Mexico for 32 years. After retiring in 1989 they moved...

Himeko Furuya

Himeko Furuya

Oct 16, 2011

Services are private.

Guillermo Flores

Guillermo Flores

Oct 15, 2011

Services are private.

Susan Garcia

Susan Garcia

Oct 7, 2011

Susan Garcia, 64, was born in Los Angeles on May 6, 1947 and passed away at her residence in Montebello on October 7, 2011. She was previously a teacher at Montclair High School and had been teaching for 40 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 2-4:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Susan is survived...

Lucille M. Fierro

Lucille M. Fierro

Oct 6, 2011

Lucille M. Fierro,94, Born May 29, 1917 in El Paso, Texas and entered into eternal rest in Montebello, California on October 6, 2011. Lucille a kind and loving lady with a big heart. In her life time Lucille would always put the needs of others before her own, not just for family and friends. She donated items to Fred Jordan...

Curtis Leon Peace

Curtis Leon Peace

Oct 6, 2011

Curtis Leon Peace, 91, was born in Clinton, Mississippi on March 19, 1920 and passed away in San Gabriel on October 6, 2011. He was previously employed with Union Pacific Railroad as a Mail Manager for 20 years. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was given an Honorable Discharge. Curtis was awarded the American...

Ellis Guy Gilmore, Jr.

Ellis Guy Gilmore, Jr.

Oct 1, 2011

Ellis Guy Gilmore, Jr., 85, was born in Los Angeles on January 31, 1926 and passed away in Whittier on October 1, 2011. Mr. Gilmore was previously employed with Rome Cable Corp. as a Sales Manager for 42 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was Honorably Discharged. He loved sports of all kinds,...

John Joe Macias

John Joe Macias

Oct 1, 2011

John Joe Macias, 66, was born in Los Angeles on March 19, 1945 and passed away in Baldwin Park on October 1, 2011. He was previously employed with L.A. Paper Box as a Die Maker for 34 years. Mr. Macias served his country in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Ernest Falley

Ernest Falley

Sep 30, 2011

Enrest LaVerne Falley, 58, was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 13, 1953 and passed away on September 17, 2011 in So. El Monte, California. Ernest is survived by his daughter; Crystal Waterman of Anaheim, son; Kenny Waterman of Alaska, stepdaughter; Cari Kehr of Ohio, brother Dale Falley of N. Carolina and aunt; Dorothy Musser of Torrance. Private visitation was...

Donald Blair

Donald Blair

Sep 29, 2011

Donald Blair, 90, was born on September 30, 1921 in Highland Park, Ca. and passed away on September 29, 2011 in West Covina, Ca. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5-9:00 pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel and Reception Center. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 7pm the same evening with...

Robert Sims Whitney

Robert Sims Whitney

Sep 22, 2011

Services are private per the family request.