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Maria Del Carmen Gurrola

Maria Del Carmen Gurrola

May 6, 2011

Maria Del Carmen Gurrola, 47, born on January 4, 1964 in Zacateas, Mexico and entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Maria is survived by her loving children; Cristina Velasquez, Alejandra Velasquez, Kathy Rodriguez, mother, Maria Gomez sisters; Elena Leveron, Gabriela Gurrola and brother Alfredo Gurrola. She also leaves one grandchild. Visitation will be held...

Enid Lorain Cranston

Enid Lorain Cranston

May 4, 2011

Enid L. Cranston, 96, was born in White Earth, North Dakota and entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2011 in Whittier, California. Enid is survived by her loving sons; Joal Cranston of Sacramento and Roland Cranston of Whittier. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Rose Hills Memorial Park 3888 Workman Mill Rd.,Whittier,...

Robert Dean Fager

Robert Dean Fager

May 3, 2011

Robert Dean Fager, 74, was born in San Gabriel, California on October 30, 1936 and entered into enternal rest on May 3, 2011 in Montebello, California. The son of Lloyd and Edna Fager, he was the youngest of five siblings. "Bob's" active upbringing led him to passions and hobbies of lifeguarding, diving and "clown diving" for area pools and exhibitions...

Paul Bill Kachirsky

Paul Bill Kachirsky

May 2, 2011

Paul Bill Kachirsky, 82, was born in Baja, Mexico on July 10, 1928 and passed away in Montebello, Calfornia on May 2, 2011. Paul is survived by his loving wife Hanya Kachirsky of Montebello, sons; Bill Kachirsky of Hacienda Hgts, Andre Kachirsky and Paul Kachirsky both of Silverton, Oregon, daughters; Onya Sussoev of Hacienda Hgts, Sasana Kachirsky of Montebello, sisters;...

Eliza La Scala

Eliza La Scala

Apr 29, 2011

Eliza La Scala, 78, was born in Colorado on January 26, 1933 and entered eternal rest in Whittier, California on April 29, 2011. Eliza is survived by her loving sons; Emmanuel La Scala of Whittier, Eric La Scala of Santa Fe Springs, her step-daughters, Doris Parks of Rancho Cucamonga, Claudia Fierro of San Gabriel and Bernice La Scala of El...

Myra Paul Syapin

Myra Paul Syapin

Apr 24, 2011

Myra Paul Syapin, 88, was born in Los Angeles, California on June 26, 1923 and passed away in Rockport, Washington on April 24, 2011. Myra is survived by her loving children, Marylou Syapin, Evelyn Syapin and Peter Syapin. Immediate family gathering will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Risher Montebello Chapel with the Dressing Prayer beginning...

Loretta Lynne Safian

Loretta Lynne Safian

Apr 23, 2011

Loretta Lynne Safian, 51, was born in Los Angeles, California on December 27, 1959 and entered eternal rest on April 23, 2011 in Indio, California. Loretta is survived by her loving parents Henry and Gavina Safian of Montebello; brother, Greg (Arrie) Safian of Whittier; nephew Jake Safian of Whittier. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 5-9:00pm...

Angela Dolores Poticha

Angela Dolores Poticha

Apr 20, 2011

Angela Dolores Poticha, 80, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 24, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Hilda Bonekamp, and entered enteral rest in Pasadena, California on April 20, 2011. Angela is survived by her loving children and son-in-laws Kathleen and Paul Traynor of San Gabriel, Joseph Poticha of Hawthorne, Pauline and Monte Jefson of Minnetonka, Minnesota, sisters; Dottie Slaughter,...

Vera Jim Valoff

Vera Jim Valoff

Apr 17, 2011

Vera Jim Valoff, 90, was born in Los Angeles, California on February 24, 1921 and passed away on April 17, 2011 in Laguna Hills, California. Vera is survived by her lovings sons, Ron Valoff of Laguna Woods and Gabriel Valoff of Fountain Valley. She also leaves four grandchildren. Immediate family gathering will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 21,...

Vassili Vassili Konovalov

Vassili Vassili Konovalov

Apr 17, 2011

Vassili Vassili Konovalov, 82, was born in Russia on May 10, 1928 and passed away in Whittier, California on April 17, 2011. Immediate family gathering will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Risher Montebello Mortuary with the Dressing Prayer beginning at 3:00pm. Visitation will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Milikoy Church...

Savatije Sava Ljubicic

Savatije Sava Ljubicic

Apr 16, 2011

Savatije Sava Ljubicic, 80, was born in Cacak, Serbia and passed away in Los Angeles, California on April 16, 2011. Sava is survived by his loving wife Miroslava Mira Ljubicic los Los Angeles. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2pm at the Old St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church 4355 E. 2nd St.,Los Angeles, CA 90022....

Francisca Cordero

Francisca Cordero

Apr 8, 2011

Francisca Cordero, 82, was born on January 29, 1929 in Guadalajara, Mexico and passed away on April 8, 2011 in Monterey Park, California. Francisca is survived by loving son Heliodoro Radillo of Winchester; three grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 5-9:00pm at Risher Montebello Chapel with the Vigil Service beginning at 7:45pm. Funeral mass will...

Robert Serna Preciado

Robert Serna Preciado

Apr 6, 2011

Robert Serna Preciado, 60, was born in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 1950 and passed away in Chino, California on April 6, 2011. Robert was a long time musician (trumpet player) playing professionally worldwide and a former Montebello resident for many years. He is survived by his son Adam Preciado of Chino Hills, daughter Noelle Preciado of Chino Hills,...

Tatiana Alex Lazarof

Tatiana Alex Lazarof

Apr 5, 2011

Tatiana Alex Lazarof, 86, was born in Iran on March 3, 1925 and passed away on April 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Tatiana is survived by her loving husband Nicolai Lazarof; son Daniel Lazarof; brother John Goosseff; sisters Vera Sussoev and Anna Bogdanoff. She also leaves two grandchildren. Immediate family gathering will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, April...

Rolando Nathaniel Bejarano

Rolando Nathaniel Bejarano

Apr 5, 2011

Rolando Nathaniel Bejarano born August 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California and enterted eternal life on April 5, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Rolando was a special little boy, even though he was only 2 years of age. Rolando had the stength and courage of a grown up. He was given the name superman because he had experienced so much in...

Robert C. Pasos

Robert C. Pasos

Apr 3, 2011

Robert C. Pasos, 89, was born in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 1922 and entered eternal rest on April 3, 2011 in Whittier, California. Robert is survived by his loving grandchildren, Becky Gomez, Bobby Pasos, Bonnie Gonzalez, Billy Pasos, Crystal Matsumoto, Mark Matsumot; great-grandchildren Valerie, Angel, Rebecca, Matthew, Aaron, Anthony, Chris, Star, and Nathan; great great-grandchildren Ricky, Samantha, Christina...

Russell Earl Long

Russell Earl Long

Apr 2, 2011

Russell E. Long, 85, was born in Pennyslavania on June 29, 1925 and entered eternal rest on April 2, 2011 in Arcadia, California. Russell is survived by his loving wife Alda Long of Alhambra; daughter Carole Miller of Spokane, Washington and grandson Aaron Miller of Fremont, California. Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at...

Charles William Shopfner

Charles William Shopfner

Mar 31, 2011

Charles William Shopfner was born on September 21, 1931 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and passed away in Lynwood, Ca. on March 31, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Charles was a business owner and upholsterer for 52 years. He was President of the Rio Hondo Rotary Club in 1988-89 and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an Al Malaikah Shriner of...

Alex Jack Volkov

Alex Jack Volkov

Mar 29, 2011

Alex Jack Volkov, 83, was born in Los Angeles, California on May 2, 1927 and passed away in Whittier, California on March 29, 2011. Alex is survived by his loving children, Debra Draheim of Fallbrook, Marie Wolfe of Chatsworth, Karen Agnello of Costa Mesa, Nancy Cutter of Nevada, Jacob Volkov of Morro Bay, Peter Volkov of Torrance, Tamara Volkov of...

Helen William Samarin

Helen William Samarin

Mar 27, 2011

Helen William Samarin, 83, was born in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 1928 and passed away in Fiji on March 27, 2011. Helen is survived by her loving husband Alex J. Samarin of Terra Bella; daughters Sandi Shubin of Rowland Heights, Debroah Samarin of Pomona; son William Samarin of Porterville; brother Bill Dobrinen of Sacramento. She also leaves seven...