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Esperanza Rodriguez Gallardo

Esperanza Rodriguez Gallardo

Sep 17, 2009

Esperanza Rodriguez Gallardo, 97, was born on October 16, 1911 in El Paso, Texas, and passed away on September 17, 2009, in Chino, California. Esperanza is survived by her loving sons, Alex Gallardo of Chino Hills, Ernie Gallardo of Irvine, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Saint Benedict...

Willmer Savo Masanovich

Willmer Savo Masanovich

Sep 15, 2009

Willmer 'Will' Savo Masanovich, 69, was born on April 1, 1940 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and passed away on September 15, 2009, in Pomona, California. Will is survived by his loving wife, Hedwig Masanovich of Alta Loma, son, Michael Masanovich of Alta Loma, daughters, Sharon Masanovich of Alta Loma, Michelle Masanovich-Gaffney of Alta Loma, brother, Danny Masanovich of Claremont, sisters, Violet...

Maria G. Ramos

Maria G. Ramos

Sep 15, 2009

Maria G. Ramos, 84, was born on November 10, 1924 in Mexico, and passed away on September 15, 2009, in Pico Rivera, California. Maria is survived by her loving husband, Frank Ramos of Pico Rivera, son, Marco Ramos of Pico Rivera and sister, Candy Garcia of Salinas. Visitation will be from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Sunday, September 20,...

Philip Ruiz

Philip Ruiz

Sep 15, 2009

Philip Ruiz, 86, was born on August 23, 1923 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and passed away on September 15, 2009, in Montebello, California. Philip is survived by his loving daughters, Lorraine Reyes of West Covina, Anita Ruiz of Whittier, Patricia Aguilar of Downey, sister, Carmen Jimenez of El Monte, six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to...

Ralph R. Mosikian

Ralph R. Mosikian

Sep 14, 2009

Ralph R. Mosikian, 75, was born on December 25, 1933 in Navrasis, Russia, and passed away on September 14, 2009, in City of Commerce, California. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Zoya Mosikian of Montebello, daughters, Vart Tumasian of Montebello, Isabell Bagosian of Los Angeles, sons, Armed Mosikian of Whittier, David Mosikian of Sunset Beach, brother, Kenny Mosikian of...

Amelia Klimmek Bristow

Amelia Klimmek Bristow

Sep 13, 2009

Amelia Klimmek Bristow, 98, was born on July 29, 1911 in Luzerne, Michigan, and passed away on September 13, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. This is a short resume written by Amelia in 1994 when she was up for the 'Women of the Month' for the Women's Club of Commerce. I was born in Luzerne, Michigan on July 29, 1911...

Sara Behnameh

Sara Behnameh

Sep 11, 2009

Sara Behnameh, 78, was born on February 20, 1931 in Russia, and passed away on September 11, 2009, in Montebello, California. Sara is survived by her loving daughters, Farahnaz Snider of Montebello, Farideh Nouri of Montebello, sons, Behrooz Nouri of Iran, Saeid Nouri of Iran, sister, Fatemh Behnamer of Holland and four grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm...

Ignacio Rincon

Ignacio Rincon

Sep 9, 2009

Ignacio Rincon, 74, was born on July 31, 1935 in Mexico, and passed away on September 9, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. Ignacio is survived by his loving wife Maria Rincon, sons, Adalberto Rincon, Carlos Rincon, Jose Luis Rincon, Victor Rincon, Ignacio Rincon Jr. daughters, Sara Rincon, Rocio Rincon, step-son, Moises Villasenor, step-daughters, Rosalva Ruelas, Alicia Montejano, brothers, Emmeterio Rincon,...

Consuelo Hernandez

Consuelo Hernandez

Sep 7, 2009

Consuelo Hernandaz, 88, was born in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1921 and passed away in Montebello, California on September 7, 2009. Consuelo is survived by her loving sisters, Annie of Montebello, Magdalen of South San Gabriel, and brothers, Phillip of Montebello, Valentine of Pomona and Joel of La Verne. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

Charles Martinez Arviso

Charles Martinez Arviso

Sep 7, 2009

Charles 'Carlos' Martinez Arviso, 91, was born on December 23, 1917 in Lordsburg, New Mexico, and passed away on September 7, 2009, in Chino, California. Carlos is survived by his loving wife, Aurora Arviso of City of Commerce, sons, Tim Arviso of Montebello, Michael Arviso of City of Commerce, ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. The vigil and funeral mass will...

Amy Anne Kulikoff

Amy Anne Kulikoff

Sep 6, 2009

Amy Anne Kulikoff, 50, was born on October 9, 1958 in Covina, California, and passed away on September 6, 2009, in Anaheim, California. Amy is survived by her loving husband, Fred Kulikoff of Buena Park, son, Arron Kulikoff, daughter, Alexa Kulikoff, her parents, Richard and Carolyn Rossmer of Gold Beach, Oregon, brother, Richard Rossmer of Exeter, sisters, Shelley Escobedo of...

Simon M. Pedraza

Simon M. Pedraza

Sep 5, 2009

Simon M. Pedraza, 95, was born on October 22, 1913 in Texas, and passed away on September 5, 2009, in Monterey Park, California. Simon was a long time member of the Monterey Park American Legion Post #397. He was in the Army during World War II, and honorable discharged on December 21, 1945. He will be dearly missed by his...

Tiburcio Beserra

Tiburcio Beserra

Sep 3, 2009

Tiburcio Beserra, 85, was born on April 14, 1924 in El Monte, California, and passed away on September 3, 2009, in South El Monte, California. Tiburcio is survived by his loving grandsons, Jesse Beserra of El Monte, Phillip Beserra of San Diego, granddaughter, Justine Beserra of Corona, brothers, Robert P. Venegas of Yucaipa, Tony Venegas of San Gabriel, sisters, Emilia...

Carolina Romero Reza

Carolina Romero Reza

Aug 28, 2009

Carolina Reza, 86, was born on May 17, 1923 in Montebello, California, and passed away on August 28, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. Carolina is survived by her loving daughter, Darlene Reza of Montebello, California. Visitation will be from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in Montebello, California Viewing and funeral service...

Alex William Petrushkin

Alex William Petrushkin

Aug 26, 2009

Alex William Petrushkin, 95, was born on December 25, 1913,in Los Angeles Clarence Street, and passed away on August 26, 2009,at his home in Montebello, California. Alex is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Kate(Shubin) Petrushkin, and daughter, Barbara Stupin of Whittier and son Allen of Palm Desert with 6 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren and sister Hazel...

Margaret Teresa Kornblum

Margaret Teresa Kornblum

Aug 24, 2009

Margaret Teresa Kornblum, 81, was born on September 15, 1927 in New York, and passed away on August 24, 2009, in Montebello, California. Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Irving Kornblum of Montebello, son David Kornblum of Whittier and two grandchildren. A vigil with be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in...

Nina Ruth Cruz

Nina Ruth Cruz

Aug 23, 2009

Nina Ruth Cruz, 82, was born on July 11, 1927 in Thomasville, North Carolina, and passed away on August 23, 2009, in Anaheim, California. Nina is survived by her loving sons, Tony Cruz, Jimmy Campbell, Billy Campbell, daughters Carolyn Cruz, Betty Namann, brothers, Ralph Collins, Paul Collins, Ray Collins Jr., sisters Judy Kay, Katherine Collins, Jewel Collins, May Nell and...

Hildefonsa Tipton

Hildefonsa Tipton

Aug 21, 2009

Hildefonsa Tipton, 88, was born on August 20, 1921 in Tempe, Arizona, and passed away on August 21, 2009, in Garden Grove, California. Hildefonsa is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Eisermann and granddaughter, Angelique Staugaard. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Risher Mortuary Chapel in Montebello, California. Graveside service will...

Mitchell Flatos

Mitchell Flatos

Aug 20, 2009

Mitchell Flatos, 87, was born on April 22, 1922 in Ogden, Utah, and passed away on August 20, 2009, in Paso Robles, California. Mitchell served the City of Los Angeles as a Fireman for 31 years. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife Katherine Flatos, son, Anthony (Donna) Flatos, daughter, Barbara (David) Castaneda, grandchildren Rich (Shannon) Ungeheuer, Alec Flatos and...

Albert B. Tirce

Albert B. Tirce

Aug 13, 2009

Albert B. Tirce, 95, was born on August 11, 1914 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and passed away on August 13, 2009 at his home in Monterey Park, California. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Tirce of Monterey Park, son, Lee Tirce of Sherman Oaks, brother, Lee Tirce of Bakersfield, grandson, Christopher G. Tirce M.D. of San Jose, granddaughter, Lane...