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Barbara Jo Shoenberg

Barbara Jo Shoenberg

Apr 11, 2023

Barbara Jo Shoenberg, 83, was born on November 4, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky to Rua-Ilma Brown. Barbara entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2023, in La Habra, California. Barbara was a strong Christian who was very involved in her church and loved to help others. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Southern California where she earned...

Carmen Bravo Pantoja

Carmen Bravo Pantoja

Apr 6, 2023

Carmen Bravo Pantoja of Montebello, CA, passed away of natural causes at Beverly Hospital on April 6, 2023, less than six months before her 100th birthday. Born September 13, 1923, to Francesco Bravo, a bricklayer, and Amanda Perez, a housewife. Carmen was raised with her brother Fidencio Bravo and grew up next door to her nieces Elda, Marina, Marla, and...

Samuel Ruben Loya

Samuel Ruben Loya

Apr 5, 2023

Samuel Ruben “Sammy” Loya, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Monterey Park, California. He was 69 years old. Sammy was born to Lawrence Trujillo Loya and Carmen Robledo Loya on May 5, 1953, in East Los Angeles, California. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Bishop Mora Salesian High School, and graduated from Montebello High School. He...

Gerald Samuel Lopez

Gerald Samuel Lopez

Apr 4, 2023

Gerald Samuel Lopez, 53, was born on July 22, 1969, in Los Angeles, California to Gerald Lopez and Otilia Maria Aguilar. Gerald entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Gerald was intelligent and hard-working, he dedicated 15 years of hard work while employed as a merchant marine in transporting oil. Gerald is survived by his...

Sergio Salazar

Sergio Salazar

Apr 2, 2023

Sergio Salazar, 64, nació en el 7 de septiembre, 1958 en Guerrero, México a Fabian y Concepcion Salazar. Sergio entro en el descanso eterno en el 2 de abril, 2023 en Whittier, California. Sergio fue un buen padre, abuelo, tío, y amigo con toda su familia. Le encantaba el futbol, hacer gente reír, y también era un buen bailador. Sergio...

Veronica Roxanne Atondo

Veronica Roxanne Atondo

Apr 2, 2023

Veronica Roxanne Atondo, 42, was born on March 16, 1981, in California to Jorge Atondo and Mary Misquez. Veronica entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2023, in Northridge, California. Veronica was a loving mother, sister, granddaughter, and aunt, she was giving, kind, helpful, and selfless with everyone around her. She had a great sense of humor and she loved...

Samuel Rivas

Samuel Rivas

Apr 1, 2023

On the night of April 1, 2023, Samuel “Sammy” Rivas, passed away suddenly due to pancreatitis complications in Downey, California. He leaves behind his wife, Martha “Chely” of 40 years, four children (Samuel Alejandro, Omar Jorge, Erik Joel, and Stephanie), and four grandchildren (Sophia Nicole, Maya Kinsley, Riley Grace, and Elena Rose). Samuel was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico to...

Javier Oliva Gonzalez

Javier Oliva Gonzalez

Mar 30, 2023

Javier Oliva Gonzalez was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico to Sebastian Oliva and Guadalupe Gonzalez on June 6,1950. He died in his home in Downey on Thursday March 30, 2023 due to cancer. He was 72 years young. Javier went from rags to riches with sheer determination and iron will. He made his wealth with grit, ambition, charm and a work...

Marietta Pido Ten

Marietta Pido Ten

Mar 29, 2023

Mrs. Marietta Pido Ten was born May 9, 1935 in Manila, Philippines and died on March 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. She was 87 years young. She married Mr. Wayne Yee Ten on May 1, 1960 in the Philippines, then immigrated to California, USA where she lived out the rest of her long life. She led a wonderful career...

Andres Mata

Andres Mata

Mar 29, 2023

Andres Mata, 87, was born on August 28, 1935, in Luis Moya in Durango, Mexico to Pedro Mata and Luisa Ibarra. Andres entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2023, in Lakewood, California. Andres was a welder for over 50 years. Andres is survived by his loving family: Wife - Hortensia Mata, Children; Mario Mata, Andy (Maria) Mata, Johnny (Eva)...

John Frank Cowan

John Frank Cowan

Mar 29, 2023

John Frank Cowan, 62, was born on March 19th, 1961 in Los Angeles, California to Herman Paravel and Lorylee Carson. John entered into eternal rest on March 29th, 2023 in Santa Fe Springs, California. John was intelligent and hard-working, he dedicated over 30 years of hard work while employed as an Engineer in construction. John is survived by his loving...

Mariam Lee Bliss

Mariam Lee Bliss

Mar 23, 2023

Miriam Lee Bliss, 95, was born on June 30th, 1927 in San Diego, California to Edwin Dyer and Zura Hayden. Miriam entered into eternal rest on March 23rd, 2023 in Whittier, California. Miriam is survived by her loving family: Children, Lawrence Shepard Bliss, Rory Hayden Bliss, James Marshall Bliss, and Alan Lee Dyer Bliss, and Brother, Edwin Lawrence Dyer. Miriam...

Donna Marie Montoya

Donna Marie Montoya

Mar 21, 2023

Donna Marie Montoya, 60, was born on November 16, 1962 in Pasadena, California to Raul Aguilar and Maria Montano. She entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2023. Donna was hard working and intelligent. She was a proud business owner of newspaper distribution, and worked with news agencies big and small, such as the LA Times and Mohave Valley Daily...

Jack Marion Childs

Jack Marion Childs

Mar 20, 2023

Jack Marion Childs was born on March 14, 1926, in Los Angeles, California to Ole (Londo) and Ruby Childs. He had five brothers: Kjaruff (Kay), Carol, Bill, Earl, and Lell, and 1 loving sister, June. Jack attended Lincoln High School until his Sophomore year when he had to quit school to help the family when his father lost his job...

Hipolito Guevara

Hipolito Guevara

Mar 18, 2023

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, the Guevara family lost their father. Hipolito Guevara lost his life to a short illness related to throat cancer. He fought valiantly and faced his illness with bravery and humility, with the hope of recovery. He ultimately succumbed to this unforgiving disease. Hipolito, known as Polo to his friends and family, was born on August...

Steven Woods

Steven Woods

Mar 15, 2023

Steven Woods, 45, was born on March 12th, 1978 in Los Angeles, California to Steve Scott Woods and Isabel Vasquez. Steven entered into eternal rest on March 15th, 2023 in Whittier, California. Steven was happy and out-going, he loved to make people laugh and he was always the life of the party. He loved to dance and go on car...

Simon Hernandez Chavez

Simon Hernandez Chavez

Mar 12, 2023

Simon "Simoncito" Hernandez, nació en el 1 de junio, 1937 en Michoacán, México a Felipe Hernandez Lopez y Petra Chavez Rodriguez. Simon entro a su descanso eterno en el 12 de marzo, 2023 en Los Ángeles, California. Simoncito será extrañado mucho por todos los que lo conocieron y lo amaron. Sus condolencias para la familia se pueden enviar a través...

Paul Peter Simon

Paul Peter Simon

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Paul Peter Simon, 90, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023. Paul was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 28, 1932, the youngest child of immigrant parents Diab Simon and Adma (Khayat) Simon and the sibling to Ernest and Bernice. Diab was a merchant and moved the family from Calexico to El Monte in 1938 where he operated...

Denise Isabel Scott

Denise Isabel Scott

Mar 11, 2023

Denise Isabel Scott, 41, was born on April 28, 1981 in Downey, California to Josephine Thome and Thomas Scott. Denise entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2023 in Whittier, California. Denise was a dedicated mother, a daughter, a sister, a fiancé, a friend, a mentor, and an admired colleague. There was absolutely nothing Denise couldn't do that she put...

Roy Munoz

Roy Munoz

Mar 10, 2023

Rojelio "Roy" Munoz, 98, was born on December 18, 1924, in Dexter, New Mexico to Jose Munoz and Elena Ruiz. Roy entered eternal rest on March 10, 2023, in West Covina, California. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his faithful service to our great nation. Roy also dedicated over 37 years...