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Dr Mary Ruth Stauffer

Dr Mary Ruth Stauffer

Feb 11, 2021

Dr. Mary Ruth Stauffer went to her Lord February 11, 2021 at the age of 103 six weeks after a positive COVID-19 test. Her beloved family and Downey community will greatly miss her generosity, the twinkle in her smile, and her spontaneous sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing to remember Dr. Mary may do...

Christina Rivera Bravo

Christina Rivera Bravo

Feb 10, 2021

Christina Rivera Bravo, 56, was born on June 24, 1964 in Covina, California to Raymond Rivera Rivera and Dorothy Jean Turner, and entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2021 in Pomona, California. Christina is survived by her loving family: Mother, Dorothy Turner, Children, Jesse Vargas, Amanda Torres, Siblings, Linda Rivera, Vincent Rivera, Armando Sanchez, Nephew, Jorge Sanchez, Great Nieces,...

Stephanie Danielle Jaso

Stephanie Danielle Jaso

Feb 9, 2021

Stephanie Danielle Jaso, 38, was born on February 17, 1982 in Orange, California to Steve Jaso and Michele Elaine Randall, and entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2021 in Fullerton, California. Working in the field of home healthcare, Stephanie dedicated over 4 years of hard work and dedication while employed as a caregiver. Stephanie is survived by her loving...

Monica Leonor Barrera

Monica Leonor Barrera

Feb 8, 2021

Monica Leonor Barrera, 69, was born on June 24, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Monico Vidal and Paulina Saccone, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in Montebello, California. With over 20 years of hard work and dedication, Monica was employed as a pharmacy technician working in the pharmaceutical industry. Monica is survived by her loving family:...

Jamie John Arakawa

Jamie John Arakawa

Feb 8, 2021

Jamie John Arakawa, 53, was born on June 6, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to James Rusty Arakawa and Yolanda Mora, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in San Dimas, California. Jamie John Arakawa served proudly in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and dedicated over 25 years of community service as a Los Angeles County Sheriff...

Michael Angel Aldama

Michael Angel Aldama

Feb 8, 2021

Michael Angel Aldama, 65, was born on January 6, 1956 in Los Angeles, California to Telesforo Aldama and Abigail Aldama, and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2021 in Whittier, California. Through hard work and dedication, Michael was employed as a logistics manager working for a warehouse. Michael is survived by his loving family: Wife, Connie Aldama of Santa...

Jesusita Ramirez

Jesusita Ramirez

Feb 7, 2021

Jesusita Ramirez, 76, was born on December 9, 1944 in Reseda, California to Jesus Murillo and Erlinda Caldera, and entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2021 in Montebello, California. With care and compassion for those she nursed back to health, Jesusista served as a licensed vocational nurse having worked in the nursing industry for over 46 years. Jesusita is...

Marbeli L Blanco

Marbeli L Blanco

Feb 6, 2021

Marbeli L. Blanco, 65, was born on March 20, 1955 in Managua, Nicaragua to Gumercindo Gamboa Lopez and Adela Fonseca, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Harbor City, California. Marbeli was the proud owner and operator of her own retail market for over 25 years. Marbeli is survived by her loving family: Mother, Adela Fonseca, Husband,...

Raymond Frances Stock

Raymond Frances Stock

Feb 6, 2021

Raymond Frances Stock, 92, was born on September 19, 1927 in Ohio to Anthony Theodore Stock and Antoinette Foote, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Downey, California. Raymond served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Raymond also dedicated over 45 years of hard...

Noriko Wells

Noriko Wells

Feb 6, 2021

Noriko Wells, 91, was born on July 6, 1929 in Kagoshima, Japan to Kakujirou Uchiyama and Take Uchiyama, and entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021 in Pico Rivera, California. With love and care, Noriko dedicated much of her time and effort making her home a warm and loving place for her family and friends. Noriko is survived by...

Rosa D. Monge

Rosa D. Monge

Feb 5, 2021

Rosa Delia “Rosita” Monge, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, CA. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and ultimately gave her peace. Rosita was born on Oct 17, 1942 in El Salvador to the late Cruz Monge and Paula...

Betty Ann Parrish Smith

Betty Ann Parrish Smith

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Ann Parrish Smith, 91, was born on April 20, 1929 in Sedalia, Missouri to Leander Seburn Parrish and Lula Pearl Franklin, and entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2021 in Whittier, California. Betty Ann dedicated over 46 years as an educator and molding the minds of all those students who sat in her classes. Betty Ann is survived...

Javier Moreno

Javier Moreno

Feb 3, 2021

Javier Moreno, 62, was born on February 1, 1959 in Michoacan, Mexico to Prisiliano Moreno and Maria de Jesus Soria, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in Huntington Park, California. Through hard work and dedication, Javier spent over 25 years working as a seamstress. Javier is survived by his loving family: Wife, Lidia Moreno, Son, Junior J....

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto

Feb 3, 2021

Ignacio Sanchez Fausto, 44, was born on May 3, 1976 in Monterey Park, California to Salvador Fausto and Aurora Hernandez, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in West Covina, California. Ignacio dedicated over 4 years of hard work while employed as a server working in food service. Ignacio is survived by his loving family: Children, Angel Felix...

Ralph John Brooks

Ralph John Brooks

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph John Brooks, 91, was born on June 8, 1929 in Niagara Falls, Canada to Roland Brooks and Eva Gurney, and entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2021 in Downey, California. Ralph dedicated over 60 years as owner and operator of his on carpentry business. Ralph is survived by his loving family: Wife, Olivia Brooks of Downey, Ca., Sons,...

Tina Inez Rios

Tina Inez Rios

Feb 2, 2021

Tina Inez Rios, 71, was born on March 21, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Virginia Garcia, and entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2021 in Covina, California. With all her love and care, Tina devoted over 54 years of her life making her home a warm and welcoming place for family and friends. Tina is survived by her...

Crispin Rojas Ortega

Crispin Rojas Ortega

Feb 2, 2021

Crispin Rojas Ortega, 82, was born on November 1, 1938 in Magdalena, Puebla, Mexico to Gildardo Ortega Melendez and Conrada Rojas, and entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2021 in Montebello, California. Crispin started a tortilla business which saw him collaborate with various big name brands. He dedicated over 40 years of hard work as owner and operator of...

Harry C Niethamer

Harry C Niethamer

Feb 1, 2021

Harry C. Niethamer was born in Secaucus, New Jersey on May 10, 1928, to Paul and Elsa, recent German immigrants. Harry grew up happy and fearless under their watchful eye, trying his hardest to fight in World War II as a 17 year-old, only to have his ship turned around in the Atlantic after VJ Day. Harry then met the...

Arturo Moreno Valencia

Arturo Moreno Valencia

Jan 31, 2021

Arturo Moreno Valencia, 63, was born on April 13, 1957 in Mexico to Jose Moreno and Pompella Valencia, and entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2021 in Whittier, California. Arturo was the proud owner and operator of his own business in the food industry for over 28 years. Arturo is survived by his loving family: Wife, Hortencia Moreno, Daughters,...

Jorge Ramirez Linares

Jorge Ramirez Linares

Jan 31, 2021

Jorge Ramirez Linares, 69, was born on June 16, 1951 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Francisco Linares and Otilia Ramirez, and entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Jorge was the proud owner and operator of his own auto body repair shop for over 45 years. Jorge is survived by his loving family: Children,...