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Stella Carrasco

Stella Carrasco

Jan 19, 2021

Stella Carrasco, 78, was born on August 22, 1942 in Monterrey, Mexico to Isidoro Reyes and Marta Lucy Reyes, and entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2021 in Downey, California. Stella dedicated over 15 years of hard work while employed as a clerk typist for the district attorney's office. Stella is survived by her loving family: Daughters, Martha Flores,...

Dr. Rudolph Von Burg

Dr. Rudolph Von Burg

Jan 18, 2021

Rudolph (Rudy) Von Burg, 81, was born in Biel, Switzerland on February 26, 1939. He passed away in Santa Ana, California on January 18, 2021. He was a retired scientist, professor, and toxicological consultant. Having travelled as a youngster with his mother and two brothers during the war years, he arrived in the U.S. in May 1942 and settled in...

Petra Diaz

Petra Diaz

Jan 18, 2021

Petra Díaz passed on January 18th, 2021 at 5:47am at the age of 79. Born in Durango, MX on July 29, 1941. Survived by four children: Manuel Sanchez, Miguel Diaz, Ricardo Diaz, and Martha Riley; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchild; and her brother Jose Sanchez. Petrita was a strong woman with a kind heart who loved and cared for her family...

Vera M Ramirez

Vera M Ramirez

Jan 15, 2021

Vera M. Ramirez, 90, was born on June 15, 1930 in Los Angeles, California to John G. Mares and Concepcion Perez, and entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Vera dedicated over 25 years of hard work while employed as a cashier working for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Vera is survived by her...

Myriam Picado

Myriam Picado

Jan 14, 2021

Myriam Picado, age 76, a resident of Bellflower, California, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2021. Our mother’s laughter, wisdom and love will be deeply missed. Myriam was born in Estelí, Nicaragua on April 14, 1944 to Ramon Picado Rodríguez and Inocencia Molina Castillo. Myriam was first married in 1962, while in Nicaragua, to Ulyses Lacayo. Following...

Jose Antonio Vargas

Jose Antonio Vargas

Jan 14, 2021

Jose, 65, was born on April 28, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico to Miguel Vargas and Dolores Hernandez. He entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2021. Jose was a great person, and very loved by his family and friends. He loved to listen to music, mostly cumbias. If he was at home, no matter what he was doing, he...

Joe M Escalera

Joe M Escalera

Jan 13, 2021

Joe M. Escalera, 88, was born in California to Juan O. Escalera and Juana Marez, and entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021. Joe served in the United States Navy with great pride and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Joe also dedicated over 35 years of hard work while employed as...

Porfiro Morales

Porfiro Morales

Jan 11, 2021

Porfiro Morales, 91, was born on May 27, 1929 in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico to Elias Morales and Maria de la Luz Campa, and entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021 in Montebello, California. Porfiro dedicated over 45 years of labor while working as a field worker in the agriculture industry. He leaves behind his loving family: Daughters: Silvia Loza...

Carlos G Sotomayor

Carlos G Sotomayor

Jan 10, 2021

Carlos G. Sotomayor, 66, was born on February 10, 1954 in Ecuador to Gonzalo Sotomayor and Maria Pastor, and entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021 in Downey, California. Through hard work and dedication, Carlos worked as an immigration consultant for over 28 years. Carlos is survived by his loving family: Wife, Patricia Sotomayor, Children, Carlos A. Sotomayor, Tania...

Margarita Martinez

Margarita Martinez

Jan 10, 2021

Margarita Martinez, 70, was born on October 26, 1950 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Francisco Aguilar Martinez and Felipe Zuniga Leos, and entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021 in Downey, California. Margarita dedicated over 5 years of hard work while working in the housekeeping industry. Margarita is survived by her loving family: Children, Adrian Mares and his wife...

Norma Rodriguez

Norma Rodriguez

Jan 10, 2021

Norma Rodriguez, 81, was born on January 7, 1940 in Havana, Cuba to Jesus Rodriguez and Cruz Maria Abreu, and entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021 in Lakewood, California. Norma was a wonderful mother and grandmother. A woman dedicated to her family. She immigrated from Cuba to the US in 1970 in search of a better life for...

Michael James Dunn

Michael James Dunn

Jan 10, 2021

Michael James Dunn, 84, was born on July 13, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Michael Dunn and Melvina Burns, and entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021 in Huntington Beach, California. Michael served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Michael also dedicated over 40 years of...

Librada Martinez Vega

Librada Martinez Vega

Jan 8, 2021

Librada Martinez Vega, 96, was born on Augest 17, 1924 in San Andres, Mexico to Cayetano Vega and Maria Chimal, and entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2021 in Montebello, California. Librada dedicated over 15 years of hard work and service while employed as a nurse's aide working for Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. Librada is...

Santos Manuel Acosta

Santos Manuel Acosta

Jan 8, 2021

Santos "Manny" Acosta, 92, was born on November 1, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Amado Acosta and Carmen Calderon, and entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2021 in Glendora, California. Santos dedicated over 50 years of hard work while employed as a carpenter working in the construction industry. Santos is survived by his loving family: Children, Anna Castillo...

Manuel Reyes Gallardo

Manuel Reyes Gallardo

Jan 7, 2021

Manuel Reyes Gallardo, 75, was born on December 20, 1945 in Mexico to Antonio Reyes and Maria Esther Gallardo, and entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Manuel dedicated over 5 years of hard work while working as a security guard for a security company. Manuel is survived by his loving family: Wife, Irene Reyes,...

Celso Salazar Lebumfacil

Celso Salazar Lebumfacil

Jan 6, 2021

Celso Salazar Lebumfacil, 83, was born on July 28. 1937 in Cebu, Philippines to Vicente Lebumfacil and Eufracia Salazar, and entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2021 in Montebello, California. Celso immigrated to the US in 1967. Together with his wife, they raised two children in Montebello, spent years RVing, hitting the Southwestern and Pacific Coast states into Canada....

Ruth Hauberg Erbe

Ruth Hauberg Erbe

Jan 4, 2021

Ruth Hauberg Erbe, 82, was born on December 10, 1938 in Aarhus, Denmark to Thorvald Julius Jensen and Edith Ann Marie Nielsen, and entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2021 in West Covina, California. Ruth spent her life in service to her family and her God. She went out of her way to uplift others. Her smile and laugh...

Maria Santillana Contreras

Maria Santillana Contreras

Jan 3, 2021

Maria Santillana Contreras, 91, was born on May 29, 1929 in California to Efren Santillana and Clotilde Ibarra Mena, and entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2021 in Montebello, California. Maria dedicated over 11 years of hard work while employed as a machinist working in the aerospace industry. Maria is survived by her loving family: Daughter, Doreen Gomez, along...

Eliezer Castro Azul

Eliezer Castro Azul

Jan 3, 2021

Eliezer Castro Azul, 62, of Downey, California, ascended to Heaven on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Eliezer was born February 16, 1958 in Quezon City, Philippines to Pedro and Purita Azul. He received an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Central Colleges of The Philippines. He owned a business in steel and metal industry (Structu Steel) and upholstery in Manila. Eliezer...

Dennis Carl Gabrielli

Dennis Carl Gabrielli

Jan 3, 2021

Dennis Carl Gabrielli, 79, was born on March 4, 1941 in Niagara Falls, New York to Constantino Gabrielli and Lena I. Bernasconi, and entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2021 in Fountain Valley, California. Dennis served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged for his honorable and faithful service to our great nation. Dennis also...