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James Wesley Essex

James Wesley Essex

May 4, 2020

James Wesley Essex, 79, was born on November 8, 1940 in Rosemead, California to Wesley Essex and Dorothy Jelkamp, and entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2020 in Downey, California. James served in the United States Coast Guard and earned an Honorable Discharge for his service and dedication to our great nation. James also dedicated over 40 years working...

Johnny Kevin Nix

Johnny Kevin Nix

May 2, 2020

Johnny Kevin Nix (53) was born on December 14, 1966 in Long Beach, California to Ray Nix and Brigitte Fischer and entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2020 in Whittier, California. Johnny spent the last 20 years of his career in Physical Security, the last 4 as a Physical Security Director of a California Healthcare company. Johnny attended Hanau...

Eddie Olivas Jr.

Eddie Olivas Jr.

Apr 27, 2020

In loving memory of our beloved Father, you went to Heaven, you are forever in our thoughts. Eddie Olivas Jr. entered into rest on April 27,2020, he passed in his home and was surrounded by family. He is survived by 3 children, Sandra Olivas, Eddie Olivas III, and Melinda Olivas, 4 grandchildren, Wesley, Sofia, Allie, and Nick, 2 great grandchildren,...

Jesse Ben Budnick

Jesse Ben Budnick

Apr 25, 2020

Our beloved Jesse Ben Budnick passed away Saturday, April 25th, 2020, after a long, cruel battle with the turmoil of addiction. Though we feared his death for more than a decade, we had hopelessly believed it would never come. Jesse was born in Burlington, Vermont, November 12th of 1989. When the winter was just beginning, we received our warmest gift...

Darlene Powell Grace

Darlene Powell Grace

Apr 23, 2020

Darlene Powell Grace (85) was born on March 6, 1935 in Huntington Park, California to Burl Cleveland Powell and Iva Carrie Walker and entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2020 in Paramount, California. Darlene dedicated her life to her family by proving a safe and loving home for over 60 years. She leaves behind her loving Family: daughter, Lucinda...

Fredrick Hamutoff

Fredrick Hamutoff

Apr 19, 2020

Fredrick Hamutoff, 84, was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 22, 1935 and passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on April 19, 2020 in Montebello, CA. Fred was a Sales Representative for 34 years in the laundry and textile industry. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and...

Consuelo Esser

Consuelo Esser

Apr 19, 2020

Consuelo Esser (86) was born on May 7, 1933 in Mexico to Antonio Torres and Leonor Flores and entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2020 in Montebello, California. Through intelligence and passion, Consuelo dedicated her life as a surgical nurse for over 30 years. She leaves behind her Loving Family: Son James Esser, Consuelo was blessed to be a...

Beatrice Salazar Arzate

Beatrice Salazar Arzate

Apr 19, 2020

Beatrice Salazar Arzate (97) was born on July 13, 1922 in Los Angeles, California, to Ygnacio Salazar and Maria Conception Fimbres and entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2020 in Commerce, California. Through great passion and intelligence, Beatrice dedicated herself as an assembler in electronics for over 20 years. She leaves behind her loving Family: Daughters: Melinda and John...

Rebecca Jo Pierson

Rebecca Jo Pierson

Apr 18, 2020

Rebecca Jo Pierson (45) was born on October 6, 1974 in Centrailia, Illinois to Gary and Patricia Herrin and entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2020 in Downey, California. "Rebecca Herrin Pierson left us suddenly on Saturday April 18, 2020. None of us was remotely ready to say goodbye to this beautiful soul, least of all her beloved husband...

Nixon Russell Salcedo

Nixon Russell Salcedo

Apr 18, 2020

Nixon Russell Salcedo was born on April 14, 2020, and went to play with the angels on April 18, 2020. Nixon is the beloved son of Jessica Gildart and Matthew Salcedo. In the four days that he was with us, he captured the hearts of many, and will be greatly missed by those who loved him. He is survived by...

Magdaleno Contreras

Magdaleno Contreras

Apr 18, 2020

Magdaleno Soltero Contreras (96) was born on May 29, 1923 in Izata, Jalisco Mexico to Ramon Contreras and Maria Soltero and entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2020 in Montebello, California. With great passion and diligence, Magdaleno was a restaurant owner for over 25 years. He leaves behind his loving Family: Sons: Ramon Contreras, Carlos Contreras, Arturo Contreras and...

Gabriela Leon Santos

Gabriela Leon Santos

Apr 13, 2020

Gabriela Leon Santos was born on July 8, 1919 in Tuscon, Arizona to Antonio Leon and Gabriela Parna and entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California at 100 years young. Through great passion and diligence, Gabriela dedicated herself as a bookkeeper for Woolworth Company for over 40 years. She leaves behind her loving Family: Children,...

Ann F Carr

Ann F Carr

Apr 12, 2020

Ann F. Carr (71) was born on July 7, 1947 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania to Charles Carr and Anna Pietruszewski and entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2020 in Los Alamitos, California. Through hard work and dedication, Ann was a special education teacher for over 40 years. She leaves behind her loving Family: Brother, Charles Carr of Middlesex, NJ,...

Sonya Mirsoian

Sonya Mirsoian

Apr 11, 2020

Sonya Mirsoian (68) was born on August 8, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to Telemak Mirsoian and Edeltraut Slappa and entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2020 in Montebello, California. Through hard work and passion, Sonya dedicated herself as a supervisor with the Blue Cross for over 30 years. She leaves behind her Loving sister, Sara Khachekian, along with...

Irene G. Rodriguez

Irene G. Rodriguez

Apr 9, 2020

Irene G. Rodriguez (67) was born on May 27, 1952 in California to Casimiro Rodriguez and Rose Rodriguez and entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2020 in Pasadena, California. With passion and dedication, Irene dedicated herself as a field technician level 5 in repair industry for over 40 years. She leaves behind her loving Family: Siblings, Rosalie Torres of...

Tetiana Mykhalchuk

Tetiana Mykhalchuk

Apr 9, 2020

Tetiana Mykhalchuk (82) was born on July 20, 1937 in the Ukraine to Volodymyr Mykhalchuk and Tetiana Tinkova and entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2020 in Downey, California. Through great intelligence and passion, Tetiana was an interpreter for over 35 years. She leaves behind her loving daughter Natalie Mykhalchuk, along with other family and friends who will love...

Janie Bell King

Janie Bell King

Apr 9, 2020

Janie Bell King (née Patterson) was born October 10, 1931 along with her fraternal twin James in Greenwood, South Carolina. She was raised on various farms with her large family. Janie entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2020 in Montebello, California. Upon high school graduation she went to Lander college in her hometown on an athletic scholarship. She then...

Thomas Lester Simmers

Thomas Lester Simmers

Apr 9, 2020

Thomas Lester Simmers (78) was born on March 16, 1942 in Monterey Park, California to Thomas Theodore Simmers and Freidarick Grace Helfenbein and entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2020 in Montebello, California. Through passion and dedication, Thomas dedicated himself as a plumber for over 38 years. He leaves behind his loving Family: Wife, Marie Simmers; Children: Tamara Enos,...

Teodoro Moran Acosta

Teodoro Moran Acosta

Apr 8, 2020

Teodoro Moran Acosta (65) was born on October 3, 1954 in Michoacán, Mexico to Raymundo Moran and Josefa Acosta and entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2020 in Montebello, California. Through great diligence and passion, Teodoro was an entrepreneur through Herbalife Nutrition Center for over 10 years. He leaves behind his loving wife Piedad Moran, along with other family...

Jesus Moyeda

Jesus Moyeda

Apr 5, 2020

Jesus Moyeda (72) was born on December 25, 1947 to Manuel Moyeda and Maura Espinoza and entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2020 in El Monte, California. Through patience and great passion, Jesus dedicated himself as a teacher for over 45 years. He leaves behind his loving Family: Wife, Cecilia Moyeda , Children: Shasta Ortiz and Anthony Moyeda, Jesus...