Our Obituaries
Mary Louise (Lecha) Gutierrez
July 27, 1921 - May 17, 2013
Mary Louise Gutierrez, age 91 of Whittier, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Louise was born to the late Luis and Manuela Ponce of Whittier. She attended Whittier High School, and was married to David H. Gutierrez for 71 blessed years until his death in 2011. They were members of St. Gregory Catholic Church and their Senior Club.
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Augustine Hernandez
April 14, 1920 - May 5, 2013
Augustine "Gus" Hernandez passed away at his home in La Mirada, California on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the age of 93.
Gus is predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Nellie; sons, Benny and Ernie; and granddaughter, Roxanna.
Gus is lovingly remembered by his 4 daughters: Delores, Ophelia, Edilia, and Diana; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
He was born in Florence, Arizona on...
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Gloria Olga Medina
March 3, 1939 - May 5, 2013
Gloria Olga Medina was born in El Paso, Texas on March 3, 1939 to Lucinda Medina. When she was four years old she, her mother and her sister Yolanda moved to Los Angeles, CA. She attended school through the 11th grade when she moved to La Puente to live with her sister's family. Olga enjoyed life especially celebrating holidays and birthdays with the family. She was very friendly and only saw...
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Gary M. Warnecke
November 3, 1954 - April 6, 2013
Dr. Gary Warnecke, 58, passed away on April 6, 2013 in Yorba Linda, CA.
Born on November 3, 1954, he is survived by his wife, two sons, a sister, a brother, nieces and nephews. He was an amazing husband, father, teacher, chef, mentor, and aspiring pilot.
He earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Southern California. He worked as a pharmacist for many years before he found his...
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Ygnacio Cervantes
July 31, 1917 - April 4, 2013
Ygnacio Cervantes, born July 31, 1917, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 4th, 2013 at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ygnacio was born in Metcalf, Arizona to Claro & Susana Cervantes and lived most his life in Montebello, CA.
He is survived by his four sons, Peter, Francisco, David and Victor, four daughters, Yolanda, Carmen, Mary and Virginia, 27 Grandchildren,...
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Alexander J. Garcia
January 11, 1940 - March 20, 2013
Alex Garcia was a long time resident of La Puente, passed away in his West Covina home.
Survived by his wife Gloria, his children Ruth Bonillas (Rudy), Alex Garcia Jr (Debbie), Rebecca Mendoza (Juan) and Ramona Garcia, step-sons Jesse and Roman, brothers Carlos Garcia and Leo Barrera,
11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. We all love him, he will truly be missed.
Rest in paradise dad.
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Lydia Vicente Morales
September 7, 1936 - March 16, 2013
Lydia V. Morales was born on September 7, 1936 and passed away on March 16, 2013. Lydia was a resident of Chino Hills, California. Lydia and husband Jesus were blessed with seven children Luz, Jenny, Elma,Yolanda, Dina, Meliza and Jimmer. Lydia has fifteen grandchildren, Paul, Hector, Gerry, Catherine, Jamie, Jessica, Regina, Roxanne, Daniel, Nico, Brandon, Justin, Joshua, Matthew, Andrew and...
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John Ledesma
August 1, 1947 - March 14, 2013
Dad was born on August 1, 1947. He was a longtime resident of Whittier and proud supporter of USC. He passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Oceanside. He was surrounded by loved ones. Please join us for services graveside at Queen of Heaven Cemetary in Rowland Heights on Monday, March 25 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send along live plants that will be replanted in his...
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Rose Marie Kearns
July 16, 1922 - March 10, 2013
I Like My Music Loud!
Dancing and listening to big band music, some of her favorite things....
Daughter . Wife . Mother . Sister . Grammy
Sister-in-law . Aunt . Cousin . Friend
She had a special place in so many hearts. We are all so grateful for all of the moments, years and memories that we had with her.
- A beautiful Daughter to two proud immigrant parents, Donato and Carmela, from...
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Paul Tellez , Jr.
November 16, 1990 - March 2, 2013
Our son was born on November 16, 1990, Los Angeles,CA. Our son from the first day we knew how special he was to us. As parents you wish the world for your children. PjPj always strive more in life, never content, always wanted a challenge in life. For Pj nothing was impossible. And that he did.....he believed in strength through Christ Jesus. He believed in never giving up a good fight . On...
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Judy Lee
July 12, 2013 - February 18, 2013
Mrs. Lee was born on July 12, 2013 and passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013.
Mrs. Lee was a resident of Diamond Bar, California at the time of her passing.
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Raymond Cassidy Rumel
January 20, 1928 - February 15, 2013
Raymond Cassidy Rumel, passed away Friday, February 15th, surrounded by his family and after battling Parkinson's for many years. He was 85.
Ray was born on January 20, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the third child of John Henry and Winifred Mary Rumel. He attended school in Salt Lake and played both football and the violin for West High School. Ray had a mischievous sense of humor,...
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Soledad Gurrea Doromal
February 23, 1916 - February 15, 2013
Soledad was born on Feb. 23, 1916 and passed away on Feb. 15, 2013. Soledad was a resident of Los Angeles. She leaves behind 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
**Note to Visitors: The family would prefer for people to post their condolences here in lieu of sending flowers.
We all appreciate your kindness, thoughts and prayers.
-Doromal Family
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Suzanne Elizabeth Wright
November 27, 1954 - February 6, 2013
Suzanne "DeeDee" Elizabeth Wright was born on Nov. 27, 1954 to Jim and Judy Patterson in Los Angeles, Ca. She was the second child out of six.
Sue loved her family, animals, playing games - especially Bingo, cards, Uno, Skipbo and Tripoli - doing crossword puzzles, and always enjoyed a good meal.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Heather; three grandchildren, Ashley, Cody and Thomas; three...
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Nellie M. Hernandez
January 25, 1921 - February 5, 2013
Manuela Montijo, known as Nellie, was born on January 25, 1921 in Rillito, AZ as the 6th child of Fransisco Montijo and Clotilde Tovar. She was 92 years old when she passed away in her sleep on February 5, 2013 at her home in La Mirada, CA. Nellie was the last to pass of her 6 siblings: Manuel, Maria, Frank, Richard, Ramona, and Gloria . Nellie loved to tell the stories of her childhood: of going...
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Claire L. Stone
November 21, 1924 - January 26, 2013
Claire Lenney Stone of Covina died peacefully in her sleep on January 26, 2013. She was married to the love of her life William Stone for almost 56 years. She was born in St Louis, Missouri in 1924. She is also survived by her daughter Laurie Kirkland (Eric) of Laguna Beach and Richard Stone (Gladys) of Covina, plus her grandchildren Miranda Loeffler (Nick), Wyatt Kirkland, Dorothy Witherby ...
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Jaime Salgado
November 4, 1943 - January 26, 2013
If anything can be said about Dad is that he loved his family and his favorite futbol (soccer) team, Atlante to a fault. No matter our decisions in life (the good, the bad or the ugly) he just loved his kids unconditionally.
I can't personally recall this memory; however I was present at the World Cup in Mexico City at six months old. The memories I do recall are driving three days straight...
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Kevin Lawrence McKay
February 14, 1950 - January 24, 2013
Kevin Lawrence McKay, the first born son of Dr. Don L. McKay and Erma J. McKay was born in St. Luke's Hospital, Altadena, California on February 14, 1950. He died on January 24, 2013, at his home in Post Falls, Idaho surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long resident of La Habra, California having just recently moved to Post Falls, Idaho.
Kevin never met a stranger - everyone he met...
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Fran Middleton
April 4, 1947 - January 22, 2013
Frances E Middleton was born on April 4, 1947 in South Gate CA. She lived her life to the fullest in every sense of the word, while raising 4 beautiful daughters and one son - Roberta, Anita, Regina, Laurie and Edward Daniel. Fran was one of the most giving, unselfish people who always had time for others. Her friends and family were the highlight of her life, and her smile brought joy to all...
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Andrew Gilbert Jaime
February 4, 1948 - January 16, 2013
Andrew Gilbert Jaime (affectionately known as "Andy" or "Pops") was born on February 4, 1948 in Monterey Park, CA to Ramon Jaime & Beatrice Perez . He grew up with one brother, Joseph, and three sisters – Mary Lou, Teresa, and Susan. On January 29, 1972 he married Linda Theresa Rosas. In 1977 they welcomed their first son, Brian, into the world. Their second son, Jason, was born in 1982. And...
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