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“Mona, Our prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Vicky & Billy ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Vicky Ahumada - San Diego, CA

“My family wishes to convey our condolences for your loss. Emma was a beautiful lady, inside and out. Our prayers are with the entire family. Carol...Read More »
2 of 10 | Posted by: Carol Wells - Wilmington, CA

“May her memory live on. My love and prayers go to the family. God Bless. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Jennifer Flores (Cerratto) - CA

“My love and prayers go out to all of Emma's family...She was a beautiful spirit. Emma always made me laugh. She was always the happiest when her...Read More »
4 of 10 | Posted by: Suzanne Moreno - Wilmington, CA

“To all the family our prayers are with you we are here for you and will keep you in our prayers.May God Bless lot's of love to all of you. Sylvia...Read More »
5 of 10 | Posted by: Sylvia Rubio - carson, CA

“YOUR GRANDMA HAD A LONG A WONDERFUL LIFE TO SEE ALL HER GRAND KIDS GO.MY PRAYS ALWAYS WITH YOU. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: PHYLLIS PIRO( CALIFANO - CA

“Emma was always a kind and gentle person, so giving and loving to her family and to her friends. We are thinking of you all during this time. May God...Read More »
7 of 10 | Posted by: Emily (Goetsch) Oandasan and Mary (Penznik) Caldera - HI

“Lucinda, You, the kids, and all your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. God's blessing on you and all who loved...Read More »
8 of 10 | Posted by: Jami Burger - Olathe, KS

“Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time. ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Salvador and Eileen Rubio - NC

“Sorry to hear of your loss. Bill and I and the girls will be praying for your family in this sad time. ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Yvonne Sharp - San Pedro, CA


Emma Carranza Nares, 92, of Wilmington, California died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2012. She was born on March 8, 1919 in San Bernardino, California. Emma is survived by her husband, Miguel Nares, five daughters & sons-in-law & one son. Sandra (Richard) Ponce of Norco, Sylvia (John) Sabo of San Pedro, Ramona (Raymond) Pimentel, of Wilmington, Lucinda (Florin) Pueblos, of Corona, Mike Nares of Long Beach, & Marina (Eddie "Butch") Woolem of Bellflower, CA. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in law, Elvia & Frank Califano & two grandchildren, Angel and Mark. Emma was the loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren & 22 great grandchildren. Also survived by 1 sister: Faye Rubio & 1 brother: Hector Carranza. Visitation will be on Monday, February 13, 2012 at All Souls Mortuary, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. at St. Peter & St. Paul, Wilmington. Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Church, Wilmington, CA. Internment will take place immediately following at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA