White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Virginia Montelongo
Aug 1, 2012
Virginia Montelongo was born in Whittier, California on November 16, 1954 to Jose and Jenny Herrera. She lived locally in Whittier, Montebello and Pico Rivera California as she grew up and then raised her own family. Virginia is survived by a loving family; her husband David, sons, Anthony and Gregory, daughter Raquel, sisters Josie, Juanita and Lina, brother David, and...
Leonard Galindo Felix
Jul 29, 2012
Leonard Galindo Felix was born November 6, 1921 in Durango, Mexico to Pedro and Mary (Galindo) Felix. He passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Whittier, California.He moved to Los Angeles at a young age and attended Custer Elementary, Central Junior High School, and Belmont High School where he was on the gymnastics team.He served in the United States Army...
Lupe C. Mendoza
Jul 28, 2012
Lupe Mendoza was born to Harry and Petra (Cabrera) Cortez on December 12, 1925 in Los Angeles, California.She passed away in La Mirada, CA. on July 28, 2012 at the age of 86.She is survived by her children, Dennis Mendoza and daughter, Debra Mendoza and extended family members.A visitation will be held from 5:00PM - 8:00PM on Thursday, August 2,...
Frederick Nelson LeRoy Salter
Jul 28, 2012
Frederick Nelson LeRoy Salter was born on September 17, 1933 in London, Ontario, Canada, to Oscar and Nellie Maude (Fisher) Salter.He passed away on July 28, 2012 at the age of 78.Frederick grew up and attended grade school in London, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from Parkhill High School in Ontario, Canada.He served two years in the Canadian Army.Frederick married Shirley...
Hilda Margarita Rodriguez
Jul 27, 2012
Hilda Margarita Rodriguez was born December 3, 1924 in Cumana,Venezuela to Pedro and Brigida (Tenorio) Rodriguez.She passed away on July 27, 2012 at the age of 87.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11am at White Emerson Mortuary Chapel.
Rita Remedios Duran
Jul 25, 2012
Rita Remedios Duran passed away on July 25, 2012 in Whittier, California. Born on May 22, 1928, in Compton, California, Rita was born to Lucio & Petra (Briones) Jimenez.Growing up in Compton, Rita attended Willowbrook Jr. High School. Later on in life she loved visiting Las Vegas, Nevada. Her family's favorite destination was the Golden Nugget.Rita is survived by her...
Doris Sodersten Klobucar
Jul 24, 2012
Doris Sodersten Klobucar passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on March 31, 1926, Doris was born to Gustave & Anna Sodersten. On August 28, 1948 she was married to James J. Klobucar, MD at the St. Mary Magdalene Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin and together they had four children.Doris spent...
Robert Hamlin Sterling
Jul 23, 2012
Robert Sterling was born July 2, 1926, to James and Janet (Sullivan) Sterling, in Canon City, Colorado.He passed away on July 23, 2012 at the age of 86.Robert is survived by his children, Carolyn Morse, Robert, Peter, James and John Sterling.A Mass for Christian burial will take place on Saturday, July 28, 2012, 1pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,...
Jesse Alvarez
Jul 23, 2012
Jesse Alvarez was born January 4, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to Ezequiel and Bernadett Alvarez. He passed away on July 23, 2012 at his home in Pico Rivera, California.Viewing will begin at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 E. Philadelphia St., Whittier, California. A vigil service will immediately follow at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian...
Ramon Lopez
Jul 22, 2012
Ramon Lopez was born January 8, 1956 in Paramount, California to Ramon and Dolores Lopez. He passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Torrance, California.'Bug', as he was known, grew up and attended school in Paramount, California. He married Christine Cruz on January 22, 1988, and they made their home in Norwalk, California. They moved to Chino Hills, California in...
Nina Ruth Schmidt
Jul 18, 2012
Nina Ruth (Kane) Schmidt was born on July 20, 1929 in Montrose, South Dakota, to Hurbert and Grace Malcomb.She passed away on July 18, 2012 in Anaheim, California at the age of 82.Nina grew up in South Dakota and after her marriage, the family moved to California.Nina has been a homemaker for 67 years providing a loving and nurturing environment...
Elouise A. Martin
Jul 17, 2012
Elouise Martin was born on April 8, 1929 in Long Beach, California, to John Ellsworth and Amelia Mae (Grundy) Hatch.She passed away on July 17, 2012, in Whittier, California at the age of 83.She is survived by her children, Marty Martin, Lauire Kaltenback, Wendy Brandt and Christie Brown, along with six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.A memorial service will take place...
Emy Switzer
Jul 12, 2012
Emy Switzer was born on March 10, 1924, in Williamsport, PA. to Chester and Maria (Case) Switzer.She passed away on July 12, 2012 at the age of 88, in Fullerton, California.Emy was a school teacher with the Whittier School District for 17 years.She was married to Gerald Switzer who preceeded her in death in 1996.She is survived by her sons:...
Richard Yanez
Jul 10, 2012
Richard Yanez was born on May 22, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, to Arthur and Cecilia (Candelaria) Yanez.He passed away on July 10, 2012, at the age of 48.He is survived by his mother, Cecilia and children, Samuel and Sierra Yanez.A Rosary and Memorial Service will take place on Monday, July 16, 2012, at 10:30am, at White Emerson Mortuary Chapel,...
Margaret Rubio
Jul 8, 2012
Margaret passed peacefully from this life the evening of July 8th after a gradual decline in her health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregiver during the last days of her life. Margaret was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 18, 1935. She married Raul Rubio on June 21, 1952 and had three daughters Cynthia,...
Claire Lucille Smith
Jul 8, 2012
Claire Lucille Smith was born to Jonn and Gladys (Moore) Helton, on December 28, 1928 in Whittier, California.She passed on July 8, 2012 at the age of 84.A graveside service will be help on Friday, July 13,at 9am at Rose Hils Memorial Park.A memorial service will be help on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the East Whittier Friends CHurch.
John Michael Anchondo
Jul 7, 2012
John Michael Anchondo was born on March 26, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, to Robert and Marta (Palmarin) Anchondo.He passed away on July 7, 2012, at the age of 41.John worked as a teachers aide for over 1po years.He is survived by his parents, Robert and Marta Anchondo and four brothers, Robert, David, John and Ronnie.A mass for Christian Burial...
