White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Vicki Dianne Mastro
Jan 27, 2024
Vicki Dianne Mastro, affectionately known as "Vicki Cupcake," passed away January 27, 2024, in her hometown of Whittier, California. She was born on October 3, 1966, at Whittier Hospital and grew up surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends.
Vicki's educational journey started at Hoover Elementary from Kindergarten through third grade before moving to Lincoln Elementary for...
Michael Edwin Coscia
Jan 18, 2024
Michael Edwin Coscia was born on April 1, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on January 18, 2024. Michael loved his family, all his friends, fishing, hunting, Raiders football, and telling stories to anyone who would listen. He worked many years, all over the country, as an electrician and had stories to tell about his adventures on the job sites....
Susan Sharron Pineda
Jan 12, 2024
Susan Sharron Pineda passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, in Whittier, California. She was born on January 17, 1950, in Denver, Colorado to her mother Maria Rickman.
Susan led a fulfilling career as a supervisor for 27 years working throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. She was greatly appreciated for her leadership skills and commitment to excellence.
Aside from her professional...
Elver Leonel Sazo
Jan 7, 2024
Elver Leonel Sazo, affectionately known as "Grumpy", passed away on January 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Born on January 21, 1967, in Escuintla, Guatemala, Elver moved to Inglewood, California, he worked as a barber and touched the lives of countless individuals with his skillful hands and kind heart.
Elver had a deep passion for his...
Roy Timothy Caputo
Jan 6, 2024
Roy Timothy Caputo was born July 4th, 1960 in Whittier, California, the third child of Eugene and Ruth Caputo. He grew up in Whittier and graduated from La Serna High School. Roy joined the Air Force in his twenties and began his military service on the electronic maintenance crew of the strategic missile forces in Wyoming. Later, he became a...
Kathleen Gay Ibey
Jan 6, 2024
Kathleen Gay Ibey of Whittier California passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 at the age of 70 after a hard fought and admirable battle against liver disease. She will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved her.
Kathleen (Kathy) was born February 3,1953 in Gardena to Wilbert and Juanita Jones Vogel where she lived until...
Laura Jean DeCuir
Jan 4, 2024
Laura Jean DeCuir, 54, of La Mirada, CA, passed away on January 4, 2024 of age-related complications associated with Down Syndrome. She was born in Los Angeles to Rosemary and George DeCuir on July 20, 1969, the same day, she’d be sure to point out, that man landed on the moon. She attended John Glenn High School in Norwalk, CA,...
Ramon L Ybarra
Jan 1, 2024
Ramon L Ybarra, affectionately known as Ray, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Whittier, CA. He was born on May 20, 1933, in Kernse, Texas. Ray was a loving and caring individual with a compassionate heart. His warm personality shone through his every interaction, and he had a gift for captivating people with his remarkable storytelling ability.
Ray was a...
Judith Margaret Ferrar
Jan 1, 2024
Judith Margaret Ferrar, known affectionately as the Blueberry Kid," passed away on January 1, 2024, in La Mirada, California. She was born on August 9, 1943, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her loss is mourned by her devoted family and wide circle of friends.Raymond Sr. and Judith married in Rhode Island in 1966. Raymond Sr. and Judith met in California at a...
Robert Balderas
Dec 31, 2023
Robert “Bob” Balderas was born in El Paso, Texas on November 10, 1930. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Jose Apolinar Balderas and Maria Centeno Balderas.
He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1949 and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. His military duty was interrupted when he was...
Lorraine Arboleda Bautista
Dec 31, 2023
Lorraine Arboleda Bautista, was born on October 4, 1951 to Leonardo Horario Arboleda and Felicitacion de los Santos Arboleda in Sapian, Capiz, Philippines. She was the 2nd to the youngest of 8 siblings. Lorraine led to pursue higher education in the medical field and received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at Martinez Memorial College, Caloocan City, Philippines.
She met...
Victoriano Garcia
Dec 29, 2023
Victoriano Garcia, a hardworking and resilient individual, passed away on December 29, 2023, in Whittier, California. Born on November 8, 1941, in Duango, Mexico, he was the son of Guadalupe and Andrea Garcia.Victoriano's life was marked by a strong work ethic and determination. At the age of 17, he embarked on his first job picking cotton. In 1962, at the...
Gwendolyn V Woirhaye
Dec 25, 2023
Gwen Vaden Woirhaye, 9-24-1938 to 12-25-2023, was born in Flint Michigan and died in Whittier California. She and her husband Mahlon had four children: Mahlon III, Warrick (deceased), Brendon, and Loren. She is survived by her brother Roger, sister Marcia, grandchildren Cedric Woirhaye, Anathea Woirhaye, Elyse Woirhaye, Ashley Roberts, Kaleb Woirhaye, Summer Stevens and great granddaughter Adriana Roberts.
Her family...
