White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Michael Andrew Welsh
Dec 18, 2024
In Loving Memory
Michael Andrew Welsh
A Life Lived with Passion and Purpose
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Andrew Welsh on December 18th, 2024. He lived a life filled with passion, purpose, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones, leaving behind a profound legacy that will forever inspire us.
Born on October 1st, 1942, in Harrisburg,...
Robert Jonathan Munguia
Dec 16, 2024
Robert Jonathan Munguia was born on August 23, 1986, in Los Angeles California, to Nadine Munguia and the late Ralph Munguia Sr. He attended Pioneer High School in Whittier from 2000-2004.
Robert is survived by his mother Nadine and siblings: Christopher Munguia Sr., Steven Munguia, Alexander Munguia, Ralph J. Munguia Jr., Megan Joanis, Andrew Slane, and Elizabeth Herrera. Robert was delighted...
Sylvia M. Miller
Dec 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sylvia Miller, age 83, on December 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sylvia was born in Whittier, California, and called La Mirada, California, home since 1978. She shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Michael Miller, creating a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories....
Manuel Iran Portillo
Dec 13, 2024
Manuel Iran Portillo was a beloved father, son, brother, and uncle. He left this earth to enter God's heavenly kingdom on 12/13/2024. Manuel was born on 7/25/1969 in Juarez, Chihuahua MX to Father Blas Portillo and Mother Antonia Perez de Portillo. Manuel, or as everyone called him Manny, grew up in Monterey Park, California. He graduated from Mark Keppel High...
Jimmy Martinez
Dec 4, 2024
Santiago "Jimmy" Martinez was born on July 27, 1950, to Julian and Frances Martinez in Whittier, California. He grew up in Santa Fe Springs, surrounded by the love of his large family, which included his five brothers and eleven sisters. Jimmy deeply cherished his family and was always willing to go above and beyond for them. On March 19, 1970,...
Leon Everett Frieson
Dec 3, 2024
Leon Everett Frieson was born July 25, 1934 in Wheatland, Wyoming to his parents, Frank Everett Frieson and Viola (Eckes) Frieson. As a young boy, his parents moved to Pocatello, Idaho before making their way to California, where they settled in Littlerock for a time.
During WW2, they moved to Long Beach where his father serviced boats and planes as a...
Daniel Gregory Garcia
Dec 2, 2024
Daniel Garcia, beloved brother and friend. You will be missed by all. Rest in peace.
Brent Carl Perry
Dec 2, 2024
Brent Carl Perry, born on May 16, 1959, at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, passed away on Monday December 2, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home in La Habra, with his wife by his side.
Brent grew up in La Habra, where he attended Lowell High School. He went on to earn a degree in Chemical Engineering...
Phyllis Mohr
Dec 1, 2024
Phyllis Mohr, born on March 21, 1935, in Ethan, South Dakota, passed away with family by her side. She proudly graduated from Ethan High School in 1953. She married Dewayne Mohr in 1955. Together, they welcomed five children into their lives, beginning in Sheldon, Iowa, and later making their home in California. Phyllis was married for 41 years until Dewayne's...
Wanda Lee Cook
Nov 28, 2024
Wanda Lee Cook, born on January 27, 1922, in Pratt, Kansas. Surrounded by family passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Wanda was defined by her fierce devotion to her faith and family.
She had five children, Charles Gary Beaston, Cheryl Christine Cook, Teresa James, Mary Sauers, Larry Cook. Nine grandchildren, Marianne Barlow, Erika van Gemeren, Julee Scott, Craig James, Emily...
