White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 29, 2023

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...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023

Paul Charles Bowers, 83, of Whittier, California, passed away on December 23, 2023 at PIH Health Hospice House.

A resident of Whittier since 1989, Paul was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 29, 1940, to the late Charles Wilbur Bowers and the late Mary Elizabeth Thompson Bowers. Paul grew up in Glendale, and graduated from Hoover High School...

Dec 22, 2023

Richard Delgado was born on January 6, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA and passed away on December 22, 2023. He was one of 9 children born to Edward and Delfina Delgado. Richard is survived by his two sons, Aaron and Samuel Delgado, and his brothers and sisters who love him dearly. 

 

Richard will be missed by all of his family and friends,...

Dec 22, 2023

 

Justo Rafael Rodriguez, known fondly as Rafael, passed away on December 22, 2023, in Whittier. He was born on March 8, 1939, in Duitama Colombia.  He was the first born of 7, three boys and 4 girls.

 

He married Maria Aiza Barragan, his loving wife of 56 years in Colombia in 1963, and came to the USA...

Dec 21, 2023

Dr Herbert S. Chin, MD peacefully passed away on December 21, 2023 in Whittier, CA at the age of 81.  He was born on May 25, 1942 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  He was a long time resident of Hacienda Heights, CA where he practiced psychiatric medicine and raised a family.

 

Dr Chin spent most of youth in Singapore where he was...

Dec 20, 2023

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Dec 15, 2023

 

Maria Elba Godoy, née Deleon, passed away peacefully in her home in Bell, CA at the age of 73. Maria Elba was born in Santa Tecla, El Salvador where she enjoyed a childhood that helped form virtuous qualities of her character such as a strong work ethic she learned from her father, the caring ways of her grandmother, and...

Dec 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of 

Loretta Louise Dewey

“Ginny”

 

Born to this life February 7, 1943 - Entered Eternal Life December 14, 2023. 

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, & master quilter. Ginny passed away peacefully at home in La Habra at the age of 80 years. Born in Alhambra to Connie Gay Nilson and Louis Ely Brittingham,...