White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Frank Werner
Oct 2, 2023
Frank Werner Jr., 89, of South Gate, California passed away on Oct. 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 22, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Frank was raised in Kansas City and graduated high school there.
Frank proudly served as a reserve in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1952 to 1955. He began working as a line chef for the...
James Carl Brown
Oct 2, 2023
James Carl Brown, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, in Whittier, Los Angeles. He was born on June 4, 1950, in Culver City, Los Angeles.
After graduating from Los Altos High School, James embarked on a noteworthy military career. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His courage and resilience in combat earned him...
Humberto R. Rodriguez
Sep 28, 2023
Humberto “Viejo” Rodriguez passed away on September 28, 2023, in San Dimas, California at the age of 96. He was born on October 7, 1926, in Rosario, Argentina and was a long time resident of West Covina, California.
He met our beloved mother, Ana Rodriguez, in 1977 and married her in 1986. They had a son together. Humberto adopted...
Edward G Soesbe
Sep 25, 2023
Edward G. Soesbe was born on May 22, 1932, in Gregory, South Dakota, to Charles and Alta Soesbe. He was the youngest of four having three older sisters. He liked to tell stories of his years growing up on the farm. An example heard many times described how upset he was not getting his first horse until he was...
Luis Arnulfo Vieyra
Sep 23, 2023
Luis “Luichi” Vieyra passed away on September 23, 2023 in La Mirada, California, at the age of 84. He was born on June 21, 1939 in CMDX, Mexico.
Luis migrated to the United States at a young age. After settling in Los Angeles, California in the 1960s, he asked his beloved wife, Bertha, to join him along with his first...
Edna Liliana Herrera
Sep 17, 2023
Edna Liliana Herrera, 59, passed away on September 17, 2023, in Houston, TX. She was born on June 13, 1964. Edna is survived by her husband, Orlando, and five children: Charlie, Douglas, Jessica, Jonathan, and Juan Jose. She was preceded in death by her father.
Edna will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a...
Gail Elizabeth Pippo-Heins
Sep 14, 2023
September 14, 2023, Gail Elizabeth Pippo-Heins, passed away at home with her beloved children and husband at her side. Gail’s fearlessness, bravery, and devotion to her family never wavered in her thirteen-year battle with cancer.
Gail was born on October 5, 1957, in Manhattan, New York. Gail will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband and partner...
Enriqueta Landaverde
Sep 12, 2023
Enriqueta (AKA "Queta") Landaverde, passed away on September 12, 2023, in Whittier, California. Born on May 7, 1936, in Mexico, Enriqueta embarked on an extraordinary journey that exemplified resilience and achievement.Queta spent her formative years in Mexico, but at the young age of 19, she ventured to the United States all by herself, driven by a desire for a...
Marco Antonio Tolento
Sep 2, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marco Tolento, a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, devoted friend, and a pillar of strength to those fortunate enough to know him. God called him to Heaven on September 2nd, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, compassion, and humor that will forever endure in our hearts. He...
Juanita "Jennie" Jauregui
Sep 1, 2023
Juanita "Jennie" Jauregui, a beloved homemaker and dedicated employee of Broadway Department Store and Jon Donaire Bakery, passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 83 in Hacienda Heights, California. Born on August 31, 1940, in Los Angeles, she was known for her caring nature, unwavering love for her family, and her warm presence that touched the lives...
Paul Andrew Rodriguez
Aug 31, 2023
Our beloved, Paul Andrew Rodriguez, a.k.a. PROD, passed away on August 31, 2023 in Corona, California at the age of 55. He was born on October 2, 1967 in Whittier, California. Even though Paul moved away from Whittier, his roots were planted here. He went to school and received his sacraments at Saint Gregory the Great. He accumulated many life...
Teresa Ramirez
Aug 29, 2023
Teresa Ramirez, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, at the age of 96. Teresa Ramirez was born January 23, 1979, in Colima, Mexico to parents Eusebio and Felipa Ramirez.
Teresa, known to family and friends as Tere, Teresita, Dona Tere, to her children as Madre, Medrecita, Ama, Mom and as Abuelita, Welita, Bolita and Tita to her grandchildren, great...
Francisco Javier Esteves III
Aug 23, 2023
Francisco Javier Esteves Ill
September 24, 1934 - August 23, 2023
Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on August
23, 2023
He was born on September 24, 1934 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Olalla and Francisco
He was the eldest of 3 children, his sister, Margarita and his brother Enrique. In his youth he
was...
John Richard Siemens Jr
Aug 18, 2023
John Richard Siemens Jr, a devoted individual who spent many years in Africa and the United States doing full-time ministry alongside his beloved wife and family, passed away on August 18th, 2023. He was born on April 6th, 1935, in Hastings, Minnesota, to John Siemens Sr and Gladys (Ostrom).
Rich's lifelong commitment to spreading Christ's love, compassion, and salvation through...
