White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Louise Bacon Perry
Jul 21, 2010
Louise Bacon's courtship with Hubert Perry was a one-day, whirlwind event that blossomed into 64 years of marital bliss. When Louise began slipping away with Alzheimer's disease six years ago, Hubert kept her near to him under constant care in the family home on Mar Vista Street until she died Wednesday at age 89. Seated in their den near their...
Shirley Jean Carmichael
Jul 15, 2010
Shirley Jean Carmichael was born March 9, 1923 in Bend, Oregon and passed away July 15, 2010 in Fullerton, California.Shirley was born to parents Glenn Clay McCracken and Mary Ann Scott McCracken. She grew up in Montebello, Ca where she graduated from Montebello High School. On October 7, 1949 in Montebello, Shirley married her husband of over 60 years, Jack...
Lois Louise Book
Jul 5, 2010
Lois Louise Book was born May 16, 1928 at 2:47 a.m. in Whittier, California; at the old Murphy Memorial Hospital, which is now part of Whittier College. She was the third child of Fred and Margaret Bethurum. She had two older brothers, Bob and Ronald. She started school at Lydia Jackson located on Painter Avenue. Her family moved back to...
Olivia Collazo-Najar
Jul 2, 2010
Olivia Collazo-Najar of Whittier, California, died suddenly on Friday July 2, 2010 after complications with an internal infection.Olivia was born in Calexico, California on September 14, 1944, to Ernesto and Margarita Collazo. She retired from the Department of Public Social Services in April of 2007. She enjoyed life's simplicities, such as: watching her novelas at night, catching up with her...
Darlene Engler
Jun 28, 2010
Darlene Engler was born May 24, 1938 in Crested Butte, Colorado to Joseph and Cecilia Schafer. She passed away June 28, 2010 in La Mirada, California.Darlene grew up in La Habra, CA. She attended gradeschool at St. Mary's in Fullerton, CA and graduated from Marywood High School in Anaheim, CA. Following high school, Darlene attended Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA.Darlene...
Lena L. Torres
Jun 23, 2010
Lena L. 'Lucky' Torres was born February 9, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Jobe and Magdalena Logan. She grew up and went to school in the Old Chinatown area of Los Angeles, and remained in Los Angeles County her entire life. She passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Whittier, California.In 1951, Lena married Adolph R. Morales, and they...
Donald Michael Ruffalo
Jun 20, 2010
Donald Michael Ruffalo, also known to his family as 'Mick', went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2010 (Father's Day), in La Mirada, CA. He was born August 2, 1923, the first son of Dominico Anthony and Angeline Lee Ruffalo, and was raised in Youngstown, Ohio, where he graduated from East High School. He was wed to Helen...
Hilda Marie Kelly
Jun 19, 2010
In Loving Memory of:Hilda Marie KellyBorn: March 8, 1928Went to be with the Lord: June 19, 2010 Born at Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, California to Joseph and Mercedes Baglietto. Graduated from St. Anthony's High School in 1946 where she was a Songleader. It was there that she was named 'Big Sis' to AII-CIF and College All-American Football Player John...
Lucy Armenta Maldonado
Jun 7, 2010
Lucy Armenta Maldonado was born on September 15, 1919 in Los Angeles, California to Jose and Isabel Armenta. She later married Edward Maldonado in Los Angeles, CA. She passed away at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, California on June 7, 2010 at the age of 90.Lucy is survived by her children, Edward Maldonado Jr., Virginia Ochoa, Caroline Medrano, Michael Maldonado,...
Jane Ann (Longwell) Tenopir
May 27, 2010
Jane Tenopir passed away on May 27, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Jane was born in Santa Maria, California to Clyde James and Neva Mae Longwell. She graduated from Santa Maria High School and Whittier College. Many years of graduate courses in education supported her long and distinguished career as a teacher in the Whittier...
Rosina Hing Chow Kwan
May 16, 2010
Rosina Hing Chow Kwan was born August 26, 1918 in China to Sic and Oi Lan Lee. She passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Alhambra, California.Rosina is survived by her husband, David T. Kwan; sons, Sam and Daniel Kwan; daughter, Esther Kwan Simon; and 5 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m....
Ruth Irene DeRomano
May 16, 2010
Ruth Irene DeRomano was born November 14, 1916 in Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baucom. She passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Mission Viejo, California.A graveside service will be held Monday, May 24, 2010 at Olive Lawn Memorial Park, 13926 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.You may leave a message of condolence for the family by selecting 'Sign...
Esther Rita Chaidez
May 12, 2010
Esther Rita Chaidez was born November 15, 1919 in Mesa, Arizona to Juan and Virginia (Pena) Dominguez. She passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at her home in La Mirada, California.Esther grew up and went to school in Sacramento, California and later went on to Rio Hondo College in Whittier. She married Richard William Hite, and to that union came...
Ramona Gail Blomker
May 11, 2010
Ramona Gail Blomker - Passed away May 11th in Whittier after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Renwick, Iowa April 8, 1930 to Merlin and Thelma Belt, she was the second of four children. She married Robert Keil Blomker and moved with Roberta and Roger to Whittier in 1957. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, two...
Leo F. Gillig
May 5, 2010
Leo 'Frank' Gillig was born April 8, 1925 in Los Angeles, California. He passed away May 5, 2010 in La Habra, California.A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Beattitudes of Our Lord Catholic Church in La Mirada, California
Beverly Sue Johnson
May 3, 2010
Beverly Sue Johnson was born March 13, 1939 in West Helena, Arkansas to Alvin and Doris (Wilroy) King. She passed away at her home Monday, May 3, 2010 in Whittier, California.Beverly grew up and went to school in West Helena where she graduated Central High School. On June 16, 1957, she married Harlon 'Bo' Johnson in West Helena. Together they...
Betty S. Klingelhoefer
May 2, 2010
Betty Klingelhoefer was born November 2, 1925 in Georgia to Hugh and Erma Smith. She passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Whittier, California.Betty grew up and went to school in Georgia. It was there that she met and later married George Klingelhoefer on June 26, 1945 in Monroe. They enjoyed nearly 65 years of marriage, during which time they...
Aaron Phillip Gallardo
Apr 24, 2010
Aaron Phillip Gallardo was born October 6, 1990 in Whittier, Ca and Passed Away April 24, 2010 in Rosemead, CA. Aaron lived in Rosemead and Attended Janson elementery School, Muscatel Middle School and Rosemead High School. Aaron was an Artist, loved music and loved history. He was also affiliated with Cornerstone Celebration Center International.He is survived by his Parents: Andrew...
Glenn Fredrich MacKeane
Apr 21, 2010
Glenn F. MacKeane was born August 18, 1920 in Canada to William and Evandney (Blank) MacKeane. He passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in La Mirada, California.Glenn grew up and went to school in Palm Springs, California. As a young adult he moved to Los Angeles County where he spent the majority of his life.Mr. MacKeane married Dorothy Schager on...
Calvin K. Hill
Apr 16, 2010
Calvin K. Hill was born June 10, 1928 in Lehi, Utah to William and Harriet (Curtis) Hill. He passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 in Lakewood, California.At the age of 6 months, Calvin's family moved to southern California. He grew up and went to school in Los Angeles County, graduating from Roosevelt High School.Calvin married Donna Montgomery on May 25,...
