White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Doris Peterson
Jun 17, 2023
Doris Peterson, age 92, died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home. Her life began in Ohio during the GreatDepression’s early years, the second child of Chester and Koneta Davis. She grew up on the familyfarm, graduated from Shawnee High School, and enjoyed playing the clarinet in the high school bandand orchestra. She completed nurses’ training at Lima Memorial Hospital. Part...
Ana MarÃa Ortega
Jun 17, 2023
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Ana María Ortega, 87 years of age, passed away June 17, 2023
Ana María, also known as Anita, was born November 7,1935 in Jalpa, Zacatecas, México. She was raised by her parents Salvador and María Refugio Gómez. Anita experienced a wonderful childhood with her sisters Bertha, Martha,Tere, Licha and brothers Lencho, Alfredo and Chava.
Anita married Ramón Ortega on September...
Michael Allan Cowell
Jun 17, 2023
Born in Calcutta, India, Michael was raised in India, England and Canada. He graduated from Loyola High School and entered the Jesuit Seminary. He left the Seminary at age 21 and then graduated from the University of Montreal. In 1964 he emigrated to the United States, became a citizen and later graduated from the UCLA School of Law with honors...
Connie Sanchez
Jun 16, 2023
Connie Sanchez passed away on June 16, 2023 in San Bernardino, California at the age of 69. She was born on May 25, 1954 in Guatemala and moved to the US in her late 30s. She was a longtime resident of Montebello, California, a city she loved very much. She then spent her last years in San Bernardino.
In Guatemala...
Marian Apodaca Monroy
Jun 15, 2023
Marian Dolores Monroy passed away on June 15, 2023 in Ontario, CA.
Marian was born on June 18, 1954 to Simon and Elvera Monroy in Montebello, California. She grew up in Montebello and attended St. Benedict School and Montebello High School.
Marian primarily lived in Montebello. She loved to volunteer at her son’s grade school. She was a homemaker...
Douglas Daley
Jun 14, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Daley, known as Doug to many. He passed away on June 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy in his career and personal life that will not soon be forgotten. Born on September 24, 1958, in Hollywood, California; Doug spent his childhood in La Mirada and his teen...
Jerry Perisho
Jun 13, 2023
Jerrold “Jerry” Stephen Perisho, a beloved figure in the Whittier community, passed away at the age of 71 surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on May 21, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and departed from this world on June 13, 2023.
After living in the Midwest, Jerry moved to Whittier during his third-grade year. He attended...
Diana Elaine Chodosh
Jun 7, 2023
DIANA ELAINE GREEN CHODOSH
On a beautiful autumn day Diana Elaine Green was born to Joseph Edward Green and Elaine McGee-O’Malley (Green) on September 24, 1962. She greeted the world at St. Luke’s hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was welcomed at home by three siblings, Alan, Cynthia and Julie. The youngest, Victoria, arrived 21 months later. Alan...
Roberto Rodriquez Rodriquez
May 24, 2023
Roberto Rodriquez Rodriquez, aka "Payo", was born on November 10, 1979, in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Roberto Rodriquez Sauri and Lydia Esther Rodriquez Santiago.
He moved to New York at the age of 6, and grew up in lower Eastside Manhattan, and went to Seward Park High School.
At the age of 29 he moved to California where he lived...
Joanne V. Camp
May 19, 2023
Born September 30, 1934 in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Died May 19, 2023 in Whittier, California
Father’s Name Thomas Warren Votaw
Mother’s Name Mary Ethel Andrews Votaw
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Camp and Colleen Anasis, her son-in-law George Anasis, grandchildren Clayton & Amelia Anasis and Sarah Gayler, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in...
Raymond Alva
May 15, 2023
Raymond "Ray" Alva passed away at the age of 86 on Monday May 15th, 2023 in his Whittier home. He was born August 12, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to Antonio and Candida Ramirez Alva.
Ray attended Garfield High school. After high school he met his future wife Mary Louise and they were married on June 13, 1959. They had...
Jose Guadalupe Tapia
May 13, 2023
Jose Guadalupe Tapia, also known as Lupe, was born to his parents being Aurora Picon who was a devoted house wife and Bruno Tapia who was a shoemaker, on October 1st, 1936, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was the oldest of eight siblings, Alejandro, Pachito, Chemo, Maria Ester, Alfredo and Juan. He was married to Maria Luisa Tapia for...
Francisco Javier Alvarez
May 8, 2023
Francisco Javier Alvarez, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday May 8th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in his Rosemead home.
He was born on January 7th, 1937, to Felipe and Margarita Alvarez in Sahuayo Michoacán, Mexico.
Francisco met his future wife Francisca Iniguez while repairing a motor for her mom, Maria de Jesus Iniguez, at the family...
Frank J. Alderete
May 8, 2023
Dr. Frank J. Alderete was born in Riverside California on May 21, 1942. He died at 80 years old in Whittier California on May 8th, 2023 after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dr. A (as he was affectionately called) was a native of Southern California and was a born educator. He taught from all venues of education. From...
Lydia Agueros Escalera
May 5, 2023
In loving memory of Lydia Escalera, our beautiful mother, grandmother, nana, sister and friend.
Lydia will live in our hearts forever. She is finally at peace with the Lord and our father. She will be missed greatly as she leaves behind 3 children, 12 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren, and her sisters, Dora and Cookie.
She dedicated...
Craig Thomas Johnson
Apr 27, 2023
Craig Johnson also known as Pastor Craig was born to Ruth Johnson and Oscar Armwood on a warm summer day of July 17, 1957 in Baltimore MD. Craig passed away on April 27, 2023 in Anaheim, CA
Shortly after Graduating High School, he joined the Navy and soon after continued his education at Truth Academy Bible College. He lived...
