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Michael Andrew Welsh

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel Gregory Garcia

Dec 2, 2024

Daniel Garcia, beloved brother and friend. You will be missed by all. Rest in peace.

Brent Carl Perry

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...

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