White Emerson Mortuary Obituaries
Kikuno Yoshizaki
Jan 23, 2025
Kikuno Yoshizaki, born on October 9, 1924, in San Juan Bautista, California, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Pico Rivera, California. She graced the world for over a century, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, family and compassion.
Kikuno's early years were characterized by the vigorous pursuit of education. She attended elementary school in San Juan Bautista before...
Garry Lloyd Kintz
Jan 22, 2025
Garry Lloyd Kintz was born May 17, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clifford Otto and Martha Ann (Kopan) Kintz. He grew up in Wisconsin. When he was 11 a tragedy happened, his mom died in a car accident and his dad was seriously injured. He lived with his grandparents for a couple of years while his dad healed. In 1941...
Virginia Carlin
Jan 20, 2025
Virginia Carlin, a dedicated homemaker and respected switchboard operator, passed away peacefully in her home in Whittier, California on January 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 21, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, Virginia lived a life marked by quiet strength and devotion to her family.
As a military spouse to Robert Carlin, a veteran who predeceased her...
Gary William Mauss
Jan 16, 2025
Gary William Mauss of Placentia, California passed away at his home on January 16, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Whittier, California to Ivan and Winifred Mauss. Gary attended Whittier High School and then went on to Cal Poly Pomona where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He...
Evangeline Martinez
Jan 13, 2025
Evangeline Martinez, 96, of La Mirada, California, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home. Born on March 4, 1928, to Miguel and Rosa (De La Torre) Zapata, Evangeline grew up in Los Angeles surrounded by her loving family, including her 5 sisters—Eleanor, Lupe, Rosemarie, Martha, and Molly—and 2 brothers, Mike and Baby Richard. Her childhood...
Judy Ann Sandberg
Jan 6, 2025
Judy Sandberg passed peacefully in the company of loved ones on January 6, 2025 at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, California. Judy was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. She spent a few years of early childhood in Nebraska until her family returned to Colorado where Judy finished elementary and primary school in Longmont, Colorado.
After studying at the...
Oscar Janeway
Jan 6, 2025
Oscar Vernie Janeway passed away on January 6, 2025, in Fullerton, California, at the age of 102. He was born on August 13, 1922, in Whittier, California. Oscar relocated to Glendora and attended Citrus College prior to serving his country in the United States Army during World War II.
Upon returning home, Oscar resumed his education at University of Southern California....
Melody Renee Lietzau
Jan 6, 2025
With hearts filled with both sorrow and profound hope, we announce the passing of Melody Renee Lietzau, age 47, of La Mirada, California, a radiant beacon of faith and love, who peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on January 6, 2025. A graduate of La Habra High School, Melody’s life was a testament to the beauty of Christ. She...
Vilis Tammen Banks III
Jan 6, 2025
In 2002, Vilis moved to Orange County, where he began his 18-year career at the
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach as a Materials Handler. His dedication and
excellence earned him the Award of Excellence from the Naval Munitions Command.
He took great pride in his work, particularly in training new employees and greeting
sailors, who often presented him with Navy challenge coins in recognition...
