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Jennie Portillo

Jennie Portillo

Nov 2, 2024

Jennie, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Annette Portillo and Yvette Portillo, who were always her pride and joy. Jennie's love extended to her two wonderful grandchildren, Alex Portillo and Jessica Perry, Granddaughter-in-law, Nancy Chavez and her precious great-granddaughter Evangelina Portillo, whom she adored...

Michael Steve Guevara

Michael Steve Guevara

Oct 23, 2024

Michael Steve Guevara, known lovingly as "Tank," was born on July 21, 1989, in Sylmar, California, and left this world on October 23, 2024, . As we reflect on Michael's life, we are reminded of the warmth and joy he brought to everyone around him. A man of immense character, he wore kindness on his sleeve, reflecting a gentle soul...

Nicholas George Karidakis

Nicholas George Karidakis

Oct 18, 2024

Nicholas George Karidakis was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 3, 1931. His parents, George and Irene Karidakis, were immigrants from the Roumeli region of Greece. Not long after Nick was born, the family decided to move back to Greece to raise him with other family members. Nick spent the first part of his childhood in the Pangrati neighborhood of...

Romilos Teodosiadis

Romilos Teodosiadis

Oct 17, 2024

Romilos Teodosiadis was born in Constantinople on February 6, 1926. Born an only child to Stefanos and Electra Theodosiadis, Romilos was encouraged to excel in school from the beginning. After skipping a grade or two, he graduated high school early and headed for Roberts College, a famous English-speaking university in Istanbul. In spite of barely passing his English class, he...

Rebecca "Becky" Jeanne Wiest (née Dorn)

Rebecca "Becky" Jeanne Wiest (née Dorn)

Oct 3, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Jeanne Wiest, born on a wintry December 15, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, died in Arcadia, CA, on October 3, 2024. Her family gathered and surrounded her with love as she passed into the next life. Her choir family bid farewell by singing one of her favorite hymns, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”

 

Becky was preceded...

Bert Anthony Valdez

Bert Anthony Valdez

Oct 2, 2024

Bert Anthony Valdez, born on July 10, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Buena Park, California. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Valdez, his daughter Jennifer Kurth, his son Victor Valdez, son-in-law Matthew Kurth, daugher-in-law Nancy Valdez, and five cherished grandchildren: Clarissa, Kaitlyn, Kassandra, Kai, and Ava. 

Bert was known for his unwavering...

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