FitzHenry - Wiefels
The Wiefels family has been serving Southern California families in times of death since 1908. We maintain our tradition of personal service with individual attention for every family.
Because we are aware that each family's need varies, we offer a wide range of funeral options, which include not only Traditional Funeral Services, Memorials and Cremations, but also Pre-Arrangement Planning. We strive to make every service special, reflecting the requests and needs of your family and of the deceased.
Our Obituaries
Jack Felix Sloan
July 14, 1950 - December 17, 2017
Jack passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 after a long, community based life. His sociable personality and contagious laugh was with him till the end. Jack was born in Lodi, California and grew up in the Coachella Valley. He was a proud graduate of CVHS, and still was serving as an active alumni. Although Jack did not serve in the military, his patriotic side was very strong as he help...
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Mildred "Millie" Jean Bridgewater
October 21, 1929 - November 13, 2017
Mildred "Millie" Jean Bridgewater 88 of Indio Hills, CA was born in Terre Haute Indiana on October 21, 1929. She once owned a janitorial service, worked at Gemco, and retired from Target where she worked as a phone operator for many years.
She loved to read, garden, bowl, play bunco, go to lunch, and play cards, which earned her the nickname of "Card Granny". She never met a person she didn't...
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Joyce Bowman Eickmeyer
January 29, 1938 - November 1, 2017
Joyce Bowman Eickmeyer, 79, of Indio, California, passed away peacefully at JFK Hospital in Indio on November 1, 2017, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born January 29, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, to Roscoe Edward and Ina Loretta (Burrows) Bowman. She was married to Thomas Lee Eickmeyer on July 17, 1964, in Salt Lake City; he preceded her in death on October 7, 1983. She attended...
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Garrett Angel Paiz
June 1, 1979 - October 16, 2017
Garrett Angel "Taco" Paiz age 38 passed away on Oct. 16, 2017 in Oakville, California. Garrett was born in Indio, California on June 1, 1979, to Armando
and Judi Gaytan-Paiz. He graduated from Coachella Valley High in 1997, where he was in The Future Farmers of America Program and a member of the
Mighty Arab Marching Band. He was a Cowboy at Heart. He was a truck driver for 10 yrs. and...
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Mary Callaway
November 10, 1935 - September 17, 2017
Maria Dolores Zapata Callaway also known as "Mary" and "Lola" returned to her creator on Sunday, September 17, 2017; she was 81.
Maria was born on November 10, 1935 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Refugio Zapata and Sofia Tejeda Zapata. Maria was raised by her step father Maximiano Saenz after her father's passing.
In the 1950's, she moved to the Coachella Valley with parents, brother Adalberto...
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Yoshio Nagata
March 25, 1921 - September 16, 2017
Yoshio Nagata, age 96, a long time resident of the Coachella Valley, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Indio. Mr. Nagata was born in Riverside, California on March 25, 1921, and was a farmer for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Chavez Nagata; sons: Jeffrey Nagata and Edmond Moreno and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Pentecostal Church of...
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Jo Elaine Davidian
December 22, 1931 - September 2, 2017
Jo Elaine Davidian of Palm Desert, California was born December 22, 1931, in the shadow of a soft coal mine in Nason, Illinois to Joe and Mona Fairchild.
She entered into the House of the Lord on September 2, 2017.
After the family moved to Southern California, Jo Elaine always recounted her first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean in 1948. She graduated from Inglewood High School in 1949. She...
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Ernie G. Nassimbene
August 15, 1934 - August 27, 2017
Ernie Nassimbene, 83, of Palm Desert, CA passed away peacefully at Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Desert on August 27th. He was married to the former Andrea Harbay for 43 years.
He was predeceased by his father, Ernie Nassimbene, Sr. and his mother, Rose Prentice Nassimbene.
Ernie graduated from South High in Denver, CO in 1952 and University of CO Boulder in 1959. He worked for IBM in San...
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James John Obrien, Jr.
October 17, 1919 - August 15, 2017
Mr. James John O'Brien,Jr. age 97 a 65 year resident of the Coachella Valley, passed away on August 15, 2017 in Pacific Palisades, Ca..
He was born October 17, 1919, to James John O'Brien, Sr. and Sarah Mullins - OBrien in Oakland, California. Mr. O'Brien was a Farmer
for over 35 yrs. Mr. O'Brien served in the United States Marine Corp. and obtain the Rank of Major. He was the Mayor of...
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Ramon Alvarez
August 1, 2017
Ramon Alvarez, 54, of Indio, CA was called to our Lord on August 1, 2017. Born to Maria Cruz Sanchez of Coachella, Ramon graduated from Coachella Valley High School Class of 1981. He attended University California of Riverside and upon his return to the Coachella Valley, Ramon married his high school sweetheart, Mercy, in 1982.
Ramon was part of the Desert Sands Unified School District family...
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Anita Jo Collins
June 22, 1961 - July 6, 2017
Anita Jo Collins age 56 a life long resident of Indio, passed away on July 6, 2017. Born in Indio on June 22, 1961 to Leo Collins and Carmen Espinoza Collins
she attended Indio High School. Anita worked as a Gardner for approx. 5 yrs.. Anita is survived by her mother Carmen Collins of Indio, Sisters and brother
Rita Collins, Sandra Zapp, Lucille Collins, and Pete Collins...Anita was preceeded...
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Micaela Herrera Urrutia
June 29, 1938 - June 29, 2017
Micaela Herrera Urrutia age. 79, A longtime Resident of the Coachellla Valley, passed away on her Birthday . Micaela was born on June
29, 1938 in Mexico , to Cristobal and Maria Del Refugio Castillo-Urrutia , and passed on June 29, 2017 in Palm Desert. Micaela owned her own
Home Cleaning Business for 30 yrs. and prior to that ,she worked for R.A. Glass Co. and Cal Dates for approx. 5yrs....
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Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Young
May 29, 1938 - June 22, 2017
Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Young age 79 a resident of the Coachella Valley for 68 yrs., passed away on June 22, 2017 at home in Indio. Ronnie was born in
Blythe, California , on May 29, 1938 to Randolph and Myrtle Young. Ronnie graduated from C.V. High School and eventually started working at the high school
as a mechanic, bus driver and janitor for 38 yrs. While working at the school Ronnie...
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Bertha G. Navarro
August 2, 1953 - May 16, 2017
Bertha G. Navarro, 63, of Thousand Palms, Calif. passed away on May 16, 2017 in Palm Desert, Calif. Born August 2, 1953 in Texas to Manuel and Manuela Garcia. She worked as a registgered nurse for 10 years and also was a cake decorating instructor. Bertha is survived by her husband, Jesus Navarro; children: Jesus Navarro Jr., Daniel Navarro, Leticia Navarro, , Marc Anthony Navarro; nine...
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Marion Jess Leon
March 26, 1951 - April 15, 2017
Marion Jess Leon, 66, of Indio, California passed away on April 15, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1951 in Lodi, California to Jesus and Cecilia Leon. He graduated from Reedley High School and attended the University of Santa Clara. In the winter of 1975, Marion traveled to the Coachella Valley and met the love of his life, Caroline C. Cervantes. They married on December 18, 1976 and began a...
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Lorraine "Lupe" Carrillo
September 9, 1937 - April 14, 2017
Lorraine "Lupe" Carrillo was called to heaven on April 14, 2017 in Thermal,California. Lorraine was born in El Paso, Texas to the late
Martin and Elauteria Nunez. She is also preceded in death by 4 sisters. Lupe is survived by her husband Jess Carrillo, daughter Elise Stevens,
granddaughter Stefanie Stevens. She also leaves behind 3 sisters and 4 brothers and many nieces and nephews.
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Antonio Perez
January 13, 1936 - April 9, 2017
Antonio Perez, Age 81, resident of Indio, CA for 32 years, passed away in Anaheim, CA on April 9, 2017, surrounded by his family. Antonio was born in Indio, CA on January 13, 1936 to Fausto and Evarista (Martinez) Perez. Antonio served in the U.S. Airforce as a U.S. Police Officer from 1954-1958 and was a member of the Herman Granados American Legion 739 of Indio, CA. In the late 50's, after...
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Earline White Oliver
February 21, 1931 - March 21, 2017
Earline White Oliver age 86 a resident of Indio, Ca. for 80 yrs,. passed away at her home on March 21, 2017. Born in Texas on February 21, 1931, to Rev.James and Lucille White. Earline was a Registered Nurse for 20 yrs. She was member of the Indio Police Citizens on Patrol, she was involved in Scouting, a Volunteer with Desert Sands Unified School District and very active in the Community. ...
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Carmelo Cruz Horta, Sr.
April 10, 1948 - March 14, 2017
Carmelo Cruz Horta, Sr. age 68 a 50 years resident of the Coachella Valley, passed away on March 14, 2017 in Indio, California. Born in Puerto Rico
on April 10, 1948, to Carmelo and Eladia(Cruz) Horta, Mr. Horta was a Farmer for 55 yrs. Mr. Horta is survived by his wife Anna (Lermus) Horta of Indio,
Two Sons and Two Daughters: Carmelo Horta, Jr., Miguel Horta, Julie Horta and Fabiola Horta...
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Leonor J. Guerrero
June 6, 1938 - March 1, 2017
Leonor J. Guerrero age 78 a longtime resident of Thermal, Ca. passed away in Palm Desert on March 1, 2017. Born in Mexico on June 6, 1938
to Refugio and Felipa Roman, she worked in Agriculture as a Sorter. Leonor is survived by her husband Jose C. Guerrero of Thermal and her
Children. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Indio on Avenue 48 and Monroe...
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Adolfo R. Gutierrez
March 21, 1969 - February 24, 2017
Adolfo R. Gutierrez age 47 a former resident of the Coachella Valley and a Resident of Hemet,Ca , passed away in Hemet on February 24, 2017.
Adolfo was born on March 21, 1969, to Adolfo Gutierrez and Esther (Reyes) Gutierrez. Adolfo was a Communication Engineer for 25 yrs..
He is survived by his wife Elaine Palomares Gutierrez of Hemet and his parents Adolfo and Esther Gutierrez of Indio.
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John Anthony Polak, Jr.
May 24, 1937 - February 20, 2017
John Anthony Polak,Jr. age 79 resident of La Quinta, Ca., Passed away on February 20.2017 in Rancho Mirage. Ca..
He was Born in Schenectady, New York on May 24, 1937, to John Anthony and Frances(Somlarsky) Polak,Sr., he was an
Electronic Engineer in the Areospace Industry. He served in the U.S. Navy and Retired after 20 yrs. of service.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of...
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Elisa Franco Montoya
April 27, 1939 - February 18, 2017
Elisa Franco Montoya, 77, passed away on February 18, 2017 in Palm Desert, CA. She was the wife of Arthur I. Montoya and they shared fifty-one years of marriage together.
Born in Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 27, 1939, she was the daughter of Jose Franco and Candelaria Uranga Franco. She was the youngest of their eight children. At the age of 9, she came to the United States with her...
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Loretta Pauline Henry
July 3, 1929 - February 18, 2017
Loretta Pauline (Mattson) Henry, age 87, of Indio, California passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, after a short illness.
A Catholic mass and funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert. Internment will be on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Riverside National Cemetery.
Loretta was born on July 3, 1929 in Conception,...
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Anita Sue Sutton
January 11, 1953 - February 17, 2017
Anita Sue Sutton age 64 a former resident of Indio,Ca. and Riverside, Ca., passed away in Natalia, Texas on February 17, 2017. She was orn January 11, 1953. Vistation will be held at Noah's Ark Christian Church 45-231 King St. Indio,Ca. on Wednesday, March 13, 2017 from 9am til 11:00 am, a Graveside
Service will be held at 11:45am....
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Loree Mae Burton
December 3, 1932 - February 9, 2017
Loree Mae Burton, 84, of Thermal, CA passed away at home in Thermal, CA. She was born December 3, 1923 to Leroy and Eleanora Burton in New Mexico.
Loree Mae is survived by 2 daughters: Teresa (Terri) Cooper (Arthur), Debi Gardner (Bruce Brown) and one son; Roy Burton (Kim); 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.
Loree is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wilbur Dean...
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Tracy Leigh Kvinge
May 2, 1960 - February 1, 2017
Tracy Leigh Kvinge passed February 1st, 2017 in Palm Desert, CA surrounded by friends and family after a very sudden and unexpected battle against breast cancer over the past month.
Tracy was born May 2nd, 1960 to her loving parents, Bryce and Norma Hadley in Long Beach, California.
Her family, including her sister Lisa, moved to Indio in 1962. Tracy found her passion young, taking her...
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Daniel "Dan" Ramirez
August 6, 1943 - January 31, 2017
DANIEL "DAN" ALFRED RAMIREZ PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 31, 2017, SURROUNDED BY FAMILY.
DAN WAS BORN ON AUGUST 6, 1943 IN SUPERIOR, ARIZONA TO ROBERT F. RAMIREZ AND ALEXANDRA QUIROZ.
DAN ATTENDED INDIO HIGH SCHOOL. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL HE JOINED THE UNITED STATES
NAVY AND SERVED ON THE USS RODCHESTER ( A HEAVY CRUISER), AND THE USS YORK
TOWNE (A AIRCRAFT CARRIER). WHILE SERVING ON THE USS YORK...
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Petra Collins-Perez
May 30, 1959 - January 31, 2017
Petra Collins-Perez age 57 passed away in Rancho Mirage,California on January 31, 2017.. Petra was born on May 30, 1959 in Mexicali,Mexico
to Leo Collins and Carmen (Espinoza) Collins. Petra lived in Indio all her life and worked as a CNA for 31 yrs. Petra is survived by her children
Sandra Perez, Kenny Collins, Aylssa Perez, Jamilla Norris. She leaves 9- Grandchildren and 3 great...
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Steven Allen Bergere
May 4, 1953 - January 25, 2017
Steven Allen Bergere age 63 a resident of Indio, Ca., passed away at home on Jan. 25, 2017 with his wife at his side. Born in Glendale, California
on May 4, 1953, to Maurice and Violet Bergere. Steven was a Rehabilitation Counselor for 20 yrs.. Steven is survived by his wife Olivia Mendoza-Bergere and His Beloved Mother Violet Bergere, his Beloved Daughters Simon Le Compe and Alexandra...
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Jacquie M. Bethel
August 26, 1932 - January 24, 2017
Jacquie M. Bethel a long time resident of Indio,California passed away on January 24, 2017 at home.
Jacquie was member of the Indio Planning Commission for many years. Services will be at St. Andrew's Community
Presbyterian Church In Indio, on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Interment will be private.
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Bernard E. "Bernie" Kuhn
November 11, 1925 - January 1, 2017
Bernard E. "Bernie" Kuhn, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017 in Palm Desert. Born in Indiana on November 11, 1925, Bernie lived in Indio for 58 years. He was employed at Coachella Valley High School in the Maintenance Department for 17 years.
Bernie is survived by his son, Stephen, and step-son, Russell Meadows (Terri). He also leaves two grandchildren, Tina Welch and...
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Sherrion Louretta Davis
January 9, 1959 - December 24, 2016
Sherrion Louretta Davis age 57 a long time resident of Indio,Ca., went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2016. Born in Arizona to Clarence Davis
and Velma Beavers-Davis on January 9, 1959, Sherrion worked as a Security Guard. Sherrion is served by her Mother Velma Brown of Indio, and by four
Children: Charles Coleman,Felicia Coleman,Jamell Lockhart, and James Lockhart. She leaves...
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Ramon Z. Gradilla
September 1, 1934 - December 11, 2016
Ramon Z. Gradilla
September 1, 1934 – December 11, 2016
Ramon Z. Gradilla passed peacefully in his home on December 11, 2016. He was born in a small village in Mexico known as "Los Volcanes" near the city of Jalisco.
Ramon was a self-made man who by his own personal fortitude managed to...
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James Finley Beck
December 24, 1922 - December 9, 2016
James F. Beck was born to Henry and Margaret Beck on December 24, 1922 in Pomona California and entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2016.
He is survived by his son, James C. and daughter in law, Debra J. Beck, his brother Lawrence E. and sister Margaret Brown. James has four grandchildren, Shauna Dickerson, Jessica and her husband Brendon Sleanbeck, Brian and his wife Claudia Beck, Lisa...
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George Henry Wooten
July 4, 1923 - November 26, 2016
Papa George Wooten, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2016. He was born on July 4, 1923 in Troy, Texas to Rollie E. and Beatrice Wooten and has lived in the Coachella Valley for 91 years.
In WWII he served in the U.S.C.G. as a Seaman 1st Class from 12/7/42 until 1/9/46. On 9/23/1945 he was aboard the USS Cambria docked in Nagasaki Japan just after the surrender document...
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Doyal L. McNutt
January 26, 1935 - October 26, 2016
Doyal L. McNutt age 81 a longtime resident of the Coachella Valley passed away on October 26, 2016, in Indio,Ca...
Mr. McNutt was born in Arkansas on January 26, 1935, to John Hollaway and Vivian M. McNutt-Pack. Mr. McNutt served
in the U.S Airforce 20 yrs., retiring on January 1, 1975. He served from December 20, 1954 til December 31, 1974 and
held the rank of Technical Sergeant.
Mr....
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Leah Jean Lambert
May 7, 1949 - October 23, 2016
A precious mother, grandmother, friend,teacher, but foremostly a steadfast and fearless servant of God, Leah Jean Lambert was taken home to be with Jesus Christ, her beloved Savior and the Lord of her life, on Sunday, October 23, 2016.
To her children and grandchildren, Leah was one of the most fearless and passionate of women. Never daunted by adversity, her courage and passion provided her...
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Simon Carrillo Rodarte
September 28, 1929 - October 23, 2016
Simon Carrillo Rodarte, 87 years old of Indio, California died October 23, 2016, in Indio, California. He was born September 28, 1929, to Jose Rodarte and Micaela Carrillo at the Point Happy Ranch in La Quinta, California. He served with the United States Navy during the 1950's and returned to the Coachella Valley. He started his own ice delivery business in 1955. While delivering ice, he met...
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Betty Gordon
August 6, 1925 - September 20, 2016
Betty Gordon age 91 passed away in Bentonville, Arkansas. Betty was born in Augusta, Georgia to Hurbert C. Orr and Orie E. Verdery. She was a former
resident of Hemet, Ca.. Betty is survived by her two children Pastor Dave Gordon of Indio and Carol Kobe of Bentonville,Arkansas. Betty has 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She also leaves a Sister Dorothy Paschke of Chatsworth,Ca.....
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Sherry (Sher) Gail Veling
December 9, 1946 - September 14, 2016
Sherry Gail Veling, (Sher) 69 of La Quinta, California, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 14th, 2016, due to complications of breast cancer. She was surrounded by her husband Doug and close personal friends.
Sher was born in Riverside, California on December 9th, 1946 to Fred and Kay Garlick and went to Ramona High School where she graduated in 1964. She attended San Jose...
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Richard Lee Macknicki
November 12, 1940 - September 8, 2016
Richard Lee Macknicki age 76 a longtime Residence of the Coachella Valley passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Indio,California.
Richard was Coachella City Council Member, 3- Time Mayor of Coachella, Coachella Valley Association of Governments Board Member, Coachella
Valley Rotary Member, Former Exalter Ruler of the Indio Elks Lodge,Member of the Vector Control Board and an active...
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Ora Lee Castleberry
September 9, 1925 - September 1, 2016
Ora Lee Castleberry, 90 years young of Indio, California passed away September 1, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Ora Lee was born September 9, 1925, to Goldist and Hattie Lou Roberson in Henderson, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 yrs., Willie Jene Castleberry and daughter in law Thelma Castleberry.
Ora Lee is survived by her six children: Charles Castleberry,...
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Rosie Alvarez Benavides
March 18, 1933 - August 31, 2016
Rosie Alvarez Benavides age 83 of Thousand Palms, passed away peacefully August 31, 2016 in Palm Desert, with loved ones at her side.
She was born on March 18, 1933, in Indio to Ramon and Maria Benavides of New Mexico and was a Coachella Valley resident all her life, attended East Valley elementary schools, playing summer league Bobby Sox softball. Early in her adult years she worked as a...
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Felix H. Mercado
December 14, 1952 - August 23, 2016
Felix H. Mercado, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2016; in his home in Palm Desert.
He was born in Brush, Colorado on December 14, 1952 to Silvino and Maria Guadalupe Mercado.
He majored in agriculture and horticulture and was an avid tennis player.
Felix is survived by his wife, Maria Mercado; his sons: Felis and Joaquin; and his daughter, Jennifer. He is also survived by his...
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Hildegard Hefftner
October 12, 1924 - August 19, 2016
Hildegard "Hilde" Hefftner was born in Nuremburg, Germany on October 12, 1924. She passed away on August 19, 2016 in Indio,California. Hilde was an orphan at age 8 and then taken in by Richard and Karoline Strauch who made her a part of their family along with there children Inge, Irene and Herbert.
Hilde lived through and survived World War II and was once used as a human shield by allied...
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Roger Hahn
March 17, 1955 - August 10, 2016
Roger Allen Hahn was born March 17, 1955, in Shakopee, Minnesota to Eugene and Lorna Chapman-Hahn. He passed away at his home in Mountain Center, Ca. on August 10, 2016. Roger graduated High School in Shakopee,MN. and went on to earn a degree from University of Minnesota at Morris. After College he spent time doing counseling at youth camps in Mn. and WI. and later would own a canoe outfitting...
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James Edward Roberts
May 4, 1939 - August 5, 2016
James Edward Roberts age 77 a longtime resident of Blythe, California, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2016 in Blythe.
Mr. Roberts was born in Nebraska on May 4, 1939 to James and Maxine( Peterson)-Roberts. He served in the United States Marine Corp
from 1959-1963. He worked for Mueller Water Products in Blythe for 20 years. He is survived by his only sister Carol Nagata of Brea,Ca...
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Linda Sue Harlow
October 30, 1958 - July 17, 2016
Linda Sue Harlow age 57 born in Indio,California to Roger and Gwen Harlow, passed away in San Rafeal, California on July 17, 2016.
Linda fought an 8 year battle with cancer. Linda worked for 35 yrs. in Public Safety For Riverside County Sheriff, Newport Beach PD,,
Cathedral City PD., Mill Valley PD., and 15 yrs. with the Corte Madera Fire Dept. before retiring in 2014. Linda sang in many...
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Aurea A. Carrillo
November 17, 1941 - July 8, 2016
Aurea Anguiano Carrillo age 74 a resident of Indio for over 50yrs. passed away at home Friday, July 8, 2016.
Born November 17, 1941 in Mexico to Leoedas and Maria De Jesus( Naranjo) Anguiano, She took care of Private
Homes in the Valley. She is survived By three children Maria of Indio, Joe J. of Arizona and Tony of Indio.
She is preceded in Death by Parents, her husband and one son.
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Irene Cooper
February 1, 1937 - June 21, 2016
Irene Inez Cooper age 79 a resident of Cathedral City, California, passed away in Palm Desert,California on June 21, 2016. Born in Texas on February 1, 1937, to William Sneed and Myrtle Hodge, Irene worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant for 30 yrs. Irene is survived by children Dr. Robert Sneed,
Charles Cooper,III, Charlene Johnson-Walton, Tracy Mapp and Mary Martin.
Services will be held...
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Sai Kun Sandy Wong
June 12, 2016
Sandy Wong passed away on June 12th in her home at the age of 64 with her loving husband by her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past 8 years and never let it stop her from living her life fully and passionately. Sandy was born in Shanghai, China and immigrated to the United States as a young adult. She managed and owned Ho Sai Gai Chinese restaurant/Country Western bar...
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Betty Lou White
October 14, 1942 - June 9, 2016
Betty Lou White, 73, of Palm Desert, CA was reunited with her daughter Cindy in heaven on June 9, 2016. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Newport, AR as the daughter of Bennie & Orene Taylor and is survived by her loving son Jerry White of Indio, sisters Shirley Champion and Phyllis Manley, brother Ben Taylor, granddaughter Makena Hull and many other nieces and nephews and good friends...
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Amparo Ross Cardenas
October 19, 1926 - June 2, 2016
Amparo Ross Cardenas age 89, a life time resident of Indio, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at her home. Amparo was born on Oct. 19, 1926 in Arizona. She married Jose Luis Cardenas 37 years ago. Amparo is survived by her husband Jose Luis of Indio, 6 children: Irene Castro of Indio, Angie (D.C.) Looper of Arkansas, David Fraijo of Indio, Raymond (Mary) Fraijo of Indio, Bill Fraijo of...
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Ruben Uribes, Jr.
July 17, 1987 - May 23, 2016
Ruben Uribes, Jr., 28, of Indio, California died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 23, 2016.
He was born July 17, 1987 at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, CA to Rachel Jasso Uribes and Ruben Uribes Sr..
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel. He is survived by his girlfriend, Crystal Zacarias and their young children, Ruben III and Raylene Uribes.
His father, Ruben...
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Evelyn Grace Thompson
July 10, 1919 - May 13, 2016
Evelyn Grace Thompson age 96 passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016, in Rancho Mirage, Ca.
Born in Tucson, Arizona on July 10, 1919, to George and Rosetta Boomer; she came to Indio, Ca. in 1920.
She married her husband Russell Thompson October 4, 1941.
She attended local elementary schools in the Valley and graduated from Coachella Valley School in 1937.
She worked for Desert Sands School...
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Eloise Goodyear
January 25, 1924 - May 7, 2016
ELOISE GOODYEAR, age 92, passed away at her home in Palm Desert, California, on May 7, 2016.
She was born in Port Allegheny, PA to parents, Edith and Edwin Guncheon, who both predeceased her.
Eloise married Clyde J. Goodyear, Sr., in 1942 in Pennsylvania before moving to Southern California where they both worked and raised their three children who all survive her along with their children. ...
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William Jerome Macy
December 24, 1921 - April 30, 2016
William Jerome Macy, resident of Rancho Mirage, Ca. passed away on April 30, 2016. Born to Glen and Gladys Macy on December 24, 1921 in Oregon. He is survived by his wife Nancy Macy. He was a Marble and Granite Contractor for 50 years.
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Bobby Joe Colvin
February 17, 1942 - April 27, 2016
Bobby Joe Colvin, resident of Mecca passed away in Indio, Ca. on April 27, 2016. Born in Texas to Ray and Bobbie Colvin on February 17, 1942. He was a mechanic for 50 years. He is survived by wife Debby Colvin.
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Kelly Ann Yarchever
August 18, 1963 - April 25, 2016
Kelly Ann Yarchever, 52 resident of Yucca Valley passed away in Palm Springs, Ca. on April 25, 2016. Born to Howard and Margie Turks in California on August 18, 1963. She is survived by her children: Sara Osborne, Christina DeRoche and son Adam Hector.
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Harriet (Kay) Arriola
July 14, 1928 - April 20, 2016
On the morning of April 20, 2016 our sister and aunt went to her heavenly home. Kay as she was known by family and friends was born in Indio, Ca. on July 14, 1928 to valley pioneers Herlindo and Eulalia Arriola. Kay had been a resident of Indio all her life. She was employed at the family business Arriola's Totilleria as a cashier until her retirement. Kay was the youngest sister of eight...
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Joe Richard Moya, Sr.
November 17, 1937 - April 20, 2016
Joe Richard Moya, Sr 78, resident of Indio, Ca. passed away on April 20, 2016 in Palm Desert, Ca. Born in Texas on November 17, 1937 to Jose and Francisca Moya. He was a mechanic his adult life. He is survived by his children Juan F. Moya, Joe R. Moya, Jr., Ruben Moya, Amelia Silva and Martina Abundis, 24 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jose and...
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Kacie Rae Rickert
April 25, 1989 - April 16, 2016
Kacie Rae Rickert, 26, resident of Coachella, Ca. passed away on April 16, 2016. Born in Indio, Ca. on April 25, 1989 to Robert and Andrea Rickert. She is survived by her parents Robert and Andrea and her two brothers: Cody & Robert and three sisters: Stevie, Mary and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her brother Matthew. A Celebration of Life will be held at Destiny Church 82545 Showcase...
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Eddie Robinson
June 19, 1962 - April 13, 2016
Eddie Robinson, 53, resident of Thermal, Ca. passed away in Rancho Mirage, Ca. on April 13, 2016. Born in Indio, Ca. on June 19, 1962 to Roy and Phyllis Robinson. He was an engineer for the Agua Caliente Casino. He is survived by his wife Tammy Robinson.
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Phyllis Doucette Oswald
December 14, 1923 - April 11, 2016
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Phyllis Phillonese Doucette Oswald passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California. Born in Portland, Oregon as her parents, Eugene and Caroline Doucette traveled west to settle in Pleasanton, California. Phyllis spent many childhood summers during the depression era, living in Yosemite Valley while her mother...
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Gordon W. Clease
June 19, 1930 - April 8, 2016
Gordon W. Clease, resident of Indio, California passed away in Rancho Mirage, Ca. on April 8, 2016. Born to Edward and Loretta Clease in Los Angeles, Ca. on June 19, 1930. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an Aerospace Machinist for 43 years. He is survived by his wife: Betty Clease of Indio, his son's Michael Clease and Paul Clease both of Anahiem, Ca. nine grandchildren and twelve...
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Thomas Jack
September 9, 1942 - April 6, 2016
Thomas Eugene Jack, 73, resident of North Shore, Ca. passed away in Rancho Mirage, Ca. on April 6, 2016. Born on September 9, 1942 to Robert and Lucy Jack. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Jack and son Scott Jack. He was an owner of a auto mechanics shop for many years.
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Antonia Carrasco Cervantes
September 24, 1920 - April 3, 2016
The Lord gently passed and lifted the beautiful life and precious soul of Toni Cervantes on Sunday morning, April 3, 2016 at the family ranch in Coachella. Toni passed peacefully with her loved ones at her side. She was born Antonia Rivera Carrasco on September 24, 1920 in El Paso, Texas, just two days old the family journeyed to the Coachella Valley arriving on the tenth day, the family made...
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Mary Carter
June 1, 1954 - April 3, 2016
Mary June Carter, resident of Indio, Ca. passed away on April 3, 2016. Born in Nebraska to Edward and Alexia Lanning. A Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Indio, Ca. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. with interment private.
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Robert Eugene Scrivens
September 19, 1935 - April 1, 2016
Robert Eugene Scrivens, 80, resident of Indio, Ca. passed away in Indio, Ca. on April 1, 2016. Born on September 19, 1935 to Robert and Edith Scrivens. He was a general contractor in construction for 45 years. He is survived by his wife Shirley Scrivens and son Greg Scrivens.
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Josephine A. Rubalcaba
August 27, 1921 - April 1, 2016
Josephine A. Rubalcaba, 94, died at home on Friday, April 1, 2016, in La Quinta, Ca. She was born on August 27, 1921 in Asherton, Texas to Joseph and Nicolasa Aguirre. She was married to I.R. (Rube) Rubalcaba on January 18, 1942 in Asherton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, "Rube", as well as her brothers, Randy and Joe and sisters, Tillie, Lillie and Eva and her...
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Nancy Brandon
September 29, 1943 - March 28, 2016
Nancy Joe Brandon, 72, resident of Indio, Ca. passed away in Indio, Ca. on March 28, 2016. Born in Mississippi to Paul and Mary Mercer. She is survived by her husband Donald Brandon. She was a postal carrier for many years.
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Lee Hernandez
April 19, 1961 - March 17, 2016
Lee Mathew Hernandez, 55, resident of La Quinta, Ca. passed away on March 17, 2016 in Indio, CA. Born in Wyoming on April 19, 1961 to John and Cora Apodaca Hernandez. He was a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife Gladys Hernandez.
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Monica Flores
May 14, 1983 - March 10, 2016
Monica Flores 32, was born May 14, 1983 in Yuma, Az. Monica passed away at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Ca. on March 10, 2016. She was a Tribal Member of the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe of Winterhaven, Ca. She is survived by her parents Juan Flores and Marla Flores and her two children, daughter Anissa Flores and son Adam Samuel Gonzalez Jr. and brothers Charles Jose and Juan...
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Benjamin Beal
November 13, 1919 - March 5, 2016
Benjamin R. Beal passed away peacefully at home in Indio, Ca. on March 5, 2016 at the age of 96. He departed this world for heaven to join his wife Ethel who passed in 2012. Ben was born in Greene, Iowa on November 13, 1919 to Ralph and Nettie Beal. In August 1942 he was drafted in the Army and served three years. He trained at Camp Young near Chiriaco Summit, Ca. and served throughout Europe...
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Bruce McClelland
May 21, 1937 - March 4, 2016
Bruce P. McClelland, resident of San Pedro, Ca. passed away on March 4, 2016. Born in California on May 21, 1937 to Frank and Grace Potter McClelland. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Military.
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Donald Laurila
May 28, 1928 - March 4, 2016
Donald H. Laurila, resident of Palm Desert, Ca. passed away in Palm Desert, Ca. on March 4, 2016. Born on May 28, 1928 in Trenary, Michigan to Herman and Lydia H. Laurila. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military.
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Sharon Bass
October 13, 1951 - March 2, 2016
Sharon Marie Bass resident of Indio, Ca. passed away in Palm Desert, Ca. on March 2, 2016. Born on October 13, 1951 to Vigil and Virginia Hayes Beal. She was a homemaker her adult life. She is survived by her three siblings. Burial will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Ca.
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Jose Vera
June 18, 1955 - March 1, 2016
Jose Vera, born in Mission, Texas on June 18, 1955 and passed away in Rancho Mirage, Ca. on March 1, 2016. Beloved father of four children and brother to ten brothers and sisters. He was a grandfather to numerous grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the hour of 11:30 a.m. with a Mass to be said at the hour 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church...
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Celia O. Quintero
October 29, 1927 - February 23, 2016
Celia Quintero of Indio, CA was called home to be with the Lord on 2/23/16 surrounded by the love of her life and family. She was born on October 29th to Gabriel Arias and Mercedes Ortiz in Fullerton, CA. She married Joe A. Quintero on 6/28/58 in Coachella, CA. Celia was a loving mother to many in our community as a babysitter, foster care provider, mother to her children, grandmother and...
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Mabel Simonson
May 19, 1916 - February 21, 2016
Mable C. Simonson of Indio passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, from natural causes. She was born on a farm near Parker, S.D. on May 19, 1916. Mable was the seventh of nine children born to William A. and Grace Baker Parry. She was a graduated in Canistota, S.D. She met Conrad R. (Connie) Simonson in 1937 and were married on June 29, 1938. They became parents to son Boyd and Daughter Cynthia. She is...
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Ramon Sanchez Ramirez
August 31, 1956 - February 11, 2016
Ramon was born on August 31, 1956 in Mexico to his parents Edmundo and Maria Sanchez Ramirez and passed away in Rancho Mirage, Ca. on February 11, 2016. He is survived by his son Daniel D. Ramirez and six siblings: Edmumdo Ramirez, Victor Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Rosa E. Aviles, Bertha Ramirez and Christina Ramirez and a granddaughter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Service...
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Nancy S. Goodart Miller
August 29, 1938 - February 9, 2016
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend Nancy went to be with the angels above after complications from heart disease. Her family was by her side.
Nancy was born and raised in North Hollywood California and attended North Hollywood High School. It was there where she met the father of her four children. After marrying they resided in Covina and were later divorced. She and the children moved to...
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George McClure
October 2, 1939 - February 7, 2016
George Detter McClure; "Bucky" of Indio, Ca went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. Born in Kalkaski, Michigan on October 2, 1939 he was the son of George and Mildred McClure. He married the love of his life Frances Christian on Oct. 27, 1959. Together they raised 6 children whom they loved very much. George lived in the desert...
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Rafael Solis
July 26, 1942 - January 31, 2016
Rafael Solis was born in Mexico on July 26, 1942 to Abraham and Alicia Solis Torres and passed away in Indio, Ca. on January 31, 2016. Services will be held at the Funerales San Jose Mexicali Baja California, Mexico.
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