Obituaries for the Fontana, CA Area

May 12, 2016

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend Helen P. Patlan has been called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 12, 2016 at the age of 49 yrs old. Although we are filled with sorrow we rejoice knowing she's watching over us. Helen was born on May 28, 1966 to Juan Barron Patlan and Maria De Jesus...

Apr 27, 2016

Thomas A. Viola passed away April 27, 2016 at 90 years of age in Colton. He was born November 16, 1925 and his parents were Carmello and Florence Viola both of Italy. Thomas served in World War II. He dedicated 46 years of employment to Kaiser Steel Fabrication. He was a devoted usher at St Josephs Catholic Church in Fontana....

Apr 2, 2016

Domingo “Mingo” Najera Almaraz, 86 of Fontana passed away April 2, 2016 in Pomona, CA. He was born November 05, 1929 in Temecula, California. His parents Were Domingo and Maria Almaraz. He attended Elsinor Union High School and then went on to San Bernardino Valley College. Mingo went on to join in the Air Force in 1947. He formed a...

Mar 29, 2016

Mar 25, 2016

Jose C. Peña, of Rialto, passed away at the age of 76 on March 25, 1940. He entered into life February 1, 1940 in Durango, MX. to Parents Jose and Guillerma Peña. Jose married Maria R. Herrera in 1963. They had 6 children Guillermina, Lupe, Ana, Jose Jr., Elvira and Pablo. Jose found much joy in his involvement in various...

Mar 15, 2016

Anna Marie Lizaso, 69 of Riverside lost her battle to cancer on March 15, 2016. She peacefully passed away in her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born February 5, 1947, to Tony Govea and Pauline G. Calderon in Upland, California.  Anna was married to Trino J. Lizaso for 44 years. She was an employee of...

Mar 9, 2016

Jesus Jose "Chuy" Galindo 53, was born July 5, 1962 in El Paso Texas. Entered into eternal life with God on March 9, 2016. Chuy grew up in El Paso with his loving family of five sister and big brother. At the age of 32 moved to Fontana. He had a love for life. Including ridind his bike, listening to...

Mar 7, 2016

Frank “Panchito” Vega, 28 of Fontana passed away on March 7, 2016. He was born to Ruby and Ruben Vega on September 2, 1987 in the city of San Bernardino.Panchito was a fan of all sports. His favorite was team was the Raiders. Any memorial donations can be made directly to his family. He leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Mar 5, 2016

Feb 24, 2016

Carmen (Doris Elizabeth Sampson) Litwiller February 14 1915 – February 24 2016For reasons of the luck of the draw I’ve been asked to write a bio of my grandmother, Carmen Litwiller, for her 100th birthday, Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015.How do you describe such a life? It defies words and yet I need to put them down. First I thought...

Feb 22, 2016

On February 22, 2016 Norma Cunningham went home to be with our heavenly father. She was born April 24, 1939 to Parents, Chappel and Mildred Cooley in Ports Mouth, Ohio.Norma was a hard worker at Mount Rubidoux Convalescent Hospital for 22 years. She loved her job of cooking and running the kitchen there. She loved her family was very much,...

Feb 22, 2016

Olga E. Kuric, 89 of Fontana passed away peacefully in her home on February 22, 2016. She was born August 22, 1928 in Little Falls, New York to Betty and Michael Sladic.Olga attended school until the 7th Grade and then went to work for a War Plant. She dedicated herself to being a Homemaker, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She...

Feb 20, 2016

MARCELLA CAMPBELL ALLEY, 108 yrs old passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Loma Linda Hospital. She was born in Follansbee, West Virginia on January 23, 1908. She was preceded in death by her Husband Lee Campbell, her Husband Ben Alley , her son Robert Campbell and her Sister Maxine Megahan. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter...

Feb 16, 2016

Angel Luis Santiago Ramos of Fontana died on February 16th. Angel was born in Puerto Rico on October 31st ,1930 and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. Angel is survived by his wife, Margarita of 60 years and children Angel Jr., Lillian, Rosa, Rachel, Carmen, Roberto, Gorge and David of California and Heriberto, Juan and Maria of Puerto...

Feb 16, 2016

Julia Aguilar Barrasa, 82 of Fontana entered into rest on February 16, 2016. She was born January 8, 1934. Julia was a great mother, grandmother and Homemaker. She enjoyed being in her garden with her flowers, a great sense of humor and a love for cooking, She had a great love for her children and granddaughter.Julia is survived by her...

Feb 6, 2016

The TreeJesus is the tree and we are the branches, Willie saw the tree and picked the best fruit that was me.This something Willie would say which I agree, So now you see! Willie and I came from the same tree.Poem by his Wife,Margie

Jan 31, 2016

God’s GardenGod looked around His garden,And found an empty place, He then looked down upon this Earth and saw her tired face. He put His arms around her and lifted her to rest. God’s Garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best.He knew that she was sufferingHe knew that she was in painHe knew that she would never get well...

Jan 19, 2016

Raylene Boatman, 89 of Fontana passed away peacefully on January 19, 2016. She was born on October 30, 1926 in Safford, Graham County, Arizona where she was raised and attended school. Raylene married Bill in 1944 and moved to California in 1945. She was a devoted wife for 71 years and a Life Long Member of the LDS Church. Raylene...

Jan 17, 2016

Stanley Eugene Mynatt, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Kaiser Fontana Hospital.Stanley was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 19, 1932. He was one of six children who are all deceased. He is survived by his wife Patricia and also his stepsons, John Ambrose of Rialto and Shane Robbins of Utah, Stepdaughter Susan...

Jan 12, 2016

Charles Leroy Dumas, 84 of Rialto, entered into rest on January 12, 2016 in the comfort of his home, Surrounded by family. Charles was born to Hershel and Gladys Dumas in Aurora, Illinois. He was the fourth child of 13 children. Charles graduated high school and enlisted in the army in 1948. Charles became a Jazz musician and Drummer during...