California Obituaries - Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries

Maria Cristina Martinez

July 25, 1926 - October 15, 2020

Maria Cristina Martinez, 94, born on July 25, 1926 in Ciudad Fernandes, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, passed away on October 15, 2020. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Indio.
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Thomas "Tommy" Stanley Teague

July 11, 1974 - October 4, 2020

Thomas "Tommy" Teague was born to Dennis and Susan Teague on July 11, 1974 in Huntington Beach, California. He grew up in California until the age of eight, then moved to Arizona. He eventually moved back to California at the age of 18. He spent his adult years in the Coachella Valley and called the city of La Quinta home. He enjoyed skateboarding and art. He loved technology and working with his...
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Ronald Lewis Verna

September 2, 1938 - September 3, 2020

Ronald Lewis Verna, 82, born on September 2, 1938, in Glendale, CA, United States, passed away September 3, 2020. He resided in Indio, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marsha Verna; Brother and Sister-in-Law Glenn and Emily Verna; Children Steven, Kenneth and Kathleen; and Grandchildren...
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Vicky Lynn Chegwin

August 9, 1947 - September 1, 2020

Vicky Lynn Chegwin, 73, born on August 9, 1947, in San Jose, California, passed away on September 1, 2020. She resided in Indian Wells, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Indio, California.
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George Davis Tidd

June 1, 1938 - August 29, 2020

George Davis Tidd, 82, born on June 1, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, United States, passed away August 29, 2020. George served honorably in the USAF, discharged from the service as a Captain. In the service while abroad in Libya, he met his wonderful wife of 57 years Vera. Vera, being a German Citizen, working for the USAF in Germany transferred to Libya and met George. George worked over 35 years...
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Gerald Fredrick Krumwide

September 14, 1945 - August 7, 2020

Gerald Fredrick Krumwide, 74, born on September 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL, United States, passed away August 7, 2020. He resided in Desert Hot Springs, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Victor Manuel Reyes

February 8, 1950 - July 6, 2020

Victor Manuel Reyes Vieyra, nacio en Mexicali Baja California en Febrero 8 de 1950. Padre de seis hijos: Yessika, Claudia, Gabriela, Victor, Sareli y Ana Fernanda Reyes, a los que siempre les demostro su amor y cariño. Victor fue el tercero de diez hermanos, a los que quizo mucho. Le dedico 15 años de trabajo y servicio a La Quinta Resort de los hoteles Hilton, en donde demostro su...
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Gilbert Garcia Zapata

June 28, 1945 - June 25, 2020

Gilbert Garcia Zapata, 74, born on June 28, 1945, in West Laco, Texas, passed away June 25, 2020. He resided in Coachella, CA at the time of his passing and was surrounded by his loved ones. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California. Gilbert was born on June 28, 1945, in West Laco ,Texas, to Domingo and Juanita Zapata. He married Florence Martinez and they were...
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Aaron Luna Benavides

July 1, 1950 - May 12, 2020

Aaron Luna Benavides, 69, born on July 1, 1950, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away May 12, 2020. He resided in INDIO, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Bell C. Laiw

January 15, 1945 - May 3, 2020

Bell C. Laiw, M.D., 75, was born on January 15, 1945, in Taichung, Taiwan. He passed away on May 3, 2020. He resided in Bermuda Dunes, California, at the time of his passing. He worked as a pediatrician in the Coachella Valley for the last 41 years of his 45 years of medical practice. In lieu of flowers, our family is asking that donations instead be made to the Pediatrics Department of John...
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Lucy C. Romero

September 23, 1939 - May 2, 2020

Lucy Romero 80 of Indio, CA passed away comfortably at home on May 2, 2020. Lucy was born on September 23, 1939, to parents Thomas and Virginia Carnero. She was married to husband Richard Romero for 44 years before his passing in 2006. Lucy is survived by her three children; son Richard Romero of FL, daughters, Diane Martinez of Indio, CA, Mary Castaneda of La Quinta, CA, and 5 grandchildren;...
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Bonnie Elizabeth Patino

April 21, 1946 - April 23, 2020

Bonnie Elizabeth Patino, 74, born on April 21, 1946, in San Bernardino, CA to Rosendo and Margaret Gutierrez. She passed away on April 23, 2020 at her home in Indio. She had been battling pancreatic cancer. She was married to her husband Joe Patino for 30 years before his passing in 2006. Bonnie is survived by her daughters Veronica Moraga, Laurie Moreno, Gina Delafuente, and son Benjamin Patino...
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Daniel Martinez

February 4, 1938 - March 14, 2020

Daniel Martinez, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at his family home in Indio, California. He was born on February 4,1938 in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico to Daniel Sr. and Antonia Martinez. He began working at a very young age which instilled hard work and dedication to provide for his family. Daniel met the love of his life, Elvia Zamarripa, in 1959. They married on July 1,...
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Antonio G. Hernandez

January 10, 1933 - March 8, 2020

Antonio G. Hernandez, 87, born on January 10, 1933, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, passed away March 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He resided in Indio, CA at the time of his passing. He is survived by 6 daughters & 1 son, 34 grandchildren, & 62 great grandchildren. Daughters are Olivia Ramos, Belia Zabalza, Ninfa Avina, Sylvia Paz, Elvia Hernandez, Sandra Hernandez, and his son is Robert Deanda....
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Juanita Lira Perez

March 28, 1941 - March 7, 2020

Juanita Lira Perez, 78, born on March 28, 1941, in Blyth, CA, United States, passed away March 7, 2020. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Funeral Service Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. both at the Forest Lawn...
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Virginia Duran Ramirez

May 26, 1927 - March 3, 2020

Virginia Duran Ramirez, 92, born on May 26, 1927, in Coachella, CA, passed away March 3, 2020. She resided in Coachella, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Esther F. Meraz

August 7, 1936 - January 30, 2020

Esther (Flores) Meraz died suddenly at her home in Indio, CA early morning on January 30th, 2020. Esther was born in Indio, California on August 7, 1936. Her mother, Amalia Ruybal was born in Colorado in 1904, married Jesus Flores in Colorado in the year of 1916 and came to Indio in the 30's. Esther attended the local schools and graduated Coachella Valley High School in 1954. She married...
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Alberto Salas

March 3, 1934 - January 18, 2020

Alberto Salas, 85, born on March 3, 1934, in Sinaloa, Mexico, passed away January 18, 2020. He resided in Coachella, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Maria De La Luz Briseno

December 12, 1964 - January 18, 2020

Maria De La Luz Briseno, 55, born on December 12, 1964, in Indio, CA, passed away January 18, 2020. She resided in Palm Desert, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Carmen H. Palomares

May 13, 1928 - January 12, 2020

Carmen H. Palomares, 91, born on May 13, 1928, in Coachella, CA, United States, passed away January 12, 2020. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Lucretia Pat Rodriguez

December 1, 1924 - December 25, 2019

Lucretia (Pat) Rodriguez, 95, born on December 1, 1924, in Blythe, CA., passed away December 25, 2019. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Agapita Dela Garza. Brothers Manuel Dela Garza, Philip Dela Garza, sisters Alice Dela Torre, and Rosie Romero, son Frank Dallosta jr, and grandson Eric Dallosta. Pat is survived by son John...
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Emmy Novak

June 19, 1927 - December 17, 2019

Emmy Novak, 92, born on June 19, 1927, in Pincehey, Hungary, passed away December 17, 2019. She resided in San Diego, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Carolyn A French

July 28, 1940 - December 15, 2019

Carolyn A French, 79, born on July 28, 1940, in Lansing, MI, United States, passed away December 15, 2019.Carolyn's parents were father Jack W. French and mother Virginia I Mead both deceased. She is survived by her husband William L.Tanghe. They were married 32 years, and celebrated their anniversary on December 5th. She is also survived by her three siblings, brother James French of Minnesota,...
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Barbara J. Paumier

August 7, 1931 - December 5, 2019

Barbara J. Paumier, 88, born on August 7, 1931, in Canton, OH, United States, passed away December 5, 2019. She resided in Vista, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Frederick A. Kammenzind

October 7, 1921 - December 1, 2019

Frederick A. Kammenzind, 98, born on October 7, 1921, in Manhattan, NY, United States, passed away December 1, 2019. He resided in Indio, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Guadalupe Conde De Anda

May 9, 1929 - November 23, 2019

Guadalupe Conde De Anda, 90, born on May 9, 1929, in Santa Rita SLP, Mexico, passed away November 23, 2019. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Juanita L. Ramirez

June 24, 1917 - November 10, 2019

Juanita L. Ramirez, 102, born on June 24, 1917, in Phoenix, AZ, United States, passed away November 10, 2019. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Joe D. Munoz

September 7, 1916 - October 28, 2019

Joe D. Munoz, 103, born on September 7, 1916, in Morenci, AZ, United States, passed away October 28, 2019. He resided in Coachella, Ca at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Cirilo Morales Flores

July 9, 1933 - October 22, 2019

Cirilo Morales Flores, 86, born on July 9, 1933, in Irvine, CA, passed away October 22, 2019. He resided in Indio, Ca at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Victor Ruiz

March 25, 1944 - October 21, 2019

Victor I. Ruiz, 75, passed away on October 21, 2019 after a short illness. He was born in Indio on March 25, 1944 to Ignacio V. Ruiz and Paula Baray Ruiz. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Yolanda; his brother Tom Ruiz, his sisters Emily Ramirez, Margie Caplette, and Becky Stephens; his children - Mark Ruiz, Greg Ruiz, Amy Ruiz-Lopez, Alex Ruiz, Oliver Alvarez and Jacob Alvarez; seventeen...
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Mark Anthony Cazares

December 21, 1979 - October 16, 2019

Mark Anthony Cazares, 39, born on December 21, 1979, in Indio, CA, passed away October 16, 2019. He resided in Indio, CA at the time of his passing. He is survived by his children's Marcos, Isaac and Bella, his brother James. Mark was preceded in death with his father Jaime Cazares and that he left behind many family members He was funny, giving and traditional Arrangements are under the...
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John Joseph Spinner

August 15, 1929 - October 13, 2019

John Joseph Spinner, 90, born on August 15, 1929, in Taylorville, IL, United States, passed away October 13, 2019. He resided in La Quinta, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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William Anthony Lewis

July 23, 1938 - September 15, 2019

William Anthony Lewis, 81, born on July 23, 1938, in Henderson, TX, United States, passed away September 15, 2019. He resided in Indio, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Vanessa Young Acosta

February 3, 1949 - August 25, 2019

Vanessa Young Acosta, 70, born on February 3, 1949, in Indio, CA, United States, passed away August 25, 2019. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Lidia Gonzalez

October 23, 1984 - August 2, 2019

Lidia Gonzalez, 34, born on October 23, 1984, in Riverside, CA, US, passed away August 2, 2019. She resided in La Quinta, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Lidia Janett Marroquin Ramos

July 11, 1961 - July 28, 2019

Lidia J. Marroquin Ramos, 58, born on July 11, 1961, in Guatemala, passed away on July 28, 2019. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, CA.
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Enrique Arreola Cervantes

November 30, 1959 - June 15, 2019

Enrique Arreola Cervantes, 59, born on November 30, 1959, in Mexicali Baja California, Mexico, passed away June 15, 2019. He resided in Coachella, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Brandon Nicholas Luna

August 13, 1985 - June 5, 2019

Brandon Nicholas Luna was born on August 13, 1985 and passed away on June 5, 2019. He resided in Palm Desert at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Coachella.
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Joseph G. Lares

May 17, 1942 - May 26, 2019

Joseph G. Lares, 77, born on May 17, 1942, in Indio, California, passed away May 26, 2019. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Evangelina L. Bazua

September 9, 1930 - May 21, 2019

Evangelina L. Bazua, 88, born on September 9, 1930, in Indio, California, passed away May 21, 2019. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Victor Cruz Tapia

January 29, 1941 - April 29, 2019

Victor Cruz Tapia, 78, born on January 29, 1941, in Indio, California, passed away April 29, 2019. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Grace O. Leblanc

November 25, 1935 - April 20, 2019

Grace O. Leblanc, 83, born on November 25, 1935, in Oklahoma, passed away April 20, 2019. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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William James McNabb

April 15, 1955 - April 1, 2019

William James McNabb, 63, born on April 15, 1955, in Toronto, Canada, passed away April 1, 2019. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Jesus Rodriguez Pinales

February 9, 1934 - March 18, 2019

Jesus Rodriguez Pinales, 85, born on February 9, 1934, in Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away March 18, 2019. He resided in Hemet, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Pete Z Garcia

May 13, 1927 - March 12, 2019

Pete Z Garcia, 91, born on May 13, 1927, in Ventura, California, passed away March 12, 2019. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Jose Luis Hernandez, Sr.

February 27, 1951 - March 6, 2019

Jose Luis Hernandez, Sr.,68, was born on February 27, 1951, to Elvira & Luis Hernandez. He went to heaven on March 6, 2019. He resided in Indio, California. Papa Joe is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart Sally. Together throughout 48 + years of marriage, they had 4 children, Veronica, Jose Jr., Johnny, and Marissa - followed by 13 grandchildren. Joe is also survived by his sister...
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Peggy Ann Williams

February 28, 1957 - February 17, 2019

Peggy Ann Williams, 61, born on February 28, 1957, in Indio, California, passed away February 17, 2019. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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John G. Alvarez

October 31, 1939 - February 16, 2019

John G. Alvarez "Johnny", Indio CA - On Saturday February 16, 2019, John Alvarez passed away with dignity at his home in Indio CA at the age of 79. At the time of his passing John was surrounded with love by his wife of 57 years, Hortencia B. Alvarez, 4 daughters, Karen Gonzalez, Lupita Eves, Joann Alvarez and Diane Pulsifer and loved ones. John is survived by his siblings Vicente, Carmen, Lupe &...
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Ray Arriola

July 1, 1930 - January 1, 2019

Ray Arriola, 88, born on July 1, 1930, in Indio, California, passed away January 1, 2019. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Ray was a business owner of Arriolas Tortilleria for the past 54 years. He is survived by his wife, Sophie Arriola, children Cindy, Becky, and Ray Jr. all of Indio, and Chiela of San Bernardino, CA. Six grandchildren, Andra Jenkins, Daniel...
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Rita Alvarez Garcia

May 22, 1936 - December 18, 2018

Rita Alvarez Garcia, 82, born on May 22, 1936, in Brawley, California, passed away December 18, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Jack L. Clark, Jr.

January 18, 1949 - December 17, 2018

Jack L. Clark, Jr., 69, born on January 18, 1949, in Wyoming, passed away December 17, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Lois M Bailey

October 10, 1924 - November 23, 2018

Lois M Bailey, 94, born on October 10, 1924, in Arkansas, passed away November 23, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Cristina H. Torres

July 24, 1932 - November 16, 2018

Cristina H. Torres, 86, born on July 24, 1932, in Amatlan De Canas, Nayarit, Mexico, passed away November 16, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California. She is survived by nine of her children: Felipe, Hector, Martha, Cecilia, George, Beatrice, Yolanda, Ana and Felix. Cristina was surrounded by her...
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Esperanza Andrade Chavez

February 7, 1937 - November 9, 2018

Esperanza Andrade Chavez, 81, born on February 7, 1937, in Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away on November 9, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Stella Foster

September 11, 1932 - October 21, 2018

Stella Foster, 86, born on September 11, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away October 21, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Eudolio Garza Arreola

November 6, 1945 - October 14, 2018

Eudolio Garza Arreola, 72, born on November 6, 1945, in La Rosita, Tamaulipas, Mexico, passed away October 14, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Belen Jimenez-Garcia

January 25, 1935 - October 7, 2018

Belen Jimenez-Garcia, 83, born on January 25, 1935, in San Pedro Apostol, Oaxaca, Mexico, passed away October 7, 2018. She resided in Chiriaco Summit, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Angelina N. Monge

October 25, 1921 - September 26, 2018

Angelina N. Monge, 96, born on October 25, 1921, in Sahuaripa, Sonora, Mexico, passed away September 26, 2018. She resided in Indio , California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Mary Ellen Markert

December 10, 1930 - September 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Markert, 87, born in Elgin, Illinois on December 10, 1930, passed away on September 18, 2018. She resided in Palm Desert, California at the time of her passing. Mary's battle with Alzheimer's has finally ended, the Lord has taken her home. She will be remembered for her crazy, outspoken humor. Words often used to describe her were: "What a hoot", "she's the life of the party" and ...
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Mary C Ramirez

February 15, 1925 - September 18, 2018

Mary C Ramirez, 93, born on February 15, 1925, in El Paso, Texas, passed away September 18, 2018. She resided in La Quinta, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Luis Duran Bautista, Jr.

February 17, 1950 - September 17, 2018

Luis Duran Bautista Jr., 68, born February 17, 1950, passed away September 17, 2018. Luis was born in Indio to Luis and Mary Bautista. As a youth Luis attended elementary and junior high schools in Indio. Following, he attended Coachella Valley High School, where he played the saxophone in the band and also participated in basketball, baseball and football. In August 1970, he joined the...
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Barry Dale Zinner

November 3, 1942 - September 4, 2018

Barry Dale Zinner, 75, born on November 3, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away September 4, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Luis Alberto Torres

September 16, 1967 - August 22, 2018

Luis Alberto Torres, 50, born on September 16, 1967, in Indio, California, passed away August 22, 2018. He resided in Coachella, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Juana Martinez Aguiar

March 8, 1946 - August 21, 2018

Juana Martinez Aguiar, 72, born on March 8, 1946, in Nayarit, Mexico, passed away August 21, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Donicia Martinez Lozano

January 25, 1935 - August 3, 2018

Donicia Martinez Lozano, 83, born on January 25, 1935, in Garfield, New Mexico, passed away August 3, 2018. She resided in Fresno, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Oriana Rodriguez Bertram

October 22, 1925 - July 20, 2018

Oriana Bertram,92, of Indio, CA passed away on July 20,2018. She was born in Llay-Llay, Chile on October 22, 1925 to Gabriela Pacheco and Ramon Rodriguez. Oriana worked as a registered nurse at the world's largest copper mine in Chuquicamata, Chile. In 1958, she met and married John Bertram, who worked as a mining geologist. She continued her nursing career as an assistant professor at Marshall...
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Lola Duran Viveros

March 10, 1924 - July 18, 2018

Lola Duran Viveros, 94, born on March 10, 1924, in Coachella, California, passed away July 18, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Rachael Vargas Ramirez

May 1, 1935 - June 8, 2018

Rachael Vargas Ramirez, 83, of Indio, California passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2018, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on May 1, 1935, to Frank Vargas & Aurora Ronquillo Sanchez in San Bernardino, California. As a child she lived with her father in Rivera, California, and returned to lived with her mother in the Coachella Valley when she was 16, and remained in the...
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Glen Travis Presley

July 5, 1934 - June 4, 2018

Glen passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on June 4, 2018. He was born July 5, 1934 in Pangburn, Arkansas. The son of gospel music writers Luther G. and Rena Presley, Glen was brought up to sing and love gospel music. After eighty years, it was still the thing that "fired him up for the day". He was elected president of the Arkansas State Singing Convention at the age of 17. He also...
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Isabel Velasquez

January 23, 1992 - May 31, 2018

Isabel Velasquez, 26, born on January 23, 1992, in El Monte, California, passed away May 31, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Raymond Benavides Garcia

April 26, 1961 - May 25, 2018

Raymond "Raymond" Benavides Garcia, 57, born on April 26, 1961, in Indio, California, passed away May 25, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Gerald A. Holman

July 23, 1929 - May 5, 2018

Gerald A. Holman, 88, born on July 23, 1929, in Sacramento, California, passed away May 5, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.survived by two daughters ,five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and his wife Joan
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Warren Nelson Proctor

February 18, 1936 - April 26, 2018

Warren Nelson Proctor, 82, born on February 18, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 26, 2018. He resided in La Quinta, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Noemi Castro Garcia

June 3, 1933 - April 23, 2018

Noemi Castro Garcia, 84, born on June 3, 1933, in Ensenada, Mexico, passed away April 23, 2018. She resided in Coachella, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Jose Venegas Rodriguez

March 23, 1937 - April 9, 2018

Jose Venegas Rodriguez, 81, born on March 23, 1937, in Mexico, passed away April 9, 2018. He resided in El Centro, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Ruben Lopez

August 7, 1929 - March 18, 2018

Ruben Lopez, 88, born on August 7, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, passed away March 18, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Miguel Angel Fernandez

May 15, 1931 - March 12, 2018

Miguel Angel Fernandez, 86, born on May 15, 1931, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, passed away March 12, 2018. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Jesus Madrigal Gutierrez

October 22, 1927 - March 7, 2018

Jesus Madrigal Gutierrez passed away peacefully at his home, after a short illness. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Maria Mendez Gutierrez. Survived by: Sal and Lupita Gutierrez of Indio, Ventura and Alma Gutierrez of Coachella, Judyann and Richard Moreno of La Quinta, Joe Gutierrez of Coachella, George and Gloria Gutierrez of Indio, Jenny and Doug Jackson of Huntington Beach,...
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Susana Carbajal Vielmas

January 11, 1943 - February 19, 2018

Susana Carbajal Vielmas, 75, born on January 11, 1943 in Jalisco, Mexico, passed away on February 19, 2018. She resided in Coachella, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Cathedral City, CA.
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Jose V. Perez

April 20, 1921 - February 16, 2018

Jose V. Perez, 96, born on April 20, 1921, in Durango, Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2018. A long- time resident of Coachella, California. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Maria C. Perez , Married her in August 9th,1947. They have 11 children Juan Perez, Francisco Perez, Seferino Perez , Oscar Perez, Jose Perez,Mario Perez Martha Elena Hernandez, Blanca Estella...
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Ann Veronica Haughton

November 4, 1943 - February 15, 2018

Ann Veronica Haughton, 74, born on November 4, 1943, in Halifax, England, passed away February 15, 2018. She resided in Thermal, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Robert Francis Kennedy

May 14, 1938 - February 12, 2018

Robert Francis Kennedy passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, February 12, 2018. He bravely battled cancer for over a year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, Robert is survived by his daughters, Linda Kennedy White (Stuart), Margaret Frances Emmett (Nick), and his brothers, Leo Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, as well as twelve grandchildren and twelve great...
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Kristy L. Mann

September 6, 1966 - January 31, 2018

Kristy L. Mann, 51, born on September 6, 1966, in Mitchell, Indiana, passed away January 31, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Val Soliz Martinez

November 9, 1950 - January 30, 2018

Val S. Martinez, better known as "Hippo" to his family and childhood friends, has left the building. His family and friends will tell you he's in a better place. He is stress-free and at peace. Hippo fought a long battle with illness, and finally decided it is time to kick the bucket. Hippo decided it was time to drive the passenger bus in the sky on January 30, 2018. He is survived by his...
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Ana Maria Bautista

May 19, 1942 - January 29, 2018

Ana Maria Bautista, 75, born on May 19, 1942, in Jalisco, Mexico, passed away January 29, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Michelle Monique Palacio

July 31, 1995 - January 21, 2018

Michelle Monique Palacio, 22, born on July 31, 1995, in Indio, California, passed away January 21, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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William Gordon Atkinson

February 5, 1927 - January 7, 2018

William Gordon Atkinson, 90, born on February 5, 1927, in Okeechobee, Florida, passed away January 7, 2018. He resided in Coachella, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Deanna Marie Owen

August 4, 1969 - January 3, 2018

Deanna Marie Owen, 48, born on August 4, 1969, in Superior, Arizona, passed away January 3, 2018. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Martha Amezola

November 11, 1955 - December 29, 2017

Martha Amezola, 62, was born on November 11, 1955 in Jesus Maria, Jalisco, Mexico and passed away on December 29, 2017. She resided in Utha at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary, Indio, California.
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Julia G. Romo

November 27, 1934 - December 21, 2017

Julia G. Romo, 83, born on November 27, 1934, in Indio, California, passed away December 21, 2017. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Isabel M. Garcia

November 19, 1931 - December 21, 2017

Isabel M. Garcia, 86, born on November 19, 1931, in La Copita, Texas, passed away December 21, 2017. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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Colombina Colleen Lombino

July 28, 1938 - December 19, 2017

Colombina Colleen Lombino, 79, born on July 28, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, passed away December 19, 2017 at her home in Indio, California. Beloved wife of 55 years to Jack, mother to Vincent, Matthew and Steven (deceased), Colleen was a teacher at Point Fermin Elementary (San Pedro) for 23 years, working with kids both in regular and bilingual (Spanish) classes. Proud of her Italian...
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Optaciano Meraz

July 7, 1935 - December 10, 2017

Optaciano Meraz July 7, 1935 – December 10, 2017 Optaciano Meraz passed away peacefully December 10, 2017 at his home in Indio, California surrounded by his loving family. Optaciano, a.k.a., "Opty", "Paisa", "Pachano", was born in Brawley, California to Optaciano Meraz and Lucy (Rodriguez) Meraz on July 7, 1935. Opty grew up in Brawley and came to the Coachella Valley when he was ten years...
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Eduardo Guerrero Avila

March 6, 1985 - November 9, 2017

Eduardo Guerrero Avila, 32, was born on March 6, 1985 in Altus, OK., and passed away on November 9, 2017. He resided in La Quinta, CA., at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary, Coachella, CA.
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Lilia M. Leon

March 27, 1949 - November 9, 2017

Lilia M. Leon, 68, born on March 27, 1949 in Mexicali B.C., passed away on November 9, 2017. She resided in Indio, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, CA.
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Edmundo Sanchez Ramirez

May 4, 1947 - October 22, 2017

Edmundo Sanchez Ramirez, 70, was born on May 4, 1947 in Algodones, Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico and passed away on October 22, 2017. He resided in Indio, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Indio, California.
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John Heredia, Jr.

July 12, 1943 - October 16, 2017

John "Papi" Heredia Jr., 74, of Indio, California passed away on October 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. He was born to John and Martina Heredia on July 12, 1943 in Riverside, California. He was the oldest of six children. He grew up on a ranch in Oasis, California and attended Oasis Elementary School. He graduated from Coachella Valley High School, and upon graduation, proudly enlisted...
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Lucia Morales Juarez

February 19, 1959 - October 8, 2017

Lucia Morales Juarez, 58, born on February 19, 1959 in Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, passed away October 8, 2017. She resided in Indio, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Cathedral City, CA.
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Lee Hsin Huang

May 27, 1959 - September 30, 2017

Lee Hsin Huang, 58, was born on May 27, 1959 in Taipei, Taiwan, and passed away on September 30, 2017. He resided in Desert Hot Springs, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary, Indio, California.
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Gonzalo Reyes Medina

March 2, 1924 - September 19, 2017

Gonzalo Reyes Medina, 93, was born on March 2, 1924 in San Protacio, Texas, and passed away September 19, 2017. He resided in Palm Desert, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary, Indio, California.
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