Obituaries for the Fontana, CA Area

Feb 15, 2018

Maria Armida Sclafani, a lifelong resident of Fontana, California, passed away on February 15, 2018 in Fontana. She was born on June 30, 1970 to Virginia and Luis Valenzuela. Maria attended Fontana High School and walked with the graduating class of 1988. She was diligent in her work and was a medical secretary for Kaiser Hospital for over 15 years.Maria...

Feb 9, 2018

Eleodoro “LoLo” Ramirez, 73, of Adelanto, passed away on February 9, 2018 in Apple Valley. He was born October 8, 1944 in Villa Morelos, Michoacan to Braulio and Faustina Ramirez.LoLo worked hard to provide for his family and worked for AWT. He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing in church. He liked being outside cleaning his yard...

Feb 4, 2018

William Jones Jr. (aka Bill) was born August 12, 1928 in Monticello, Arkansas to William Sr. and Hattie Mae Diggs which preceded him in death.William Jones Jr. graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1945. He joined the United States Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1949. After his military service, he gained employment with a trucking company....

Jan 23, 2018

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Jan 21, 2018

Frank Mendoza Tarango (Pops or Gramps) 65 of Rialto passed away surrounded by his family on January 21, 2018. He was born August 28, 1952 in Los Angeles, Ca to his Parents Sotero Ortega Tarango and Virginia Mendoza Tarango. He married Gloria C Rodriguez and spent 50 years at her side. They had six children Mike Flores, Frank Tarango Jr.,...

Jan 13, 2018

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Jan 13, 2018

Joseph I. Mayorga, “Yogi,” passed away on January 13, 2018, peacefully in his home.Joseph was born on November 19, 1940 to Celso & Benita Mayorga. He was lifetime resident of Fontana, CA and retired from Kaiser Steel. He enjoyed camping, fishing & family gatherings. Joseph & Lucia were married for 58 years and together they had 6 children. Joel (Alma)...

Jan 11, 2018

Rebecca Ann Barrasa 18, of Fontana entered into eternal life on January 11, 2018. She was born January 16, 1999. Rebecca was a great daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, girlfriend and friend. She recently graduated with honors from Fontana High School, Class of 2017. Rebecca was so ambitious to continue her education and had dreams of becoming a nurse or...

Jan 9, 2018

Herbert D. Gomez, 94, of Fontana, died peacefully at home on January 9, 2018. He was born in Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 13, 1923, moved to Los Angeles in 1925 and became a proud American citizen on September 16, 1988. He is the son of the late Ruth de los Rios and Jesus Gomez. He married Inez Romero on...

Jan 5, 2018

Julia Concepcion Serpas Candido, 85 of Fontana, CA passed away on January 5th, 2018 in Fontana, CA. Julia was born on January 9th, 1933 in El Salvador to Joaquin Antonio Candido Aguirre and Maria Teresa Candido Hernandez. After completing her college education at Santa Ines College in Santa Teda, El Salvador she worked for many years as a caregiver in...

Dec 24, 2017

Life Well LivedA life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy...

Dec 14, 2017

Greive not when I have gone away, But think of wonderful days I was allowed to stay, to be with my family, Other loved ones, and friends. Many thanks to all who gave me Courage to go on, when the Mountains seemedtoo high, And I did not feel very strong. I know I have often made mistakes, but Please know...

Dec 9, 2017

Luz D. Quesada completed her journey on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2017. She was born Feb 6, 1927 To Apolinar R. and Patricia Diaz in Jerome Arizona.Lucy was a lifetime resident in Colton, CA. where alongside her husband raised their four children. She worked as a Teachers Aid for Washington Elementary school in Colton where she helped pioneer the bilingual-Bi cultural...

Nov 30, 2017

Norma Matousek, born Norma George, passed away at 92 years of age November 30. A longtime resident of Fontana, California, she had lived there for nearly 60 years following her marriage to Joseph and relocation from Santa Cruz, the town of their youth. Norma led a long and fruitful life, and was at peace when called by the Lord. She...

Nov 10, 2017

Beaufort Anderson Pope Jr., entered this world in Georgetown, South Carolina on February 9, 1946. He was the oldest of seven siblings born to the union of the late Beaufort Anderson Pope Sr., and Laura Ann Miller.Beaufort spent his childhood growing up in Andrews, South Carolina and attending Rosemary School from elementary through graduation. His interests were in agriculture, fishing,...

Oct 28, 2017

We little knew that morning thatGod was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly,In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose youBut you didn’t go alone.For part of us went with youThe day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories.Your love is still our guide,And though we cannot see youYou are always at...

Oct 22, 2017

Oct 15, 2017

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Oct 14, 2017

A todos los que me habéis querido en vida y después de mi muere lamentáis mi ausencia y conserváis gratos recurados míos, os suplico que elevéis al cielo vuestras fervorosas oracioner por la paz de mi alma, porque tengo acendrada fe y alentadora esperanza en que el Dios de las Misericodias las oirá como padre infinitamente bueno y yo os...

Sep 21, 2017