Rudy Mendez Bernal

7/2/1936 - 7/31/2021

 

    Rudy M. Bernal, 85-year-old life time resident of Colton, passed away July 31, 2021

at Pico De Loro: Assisted Living Facility in Perris California.

He was born on July 02, 1936. He graduated from Colton High School. In his

younger years he enjoyed oil painting and bodybuilding. He held a Custodial

position with CJUSD from which he retired after many years of service. He lived

the remainder of his life doing the things that brought him joy, eating out, going to

the movies and watching his favorite shows on his big screen TV. He was preceded

in death by his Father Cleofas Bernal, Mother Guadalupe (Lupe) Bernal, Wife

Victoria (Vera) Avila Castro Bernal, Brothers: Ramon Sanchez, Robert (Pasquale)

Bernal and Steven Bernal. He is survived by his sister Ofelia Connolly (Bernal), 4

Nieces and 1 Nephew, 5 grandnieces and 2 grandnephews, 5 great-grand nieces

and 3 great-grand nephews and many cousins.

Interment at Hermosa Cemetery, Colton California.

Service and burial will be private.

 Genevieve Meraz

August 31, 1928 - July 31, 2021

 Mary Lorraine Dougherty 

March 28,1931 - July 30, 2021

 Alejandra Reyes Dominguez 

February 12, 1957 - July 29, 2021

Jimmie Lee Duke 

April 6, 1933 - July 29, 2021 

Jimmie L Duke 88, of Etiwanda CA passed away peacefully July 29th with family by his side. He is survived by his son Bob Duke (Josimary) and daughter Patty Essman. He is reunited with his forever love in life and death, wife Camille who passed away April 2018.

He leaves behind family and friends who will forever be thankful God put him in our lives. Many have said he was the father or grandparent they never had and he will forever be missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Etiwanda Church 7126 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA September 18th at 1pm.

 FERNANDO LOYA

August 12, 1963 – July 28, 2021

 

Fernando “Nano” Loya, 57 of San Bernardino, California, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on July 28, 2021.  He was born in San Bernardino, California on August 12, 1963 to the late John B. Loya and Guadalupe Loya.  Fernando fell in love and married Charlene Lewis and was happily married for 3 years.  He was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle and most importantly a child of God.  

 

Fernando graduated from San Gorgonio High School and attended San Bernardino Valley College where he obtained his Associates Degree.  Fernando was such a positive minded man, with a heart of gold, who could light up a room with his smile alone.  A man after God’s own heart, he was spiritually gifted with the knowledge of scripture and knew the bible inside and out.  He loved God’s word so much that he could recite the perfect scripture for any occasion.  Though not a tall man in stature, his personality and big heart could stand out in any crowd.  He had a laugh that could be heard in a stadium of thousands; a laugh unmatched unless he was surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Fernando, who overcame all odds and hardship in life, became a role model to his family by setting the standard and becoming the first to achieve a college degree.  A truly talented man who became an amazing self-taught artist, a brilliant poet, and a fulltime jokester whose jokes would only make him laugh but would make you smile in the process.  He loved karaoke and would sing every chance he could. Fernando is a big part of the Loya Family and will be missed with heavy hearts all around.   When it’s time to be reunited, he will for sure be waiting at the gates of heaven with that smile and laugh we all know and love.  

 

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Loya, his two children, Fernando Loya and Jasmine Loya, his mother, Guadalupe Palacios, siblings, Patricia Lopez, Lucy (Dean) Kelley, Rosemary Loya, Andrew Loya, Tina (Bobby) Dean, and several grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Fernando Loya is preceded in death by his father, John Loya Sr., his brothers, John, George and Frank Loya, and Joe Lopez.

 

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Hermosa Cemetery, 900 North Meridian Ave., Colton, CA.  Mission Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Burial 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Jose Luis Castañon 

June 10, 1966 - July 28, 2021

 William Floyd Furr

Born: May 20, 1948 in Oklahoma

Passed: July 27, 2021 in California

 Martin Covarrubias

Born: June 03, 1959 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Passed:  July 10, 2021 in San Jacinto, California

 Linda L. Mott

May 6, 1961 - July 25, 2021

 

Richard Colunga 

February 7, 1948 - July 24, 2021

Services will be held on Friday September 3rd 2021 at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery located at 900 N Meridian Ave in Colton CA 92324.

Chapel Service will be from 11-1pm followed by the internment from 1-2pm. 

 Eulalia Mendoza 

January 9, 1934 - July 23, 2021

 CHERYL  ANN GATHIER 

January 31, 1956 - July 22, 2021

Gordon Dix 

May 16, 1942 - July 21, 2021

 Born May 16, 1942 in Ashland, Oregon – moved to California at age 10.  Graduated from Brea Olinda High School in 1960. Joined I.B.E.W. electrical apprenticeship program in 1962. Worked as an electrician for over 30 years. Lived in Corona, California for 33 years.  He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Betty Dix, Son Jon Dix of Corona, California, Daughter, Julie Dix, deceased, two grandchildren, Shawn Dix and Cody Dix and one great-grandchild, Shawn Matthew Dix and brother Gary Dix of Prescott Valley, AZ.

 Gordon Dix 

May 16, 1942 - July 21, 2021

 Ana Nava 

October 23, 2021 - July 21, 2021

 Miguel Regalado Aquino 

September 9, 2021 - July 21, 2021

Gustavo Martin Garcia 

July 26, 1954 - July 20, 2021 

 Jerry Joe Boone

July 26, 1961 -  July 20, 2021

 Charles Vance 

February 4, 1952 - July 19, 2021 

Carlos Howard Schalbe 

 August 18, 1925 - July 16, 2021

 Blanca Rosa Sanchez

August 30, 1930 - July 15, 2021

 Paul Parra Sr.

March 27, 1943 - July 13, 2021

 Robin Marie Robb 

July 18, 2021 - July 11, 2021

 Ricardo Guadalupe Mendoza

December 12, 1953 - July 10, 2021

  ALBERT JUNIOR RIVERA 

August 25, 1960 - July 10, 2021

 Born in the city of San Bernardino 08/25/1960 and passed 07/10/2021 in San Bernardino CA.

     He was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven by his mother Mary (Rivas) Rivera, his son Alfred Rivera, his sister Marilyn and Brother David .

     He is survived by his father Albert Rivera, stepmother Helen Rivera , sister Toni and  6 adult children 18 grandchildren and. 4-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews

     He was a cross-country truck driver and also he loved to read his Bible as well as draw and listen to music

 Leon Dwite Graham

June 18, 1944 - July 8, 2021

 Leon Dwite Graham 

June 18, 1944 - July 8, 2021

 Albert Roy Bencomo

1/9/1964 - 7/8/2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Roy Bencomo, announce his passing on July 8^th 2021 at the age of 57. Albert was born January 9^, 1964, to John and Dorothy Bencomo.

 

Albert touched many lives with his sense of humor. He was the root of many laughs and memories shared by his family. He always had a way of making anyone smile or laugh and was sure to make friends anywhere he went. When talking to Albert, you could guarantee that he would use lyrics to songs or rhyme sentences in response to the conversation. He loved listening to music, playing card games/dominoes, and watching basketball games (Lakers were his team). His favorite sayings were, “only the strong survive” and “if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” In his honor we will continue to live by these words. We love you forever DAD! 

 

Albert was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Dorothy, and brother, Robert Bencomo. He is survived by four children: Amanda, Albert (Pups), Angeline, and Ariana, four grandchildren: Eric, Elias, Alyssa, and Andy, siblings: Jerry, Dolores (Dolly), Andrew, and Eugene (Geno), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

 

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday July 31^st from 2-5pm at Hermosa Garden Cemetery. 900 Meridian St. Colton CA, 92324. Flowers may also be sent to this address.

William Ira Jenkins

June 17, 1950 - July 7, 2021

William Ira Jenkins of Glendora, California born on June 17th 1950, passed away on July 7th 2021.

Bill Jenkins was an audio file speaker design expert; his designs were used at NASA and Boeing. His

expertise and knowledge were used in other applications in the military industrial complex. His BBI

Speakers were installed in countless venues in Los Angeles like Royce Hall, Casinos in Las Vegas. He built speaker cabinets for many of the major touring sound companies and his subwoofer designs are in many famous recording studios in Los Angeles. He mixed live sound for many acts, bringing joy to thousands of people through his uncompromising passion for great audio reproduction.

Bill was a decorated military veteran receiving a Purple Heart for his services in the Vietnam War as well as a letter of commendation written by his commanding officer for Bill’s ability to repair his units

communication equipment and radio out for back up while under fire, saving his units lives.

Known as “BJ” to many friends and associates but was best known as “Uncle Bill” to those who loved him most. He is preceded in Death by parents Carl & Galdys Jenkins, brothers Edgar & Carl and sisters Caroline, Henrietta, Faye, Joyce & Judie. He is survived by many Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial Services will be held on Monday August 30th at 10:00 AM

Westminster Memorial Park

14801 Beach Blvd.

Westminster, CA

 John Nelson Jacobus "Jack",68

of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, passed away on July 6, 2021.

Jack was born on February 7, 1953 to Homer and Jean Jacobus in Long Beach, CA. The middle son of three boys. Jack grew up alongside his brothers Ron and Scott and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in ‘71. He attended Long Beach City College and began working for OCTA where he would retire in 2012 after a successful accident-free career working for 38 years . Any one who met Jack knew how warm, kind, genuine, and full of life he was and how he radiated pure happiness.

He was married to his soulmate Paula for 19 years and they raised their sons Jarrod and Damien and were proud grandparents to Oliver and Quinn. He loved spending time with his family, the outdoors, traveling, and was a “jack” of all trades. His caring spirit continues to be loved and missed by many.

Jack is survived by his wife Paula, sons Jarrod and Damien, grandchildren Oliver and Quinn,and brothers Scott and Ron. His life will be celebrated on August 7 at the home of the Leon family from 4-7pm at 15567 Live Oak Rd.
Chino, CA. Family and friends are invited to attend.

 Pastor "Nes"Garcia Sr

July 26, 1942 - July 6, 2021

Born July 26th 1942 Nasugbu, Batana - Died July 6th, 2021 Perris, California

He was married for forty one years to Erlinda Aquino-Garcia (deceased)

And survived by his three children and four grandchildren;

Minerva married to Elmer with Adam and Audria,

Ericson and Pastor Jr married to Arcel with Carla and Celine. 

Nes, as he was fondly called, will be remembered as a caring husband, father

 and brother by his family.  To friends, he was the fun loving life of the party. 

As a music loving teenager, he sang and played the guitar in a band.  

In his advanced years, he would sing karaoke oldies during family gatherings. 

Our hearts are at peace knowing he would be singing his way in his

continuing journey beyond as he gets reunited with his departed loved ones. 

The Memorial Service and Viewing will be held on July 23, 2021 5:00 - 8;00pm

At Hermosa Gardens, 900 North Meridian Avenue, Colton, CA 92324.

"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

- Helen Keller -

Regina Marie Hernandez was born in Fontana, California. Born to

Nicholas and Juliette Padilla on October 29th,1946. Regina a lifelong

resident of Colton attended Kindergarten at Garfield and then

transferred to Immaculate Conception for her grammar school

before transferring into the Colton School District

and attended Colton Jr. High and then Colton High School,

where she graduated in June of 1964.

After graduating from Colton High School she went onto

college at Valley Community College and then to Beauty school.

Regina had three children. Daughter Elizabeth Marie Hernandez in

January 1970, Son Matthew James Hernandez in December 1972.

and son William Paul Hernandez in August 1978.

In 1982 Regina started her career working for the Colton Joint Unified

School District in Nutrition Services. She started off part time

before becoming full time. She worked at a number

of school sites before her permanent spot at Paul J Rogers and

becoming a Nutrition Service Manager. She worked there at Rogers

for 12 years before she retired in 2009. Regina dedicated 27 years

of service to the Colton Joint Unified School District Nutrition Services.

She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and great grand

children, sharing laughter with her family. She enjoyed singing in the

church choir at San Salvador where she attended for 20 years.

She loved to go on road ‘Adventure’ trips with her cousin Carol.

She is preceded in death by her father Nicholas Padilla,

mother Juliette Padilla, grandsons Alex and Jordan Hernandez.

She is survived by her brother Nicholas Robert Padilla, Sister-in-law

Lydia Padilla, daughter Elizabeth Marie Hernandez,

son Matthew James Hernandez, son William Paul Hernandez,

daughter-in-law Cristina Hernandez. Grandchildren Michael Jacobo,

Ashley Jara, Jessica & Nicholas Morentin, Matthew Jr, Ernest III &,

Katherine Hernandez, Andrew, Kristopher & Alexis Hernandez. and 12 

great grandchildren.

Regina will be forever missed and always loved by all her family.

Mom, we love you very much. It wasn’t enough time here with you but our

Father in Heaven called you home because it was His will. We will always

remember the good times until we meet again.

We love you always!!!!

A Celebration of Life will be held at San Salvador Catholic Church

169 W L Street, Colton, CA 92324

Thursday August 19, 2021

Music at 10:30am, Mass at 11:00am.

Burial will Follow at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery

900 Meridian St. Colton at 100pm.

Those wishing to send Flowers, please contact

Florist “Karla Flowers” in Colton

909.580.9658

 Zachary Dubon 

September 12, 1985 - June 24, 2021

Morris Duckworth 

December 13, 1946 - July 4, 2021 

 Alma Angelina Torres

12/1/1952 - 7/4/2021

      Alma Torres was born in cuidad Juarez Chihuahua Mexico.  Born to Salvador and Aurora Vasquez on December 1st, 1952.  Later moved to Arizona at the age of 4 years old.  She then moved to California at the age of 12, where she attended Colton Jr high school and then graduated from Colton High School.  After graduating from Colton High School she went on to work at Georgia Pacific in Rialto where she met the love of her life, Patrick V Torres.  Then shortly after they had their first son Patrick V Torres Jr in 1973.  In 1977 they had their second son Gabrial P Torres, then in 1982 Anthony D Torres was born.  Last but not least she gave birth to her only daughter Stephanie M Torres in 1988.  She continued on working at Target Distribution Center in Fontana CA for 10 years then moved over to Toys R Us Distribution Center where she finally retired after 16 years.  SHe dedicated her life to spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren ,she enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, sharing laughter with family and most importantly eating food and lots of sweets!!!  

     She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick V Torres Sr, father Salvador Vasquez, mom Aurora Vasquez, brothers Odie Vasquez, John Vasquez, Michael Vasquez, and nephew Frank Servin.  

     She is survived by her sons, Patrick V Torres JR, Gabriel P Torres, Anthony D Torres, and daugher Stephanie Arroyo.  

     Grandchildren Corinna, Robert, Patricia and Alexis Torres,  Sophia, Jennifer, Gabriella, and Danielle Torres, Christine, Nathan, Olivia, and Edithe Torres, Thomas, Austin, Hunter and Ariel Arroyo and three great grandchildren, Sokai and Ternin Mao, and Noah Gonzalez.  

     Alma will be forever missed and always loved by all her family.  

     Mom, we loved you very much.  It wasn't enough time here with you but our Father in Heaven called you home because it was His will.  We will always remember the good times until we meet again.

                                  We love you always!!!

 Arron Brittany Garcia 

October 18, 2021 - July 3, 2021

 Ronald Hutchinson Jr. 

December 10, 1959 - July 3, 2021

 Julia Lynn Smith 

January 20, 1952 - July 3, 2021 

Eric Wenger 

February 24, 1980 - July 3, 2021

 Eric Wenger,41, of Upland, CA, passed away unexpectedly on 7-3-2021. Eric was born on 2-24-1980 to Albert & Linda Wenger in Winslow, AZ. After graduation from Gallup High School in 1998, he pursued business studies at NM State in Las Cruces,NM. Eric owned a construction business. Eric is survived by his fiancé, Alicia Camarillo; his son, Cody Wenger; his parents, Albert & Linda; his sister, Christine Wenger and her son, Matthew.

A Celebration of his life is being planned and will be held in Chandler, AZ.

Harry Brown Cadwell 

November 29,1924 - July 3, 2021

Harry Brown Cadwell of Apple Valley, California left this life on July 3, 2021. He was born November 29, 1924 in Pueblo, Colorado to Harry and Dorothy Cadwell. He joined the Army to serve in World War II and transitioned to the Air Force as it was developed, serving our country for 26 years, attaining the rank of major and doing crucial work within our missile program. While in the military he completed a bachelor’s degree in communications at UC Berkeley, a Masters of Engineering Administration (MEA) at The George Washington University, and a lifetime professional clear teacher’s credential at Chapman University. He also completed coursework at many universities and colleges including Harvard and Yale. After military retirement, he taught high school for another 14 years at Apple Valley High School. After retirement, he spent his time loving his family and adoring every new baby that was born. He was the rock of his family and an inspiration to everybody who knew him.  Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Barbara, and his sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his three daughters: Michelle Cadwell Smith, Jeannine Abbott, and Allyce (Salvador) Castillo, five grandchildren: Amanda (Jon), Mark (Summer), Barbara (Bruce), Christina (Nick), and Stephanie (Brian) as well as ten great-grandchildren: James (Annalisa), Amber, Michael, Aidan, Annalyssa, Landyn, Finn, Avaline, Laykin, and Braxtyn. He will continue to be a shining light of accomplishment, determination and love to his family and will live in their hearts forever. Military funerals for both Harry and his wife Barbara will take place at Riverside National Cemetery at some point in the coming year.

 Daniel Mark Negrete

August 20, 1955 - July 2, 2021

 Arturo Parras 

August 14, 1955 - July 2, 2021

Thomas Charles Totushek 

June 10, 1940 - July 2, 2021 

 James Conley 

July 24, 1957 - July 2, 2021

Cheriyln  Skinner 

February 25, 1969 - July 1, 2021