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Alice Grijalva Obituary

Alice A. Grijalva, 91 CARLSBAD -- Alice Grijalva passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010. She was born May 10, 1919 in Brawley, Calif., daughter of Tomas and Maria Alvarado. Alice was a homemaker and cook at Carlsbad by the Sea for 50 years. She enjoyed cooking, singing, dancing, and her many friends and family. She was loving, generous, humorous, outgoing, and extremely independent. Alice was preceded in death in 1962 by her husband of 21 years, Santiago Grijalva. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Frank) Mortensen; and son, Fidel (Anita) Grijalva; grandchildren, Pico, Jimmy, Kayboy, Kayla, Suzette, Nicole, Susan, and Pamela; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lupe (Gilbert) Herrera, and Jeannie Grijalva; sister-in law, Josephina Grijalva; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing held at 4 p.m., with Rosary recited at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, September 14, at Eternal Hills Mortuary in Oceanside. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad. Memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 12, 2010.

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September 15, 2010

Julio Ramirez Sr. and family would like to express their condolences to the Grijalva/Mortenson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Alice was a very lovely person and we have
many good memories of her. May she rest in peace and may God bless your family.

September 14, 2010

Gloria, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, but I will always have good memories of her. I will not be able to attend her services, but my prayers and condolences are with you. May she rest in peace. Your comadre, Olga.

Colleen Matsubara

September 12, 2010

Dear Grijalva/Mortenson Family,
My prayers and condolences are with you. I enjoyed working with Alice at Carlsbad by the Sea. She had a great sense of humor! Colleen Matsubara

Ramona Apker

September 9, 2010

Felipa Gonzalez and her family with to extend their condolences to the Grijalva/Mortenson Families in the loss of their beloved mother, Alice. May she rest in peace.
Love, Felipa Gonzalez (son, Manuel and daughter, Ramona Apker)

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