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Cruz Helen Tapia

1943 - 2013

Cruz Helen Tapia obituary, 1943-2013, Menifee, CA

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

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Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

7944 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, California

Cruz Tapia Obituary

CRUZ HELEN TAPIA Age 70, of Menifee Ca, passed away Sept. 29, 2013, while on vacation in Mexico. She is survived by her husband John Tapia. Born in Texas, raised in Los Angeles, she attended Catholic School from K-12th. She became a notary public, and had a Contractors & Real Estate license. Once employed by Pinkerton Security she worked the Oscars Red Carpet and was also the first woman to carry a firearm as a security guard. Helen is also survived by daughter Cruz Holguin (husband Adam); sons Alex (wife Anabell), Louis (wife Elvia) and Miguel Monreal; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grand-children; stepson Art Tapia (wife Grace). Services will be held at Acheson & Graham in Riverside Oct. 10th from 9:30 -11:30am, burial immediately following at the Olivewood Cemetery.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 9, 2013.
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What wonderful,intelligent,kind human being. My family is very proud to say we knew Helen. Always had the kindest words to say about my kids. She was always proud of them. Thank you Helen! You will be missed. Benito and Nancy Zepeda Family

October 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family. I met Helen by my sister Nancy Zepeda. Helen you were such a nice and kind woman. You will truly be missed.

Elena Velasquez

October 10, 2013

Helen, may our merciful Lord grant you eternal peace and rest. Our daily prayers are with you:Adam and Cruz Holguin & family, Alex, Alex Jr., Louie, and Michael Monreal and families.

Raul & Rosalie Villagomez

October 6, 2013

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Oct

10

Service

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

Oct

10

Burial

Olivewood Cemetery

CA

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Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

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