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CARMEN RIVAS Obituary

passed away on October 22, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was one of eight children. She was born on July 16, 1938 in her home in the Lemon and Orange Growers Association Mexican Colony House #12 located in San Dimas. She lived her entire life in San Dimas. She dedicated more than 30 years sharing her love of children working as a Teacher's Aide for the Bonita Unified School District. She was a life-long member of the Sociedad Progresista Mexicana. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son Frank Alejandre. She is survived by her husband Leo, daughters Marina Rivas and Irma Amaro, sons Angel (Peggy) Amaro, Ron (Connie) Hernandez, thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church on November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Rosary and vigil will be at Todd Memorial Chapel in Claremont on November 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Oct. 29, 2010.

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jesus elizalde

November 2, 2010

To all of carmens family you have my deepest heart felt sympathy. she will be missed. when i would go a stray for a while she would always tell me "look what the cat dragged in... oh its wally".san dimas lost a great women but the heavens gained a angel.love the elizlades. (san dimas,ca)

October 31, 2010

Our dad, Martin Oviedo, Carmen's brother has shared many beautiful stories of her over the years. We send all our Oviedo family especially Carmen's immediate family our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Love, Catarino and Marjorie XO

RACHELL RAMOS

October 29, 2010

TIA U WILL BE MISSED. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS LOVE YOU.XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO.

rachell ramos

October 29, 2010

Tia u well be missed. you will always be in our thoughts and will have a special place in our hearts love you.

Loretta Marriott

October 29, 2010

May you rest in peace Carman.

Martin & Sandra Oviedo

October 29, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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