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Erlena Medina Obituary

Erlena Medina Age 55, of Long Beach, passed Wednesday, October 20, 2010. She was born May 19, 1955 in Martin, KY. She married the love of her life, Rick Medina in 1983 and resided in Long Beach until her passing. She was Office Manager of RTI Insurance for 10 years. Erlena is survived by her husband, Rick; three daughters, Dawn and Steven Phelps, Carolyn and Tracee Medina; her grandchildren, Blaec and Caitlyn; her mother, Frances Irvine from OH; and 5 brothers, sisters, and 24 nieces and nephews. In honor of her life, a memorial service will be held October 29, 2010 at:24600 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 (inside Palos Verdes Bowl) from12pm till 5pm. Flowers or gifts or a donation to the A.C.S. or Hospice, in her name is greatly appreciated.

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Published by Press-Telegram from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2010.

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October 20, 2018

Gee sis it's been 8 years already.And it's still hard for us all. Your always is our thoughts and hearts. Wish you were here to see how the girls have grown into such strong and beautiful ladies. Carolyn and Laun have just bought their first home. You would be so proud as you always were. Though there have been struggles for us all, I know in my heart you have been there to help them through what ever it was.I hope one day the girls will view this and look back on the memories that I have entered.I as you are so very very proud of each and everyone of them. Wish I could visit them like I use to but as times change I can hardly see to drive any more but still try to attend every important time in their live. I love you to the sky and back sis and miss you more than words can express. Dance with the Angels and tell your mom and mine I miss and love them too. Sending you kisses on butterfly wings.

Erlena meet your grandson Heinrich Alexander Stearns. Tracee has him weds the 15th only 12 days late

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November 18, 2017

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November 12, 2017

Erlena it's been 7 years since you've been gone and so much has happened. Last month Carolyn & Laun got married. It was such a beautiful wedding. Tracee officiated the wedding Dawn was a brides maid and her girls were also in the wedding too. Knowing how much Bleac loves you he carried a picture of you while he and Rick walked her to the alter, well it was actually at the beach.Dee was there also she wouldn't miss it for the world. Also your baby girl Tracee is having a baby boy. She was due nove 3rd but hasn't had him yet. His name will be Henirich. Sis I love and miss you so much. I won't take to long to talk to you again. Will let you know when your second grandson is here.

Dee & JR

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November 12, 2017

First kiss as husband & wife

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November 12, 2017

Perfect family

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November 12, 2017

Tracee performed the ceremony

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father & Bride

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walking to the alter Bleac brought you along

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brides maids

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First dance

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rick, carolyn Bleac & you

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April 20, 2014

thinking of you today and everyday, sure miss you. You were always there when I needed someone to talk to. Sure miss our talks. Miss you sis Love you to the sky and back.
Ruby

December 9, 2012

Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you today. Sure do miss our talks. Mike got married to Morgan on the 27th of Oct. Darrell, Debi and their son Aubry came. Rick and the girls where there too. I got a picture of all of us together. It's the first one since my Mom past away. Wish you could have been there it was really nice to have the whole family there together. I love and miss you so much.
Love, Ruby

May 19, 2012

Dear Sis wishing you were here with us still. Missing you so much. Happy Birthday to you. Love you to the sky and back. Give my Mom a hug and kiss for me.

May 14, 2012

Well sis I'm a day late but Happy Mothers day we all miss you so much and think about you always.Your daughters are wonderful and the grandbabies are beautiful.Rick misses you ever so much you were his world and ours, we went and visited mom and she to misses you you will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Love you.

May 19, 2011

Sis on this day 56 years ago you were sent as a gift from God and through those years you have touch so many lives. I just wanted to say we all love you so much and miss you. Happy Birthday! Your always with us.

Tracee Medina

January 30, 2011

LOVE YOU MOM! I just wish you knew how much i miss being able to just sit on ur lap and cry about anything and you would always take my side regardless. I love you so much and I cant wait to see you once again.

Marlene Boldman

November 19, 2010

Remembering all of our younger days together...You were the life of the party, and I'm sure you still were as a wife and a mother. You were loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Marlene

November 19, 2010

Sis
I sure do miss talking to you, I think of you every day. I even looked at the texts we sent each other the past 5months. Love you up to the sky and back.

Sonya Case-Sparks

November 6, 2010

Rick, I am sorry that I could not come out there for the memorial. You and your family are in my prayers. Erlena was a wonderful person and cousin. Love, Sonya & family

October 30, 2010

To my sister, you will be missed.
Love ya
your baby sister

louise rajel

October 30, 2010

you will always be in my heart early you are my best friend and i will always love you. and cherish all the time we had together.You knew me the best and was always there for me.nathan and i miss you terribly but know that we will see you again some day.love you always ,"auntie lena and early"Smooches

Rick Medina

October 30, 2010

I Love You Jelly...I miss you...your Mr.

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