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Lamar and Ernestine Matthews

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Matthews, Lamar and Ernestine
Beloved parents of Ann and Janis. They were wonderful people and touched many lives and will be sorely missed. Viewing 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Forest Lawn, Cypress. A celebration of their lives will be held at 11:00, Friday, February 20, 2004 at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 18, 2004.

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Jamie Gross

February 22, 2004

Ann, I am truely sorry for your loss. My sincere prayers are with you and your Sister. I wish you peace and healing.

Jamie Gross

Your Co-worker and Friend

George & Diana Pallas

February 20, 2004

We were extremely sad to hear about Ernie & La Mar. I was in CA. and heard about it on the news. We are going to miss them a lot. If there is anything we can do for you, please feel free to e-mail us.



Sincerely, Diana and George

Zelda Norwood

February 19, 2004

To Ann and Janis;



I was so sorry to hear the news about your parents. My prayers are with you and your families in your time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything you need.



Zelda Y Norwood

Patricia, Mattie & Marilyn

February 18, 2004

To the family of the late Mr & Mrs Lamar Matthews Jr.



We express our sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. We will have all of you in our prayers in hope that you may be able to cope with your loss. Take care.

Lisa Parrish

February 18, 2004

To the Daughter's of the Matthews when i reed the story in the newspaper i was so sad to hear what had happen to your parents. May god be with you and your family's.

Scott & Mae Budge

February 18, 2004

You will be missed,but never forgotten.

Sharon Kuhlemier

February 18, 2004

Janis, my heart goes out to you and your sister on this very sad occassion. You are in my prayers. With Sympathy, Sharon Kuhlemier

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