Mrs. Dorothy Minnie Hesse

Mrs. Dorothy Minnie Hesse

Dorothy Hesse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2018.
Dorothy Minnie Hesse, 99, born on May 22, 1919, in Cudahy, California, passed away July 18, 2018. She resided in Pasadena, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Douglass & Zook Funeral and Cremation Services, Monrovia, California.

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Andrea Christina Louise

August 11, 2025

Grandma and Andrea 2009 Sky City Hotel Auckland. I was so proud of Dorothy, she had recently had knee surgery and flew all the way to New Zealand on her own!

Andrea Christina Louise

August 11, 2025

Loving you and missing you so much dearest Grandma. xxoo Andrea in New Zealand! PS I share your love of fishing!

Rick Laister

November 8, 2021

You were my favorite Sunday School teacher...and married to the most wonderful individual I ever met...Pastor Armin Hesse...Thank you! Rick Laister

Michelle Rogers

July 28, 2018

I cherished every conversation and visit with Dorothy... I always left her wanting more. She prayed for me and my family faithfully and was a Hero to me. There's another angel around the throne tonight. All our love, Michelle and Family, Middletown OH

Rick Wulfestieg

July 26, 2018

Gary, what a beautiful tribute to your mother.

Gary Hesse

July 25, 2018

As my Mother and as a friend you were a blessing in my life. You had a wonderful life and passed in peace. You are with God and your heavenly family. You will be remembered for generations for your love of family, patience, faith and joy.

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