Esther Medina Pierce

Esther Medina Pierce obituary, Fontana, CA

Esther Medina Pierce

Esther Pierce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ingold Funeral & Cremation - Fontana on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Esther Medina Pierce, 89, of Upland, CA passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023.
She was born to Trinidad Mena Medina & Baudelio Medina on April 28, 1934.
She attended East Los Angeles college where she became a member of the international club. She traveled extensively before marrying the love of her life, Orlando Granell. She spoke four languages and enjoyed singing in French.
Esther was a business owner & income tax lady for over 40 years.
She loved her huge family, friends and sharing her lifes adventures with everyone; especially when sharing stories about her world travels with others.
Esther is lovingly survived by daughter & son-in-law Esther & Alan Kinum and a son George Granell as well as a daughter Gloria Granell. She also has three grandchildren Alan, Sonya & Joanne and three great granddaughters Zoey, Whitney & Emily.
She is preceded in death by her son Douglas Pierce and husband Orlando Granell.
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Visitation
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Ingold Funeral & Cremation
8277 Juniper Avenue,
Fontana CA 92335
Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
11:30 am
Ingold Funeral & Cremation
8277 Juniper Avenue,
Fontana CA 92335 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Esther, please visit our Tree Store.

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