Rachel Martha Esquivel

Rachel Martha Esquivel

Rachel Esquivel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 3, 2010.
Rachel Martha Esquivel, 79, was born on August 26, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away on February 3, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Rachel is survived by her loving sons, Dave Esquivel of La Habra, Alex Esquivel of Hacienda Heights, Robert Esquivel of Whittier, Ted Esquivel of Montebello, sister, Roberta Perez of Orange County, brother, Johnny Rivas of Rancho Cucamonga, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 12, 2010, at Risher Mortuary Chapel in Montebello, California. Memorial Mass will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Montebello, California. Graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our Guest Book.

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