Eulogy for Alfonso Cintron Pacheco
January 26, 1934 – October 25, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Alfonso Cintron Pacheco, a man of deep faith and unwavering love. At 91 years old, he left this world peacefully, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of family, faith, and strength that continues to shine through all who knew...
Milagros “Mila” Cayetano Lardizabal was born on November 27, 1943, in Manila, the Philippines. The sixth child of Rosario “Charito” Cayetano Lardizabal and Jose “Cito” Ocampo Lardizabal, they named her Milagros ("miracles") because she arrived on the Feast of the Miraculous Medal.
She was the tallest (5'7''), funniest, and loudest daughter (in a good way!) in a large family that included...
Oscar Kenneth Rhynerson peacefully passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Oscar was born on April 29, 1930, in La Cygne, Kansas, and was raised by his mother, Nannie May Driskell Rhynerson Cox, and stepfather, Alonzo Cox. Oscar—known as Kenny to his siblings—was one of eleven Rhynerson children, with five brothers: Lawrence, Ralph, James, Frank,...
Gary Lee Brown passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Gary was born on March 31, 1949, in Long Beach, and resided in Carson throughout his childhood. He attended Carson High School, and was a proud member of the 1966 Carson Colts football team that went undefeated (11-0) winning the LA City Championship. Football and...
Eleanor Ann Patton passed away six months shy of her 90th birthday. Born in Glouster, Massachusetts then on to Columbus, Georgia with her nine brothers and sisters. She made her way to California in the late 1950s, eventually settling in Redondo Beach. She started working for Northrop Aircraft as an Executive Assistant and met her wonderful husband at a Northrop...
Marie Kaplan was born in Los Angeles on April 23, 1928 to Erich and Edith Henschel. She was raised in the Los Angeles area in California. She grew up an only child and graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1946. After high school, she attended Mills College for two years, which she loved. After her father died suddenly, she...