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Emilia Chaffino

May 28, 1942 — July 1, 2025

Emilia Chaffino

May 28, 1942 — July 1, 2025

Emilia Rodriquez Chaffino, 83, born on May 28, 1942, in El Paso, TX, United States, passed away July 01, 2025. She resided in Victorville, CA at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

Emilia was born to her parents Jose & Naomi Rodriquez, who alongside with her sister and brother Victoria and David have preceded her to Heaven. Her family moved to California in her early years of life, where she graduated from Sparks Middle School and La Puente High School in 1960. While in her senior year in high school, she met her true Love, Jose Marcelo Chaffino. Her wit and beauty won the heart of this Cross- Country star and they married March 23, 1963. They were married 52 years before Jose went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2015. 

Emilia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many others. She leaves behind the five loves of her life. Her boys Jose Jr., Antonio, Daniel, Miguel and Mario. (Ramon and Angel in Heaven).  She leaves also her grandchildren Adrian, Noah, Sabrina, Isabella, Kylie, Xylia, Emma and another grandson arriving in December, great grand-children Anthony and Ariana. She is also affectionately known as grandma to Marie, David, Natalie, Brayan, Jaque, & Deivid, Alex & Anthony. She leaves behind her daughter in laws Dolores, Vivian, Clara, Audra and Marlene. Her siblings Jose, Fred, Irma, Irene, Alice and Cora. Her beloved brothers and sisters in laws Robert and Sharon, Jeff, Tony, Yolanda and Lolly. Also, she leaves behind her best friend since she 13, Shiela and Art, her compadres. 

Emilia was known for many accomplishments such as PTA President, Volunteer at The Salvation Army as young people's Sargeant Major, Team mom, taught Sunday School, and active in women's ministry. She worked as a social worker at The Salvation Army Ontario Corp for 10 years. She was known as the Prayer Warrior at Walnut Valley Assembly of God/New Beginnings Church. Her constant and consistent faith in the Lord putting everything through the CROSS. this was evident till the end. She undoubtedly left an impact on many people's lives. Emilia (Millie) was not a quitter; she fought till God brought her home to rest. She ran a hard-fought race and now has crossed the Eternal finish line. She wanted to leave a word of encouragement to all of us: 

Romans 8:28 NIV

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."


















 


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