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Gladys Avila, aged 84, peacefully departed this world on August 25, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Born on February 5, 1942, in Manta, Ecuador, Gladys lived a life full of warmth and love. She was a mother, wife, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Her journey took her to New York and Los Angeles, where she cherished many memories. To those who knew our mother, she was a loving, caring, respectful, responsible, honest, feisty, hard-working, introverted, strict, great woman. She is survived by her siblings, Ramon, Mela, and Galo; her children, Joann, Jason, and Jessica; Her grandchildren, Jasmine, Jolyne, Jordan, Joshua, Jianna, and Julian. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to know her. We love you, Mom - may you rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10 am at Forest Lawn, Glendale, located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205. Services will be held at the Church of the Recessional. The burial will be at the entrance to the Kindly Light Ground Section.
Following services, we will also have a repast/gathering in Pasadena.
Location: Behind Bars, 42 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
Thank you again and it is a true blessing to have so many people reach out - it is very apparent our Mother was very loved, and thank you for the love you all show the Avila Family. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Gladys Avila, de 84 años, partió pacíficamente de este mundo el 25 de agosto de 2026, en Los Ángeles, California. Nacida el 5 de febrero de 1942 en Manta, Ecuador, Gladys vivió una vida llena de calidez y amor. Era madre, esposa, tía, cuñada, suegra y abuela. Su viaje la llevó a Nueva York y Los Ángeles, donde acariciaba muchos recuerdos. Para aquellos que conocían a nuestra madre, era una mujer cariñosa, respetuosa, responsable, honesta, luchadora, trabajadora, introvertida, estricta, gran mujer. Le sobreviven sus hermanos, Ramón, Mela y Galo; sus hijos, Joann, Jason y Jessica; sus nietos, Jasmine, Jolyne, Jordan, Joshua, Jianna y Julian. Ella será profundamente extrañada por todos los que tuvieron la suerte de conocerla. Te amamos, mamá, que descanses en paz.
Un servicio conmemorativo se llevará a cabo el sábado 19 de septiembre de 2026 a las 10 am en Forest Lawn, Glendale, ubicado en 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205. Los servicios se llevarán a cabo en la Iglesia de la Recesión. El entierro será en la entrada de la sección de tierra de luz amable.
Después de los servicios, también tendremos una reunión en Pasadena.
Ubicación: Behind Bars, 42 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
Gracias de nuevo y es una verdadera bendición que tanta gente se acerque; es muy evidente que nuestra Madre era muy querida, y gracias por el amor que todos muestran a la Familia Ávila. Te damos las gracias desde el fondo de nuestros corazones.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)
Forest Lawn, Glendale
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