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Marieta Cristobal

January 9, 1933 — April 24, 2025

Marieta Cristobal

January 9, 1933 — April 24, 2025

Marieta "Mar" Cristobal was a very kind, loving, helpful and inspirational gift to this world. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, who brough so much joy into our lives. Marieta resided in San Dimas CA until she passed away on April 24, 2025.

Marieta was survived by her 6 children: Cris (Marissa) Cristobal, Grace (Philip) Bacalzo, Roberto (Eva) Cristobal, Fidel (Silvia) Cristobal, Gil (Nette) Cristobal, and Cristina (Carl) Cuadro; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and her brother, Jimmy Reloj.

Marieta was born in the Philippines on January 09, 1933, she was only 6 years old when World War II started. Marieta went to college under a swimmer scholarship when she met her husband, Diomedes "Diom" Cristobal - they were college sweethearts.  Although she never learned how to drive, Marieta owned and managed a fleet of taxis while being a stay-home mom. 

Marieta migrated to the US with the family in 1981, when she had to learn how to cook 🙂 but continued to be a stay home wife until the kids were in college.  Marieta worked as a caregiver of disadvantaged kids until Diom passed away in 1993 - she remained a widow for 31 years and spent most of her time enjoying being a grandma and great-grandma.

Celebration of Marieta’s life will include viewings at Forest Lawn in Covina Hills on May 13 & 14, memorial services on May 15 at St. John the Baptist in Baldwin Park, immediately followed by burial services at Queen of Heaven in Rowland Heights.

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Viewing of Marieta Cristobal

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn - Covina Hills - Church of our Heritage

21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724

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Viewing of Marieta Cristobal

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn - Covina Hills - Church of our Heritage

21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724

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Funeral Service of Marieta Cristobal

Thursday, May 15, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

3883 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

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Burial

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Starts at 11:45 am (Pacific time)

Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Mortuary

2161 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

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