Funeral Homes in Walnut, CA

Facts about the city

• Walnut has been featured in films like: Lakeview Terrace (2008).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Darius McCrary (actor and singer), and Shereef Akeel (lawyer).

Walnut is a suburban, upper middle class city in the eastern part of Los Angeles County in California. Money's Best Places to Live ranked Walnut #70 in 2009 and #57 in 2011, the highest ranking for a Californian city both years.The greater Walnut Valley is located between the steep San Jose Hills mountain range to the north, and the gentle Puente Hills to the south. Quality housing consists of master-planned single family homes ranging in size from 1,800 to 11,200 square feet. The city hosts a highly ranked public school system - the prestigious Walnut Valley Unified School District, which has been ranked by numerous sources as one of the top public school districts in all of Southern California. as well as Mt. San Antonio Community College. Walnut is one of the cities with the lowest crime rates in the San Gabriel Valley.The city's name is derived from the Rancho Los Nogales Mexican land grant: nogales being the Spanish word for "walnut trees". The native California black walnut is a common tree of the San Jose Hills. The City of Walnut is a general law city incorporated on January 19, 1959. It is governed by the city council/city manager form of government. A five-member city council is elected by the residents, and a mayor is elected annually by the council to serve a twelve-month term. A city manager is appointed by the council to oversee the daily activities of the city. The city covers nearly nine square miles (23 km2) and is home to hundreds of businesses. Its 2012 population was estimated at 29,661 by the United States Census Bureau. Moreover, according to the 2010 United States Census - Walnut has a median household income at one of the top earning percentiles in the country at $101,250, with a mere 6.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

Funeral planning in Walnut

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Walnut Obituaries

It was written by Chino Champion on November 2nd, 2019 that Alex Knox died in Walnut, California.  Knox was 21 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alex's life.

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on June 27th, 2019 that Rose Cammock passed away in Walnut, California.  Cammock was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rose's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on February 21st, 2019 that Lydia Linda Slawson perished in Walnut, California.  Slawson was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lydia Linda's life.

It was disclosed on March 11th, 2018 that Raymond J Shutay perished in Walnut, California.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Raymond J's life.

It was written on July 12th, 2017 that Lucille Delores Didonato (Penna) passed on in Walnut, California.  Ms. Didonato was 95 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lucille Delores's life.

It was disclosed by Klamath Falls Herald and News on April 30th, 2017 that John MacKay perished in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  MacKay was 83 years old and was born in Walnut, CA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John's life.

It was reported on March 28th, 2017 that Duane S Rogers perished in Walnut, California.  Rogers was 86 years old and was born in Richland Co, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Duane S's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on August 16th, 2016 that Ting Kuei Kao passed away in Walnut, California.  Kao was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ting Kuei's life.

It was reported by Orange County Register on February 6th, 2014 that Ann Marie Conners passed away in Walnut, California.  Conners was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ann Marie's life.

It was noted by The Desert Sun on February 23rd, 2013 that Vivian Stella Lynch died in Walnut, California.  Lynch was 88 years old and was born in Flambeau, WI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vivian Stella's life.

History

In 1847, seven years after the unfortunate death of Linares, the rancho was acquired by Ricardo Vejar. The City of Walnut originally obtained its name from the Rancho De Los Nogales land grant, Nogales being the Spanish word for walnut. On October 1, 1975, the State Landmark Committee placed the W.R. Many years earlier in 1840, Mexican Governor Juan Alvardo awarded a man named Jose De La Cruz Linares a land grant of , land which included a portion of Walnut. On July 29, 2008, a 5.4 earthquake shook the eastern portion of the LA basin, with a strong shaking felt in Walnut.

The official website for the city of Walnut is https://www.cityofwalnut.org/.