Ella Mae Clifford, 87 of Hemet, California died on Monday, September 19, 2011, at Manorcare Health Services-Hemet in Hemet, California . She was very artistic and was quite talented with arts and crafts. Everyone in the family has an afghan at home. All new additions to the family she made them a unique Christmas stocking to put up. Everyone in the family has their own stocking made by Ella Mae. She loved to travel and took cruises to Spain, Alaska and the Mexican Rivera to name a few. She was a homemaker for over 60 years. Ella Mae cooking specialty was meat lasagna. Her family describes her as independent, stubborn , loving, funny, and great with the grand kids. She lived life to the fullest every day and really enjoyed her family, especially during the holiday times. Ella Mae was an avid reader and loved Danielle Steel and her home had a southwestern décor. She also love to display kokopellis around her home. Preceded in death was her daughter Robin Cirks. Surviving family members is son ,Tony (Yvonne) Cerquettini and daughter Darlene Johnson ; 8 grand children; 10 great grand children. Services will be private at a date to be determined in the future.
