Betty Grace (Flores) Hermelin died peacefully on April 24, 2024 in Northern California at 90 years of age. She is survived by her sons David (Heidi) and Eric (Asya), and by her beloved granddaughters Isabella Virginia Hermelin of Los Angeles and Sophia Grace Hermelin of Georgetown, DC. She also leaves brothers Fred Flores (Valerie), Mac Flores (Connie) and Robert Flores (Kathi), and numerous nieces and nephews whom she treasured. She was preceded in death by her husband David, sister Vicky Ramirez and brother Joe Flores.
Betty was born in Hanford, California and eventually moved to the Los Angeles area where she married and had several careers including as a factory worker, a social worker and finally as a Supervisor at the Internal Revenue Service. She went back to college as an adult and graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills. She raised two sons and helped put both of them through college at UCLA and graduate school. She was so proud of their accomplishments.
Betty lived life to its fullest. She was always ready for an adventure and travelled extensively throughout the world, visiting every continent except Antarctica. Other interests included joining friends to attend tapings of Dr. Phil and The Doctors TV shows, visiting casinos, reading and volunteering at St. James Church. Her love extended to many friends from all parts of her life including several life-long friends whose friendship continued until her last days.
The Vigil for the Deceased (or Rosary) will be at 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024 at Lighthouse Memorials and Receptions, 5310 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church, 415 Vincent St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277, with a reception to follow at the Church Hall. The Rite of Committal and burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 2024 at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.
The family requests donations be made in her memory to American Cancer Society and requests no flowers.
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