Albert Christopher Sarinana

October 12, 1960 - November 20, 2025

Albert Sarinana was born on October 12, 1960, the youngest child of Raymond and JoanSarinana. In 1963, due to the untimely deaths of his parents, Albert, along with his three siblings, Mary (Cindi), Victor (Monie) and Thomas (Tommy) were placed in care of their of

Aunt Lucy Breceda of Irwindale.

Albert grew up in Irwindale and attended local Covina schools. At 17, Albert joined the Navy, where he proudly served on the USS Buchanan Aircraft Carrier. While in the Navy, he traveled to various ports of calls in the Western Pacific.

In 1988, he began working for the City of Irwindale Public Works Department, where he enjoyed many years of friendship and camaraderie with his co-workers and friends, who knew him as Horse or Caballo, later retiring in 2024.

Albert was a gentle giant with a generous heart and known as Papa by his two children, Christopher and Olivia.

Albert loved reading, scary movies, boxing, eating, and spoiling his

nieces and nephews with gift cards. He would always remember his family and friends' birthdays with gifts also.

On November 20, 2025, God called Albert home to be with his beloved daughter, Olivia and brother Monie. Albert is survived by his son Christopher, sister Cindi and brother Tommy, nieces Gabrielle, Danielle, nephews Ryan, Raymond, Johnny and Jeffery, great

nephews Grayson, Dane, Bob and great nieces, Brooklyn and Everly, Aunt Lupe, Uncle Vivi and many cousins and God children.

Albert, you are in the glory of heaven, until we meet again . . .