Great-grandmother was active in her community, church

Raquel Arriaga died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 7. She was 93 years old and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Rodolfo “Rudy” Arriaga.

She was the sixth of nine children, the youngest daughter of Luz and Francisco Nuñez, and the last surviving member of the Nuñez family.

Raquel was highly involved in her community and, at one point, served as mayor, mayor pro tem, and councilwoman for the Commerce City Council. She and her husband were also actively involved in their church, Saint Marcellinus Parish in Commerce.

She raised five children, and leaves them behind, as well as 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, at Guerra-Gutierrez Mortuary, 6338 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90601. A praying of the rosary will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 22 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 1345 Turnbull Canyon Rd., Hacienda Heights. A Christian burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 966 N. Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770.