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Helen Mary Tamayo

August 3, 1951 — January 20, 2026

Riverside, California

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Helen Mary Tamayo was a beloved wife,  mother and grandma. She was born and raised in riverside to parents George and Lupe Escalera and had 2 siblings,  George Escalera Jr. And Stella Escalera Ruzzamenti. She was married to her husband Gilbert Tamayo for 40 years.  She hard 5 children Jamie, Rudy, Patricia, Corinna and Lisa. She had 9 grandchildren: Nicole, Renee, Brianna, Thomas,  Marina, Gilbert, Avina (nini) Isabella, and Jonathan. She had 8 great grandchildren: Lexi, Alina, Thomas Jr, Jason, aaliyah, alani, Aiden, and Grayson. Family was the most important thing to Helen. They are her legacy. She loved holidays and family functions. Shopping and spoiling the grandkids made her happy. She enjoyed getting lost in the casino for hours. Although her physical absence is difficult her love and memories will live on in everyone she touched.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Mass

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church

3680 Arlington Ave
Riverside, CA 92506

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1:00 - 1:45 pm (Pacific time)

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