Henry was the first officer killed in the line of duty. Henry was handling a robbery in progress call at a liquor store at Beverly Blvd and Via Vista. The suspect exited the store and engaged in a fierce gun battle with Henry and other responding officers. Henry was unfortunately shot and killed. Henry is survived by his wife and family.

In Henry's honor "Acuna Park" located at 1600 W. Victoria Ave., was named after him. In Henry's memory a Marker of Honor and Tree of Life was recently placed at the entrance of Acuna Park

Ofc. Gary Ahern

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Ofc. Gary Ahern

EOW: To be posted

Jeff started with the Montebello Police Dept. in 1972 as a police explorer. In 1974 he was hired as a cadet assigned to working the jail and dispatch. Jeff was hired as a regular officer on 9/26/77 and attended Rio Hondo police academy and after graduating began working the streets of Montebello. In 1985 Jeff left Montebello and went to work for the Garden Grove PD but became homesick and soon returned to Montebello PD where he worked patrol and detectives. Jeff was promoted to sergeant on 1/8/89 and met an untimely death 11/17/1989. Jeff is survived by his son Andrew Pasos.

Terry started his career as a policeman in the City of Beaumont, California and was a 20 year plus veteran of Montebello Police Department. During those years he worked a variety of assignments those being a Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, K9 Handler, Rangemaster and Department Armorer. Terry was also selected on several occasions as an acting sergeant. Terry was known for his joking and razing of the new guys and portrayed himself as a rough and tough policeman even though everyone knew he was a true teddy bear at heart.

Sgt. Jeff Pasos

EOW: November 17, 1989

Sr. Ofc. Terry "Lumpy" Lundy

EOW: June 1998

Frankie was involved in an off-duty motorcycle accident while riding up the Angeles Crest Highway in pursuit of his love of motorcycle riding. Frankie is survived by his loving wife Dalia Torres, his parents Frank & Diana Torres and brother Robert Torres. His father Frank Sr. is an active Long Beach Police Motor Officer. Frankie was a member of the Montebello Police Family for 3 years. He was a very popular officer to both Administration, Supervisors and the Rank and File Officers. Frankie left an indelible impression by his sense of humor, his contagious smile, friendliness and warm character.

Mel was born on March 29,1945 in a Japanese relocation camp in Cody, Wyoming. He attended Montebello schools while growing up and joined the Montebello Police Department in June 1966. Mel was a gun collector and a Department Rangemaster. Mel loved being a Montebello Police Officer, he worked patrol and detectives reaching the rank of Sr. officer. Mel also met with an unexpected death while at home in Hacienda Heights. Mel is survived by his two adult daughters.  

Ofc. Francisco "Frankie" Torres Jr.

EOW: August 24, 2004

Sr. Ofc. Mel Tani

EOW: 2006

Joe was a member of the Montebello Police Family for over 20 years and worked a variety of assignments such as traffic officer, motor officer and field training officer. His last assignment was working the detective bureau and was known a hard working, industrious and compassionate man. Joe had a great sense of humor and was revered for the infamous "Raccoon incident at Marano Beach"!

Joe loved his cocktails and loved his friends even more. Joe's beloved pastime was riding his Harley Davidson with his brothers-in-arms as a member of the Choir Boys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

Ed was a member of the Montebello Police family for over 15-years and proudly served as a Reserve Motor Officer for the majority of his time there. Ed was known for his infectious good humor, his pleasant demeanor and his willingness to help his fellow officers, be it reserve of regular.

Ed was also a Battalion Chief for the Beverly Hills Fire Department and had over 30-years of service and had worked a variety of assignments during his tenure there.

Ed was a valuable member of both departments and will never be forgotten

Det Joe "Bomber" Herrera

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Detective Vic Reyes

EOW June 17, 2009

Chief Les Sourisseau

EOW: July 1, 2009

Senior Officer Lou Ojeda

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Officer Fred Frear (pictured in uniform) with

Det. John  Bopit delivering Christmas Turkeys, December 1970

Fred was born in Whittier, CA  8-4-40 and attended Whittier HS and one year of college when his father became ill and unable to work.  Fred quit school and went to work to support his parents and little sister.  Fred and his wife Terri met in 1960 and married in Feb 1961. They have two sons who have presented them with two grandchildren and one step grandchild.  Fred was hired at Montebello Police Dept. in 1968 and retired on a medical disability pension  in April 1979.  After two security jobs (which he did not want to do, as he called them a "want-a-be") was all that was open to him.  It eventually led to a security consultant job and night manager at a hotel.

Fred eventually retired in 1995 and Terri retired from the Bank of America in 1996 and subsequently moved to Bullhead City, AZ. Fred and Terri both became very active in the Elks.  Fred became the Exalted Ruler (President) of at his Lodge in 2002 and also held Arizona Elks State positions after that. 

Sr. Ofc. Lou Ojeda

EOW: September 24, 2009

Officer Fred Frear

EOW July 31, 2010

Chief Hesterman