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2025 EARTH DAY OSSUARY Unveiling

A statue on a rectangular structure with plaques, surrounded by grass and pathways.
Ossuary with Book Pedestal unveiled
A group of people standing by a memorial plaque in a cemetery, holding a certificate, with an angel statue in the background.
L-R Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Chair Mike Wada, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, and General Manager Antonio Mendoza
People seated under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery," listening to a speaker at a podium outdoors.
Chair Mike Wada Speaks to audience
A small outdoor ceremony at a cemetery with people gathered under tents, listening to a speaker at a podium.
Vice Chair Mike Laughlin leads the prayer
Person speaking at a podium outdoors with two people behind, one in sunglasses. Orange fence and trees are in the background.
Gahr HS Student Rati Sharma speaks
Three people standing outdoors; one speaking at a podium, others listening. There's a fence and trees in the background.
Gahr HS Student Brooke Nam speaks
A group of people seated under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery" at an outdoor event near a statue.
Chair Mike Wada Speaks to audience
People sitting under a canopy at an outdoor event, with a green lawn and trees in the background.
Event Guests Listening
Outdoor event at Artesia Cemetery with people sitting and standing, a statue in the background, and colorful pinwheels.
Gahr HS Students Speak
A group of people is standing together outdoors, with one holding a certificate or award. A statue of an angel is in the background.
L-R General Manager Antonio Mendoza, Artesia Council Member Monica Manalo, Artesia Mayor Ali Taj, Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Chair Mike Wada, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha and Vice Chair Mike Laughlin
A group of people standing in front of a statue, holding a red ribbon for a ceremony.
L-R General Manager Antonio Mendoza, Gahr HS Student Rati Sharma, Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Chair Mike Wada, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo & Gahr HS Student Brooke Nam before Ribbon Cutting
A group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a statue.
L-R General Manager Antonio Mendoza, Gahr HS Student Rati Sharma, Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Chair Mike Wada, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo & Gahr HS Student Brooke Nam after Ribbon Cutting
A group of people gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a statue in a park setting.
L-R General Manager Antonio Mendoza, Gahr HS Student Rati Sharma, Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Chair Mike Wada, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo & Gahr HS Student Brooke Nam after Ribbon Cutting
A group of people standing in front of a statue and plaques in a grassy area.
ACD Board of Trustees and Staff
General Manager Antonio Mendoza speaks to Gahr HS Students
General Manager Antonio Mendoza (center) speaks to Gahr HS Students
A group of people gathered at Artesia Cemetery under a tree next to a monument or structure.
General Manager Antonio Mendoza speaks to Gahr HS Students
A group of people examines an opening on a stone structure, possibly during a public event or unveiling ceremony.
A View into Ossuary
People seated outdoors under a tent, listening to a speaker in a cemetery setting with trees and grave markers visible.
General Manager Antonio Mendoza speaks to Gahr HS Students
Two people smiling under a tent at an outdoor event with chairs and other attendees in the background.
Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Caren Spilsbury and Artesia Mayor Ali Taj
People talking at an outdoor event at Artesia Cemetery, with tents and chairs in the background.
LA County Supervisor Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo speaks with Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr.
Two men standing outside on a sunny day, with graves, people, and a golf cart in the background.
Vice Chair Mike Laughlin with Artesia Mayor Ali Taj
Three women standing on a sidewalk in a green park with trees and memorial plaques.
Artesia Council Member Monica Manalo, Historical Society Maria Dantema & Robin Snow
Three people standing on a cemetery path, one making a peace sign.
Gahr HS Students
Two people posing outdoors, smiling, with chairs, a podium, and others in the background.
Artesia Council Member Monica Manalo with Mayor Ali Taj
Angel statue on a mausoleum with a plaque for "Eternal Sanctuary" by Artesia Cemetery District, dedicated April 22, 2025.
Commemorative Bronze Plaque on Book Pedestal
A white angel statue with wings, standing outdoors under a clear blue sky.
Angel Statue on top of Ossuary
Smiling woman drives a golf cart with three passengers through a cemetery on a sunny day.
Guest Transportation
Sandwiches and fruit cups on a table outdoors with plates and a trash bin nearby.
Mr Rosewoods Restaurant from Norwalk, CA
A cemetery with headstones, an angel statue, trees, flowers, and a building in the background.
Cremations Rose Garden
A building labeled "Artesia Cemetery" with a tiled roof, walkway, and grassy area, under a clear blue sky.
View of Office Building
Grave adorned with colorful pinwheel, flowers, and bouquet; lawn cemetery with a columbarium in the background.
New Niche Wall
Angel statue, Artesia Cemetery logo, and trees. Text: "Resting in peace, surrounded by beauty."
Resting in peace, surrounded by beauty
A statue on a rectangular structure with plaques, surrounded by grass and pathways.
A group of people standing by a memorial plaque in a cemetery, holding a certificate, with an angel statue in the background.
People seated under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery," listening to a speaker at a podium outdoors.
A small outdoor ceremony at a cemetery with people gathered under tents, listening to a speaker at a podium.
Person speaking at a podium outdoors with two people behind, one in sunglasses. Orange fence and trees are in the background.
Three people standing outdoors; one speaking at a podium, others listening. There's a fence and trees in the background.
A group of people seated under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery" at an outdoor event near a statue.
People sitting under a canopy at an outdoor event, with a green lawn and trees in the background.
Outdoor event at Artesia Cemetery with people sitting and standing, a statue in the background, and colorful pinwheels.
A group of people is standing together outdoors, with one holding a certificate or award. A statue of an angel is in the background.
A group of people standing in front of a statue, holding a red ribbon for a ceremony.
A group of people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a statue.
A group of people gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a statue in a park setting.
A group of people standing in front of a statue and plaques in a grassy area.
General Manager Antonio Mendoza speaks to Gahr HS Students
A group of people gathered at Artesia Cemetery under a tree next to a monument or structure.
A group of people examines an opening on a stone structure, possibly during a public event or unveiling ceremony.
People seated outdoors under a tent, listening to a speaker in a cemetery setting with trees and grave markers visible.
Two people smiling under a tent at an outdoor event with chairs and other attendees in the background.
People talking at an outdoor event at Artesia Cemetery, with tents and chairs in the background.
Two men standing outside on a sunny day, with graves, people, and a golf cart in the background.
Three women standing on a sidewalk in a green park with trees and memorial plaques.
Three people standing on a cemetery path, one making a peace sign.
Two people posing outdoors, smiling, with chairs, a podium, and others in the background.
Angel statue on a mausoleum with a plaque for "Eternal Sanctuary" by Artesia Cemetery District, dedicated April 22, 2025.
A white angel statue with wings, standing outdoors under a clear blue sky.
Smiling woman drives a golf cart with three passengers through a cemetery on a sunny day.
Sandwiches and fruit cups on a table outdoors with plates and a trash bin nearby.
A cemetery with headstones, an angel statue, trees, flowers, and a building in the background.
A building labeled "Artesia Cemetery" with a tiled roof, walkway, and grassy area, under a clear blue sky.
Grave adorned with colorful pinwheel, flowers, and bouquet; lawn cemetery with a columbarium in the background.
Angel statue, Artesia Cemetery logo, and trees. Text: "Resting in peace, surrounded by beauty."