Anita "Grandma Nina" Weatherill, 80, of Westminster, CA, passed away on July 29, 2023 .

Anita was born on January 13, 1943  to Serapio and Annie Ybarra in Los Angeles, California . Anita attended Gardena High School in Gardena, Ca.  She married Clifford Lynch Colton II and they went on to have 5 children. Terri Lynn, (Cheryl) Lisa, Carolyn Sue, Clifford Lynch III and Robert Christopher. They moved to Westminster, CA in 1965 were she resided until her unexpected passing.  She was a  homemaker in the early years. She cooked, cleaned and her and her children were dressed to the tens. I remember the matching outfits, curls and bows piled high on us girls heads. She was an excellent example to her children and others. She was hard working and had a great work ethic. Anita was a 50 plus year parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church in Westminster. She belonged to the weekly Bible Study group and took many vacations with the parish to Europe, Jerusalem, Portugal. S he also took trips to Europe, England, France, Italy,  Greece, Dubai, India and New York with Carolyn and family.  Anita has 14 grandchildren.   Jessica, Jenna,  Jordan (Terri/Emil); Ronnie Jr. and Rebecca (Lisa/Ron);  Garret and Cara (Carolyn/Jon);  Rachele, Ashley, Marissa and Cliffy IV (Cliff/Connie); Robert Jr., Heaven and Brooklyn (Robert/Vanessa). She also has 4 great grandchildren .  Being involved with her church she, made it her mission to improve the lives of others.

Anita was  passionate about helping those in need. In her free time she enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, going on adventures with her sister Linda and niece Melissa. Melissa found a way every few months to get the sisters together and spend time together. Anita also enjoyed just having family gatherings at her home with her resort like backyard and pool.  We as family and friends will never forget her beauty, character and strength which served her well throughout her life and in her final moments.  She is truly loved, greatly missed and will never be forgotten.  Anita was predeceased by her Father, Serapio (1997), Mom, Annie (1994) and Brother, Anthony (Tony 1991) She is survived by her sister Linda Pearl. Many cousins, nieces and nephews.  The Viewing will be  Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5-8 pm at 4471 Lincoln Ave. Cypress, Ca  90630. The Funeral Service will take place  Saturday, September 16 at 11:30 am at Forest Lawn Cypress.  Luncheon/Celebration of Life to follow at  Great Seafood Harbor Restaurant 18329 Pioneer Blvd. Artesia, Ca 90701.     

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