Frank Noriega

1925 – 2015

Frank Noriega, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at his home in Santa Clarita, CA after a long illness. He was born March 13, 1925 in Burbank, CA. Frank attended Burbank and Ventura High Schools prior to enlisting into the Navy in February 1943 where he served 30 months overseas and was in three major battles during World War II.

Frank had numerous careers, as well as owning two businesses, and retired at age 62 as an Aerospace Inspector. He was the first employee of champion trainer of thoroughbred horses, Noble Threewitt.

Frank loved sports and found his true passion in the game of golf, achieving five holes in one. He loved teaching his grandchildren how to play. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sharing his good sense of humor.

He is survived by his children, all of Santa Clarita, CA - his daughters: Alicia Renfro; Rita (Jerry) Wheatley; Nora (Doug) Cheatham; his son Neil (Cathy) Noriega; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Alice Guagliano and brother Tony Noriega. He was preceded in death by his son Frank, his parents, his brothers Arturo and Albert.

Services were held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Santa Clarita, CA 91321.

The Signal, March 22, 2015

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