It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arline L. Sheckells. Arline passed at home surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2025. She was loved by all that met her.

Arline L. Sheckells was born June 4, 1942, to Benjamin Basilio Sanchez and Josephine Villanueva Sanchez in San Gabriel, CA.

Arline graduated from San Gabriel Mission High School where she was a majorette. She also attended College of the Sequoias where she earned her AA degree.

Arline worked at Durham Transportation as a bus driver trainer and Rio Hondo College in the Child Development Center where she was adored by the children, their families, and her coworkers.

She enjoyed sewing, creating personalized greeting cards, making beaded jewelry, planning birthday parties, and baking cookies with her grandchildren.

Arline loved her family, including her large extended family. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children Erika Sheckells, Veronica Sheckells Finney and husband Eric, and Dave Sheckells; grandchildren Stephen Wilkens, Kadin Finney, Rivers Finney, Basilio Sheckells, and Bennet Sheckells.

Preceded in death by her parents Josephine and Benjamin Sanchez; brother Louie Sanchez, sister Sylvia Ortiz, and daughter-in-law Chanell Canfield.