West Covina mother of 15 made it looks easy

Paula Henrietta Ebiner and her husband of 58 years, Robert Maurice Ebiner at their West Covina home.

[Irene]

May she rest in peace. She seems like the kind of person who truly "did not look for the change in the world but was the change"

[Tom]

They do not make them like her any more.What a great lady.

[scc]

She sounds like an amazing woman! Sorry for your loss... you all were very very lucky to have her as the type of mom she was.

[scc]

kev wrote:

15 kids? jeez, what a wierdie

you must be the weirdie. How can you say that about someones mother. I bet she was a lot better then yours for obvious reasons!

[Kristina]

Made it looks easy? Is it just me or that doesn't make any grammatical sense at all?

[Amat Alumn]

RIP Mrs. Ebiner... She seemed like a wonderful lady that was loved by many and loved them in return.

[Peter Calabro]

Poor taxpayers

[Amat Alum II]

I know this family and what the article doesn't tell you is that besides the fact that Mrs. Ebiner was unbelievably devoted and kind, she raised her children in an environment so that the following was possible: They were a running legacy (x-country and track) in the 70s, 80s and 90s. 14 of the 15 graduated from college with at least a 4 year degree; the children have occupations such as lawyers, teachers, and engineers. Among the children are a college professor and a city councilman. Peter (by the way, Mr. Ebiner is still working 20 years after most would retire) and Kev, I feel sorry for you that you're unable to see the beauty in the story and accept that there are still good people in this world.

[Rita]

What a wonderful blessing to have had a Mother like her. May she rest in peace and the memories of her always warm your heart.
Rita

[Beth]

The Ebiner's are well-known in the San Gabriel Valley. My Family knew Marie. God bless them as I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Ebiner.

[Poirier family member]

What a legacy she left behind. May God comfort your family in your tremendous loss.

[Large Marge]

Look, "kev" - not all large families are created by "wierdies" as you call them; I assume what automatically comes to mind for you is Octomom. Mrs. Ebiner was a great lady, I attended Amat with one of her sons AND I myself am one of twelve children. It wasn't that unusual for our parents' generation, particularly devout Catholics, to have large families. My mom lives with me now, she's 87 and a widow, and I cherish every day she is with me. RIP, Mrs. Ebiner - you are a great role model for all moms!

[jansydmom- West Covina]

This story doesn't even begin to touch on what an amazing patriarch this lady was. Wherever she went be it Fish Fries at the KofC Hall she was devoted to God and family. Beth/Annie our condolances to you all. Thank You for sharing your mother/grandmother with our community. She definitely will be missed.

[jack]

Moms are the best thing EVER, Brothers,sisters,nieces,nephew s,grandkids big familys are so special, when the Holidays are around there is so much going on. if you never been there You really missed out

[Hashim Tyler]

God Bless the Ebiner family.

[Loretta Rohr Bowen]

What a beautiful article about your mom! She must have been an amazing lady to have such an extraordinary family!

[scc]

kev wrote:

<quoted text> we have some anger issues I see. Perhaps daddy didn't hug us enough?

LOL ANGRY? Who is angry? OMG what am i doing arguing with either some old good for nothing idiot or some school age nerd that gets no play. What has this world come to?

[Therese]

Hugs to scc for her kind words, and to everyone else who's taken the time to express their thoughts. I'm #9 of the 15 and really appreciate the support!

[unconditional Love]

Kristina wrote:

Made it looks easy? Is it just me or that doesn't make any grammatical sense at all?

...unselfish gratification comes from experiencing unconditional love and upbringing of one's family.What a blessed family to have such a wonderful mother.

[Carrie]

I have never in my life met as beautiful a soul as Mrs. Ebiner. I'm glad she left the world with 15 pieces of herself, and countless lives touched and affected by her example of selflessness, love, faith, and humility. I'm forever grateful to have known her. God bless the Ebiner family.