Officer Frank Partida succumbs to the coronavirus.
LAPD: Officer Frank Partida, a 16-year veteran of the LAPD, died Sept. 26 of the coronavirus. He was 39.
He’s the 11th member of the LAPD to succumb to COVID-19.
Officer Partida leaves behind his wife, Kristin, and young sons, Logan and Gavin
Officer Partida’s death increases the reported LAPD/LAFD victims of COVID total to 13 during the pandemic. May they rest in peace.
The others (previously reported in Alive!) who have passed away previously from coronavirus complications are:
- Officer Becky Strong, South Traffic Division, died Aug. 2, 2021 after 16 years of City service.
- Sgt. Patricia Guillen, 77th Division, died Jan. 28, 2021 after 22 years of City service.
- Security Officer Dexter De Los Santos died Jan. 29, 2021 after 8 years of City service.
- Sgt. Fred Cueto, LAPD, died in December 2020 after 22 years of City service.
- Detention Officer Erica McAdoo, 39, died in July 2020.
- Officer Valentin Martinez, 45, LAPD, died in July 2020.
- Firefighter/Paramedic Jose Perez, LAFD, passed away in July 2020.
- PSR III Raymond Guerrero, a 911 Operator, died in January 2021 after 24 years of City service.
- Capt. 1 George Roque, LAFD, died in January 2021 after 22 years of City service.
- Sgt. Amelia “Terry” Martinez died in January 2021 after 27 years of City service.
- Officer II Philip Sudario died in January 2021 after 25 years of City service.
- Sgt. Anthony White, Transit Services Division, died April 15, 2021.
