[CA] Not forgetting - LASD Sheriff's Deputy Cecilia Maria Hoschet

Cecilia Hoschet with her son.
Her life stolen on September 6, 2015

The night that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Cecilia Hoschet was fatally shot by her firefighter husband she had told him that she wanted a separation. Los Angeles County Firefighter James M. Taylor fatally shot her then took their 6-year-old son to a relative’s home before shooting and killing himself at the fire station where he worked.

Cece Maria is remembered as a loving mother and a compassionate first-responder with an infectious laugh. Always smiling, she loved country music, Hello Kitty and being outdoors.

FIREFIGHTER ACCUSED OF KILLING DEPUTY WIFE THEN TAKING HIS OWN LIFE
September 7, 2015
[Excerpts] Detectives believe a firefighter shot his wife, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, dead at their La Cañada Flintridge home and later took his own life. Deputies were sent around 10 p.m. on Sunday to a home located in the 5000 block of Crown Avenue after passersby told police they heard a woman screaming and sobbing... The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified her as Cecilia Hoschet, a deputy sheriff who worked for their department for the past two years at the Inmate Reception Center of the L.A. County jail... “Today is a sad day for all public safety personnel in L.A. County,” LACFD Chief Daryl L. Osby said. “On behalf of the entire Fire Department, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends facing the pain of their loss. Our thoughts are with everyone who was impacted by this tragedy.” According to deputies, the couple’s 6-year-old son was home during the shooting, but was not injured... [Full article here]

SHERIFF DEPUTY IDENTIFIED IN LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE SUSPECTED MURDER-SUICIDE
Monday, September 07, 2015
[Excerpts] A Los Angeles County firefighter-paramedic fatally shot his wife, a sheriff's deputy, at their residence in La Canada Flintridge Sunday night before taking his own life at a fire facility in Pacoima...The couple's 6-year-old son was inside the home at the time of the altercation and shooting. The suspect dropped his son off at his grandparent's home and then drove to a Los Angeles County fire facility in the 12600 block of Osborne Street in Pacoima, where he killed himself... Sheriff's homicide Lt. Dave Coleman called the incident "tragic... It's tough on everybody, responding deputies, certainly the families are going to be severely affected by it, and our great concern right now is the well-being of the child," Coleman said. "We don't know if he witnessed the incident. He's with family and we'll interview the child at a later time"... [Full article here]

DEPUTY TOLD FIREFIGHTER HUSBAND SHE WANTED TO SEPARATE ON NIGHT OF MURDER-SUICIDE, SHERIFF’S OFFICIALS SAY
September 15, 2015
UPDATED: August 28, 2017
[Excerpts] The night she was fatally shot by her firefighter husband in an apparent murder-suicide, Sheriff’s Deputy Cecilia Hoschet told her husband she wanted to separate from him, authorities said Tuesday. Hoschet’s Los Angeles County firefighter/paramedic husband, James Taylor, allegedly shot her in the head with a semi-automatic pistol... “The night of the murder, she did indicate to him that she wanted a separation,” Lt. David Coleman of the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station said Tuesday... The couple’s son, who was at the house but not believed to be in the room when Hoschet was shot, remains in the care of relatives, Coleman said. [Full article here]

"We lost a wonderful deputy last night. Deputy Cecilia Hoschet impressed everyone she met at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with her positive and helpful approach to her work. She enjoyed being a deputy and really liked people. She leaves behind a 6-year-old son, whom she loved dearly. She will be missed. Our thanks to the entire public safety community for your condolences to our Sheriff's Department family."
~ Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell

"Today is a sad day for all public safety personnel in Los Angeles County. On behalf of the entire Fire Department, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends facing the pain of their loss. Our thoughts are with everyone who was impacted by this tragedy. As we continue to learn more, we thank all of the entities involved for their assistance and will continue to support our brothers and sisters in the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department."
~Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby

FUNERAL HELD FOR FALLEN DEPUTY
[Excerpts] Santa Clarita – Hundreds of law enforcement officials gathered Wednesday to remember a sheriff's deputy who earlier this month unexpectedly lost her life. Cecilia Hoschet, known to loved ones as "Cee Cee," was remembered as a loving mother and a compassionate first-responder with an infectious laugh. Always smiling, she loved country music, Hello Kitty and being outdoors... Loved ones gathered at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church Wednesday morning for her funeral service, where colleagues called her a "tough cookie" with a sense of humor. Hoschet started the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy despite having a fractured foot. Though she bowed out midway, she was placed in the next class, and excelled to the top... At the time of her death, she worked at the Inmate Reception Center of the Los Angeles County jail. Her longterm goal was to join the agency's special enforcement bureau. [Full article here]

CECILIA M. HOSCHET
OBITUARY CONDOLENCES
Hoschet, Cecilia M., Deputy, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, passed away on September 6, 2015. Cecilia joined the Sheriff's Department on November 18, 2013. Her unit of assignment was Inmate Reception Center. All services are at the following location: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. The rosary service will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. The praying of the rosary will begin at 6:30 pm. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:00 am. There will be no graveside service. Submitted by The Sheriffs' Relief Association.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on Sept. 11, 2015

FROM CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
September 8, 2015 ·
The Sierra Madre Fire Department wishes to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of our former colleague Deputy Cecilia Hoschet. Cecilia Hoschet served as a Paramedic II with the SMFD for six years. She resigned her position in 2014 after an extended leave of absence due to her wish to concentrate on her career with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. During her time with the Fire Department, Cecilia responded to thousands of emergency calls to the residents of Sierra Madre. Cece was a friend and mentor to many on the Department and her loss will be deeply felt by many within this City. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with her six year old son during this tragic time. [LINK]
- Leilani Jimenez: RIP in God's loving care, sending my prayers to your baby boy and family, may the Lord protect your son from the evilness and cruelty of this world...
- Walter T. Hanna: Sad that evil crept into the heart of father of her child.... R.I.P...
- Sandra Peetie: I met you on your first day and saw how brave you were and watched as you always gave 100%. I will never forget your sweet smile and kind heart. You are missed!...
- Ian Adams: Deepest condolences from your brothers and sisters in the Pasadena Fire Dept EMS Reserve...
- Burton Brink So hard to see her gone just as she was starting her career with us at LASD...

A COMMITMENT TO SURVIVORS
Yvette Ortega-Lozano
Director of Intervention and Emergency Services
October 2, 2015 ·
[Excerpts] I have been in the field of Domestic Violence for over 14 years, and throughout my experience there have been many unfortunate reminders of why I, and many of us do the work that we do. On September 6, 2015 Deputy Cecilia Hoschet was shot and killed by her husband. He then took his own life at a fire department building several miles away. Several POV advocates attended the memorial services of Deputy Cecilia Hoschet, offering our condolences to her immediate family and her sheriff family. This beautiful service gave me insight to what an amazing woman she was, all she did for the community and how much she loved her six year old son. I sat and left there with a very heavy heart. I saw Donovan cry for his mommy; this was particularly heartbreaking... Although I never knew Cecilia personally, her tragic death is one that I will always remember. Her story motivates me to remain committed in our efforts to ending violence in our homes, families and communities. I don’t want another child to lose his/her parents the way that little Donovan lost his. I remain committed to our vision, a world without violence where no child is abused, no wife battered, no friend raped. A world without terror, without threats, without wounds from intentional actions... [Full article here]

FIRME FOUNDATION
September 12, 2015 ·
The Firme Family sends its thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of Cece Hoschet. Thank you Cece for being a proud part of our family and always bringing joy to others. You will be dearly missed. RIP

ALLEN HODGE POSTED TO SIERRA MADRE FIREFIGHTERS AND PARAMEDICS ASSOCIATION
July 21, 2017 ·
[Excerpt] ...This Tuesday July 25th, Captain Christmas and the remaining five original Paramedics will be honored at the City Council Meeting. Former Paramedic and Sheriff Deputy Cece Hoschet will be honored as well. She was another original paramedic who later became a deputy. She was tragically murdered 2 years ago during a domestic violence incident. She is missed...

CECILIA M. HOSCHET
Obituary
Hoschet, Cecilia M., Deputy, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, passed away on September 6, 2015. Cecilia joined the Sheriff's Department on November 18, 2013. Her unit of assignment was Inmate Reception Center. All services are at the following location: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. The rosary service will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. The praying of the rosary will begin at 6:30 pm. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:00 am. There will be no graveside service. Submitted by The Sheriffs' Relief Association.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on Sept. 11, 2015

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