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Joan Stewart Camana
Dec 16, 2025
Joan Stewart Camana, 80, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in San Diego, California. Born on January 8, 1945, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Joan lived a life marked by dedication to education, family, and community service.
Joan pursued her passion for learning at San Diego State University, where she earned a Bachelor of...
Elizabeth Liz Espinosa
Nov 30, 2025
Elizabeth Espinosa (Liz), 38, of San Diego, California, passed away on November 30th 2025.Liz was born on October 10th 1987 in Galveston Texas to Joe and Margarita Espinosa.She was known for her caring personality and ability to make everyone around her smile and happy even if she was in pain battling the effects of lupus. She especially loved spending...
James Joseph Ward
Oct 31, 2025
James Joseph Ward was born April 25, 1931, in Waukegan, IL, to CDR William Ward, USN, and Mary Hyttenrauch Ward. He died on October 31, 2025, at the age of 94.
A California resident since 1936, Jim lived in the Kensington neighborhood of San Diego from 1939 until graduating from Hoover High School in the Class of...
Catherine Rene Bolt
Sep 14, 2025
Rene Bolt, beloved wife and mother, was born in Galloway, West Virginia to Lorenzo and Ines Begnis Mainetti on February 24, 1929. She is survived by two siblings who live Connecticut: Nick Mainetti and Lorina Burress. She is predeceased by three siblings: Anna Ghiroli, John Mainetti and Angelina Mainetti. Rene attended high school in Guilford, Connecticut where she was salutatorian...
Robert Garlough Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Robert J. Garlough beloved Husband passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 81 in San Diego, California after battling with Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette, father, Robert and brother, Bill. Robert is survived by his brother Jay and loving wife, Graycia of almost 50 years together.
His sons and their...
Gerald Kim Chapman
Jul 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Kim Chapman, 94 of San Diego, on July 2nd, 2025 Surrounded with love by his family.
Gerald (Jerry) was born on April 15,1931 in Panama City, Florida.He had an avid Career in the US Navy for over 20 years where he met his...
Maria Amalia Rosas
Jul 1, 2025
In loving memory of our mother, Maria Rosas, who passed away peacefully at home on July 01, 2025. Born on July 30, 1938, Maria spent many wonderful years spreading joy and love to all around her.  Our mother was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own.She was a strong...
Kevin Guero Webb
Jun 23, 2025
Kevin (Guero) Webb beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend. Passed away June 23rd 2025 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Born in Santa Monica, California, Kevin married his soul mate Marissa in 2015. To know Kevin was to love Kevin. He loved his family, friends that became family, & his animals. He was quick with a smile, joke,...
Carole Louise Rainer
Jun 16, 2025
Carole Louise Rainer, 73, passed into eternal rest on June 16, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and brilliance. Born to Glenna and Gilbert Brewer in Waddell, Idaho, Carole’s quiet determination and sharp mind led her to become a distinguished microbiologist. As an embryologist at the University of Washington, she touched countless lives, helping women fulfill their dreams...
Carole Louise Rainer
Jun 16, 2025
Carole Louise Rainer, 73, passed into eternal rest on June 16, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and brilliance.  Born to Glenna and Gilbert Brewer in Waddell, Idaho, Carole's quiet determination and sharp mind led her to become a distinguished microbiologist. As an embryologist at the University of Washington, she touched countless lives, helping women fulfill their dreams of...
Connie Jean Renger
May 19, 2025
Connie Renger, a dear member of her community and family, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at the age of 80. Born February 3, 1945, Connie spent her life dedicated to family, friends, and the passions that brought her joy. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering dedication to her family, especially to her two beloved...
Otto Toot Roolvink
May 9, 2025
With heavy heart, we announce the death of Otto Werner Roolvink, who passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 57 in San Diego, California.
Born in Almelo, The Netherlands, October 19, 1967, Otto will be remembered for his sweet easy smile, his gentle humble spirit, and big heart. Ottt's passion was playing...
Jane Estelle Lauer
Apr 24, 2025
Jane Estelle Lauer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. After her father’s passing, her family moved to California and resided in Julian, where Estelle grew up. When she was 16 years old, she met her future husband, Ronnie Lauer. At first, she was not interested in Ronnie because he could not do the Jitterbug at the Saturday night dances, but...
Realiza Omo
Mar 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Realiza Omo, who peacefully passed away on March 8, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, her children Rachel, Jason and Von Jared, and her grandchild Zaiba. Beloved and cherished by her husband, children, family and friends. We are forever grateful to have her in our...
Ernest Edward Bayles
Feb 20, 2025
Ernest "Ernie" Edward Bayles Jr., was born Monday, March 23, 1942 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in La Mesa, California.
Ernie was the eldest son of Ernest & Mary Frances Bayles and 1 of 8 children (1 brother and 6 sisters). He was raised...
Jose Joey Baeza Jr
Jan 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joey Baeza, who passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 58 at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was born to Jose C Baeza and Mary Lou Lozano. He graduated from Riverside High School in El Paso,...
Martha Darling Faron
Jan 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Martha Darling Faron, on January 24, 2025. Martha was born on September 20, 1935, in Providence, Rhode Island to Edward B. Darling and Ruth (Grinslade) Darling. She graduated from North Kingstown High School in Wickford, RI. She then attended Kathrine Gibbs School which was a private...
Claire Marie Irwin
Jan 6, 2025
"Claire The Bear" – Claire Marie Irwin, my mother, passed away in her sleep on Monday, January 6, 2025. Claire Moody Wilson was her birth name, and became Claire Marie Tavares, by marriage, when Marjorie Claire Layman married Carlos Jose Tavares, Sr. in 1943 in San Diego, CA. She is survived by her daughter, me, Jennifer M. Irwin--her sole...
Penny Joy Lealcala
Jan 4, 2025
On January 4, 2025, at 10:20 a.m., surrounded by her family, Penny Joy LeAlcala peacefully ended her earthly journey. She found her path back to her beloved husband, Alfonso "Poncho" LeAlcala, the love of her life and devoted partner for 65 beautiful years.
Born on October 28, 1939, at 10:10 p.m. in Whittier, California, Penny...

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