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Evelyn Lois Tunstall
Dec 17, 2019
Evelyn D. Tunstall affectionately known as Lois, 84 passed away peacefully at her home in Chula Vista, CA on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Hanover, Virginia to Joyce and Ryland Tunstall. She had 6 brothers and sisters. Her parents, grandparents and five siblings preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her brother...
Olga Diachok Snow
Dec 17, 2019
Olga Diachok Snow passed peacefully at home surrounded by her two sons, David Brian Snow and Douglas Bishop Snow, and, caregiver Mary Bortolotto. Olga was the fifth of six children of Onufry Diachok and Mary Lucachick. Onufry was a new immigrant from Ukraine and while Mary was born in the U.S. after her parents immigrated from Poland. Olga grew up...
Herbert S. Wolfson
Dec 13, 2019
Herbert "Dr. Herb" Wolfson passed away peacefully at home in La Jolla California on December 13th at the age of 93. Survived by daughters Audrey Saunders (Robert Hess) and Linda Fields, grandchildren Paul and Laura Fields. Preceded in death by his loving spouse of 60 years, Laura, and a brother, Martin. Born in Brooklyn, Herb attended Boy's High School and...
Wanda Carol Hardesty
Dec 9, 2019
Wanda Hardesty, a long-time resident of San Diego, California died Monday the 9th of December at 65 years old at Grossmont Hospital from complications caused by her disabilities. Born June 22,1954 in Oakland, California, Wanda married Gerald Hardesty in 1973. She gave birth to and is survived by four children: Eric Hardesty, Amy Zackary, Sarah Miller and Timothy Hardesty. She...
Joseph Wayne Ferst
Dec 9, 2019
Joseph Wayne Ferst, 55, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1963, passed away peacefully on December 9,2019 at his home in San Diego. Joey is preceded in death by his father Richard W. Ferst of Pennsylvania. Joey is survived by his son Brandon J. Ferst of San Diego; his mother Roseanne Luque of San Diego; sisters Anita F Cook...
Rodney Bruce Larsen
Dec 3, 2019
Rodney "Rod" Bruce Larsen Rod Larsen, an only child, born in Canada of parents Nathaniel R. Larsen and Irma A. (Green) Larsen, passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 89. He had been in a memory care assisted living facility for the past two years where his family and friends regularly visited him and took him out...
Martha Alicia Huskey
Nov 27, 2019
Martha Alicia Huskey, 83, of Imperial Beach, passed peacefully at home with family at her side on November 27, 2019. Martha was a giving and loving person. Loved by many. Martha's great-grand children were the light of her life. Martha is survived by her husband, Ralph, daughters Paula and Louise, grandchildren, Nathaniel and Amanda and was great-grand mother to Dorian,...
Richard W. Jackson
Nov 27, 2019
Richard W. Jackson June 6,1933-November 27, 2019 Richard Jackson, long-time resident of Santee, CA, passed away with Hartha his wife of 65 years, at his side. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, attended the University of Minnesota, San Diego State and Texas A&M. He taught school for 34 years, mostly in San Diego. He was deeply involved with the community,...
Alberta Lawton
Nov 27, 2019
Alberta Madelina Lawton went to be with Jesus surrounded by family in Rancho Bernardo, California, November 27, 2019, at 92 years old. Born September 1, 1927, to Joe and Angelina Bertino in Upland, California, Alberta grew up in Ontario with her two younger brothers, Joseph and Maurice. After graduating from Chaffey High School and College, she moved to San Diego,...
Martha Baron
Nov 26, 2019
MARTHA A. BARON July 12, 1936-November 26, 2019 "Martha Ann Baron was born in Conway, South Carolina and died in La Jolla at Scripps Hospital. Martha Ann was married to her surviving husband Robert (Bobby) Baron for over 52 years as residents of Carlsbad (La Costa) for over 30 years. After the first of the year a special remembrance gala...
Esther Hermosillo Lopez
Nov 25, 2019
Mother-Grandmother-Great Grandmother-Sister-Niece-Favorite Auntie 12-23-1937 to 11-25-2019 Esther is exactly where she wanted to be, let's be happy for her! Celebrate life everyday! She brought to this world 6 beautiful souls. Charles Jr., Valerie Jane, Rhonda Faye, Bobby Louis, Derek Michael and Deverie Helen. All named after someone she loved. She was an idol to her 12 grandchildren and 19 great...
David Darin Aker
Nov 21, 2019
David Darin Aker was born July 19, 1969 in Grand Haven, Michigan, and passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2019 in Spring Valley, California. He attended Carlsbad High School where he excelled in varsity football and wrestling, and matriculated at Bucks County Community College and Temple University in Pennsylvania. Darin was involved with the American Indian Movement, including environmental preservation...
Howard Albert Dorr
Nov 13, 2019
Howard was born January 20, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1964 and served in the United States Army 1968 – 1971. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. He was an honorable, loyal and loving Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend. Daughter Lisa, two grandchildren Rio and Ryan, son-in-law Ricky,...
Norma Louise Bibby
Nov 12, 2019
In Loving Memory of Norma Louise Bibby Norma was born on March 31, 1933, in Newport Arkansas and passed away on November 12, 2019 in San Diego, CA. She was the daughter of Maudie Ellen Jackson and adopted by Charles Gilbert Osborne. Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband Allan Bibby. Everyone who knew Norma and Allan adored...
Dillard Ramsey Harwell
Nov 9, 2019
Dillard Ramsey Harwell Oct 19, 1933 – Nov 9, 2019 Dillard Ramsey Harwell was born October 19, 1933, in Abilene, Texas to India Mae Ramsey and Alton "Jack" Harwell. His family migrated to California in search of employment in 1935 and settled into a barn in Vista, Ca owned by George Pepperdine. Dillard attended school in La Mesa, Ca and...
Andrew Trevious Washington
Nov 7, 2019
Andrew ''Tre'' Washington September 9, 1981 ~ November 7, 2019 Mr. Andrew Washington son of Herald Gordon, Jr. & Elaine H. Gordon (Houston, Texas) and Michelle Washington(deceased) was born on September 9, 1981 in Detroit, Michigan. At a young age he professed faith in Jesus Christ. Andrew attended private and public schools while growing-up and living in the Greater Houston,...
Michael Wivart
Nov 6, 2019
Michael Wivart, 58 of San Diego died November 06, 2019. He was born October 23, 1961 in San Diego, California to Eugene H. and Betty Wivart. Michael is survived by his son Jason, daughter-in-law Nicole, loving sister Margaret Wivart-McMahon, brother Eugene J. Wivart, and nieces Katherine McMahon and Kimmy Wivart, and nephews Joseph and Nathan Wivart. He was preceded in...
Oscar Ernest Meidinger
Nov 2, 2019
Oscar Ernest Meidinger was born on October 1, 1932 in New Zealand North Dakota. After a career in the Navy, Oscar retired as a Chief in 1971. He continued to work as a foreman in the civil service for another 20 years before officially retiring in 1993. He was an active and life member of the La Mesa VFW #1774....
Kenneth Lee Coffey
Oct 29, 2019
Kenneth (Ken) Lee Coffey of San Diego, CA died peacefully on October 29th, 2019 in his home at the age of 82. Kenneth was born on November 30, 1936 in Hasty, Colorado to his parents Kenneth and Alta (Gaskell) Coffey. Ken proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan for a period of time. Upon his...
Judith Virginia Hansen
Oct 29, 2019
On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Judith Virginia Hansen (Kennedy) passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the age of 78. Judy was born on August 22, 1941 in San Diego, CA to Owen and Elizabeth Hansen. Judy was a lifelong resident of San Diego and was in the first graduating class(1959) of Crawford High School and retired...

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