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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 25, 2024

Juan Daniel Stopier was born January 24, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas as the eldest son in the Stopier Family. He is preceded in death by his beloved "Momma" Tomasa Jaramillo and younger brother, Policarpo. He is survived by his sisters Rosa Castleberry, Patricia Lopez and youngest brother Felipe.

Juan spent his teenage years in various areas...

Oct 16, 2024

Alfonso LeAlcala II, affectionately known as Poncho, was born on September 3, 1938, in Brentwood, California. He passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, in San Diego, surrounded by his loving family.

Alfonso was married to his beloved wife, Penny Joy, for 65 years. Together, they raised six children, fostering a home filled with love,...

Sep 19, 2024

Sally Irene McVay, age 85, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend peacefully passed away after a long battle with cancer at home on September 19, 2024. Her legacy of love and thoughtfulness will endure within the hearts of all who knew her.

Sally was born on January 5, 1939, in Duncombe,...

Aug 15, 2024

Frances Mannix passed away peacefully at age 99 in her home in La Mesa, CA on August 15, 2024. She was an outgoing and well loved member of her family and community. A loving wife and mother, a woman of deep faith, an artist, musician, opera singer, truly a woman of many talents. Frances embraced life with vitality and...

Aug 12, 2024

With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Del Phillips, who left us on August 12, 2024, at age 57, in the city where he was born and loved—San Diego.

Del was widely admired for his unwavering honesty, integrity, and loyalty. Over a distinguished 25-year career in real estate, he became a trusted figure, earning...

Jul 26, 2024

Vivian Nelson survived by her daughters, Kristena Holloway, Brandy Nelson. Son William Nelson. Granddaughter Anastasia Kaiser, Lillyn Nelson, Tiannha Nelson. Grandson William Nelson. Sisters Sonchen Patton, Karenrose Garcia. Brother Phillip Carr. And many nieces & nephews.

Jul 26, 2024

Vivian Nelson survived by her daughters, Kristena Holloway, Brandy Nelson. Son William Nelson. Granddaughter Anastasia Kaiser, Lillyn Nelson, Tiannha Nelson. Grandson William Nelson.

Sisters Sonchen Patton, Karenrose Garcia. Brother Phillip Carr. And many nieces & nephews.

Jul 20, 2024

Dr Louis Jay Riceberg passed away on July 20, 2024 at age 77 in San Diego, California after a nearly five year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Paul and Zelda (Glick) Riceberg in 1946 and raised in Medford MA.  Louis graduated from high school in 1964, then earned undergraduate (1968) and doctorate (1978) degrees in Biochemistry...

Jun 10, 2024

He is survived by his father, Tom Blendulf, his sister, Meg Blendulf and his daughter. Private family services were held.

May 19, 2024

Our beloved, Ted departed for heaven on May 19, 2024.  He was born in San Diego on May 7, 1933, to his parents Valeria Ethel (McCune) Doughty and Philip Harold Doughty.

Ted's parents love and passion for the outdoors were shared with the family when his brothers Glen and Jerry, and Ted were young children.  The family...

Apr 16, 2024

Ronald A. Robinson, Sr., a member of Shadow Mountain Community Church, went home to be with our Lord on April 16, 2024 in La Mesa, CA at the age of 84. He was a fourteen-year survivor of pancreatic cancer and is survived by four children and ten grandchildren.  Predeceased by his parents Kemp Corbett Robinson and Annie Myrtle Whitley...

Feb 21, 2024

Captain David Robertson Calder (ret) passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on February 22, 2024. He was born to James and Sarah (Percy) Calder in Edinburgh, Scotland in March 1937. He was the youngest of five children when the entire family emigrated to the United States in 1949 and eventually settled in Long Beach, California. David was a...

Feb 10, 2024

Frank Thomas Asaro, 63, left this earth Feb 10, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice, father, Gaetano, and brother, Louis, Frank is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lisa, his son, Matthew, daughter, Taylor, and his sister, Gina Marie Asaro. Frank is also survived by...

Jan 27, 2024

Brenda Phillips-White was born to Odean and Emma Phillips on December 27th, 1947, in Houston Texas where she remained for 29 years. Brenda was their only daughter. As a devoted daughter, she brought immeasurable joy to her parents, who nurtured her with boundless affection and love. Brenda received her education at Blackshear Elementary, Ryan Jr. High school, and Jack Yates...

Jan 19, 2024

"For always roaming with a hungry heart much have I seen and known" Tennyson Marie Louise Peters was the daughter of the late Stephen and Scholastica (Kozak) Baloga of Wilkes-B "arre, PA. She said that the happiest years of her childhood were spent in the cemetery, specifically City Cemetery, where her father was superintendent from 1927-35. Lawn and garden surrounded...