Nov 6, 2017

Margaret Jean Leary, 69, of Spring Valley, CA, was born August 25, 1948, and died November 6, 2017, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lt. Col. Steven E. Leary, USAF (Ret); her sister, Molly Latham; her five children, Kent Leary, Alice Dailey, Vangie Leary, Paul Leary, and Joyce Leary; three grandchildren, Mahlia Blakeboro,...

Nov 3, 2017

Eloise Maloney passed away at home in La Mesa, California on November 3, 2017. She was the widow of Colonel Emmons Maloney. They shared 67 years of marriage together. Born on November 12, 1921, in Wisconsin, Eloise was the daughter of Ernest & Alice. She joined the Woman Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES/Navy) in 1943 and was stationed in...

Nov 2, 2017

Irv Refkin, an impromptu but daring spy who served the United States and Britain as a saboteur, assassin and courier behind enemy lines in Europe during World War II, died on Thursday at his home in San Diego. He was 96. His death was confirmed by a friend, Vera Davis. Dispatched from England, Mr. Refkin, a scrappy 5-foot-6 Wisconsin native,...

Nov 1, 2017

George Thomas Hanchett was born May 10, 1934, in Friendship, New York. He was the middle child with two sisters, Virgina and Amelia. George grew up in Olean, New York, and graduated from Olean High School in 1952. He worked at the local grocery, store while in high school. During his senior year his family picked up and moved to...

Oct 28, 2017

Jeff Frank passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on October 28th after a 20-month battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 54. A native San Diegan, Jeff lived in the area most of his life, except for six years of his early childhood when his family lived in Tempe, Arizona. Jeff was the youngest of seven kids born...

Oct 26, 2017

Leo Grieben passed away peacefully at his home in San Diego, California on October 26, 2017 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Blanca Grieben, survived by his beloved second wife of 23 years, Marge Legler, and a brother Enrique. Leo was the loving father of three daughters: Cristina (Paul...

Oct 22, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Jersey City, NJ, and raised there by her parents, Joseph and Lauretta Curley. She attended St. Nicholas Elementary School, Holy Rosary Academy, and Berkeley Business College. She was a stylish young woman, and was often pointed out by her teachers as an example of how to "dress for success." While attending a dance at a...

Oct 21, 2017

San Diego — Betty Glick, loving mother and wife of Arnold Glick, died comfortably at home at the age of eighty-eight on Saturday the 21st of October 2017. Born in Hot Springs, AR, Betty spent the majority of her life in California, especially the Bay Area. Betty served her family as homemaker with grace and honor from the time she...

Oct 21, 2017

Elaine is survived by her two children: Dawn A Watson and Diane A Bulzomi. Also her 3 adult step children Greg, Glenn and Cindy Nordquist. She also has grandchildren Kimberly, Kristine, Mark and Michele and great grandchildren Kendra, Alex, Skye and Fritz. She also has 7 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Nordquist, who...

Oct 20, 2017

Born in Tucson, Arizona, the first child of Robert and Barbara Ayres, Carl began his academic career by graduating from Audubon Kindergarten on May 29, 1964 and moved around the country with a military family before graduating from Princess Anne High School in 1976. Upon high school graduation, Carl enlisted in the United States Navy, which would lead him to...

Oct 17, 2017

Ray Wondercheck entered this life on November 18th, 1938, in Cottonwood, NE, as the youngest of 14 siblings. He went to live in Heaven on October 17th, 2017, in La Mesa, CA, at the age of 78, after a brief battle with leukemia. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Beverly, his daughters Brenda (Buddy) Smith,...

Oct 17, 2017

Sebastian Harty, born 04/16/2000, lost the battle of life on October 17th, 2017. This tragedy does not define who Sebastian was. Although many words describe Sebastian, if limited to only one word – compassion would be best. Please join us in the celebration of life, remembering the joy and love he brought to all.

Oct 16, 2017

Richard E Steinhauer, 81, a 35 year business owner and resident of San Diego passed away on Monday Oct 16, 2017 surrounded by friends & family. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Oct 8, 1936 to Homer and Eleanor Steinhauer. He graduated from Washington High school and started his first business by the age of 25. He would be his own...

Oct 16, 2017

Thomas E. Ables, native San Diegan, loyal husband, father, grandfather and Aztec fan, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, the same hospital where he was born 91 years prior, on February 2, 1926. Tom was a proud Navy veteran and alumnus of San Diego State. Tom enlisted in the Navy near the end of World War...

Oct 15, 2017

John was born on January 16, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois and entered into rest on October 15, 2017 at the age of 65 years in San Diego, California. John will be deeply missed by his wife Louisa Heidrich, sister Kimberly Heidrich, sister-in-law Mirella Vesprini-Heidrich, nephew and nieces Matteo, Daniella, and, Serena Vesprini-Heidrich, and his beloved family and friends. John had...

Oct 12, 2017

San Diego-Bob Williams was born in Boston, MA on November 7, 1942 and passed away at home on October 12, 2017 due to cancer. He earned his B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1970 and M.S. Degree in Management Science and Engineering in 1979. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu honor societies. He married...

Oct 9, 2017

Pauline (Polly) Ann Welch passed away in the loving presence of her family and her best friend following a brief hospitalization on October 9th, 2017. She is survived by five sons, Danny, Mark (Mary), Anthony (Lanette), Patrick (Marcia), and Sean; 13 grand-children and 3 great grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Dale Welch, her parents, Victoria...

Oct 8, 2017

Encinitas, CA – John T. Short (Jack) died on October 8, 2017 at age 90 just as he wished – suddenly and without pain – having lived a rich life full of love, family, and community service. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and adored wife Norma Hansen Short, parents Carl West Dobbe Short and Clara...

Oct 7, 2017

On October 7, 2017 Georgia Jean Williams 78, peacefully passed away after a very brief and intense illness. She was surrounded by her beloved husband and children. Survived by her husband Bryan Williams, daughter Anita Gress, son Scott Williams, grandchildren Chelsea Tjensvoll, James Gress, Sandy Williams, Maggie Williams and five great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers or donations…..Buy a bottle...

Oct 7, 2017