Terry Neil Carlton
Dec 8, 2016
Terry Carlton, loving family man, our "energizer bunny," passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 8th, after a day spent with his wife and family. Already missed by all who knew him for his great sense of humor and love for people in general, characterized by integrity, generosity, loyalty and service to others, he made friends with everyone he...
Janet Irene Snyder
Dec 7, 2016
Jan was born Janet Irene Garnett on her father's birthday, January 22, 1936, in South Sioux City, Nebraska. A snowstorm raged outside, so she was born at home and the doctor couldn't get therein time. Not long after that storm, her Dad headed to sunny California to look for work – it was the Great Depression, you know. A few...
Dwight Verne Miller
Dec 5, 2016
Dad was a natural-born storyteller—one of the best I've ever known. Whether his audience was family, friends, or a Sunday school class, he made them feel like they were right there with him when it happened, whether it was how, as a teenager, he and his friends managed to put a car on the roof of the school house, or...
Rosa Margarita Diaz Cauchi
Dec 3, 2016
Rosa Margarita Diaz Cauchi was born on December 20, 1952, in Huacho, Peru. Her legal name in Peru reflects the surnames of both of her parents, her father being Simon Diaz, and her mother Pelaya Cauchi. In Peru Rosa favored her second name, Margarita, but after she immigrated to the United States she began introducing herself as Rosa. She died...
Katherine Juanita Powell
Dec 2, 2016
In Celebration of the Life of Katherine Juanita "Mother" Powell 1922-2016 Mother was born Katherine Juanita Catiller on December 21, 1922, to John and Katherine Susan (Effinger) Catiller in Evansville, IN. She was called Juanita, then became known lovingly as Mother when she started her family. She then was known as Mother to most everyone – especially Kim and Pam's...
John Leo Carr
Dec 1, 2016
John Leo Carr passed away in San Diego, Calif. on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was 84 years old, born on February 22, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Gladys Heimbaugh and Leo Carr. In 1946, John's family moved from Chicago to Los Angeles. He graduated Loyola High school in 1949 and Loyola University in 1954. During the Korean War, he...
Robert Lewis Erb
Nov 29, 2016
Robert, better known as Bob to friends and family, was born on January 26, 1952, in Hastings, Michigan and died peacefully in his Santee, California home surrounded by family on November 29, 2016. He lived a full, colorful and meaningful life. Bob is survived by his wife, 5 children and their spouses, 8 grandchildren, a loving sister and countless friends....
Gemma Maria Van Joolen Lyons
Nov 29, 2016
Gemma Maria van Joolen Lyons (December 27, 1954 to November 29, 2016). Gemma left our world peacefully after a long and brave battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Theodore van Joolen and Catherine Bouman van Joolen, Gemma was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She voyaged to the United States at age six, settling with her family in the university...
Charles Norkowski
Nov 28, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Norkowski, beloved husband and father, passed away on November 28th at the age of 41, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Chuck served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp for eight years, and received an honorable discharge in September of 2001. He went on to a civilian career as a Budget Analyst for CACI, working...
Louis Guidi
Nov 28, 2016
On October 19th, 1920 a second son was born to Luigi and Mary Guidi in Collinsville, CA. They moved to San Diego when he was two years old. He was pre-deceased in death by the love of his life, his wife, Sarah, his parents Luigi and Mary Guidi, his brothers Gus, Tony and Gino. He is survived by his children...
Willie Cliff Wilson
Nov 22, 2016
On November 22, 2016 Willie "Cliff" Wilson went home to be with our Lord. Since April 25th he had been in the hospital waiting for a heart transplant and on Saturday we finally got the call that a perfect match was ready for us. Over the next few days complications arose and his body just couldn't sustain itself and his...
Doreen Mae Lewis
Nov 21, 2016
Doreen Mae Lewis (nee' Brandt) of Santee, CA passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 surrounded by her daughter and 4 oldest grandchildren, finally succumbing to COPD at the age of 69. Doreen is survived by her daughter Dawn Cummins, son Richard Lewis, 5 grandchildren Taylor, Ian, Nathan, Morgan and Hailey, her sister Mary Hall, nieces Stacy, Amy, Patricia and...
Steven Martin Brownell
Nov 19, 2016
A Tribute to the Life of Steve Brownell As told by his daughter, Amy: Husband, father, grandfather. U.S. Army veteran, firefighter, outdoorsman, teacher, cancer survivor, and friend. In his 70 years on Earth, Steve Brownell lived a rich, full life of dedication to his family and community. He passed away on Nov. 19, 2016 due to complications from his longtime...
Roderick Unray Tucker
Nov 18, 2016
Roderick Unray Tucker, 45, of San Diego, California passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2016 following a brief illness. Roderick was born on November 24, 1970, in Columbus, Mississippi. He graduated from Lee High School in 1988 and lived in Missouri and North Carolina before settling in California. Roderick was baptized as a Jehovah Witness at an early age. As...
Deborah Elizabeth Salse
Nov 18, 2016
Deborah Elizabeth Salse was known for her laughter and spicy attitude. She made friends wherever she went and was known and loved by many. While Debbie had many close relatives, once she met you, you were immediately adopted into her family. Debbie was born in Covina, California and was one of four children born to Donna and Roland. Her siblings...
Carlos G. Popoca
Nov 17, 2016
Carlos G. Popoca was born in Fremont, Ohio on February 2, 1954. He was the second son of Estefana and Bernardo Popoca. A Cub Scout in elementary school, and a wrestler in Middle School, Carlos developed a love of music and playing Guitar during High School. Carlos never read music, always "played by ear". High School friend, John Miller remembers...
Deborah Ann Hock
Nov 16, 2016
Deborah Hock passed away on Nov. 16, 2016, in La Mesa, Calif., at the age of 57 after a three-year battle with cancer. Debbie worked for the SoCo Group in El Cajon, Calif., for 12 years in the dispatch department. In her spare time, she doted on her nieces and nephew, who loved her and will miss her immensely. A...
Joan Marie Shoemaker Doloszycki
Nov 16, 2016
Joan passed away peacefully in her home in Point Loma on November 16, 2016. Daughter of Vita and Harold Shoemaker and brother to Tom, she was born Joan Marie on June 12, 1932 in Homewood, Illinois. Joan grew up with her family and cousins on Austin Ave. At age of 16, she was involved in a car accident that left...
Martha Alice Toscano
Nov 13, 2016
Martha Marion Toscano was the 2nd oldest of 5 children born to Owen Marion and Mary Marion Castillo. She attended Catholic schools in San Diego until her teen years, when she transferred to Kearny High. Martha and her siblings were close in age, and her relationship with each was unique and special. The love and loyalty they showed her throughout...
Thomas Henry Smerdon
Nov 13, 2016
Came to rest on Sunday evening. Thomas was dearly loved by his wife Karen, daughters Nicole, Kristin and Yesenia, sons Damon and Thomas, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and many loyal and caring friends. We will all miss him and his great love for life. May he be at peace. A Celebration of Life will be held at Legacy Funeral Home,...
