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Ruth Erika Kingett

Ruth Erika Kingett

Jun 15, 2016

Erika passed away from natural causes after declining health. She is survived by her sister Dora Vogt, nephew Gunther (Anja) Vogt, Renate Vogt, Stefan Vogt and Hans Vogt in Germany, as well as her niece Kathie Kingett of La Habra Heights CA. Erika was born in Kuckerneesa. She and her family fled East Prussia in October of 1944 and spent...

Sallye Ann Graves

Sallye Ann Graves

Jun 7, 2016

Sallye Ann Graves, loving wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2016 in San Diego, California at the age of 88. Wife of the late Rev. Gerald H. Graves, former Rector of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Chula Vista, CA, Sallye's life passions included her love of family and friends, dedication to her church, music and...

Timothy Lorenzo Drum

Timothy Lorenzo Drum

Jun 4, 2016

God's Garden God looked around his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain. He knew...

Cole Sanger Sinclair

Cole Sanger Sinclair

Jun 4, 2016

Cole Sanger Sinclair AKA Patricia Annette Hoyt Cole passed away June 4th , 2016 at the age of 85 due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease, of which she had suffered for the past several years. Born Patricia Annette James on October 2nd 1930 in Glasgow, Missouri, she moved to San Diego in 1961 with her then husband. She worked as...

Larry Bob Creel

Larry Bob Creel

Jun 4, 2016

Larry Bob Creel, surrounded by family was welcomed into Heaven on June 4, 2016. Larry was born March 21, 1949 in Dallas Texas to Mary Josephine and Johnny Bob Creel. Larry's family moved to California in 1963 where he attended and graduated from Helix High School in 1967. After graduating high school he attended Grossmont College. Larry was a star...

Jean F. Combs

Jean F. Combs

Jun 2, 2016

Giovanna (Jean) DeSantis Combs passed away June 2, 2016 at the age of 93. Jean grew up in Manhattan, New York where she was born on November 2, 1922 to Giovanni and Carmella DeSantis who emigrated from Sicily in the early 1900's. She was predeceased by her sister Kay Lanza and her 3 brothers John, Joseph and Thomas DeSantis. Jean...

Matricia Ann May

Matricia Ann May

May 31, 2016

"Sadly, Matricia has passed this evening. We want to thank all of the family and friends for a tremendous out-pouring of love and caring during this especially difficult week. Matricia was a loving wife, mother, step-mom, aunt, grandma and friend to us all, and she will be missed for all of her unique qualities and gifts! I know my dad...

Phyllis Giannini

Phyllis Giannini

May 29, 2016

Phyllis Giannini, (June 11, 1941 to May 29, 2016) loving wife and the mother of five children, the grandmother of ten children and the great-grandmother of four children. Loving wife of Terry John Walker, mother of Lucille Deborah Giannini, Sandra Daniels, Mary Giannini, Robert Giannini and John Giannini and the grandmother of Bobby and Nicholas Daniels, Joshua and Jason Giannini,...

James William Detzel

James William Detzel

May 28, 2016

Jim (James) William Detzel, 49, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2016 in San Diego, CA, where he resided since 2004 with his devoted soul mate of nearly 24 years, Karen. As a young man in St. Louis, MO, Jim achieved status as an Eagle Scout, attended Affton Christian Church, and Affton HS. Later, Jim attended college at MSU in...

Sue Ellen Abraham

Sue Ellen Abraham

May 28, 2016

Sue Ellen Abraham was born on November 6, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2016 at the age of 59. She graduated from Waverly High School and attended Lansing's Barber College before moving to California. Sue lived in San Diego for over 35 years and was very proud of her barber...

Florence Virginia Lowe

Florence Virginia Lowe

May 24, 2016

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Chinese Evangelical Church of San Diego 2585 Judson Street San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 277-9622 San Diego Chinese Historical Museum 404 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 338-9888

Maximo Masarap Benavidez

Maximo Masarap Benavidez

May 23, 2016

Maximo Masarap Benavidez (79 years old) peacefully rested in his home and joined his creator on the 23rd of May 2016 at 1:19 PM. He was born on the 18th of November 1936 in Pililla, Rizal, Philippines to the late Lamberto V. Benavidez and Maria T. Masarap. He has five siblings namely, Casiano Benavidez (deceased), Feliza Benavidez-Martinez (deceased), Honorio Benavidez...

Mary Edith Sisk

Mary Edith Sisk

May 20, 2016

Mary Edith Sisk, 88, from Julian, California was born in Bulls Gap, Tennessee to Cora Bell and Horace L. McCarrell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. Sisk and son, Chris Sisk. She is survived by children Cheryl L. Pennington of Arizona; David (Jo) Sisk of La Mesa; Karen R. McCarrell; Holly (David) Bardsley of Wisconsin; and...

Linda Mae Birk

Linda Mae Birk

May 15, 2016

Linda Mae Mapuanawailokelani Birk died peacefully in her sleep at home in San Diego from pancreatic cancer on May 15th. She was 83 years old. She was surrounded by her twin boys, Erik and Arne, her daughter, Siri, and her husband, Tom. Linda was born in Kauai, Hawaii. Due to her beauty and popularity, she was elected princess of King...

Victoria Emma Chizuk

Victoria Emma Chizuk

May 11, 2016

Obituary: Maiden Name: Emma Castillo; name at death Victoria Chizuk; AKA Emma Arce, Emma Marquez, Emma Blakely, and Emma Frye, 87, lived Alaska, 20+ years, passed away San Diego, CA on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Victoria was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1929 in Jerome, AZ, to Mercedes P. Castillo and Martin Castillo. Victoria was preceded in death by her...

Alice Leona Bournazian

Alice Leona Bournazian

May 5, 2016

Alice Bournazian passed away May 5th 2016. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 59 years Jack, daughters Dorothy and Lisa, son Jack, sons-in-law Ramon and Mark, grandchildren Nicolas, Savannah, Natalie and Nathan, along with extended family and friends. Originally from Massachusetts, one of eight children Alice grew up on a farm. Her family then moved to Pittsfield...

Rosalina Reola Maines

Rosalina Reola Maines

May 4, 2016

Rosalina Maines, 71, of El Cajon, California, went to be with the Lord in the late evening on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was surrounded by family and love. Rosalina ("Rose") was born to Agapito Reola (father) and Leona Telegrosa (mother) in Naga City, Philippines in 1944. In 1967, She married Henry Maines in Cavite City, Philippines. She is the...

Butch Kelly Whitely

Butch Kelly Whitely

May 3, 2016

Butch entered this life on November 28, 1939 in Oklahoma and entered into rest on May 3, 2016 at the age of 76 years in La Mesa, California. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years Ann, daughters Kelli and April, Sons-in-law Scott & Chris. Grandsons Butch Jesse, Sean, Granddaughter Felicia & Great Grandson Jaxson, extended family...

James Michael Kenihan

James Michael Kenihan

Apr 29, 2016

James M. Kenihan, 85 passed peacefully on April 29, 2016 at home surrounded by family.He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. James was born October 14, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 1956 and practiced law over 25 years. Later in life became Vice President for Golden Eagle Insurance Company. In retirement...

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