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John Alexander Johnstone

John Alexander Johnstone

Jan 28, 2016

John "Jack" Johnstone was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Germantown High School, and then attended Germantown Academy for a year on a swimming scholarship. He graduated from Westchester State University in 1958, where he was an All American swimmer. Jack then joined the Navy where he spent 4 years as a naval aviator, attached to the...

Michael Kent Davison

Michael Kent Davison

Jan 25, 2016

Our beloved Mike Davison of San Diego, CA was carried peacefully to heaven by angels on Monday January 25th, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral service will be held at Vista La Mesa Church on February 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow the funeral at El Cajon Cemetery in El Cajon, CA. Mike was born...

William Roy Gills

William Roy Gills

Jan 23, 2016

Much loved husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, William (Bill) Gills passed away January 23, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Gills of 57 years, his son, Thomas Gills, his granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica, and his great-grandson, Landon. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, playing and watching tennis, playing bridge and reading his treasured Barron's. He will...

Cyndee Jo Huss

Cyndee Jo Huss

Jan 22, 2016

Cyndee Huss died of pancreatic cancer on January 22, 2016. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she moved to San Diego early in life with her parents John and Helen Anderson. Family was an integral part of Cyndee's life, and she was the genealogist of her family. She had a way of remembering small details about people that brought them to life....

James Marion Miller

James Marion Miller

Jan 14, 2016

James Marion Miller was born in Toledo, Ohio to Burl Forrest Miller (born December 27, 1907) and Frances Mildred Shoults (1908), both deceased, James known by biological family as "Jimmy" and espoused family and friends as "Jim" had a brother who died in childhood from fever, Jerry (born January 3, 1934), and another brother Larry (who died as a middle-aged...

William Jackson

William Jackson

Jan 12, 2016

William "Sonnyman" Jackson was born on October 20, 1938 in Denison, TX to Ralph "Pete" and Elizabeth Jackson. He left us at the age of 77 on January 12, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Vivencia Jackson of 56 years of marriage. He and Vivencia are the proud parents of four sons. Richard, David, William Jr.,and Marcellous Jackson....

Maria Elena Velazquez

Maria Elena Velazquez

Jan 11, 2016

Maria entered this life on August 23, 1932 in Sinaloa, Mexico and entered into rest on January 11, 2016 in National City, California at the age of 83 years. Maria has resided in the National City area for the past 23 years. She had various careers including owning and operating her own restaurant. Maria was a faithful member of the...

Maria Elena Velazquez

Maria Elena Velazquez

Jan 11, 2016

Maria entered this life on August 23, 1932 in Sinaloa, Mexico and entered into rest on January 11, 2016 in National City, California at the age of 83 years. Maria has resided in the National City area for the past 23 years. She had various careers including owning and operating her own restaurant. Maria was a faithful member of the...

Ashley Lilyana Sias

Ashley Lilyana Sias

Jan 9, 2016

Ashley entered this life on October 1, 2015 in San Diego, California and entered into rest on January 9, 2016 in San Diego, California at the young age of 3 months. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Legacy Funeral...

Vorie Edwin Foos

Vorie Edwin Foos

Jan 8, 2016

Vorie Edwin Foos, RMC U.S. Navy Veteran, known as Ed to his family & friends, made his transition on the morning of January 8, 2016, succumbing to respiratory failure. A service to remember and celebrate his life will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016, 12:30pm at Miramar National Cemetery. Those choosing to join Ed's family and attend his final...

Joan Zinn Redelings

Joan Zinn Redelings

Jan 7, 2016

Born Joan Rebecca Gills on December 26, 1925 in Maumee, Ohio to Dr. Willard Morgan and Ellen Katherine Gills. At age 16 she moved to Pomona, CA for a brief period before settling with the family in Corona, CA. In 1943 she graduated from Corona Senior High School and went on to attend 2 years at the University of Arizona....

Teresa Lorraine Gritman

Teresa Lorraine Gritman

Jan 3, 2016

Alpine, CA- Much loved grandmother, mother, companion and friend, Teresa Gritman passed away January 3, 2016. Her ashes will be spread with her brother's over Lake Cuyamaca. Teresa was born October 25, 1951 in San Diego, CA. She grew up and attended High School in the North Park area, graduating from Hoover High School. She married and had two sons...

Terry Arnold Leach

Terry Arnold Leach

Jan 2, 2016

Super Terry Arnold Leach, with his infectious smile and fortitude, set an example for all to follow. His life was short and full of joy. He is now free to walk with the Lord.

Yaeko Cornett

Yaeko Cornett

Dec 30, 2015

Yaeko Cornett passed away peacefully the morning of December 30, 2015. Yaeko was born in Kanda, Tokyo, Japan. She was born the youngest daughter of ten children, five girls and five boys, to Ryu Saito and Zenroku Hokari. She attended Baptist School as a young girl. She worked for a jeweler in the very fashionable Ginza district of Tokyo after...

Fern Hermione Clark Bowen

Fern Hermione Clark Bowen

Dec 27, 2015

Born in a small log house in Lonoke, Arkansas, Fern Bowen witnessed astonishing transformations over her 103 years. Her parents, Hubert Clark and Ola Wingfield Clark, bought a farm in Gurdon, Arkansas, naming it Four Oaks in honor of the four massive oak trees in front. Fern recalls climbing into a loaded wooden wagon, clutching her little WWI soldier doll...

Cornelia W. Butler

Cornelia W. Butler

Dec 23, 2015

Cornelia W. Butler (Cory) passed away suddenly at her home in El Cajon California on December 23, 2015. She was 83. Cory was born in South Bend Indiana on November 10, 1932. She graduated from South Bend High and worked for a short time at Bendix in South Bend. Her maiden name was VanEs and was from a family of...

Weldon J. Dahlke

Weldon J. Dahlke

Dec 21, 2015

Born in St. Paul, MN to Elsie and William Dahlke, Weldon was a long time San Diego resident. He was well loved by his wife of 48 years, Yvonne Dahlke, and his four daughters, Karina, Barbara, Sheryl and Renee. They all miss him dearly as does his sister, Delores, and his nine grandchildren! Weldon graduated from the University of Colorado,...

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