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James P. Tarbert
Sep 3, 2022
James P. Tarbert, 61, of Lemon Grove CA passed away from complications related to pancreatic cancer in his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday the Third of September 2022. Born December 10th, 1960, in Rockford, Ill., to Molly Jean (Schwartz) and James Stanley Tarbert. James was raised in Pecatonica, Ill, and was a 1979 graduate of Winnebago High School....
Dina Laree Whittaker - Castellano
Aug 30, 2022
Dina Passed away at home surrounded by friends and family, on August 30, at the age of 53. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend; called home too soon after her brave battle with ovarian cancer. Dina was born on December 18, 1968, in San Diego, the only daughter of Birdie Soriano and Tommy Whittaker. She is...
Robert W. Howie
Aug 13, 2022
Bob - a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend has moved on. His mansion in heaven was ready and he has moved from this earth. No doubt he is now fishing and playing catch with his dad exchanging "stupid jokes". Bob often said, "Life is meant to be lived." He did that. He never lost his sense...
George Hamilton Howell
Aug 11, 2022
George Hamilton Howell was born on October 2, 1927 in Nevada, Missouri and passed away on August 11, 2022 in La Mesa, California. George will be inurned alongside his wife Kiyono at Miramar National Cemetery. In George's honor and in lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider donating to San Diego Humane Society or a veteran charity of...
Beverly Lorraine Smith
Aug 8, 2022
Please see the Home Going service details below for Beverly Smith. To view the livestream, please access using the link and access code below. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3546567067 Access Code: Gipfy-98VN8 Location of Services: Christian Fellowship United Church of Christ 1601 Kelton Road San Diego, CA 92114 Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
John L. Haney Jr.
Aug 7, 2022
John L. Haney Jr, 73, of San Diego, Ca, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. John was born on January 16,1949 to John L. Haney Sr and Gloria Margaret Brown in Laredo, Tx. After graduating from Harlandale High School in 1967, He immediately enlisted into the US Navy to serve his country. In 1968, he met Eriberta Ciocson, and...
John Pizzato
Jul 28, 2022
John Frank Pizzato died peacefully at home on July 28, 2022.  Originally named Giani Francesco Angelino Augustino Pizzato (and called "Gianfranco" by his mother), he was born on July 22, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska.  His parents, Ernesto Pizzato and Orsolina Girardi, immigrated from Italy, in 1913 and 1923.  He had a sister, Edda (Catalano), and brother, Dino, who are deceased.  ...
Nancy Shapard
Jul 22, 2022
Nancy Louise Shapard was born in 1950 in San Diego, California, to James and Pearl Shapard. She passed away recently due to chronic illness. Nancy grew up in San Diego and graduated from Crawford High School. She attended business college and worked as a bookkeeper throughout her life. She is survived by her sister, Linda Buff. Nancy was a kind-hearted...
Rodney Bruce Beverly
Jul 18, 2022
Rodney Bruce Beverly passed away at 73 years old on July 18, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1949 in Los Angeles, California. Rodney's friends remember him for a contagious laugh that could be heard around the world. His love of music was palpable and is a love he passed on to his daughter. Anytime he could be near...
Dorlue Mae Schulte
Jul 12, 2022
Dorlue Schulte Obituary Dorlue Mae Jones Schulte was born at Sharp Hospital in San Diego, CA on December 2nd 1958 passed away at home in San Diego, CA on July 12th, 2022. She was 63 years old. She is preceded in death by her son, Benjamin (12.18.1986-3. 30.1987) and her father Jerry Jones Sr. (9.10.1936-2.10.1992) She is survived and loved...
Raelynn Dixie Bollum
Jun 3, 2022
Raelynn Dixie Bollum Born; June 1, 2022 at 9:51pm Went to Heaven; June 3, 2022 at 3:25AM Raelynn's birth was an eventful one. The birth process took place over the course of 48 hours, and traveled 3 counties. She lived 30 beautiful hours in the arms of her loving parents, grandparents, and siblings. Raelynn was born with an extra chromosome...
Robert Maurice Garland
May 12, 2022
Obituary for Robert M. Garland, 1/13/59 -- 5/12/22 Robert Maurice Garland, 63, died on 12 May 2022, from complications of liver cancer. Bob was at home in Lemon Grove and in the company of his son and friends when he passed. He is survived by his son, Parker Warde Garland of San Diego and his sister, Linda Garland Oestreich of...
Ed De Vall Sr.
May 11, 2022
Ed De Vall Sr. June 8, 1948 – May 11, 2022 We lost a wonderful father, friend, brother, uncle, cousin, Papa, and friend in the passing of Ed De Vall Sr. He was born to Paul and Valma De Vall in Prosser, WA in 1948. They moved to Oceanside in 1951 and he graduated from Oceanside High School in 1966....
Rufina Herman
Apr 19, 2022
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Rufina passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born and raised on the waterfront in San Diego, California to Raymond and Julia Contreras. She graduated from Lincoln High before she met and married Robert Herman in 1967, together having their only child Travis in 1974. Rufina had a passion for crafting and took up...
Penny Eilene Plummer
Mar 28, 2022
Penny Eilene Plummer, age 64, of Lakeside, CA, passed away the evening of Monday, 03/28/2022, at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California. Penny was born on October 9, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to mother Jean Gillie and father Albert Gillie. She is survived by her husband, Paul Plummer; daughter Tracy Miles and her husband Johnny Miles; son Thomas Tompkins,...
James Edward Beat
Mar 23, 2022
James Edward Beat May 27, 1932 - March 23, 2022 James Edward Beat, 89, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away on March 23, 2022 from congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Roberta Beat (Carlsbad, CA), sister, Betty Roland (San Diego, CA), four children: Debby Fuson (Port Angeles, WA), Dennis Beat (Iron Station, NC), David Beat...
Bernice Farmer Maller
Mar 14, 2022
We often see the end of life as a loss. Something gone, something missing. But in the case of Bernice "Tootie" Farmer-Maller, it's easier to see how much fuller and richer the world is because she was in this physical world for 95 years. Bernice was a creator. She used her hands to paint, her arms to squeeze the accordion,...
John Robert Deninno
Mar 2, 2022
John Robert DeNinno passed away at his Chula Vista, CA home on March 2, 2022 surrounded by family, a dear friend, and caregivers. He was 95 years old. John was born in Illinois, and was married 73 years to the love of his life, Josefa, who preceded him in death in August 2021. He is survived by his 2 daughters,...
Beverly Ann Cameron
Feb 22, 2022
Beverly (Bev) Ann Cameron, 86, passed quietly away to HEAVEN on 02-22-22 in her home, lovingly surrounded by her 2 daughters holding her hands, and her granddaughter attending remotely. She was born in Detroit Michigan, was married to Francis Cameron (deceased) for 33 years, and was a loving mother to 3 children. The family moved to San Diego, CA in...

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