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Cmdcm Robert E. Barber, Usn (Ret)

Cmdcm Robert E. Barber, Usn (Ret)

May 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" Eugene Barber, 56, of San Diego, California died peacefully surrounded by his family following a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Bob was born in Modesto, California to Dale and Linda Barber. He spent his childhood moving frequently due to his Father's job in the U.S. Navy and then follow-on specialty job. The family's moves took them...

Barbara Ann Mcconnell

Barbara Ann Mcconnell

May 15, 2021

On May 15, 2021, Barbara Ann McConnell, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 78. Barbara was born on December 3, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Virginia (Gillespie) and Roscoe Cooper, their 4th of 7 children; Emmaline, Dale, Paul, Cora, Gene, and William. She was very close to her brothers and sisters and they relied...

Marguerite Falkenborg

Marguerite Falkenborg

May 15, 2021

Marguerite Falkenborg, at age 91, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 at her home in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by nephews and longtime caregivers. Marguerite, was known to her nieces, nephews and friends as "Aunt Babe" or just "Babe". She was born on March 21 st,1930 at Pasadena, California. Babe was the youngest of five siblings, hence the nickname...

Teresa B. Sheehan

Teresa B. Sheehan

May 15, 2021

Teresa B. Sheehan, 95, died on May 15, 2021, in National City, CA. Teresa was the daughter of John F. Bailey and Johannah Kelleher. Teresa is survived by two sons and two daughters, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, William F. Sheehan, Jr,...

David Colmenero

David Colmenero

May 15, 2021

David Colmenero was born in San Diego on September 3, 1937 to the parents of Mauro, Sr., and Maria Colmenero. David was the 5th child of eleven children. He is preceded in death by both his parents and his siblings: Arturo Colmenero, Mauro Colmenero, Jr., Ricardo Colmenero, Edwardo Colmenero, Josephine Malabanan, Umberto Colmenero. His siblings are Victoria Colmenero, Carmen Clegg...

Oleg Alex Smit

Oleg Alex Smit

May 14, 2021

Oleg "Alex" Smit, 67 of San Diego, California went to his heavenly home on May 14, 2021. He passed away near his home suddenly and without warning. Alex was born in Latvia, where he served honorably with the Soviet Air Force. Following his service, he achieved a degree in law, and joined the Riga, Latvia police department where he was...

Evaline Joan Strong

Evaline Joan Strong

May 8, 2021

Joni Strong, age 88, of Santee, California peacefully passed away on May 8, 2021. In recent years her challenging medical issues increased, but she always met them with a positive attitude and a sense of humor along with great strength and courage. Joni was born on March 11, 1933 in Peiping (Beijing), China to John and Lydia Green, who were...

Billy Don Fennell

Billy Don Fennell

May 8, 2021

Billy Don Fennell born July 14, 1950, died May 8, 2021. Billy grew up with a deep love of music. He began playing french horn in elementary school and continued through college, earning his Bachelor of Music in Education. He taught chorus at Washington Elementary School for 2 years. He then joined Campus Crusade for Christ, playing his horn as...

David Sherman Price

David Sherman Price

May 3, 2021

David Sherman Price was born on December 19, 1922 in Salt Lake City, to Ruby Patten and Hershell Joseph Price. He had three older siblings, Dora, Joseph, and Erma (who passed away the year before he was born). In 1929, his family moved to San Diego where David met his future wife Muriel Tenney. They were married on October 17,...

Robert Glenn Morrow, Jr.

Robert Glenn Morrow, Jr.

Apr 28, 2021

Robert Glenn Morrow, Jr August 17, 1938 – April 28, 2021 Robert "Bob" Glenn Morrow, 82, from La Mesa, California, went to his heavenly home on April 28, 2021. Bob was diagnosed with dementia which eventually led to Alzheimer's and he fought like a trooper to the end. Bob was born in San Diego and his childhood was spent in...

Phillip William Clark

Phillip William Clark

Apr 25, 2021

A kind, gentle, generous man who will be truly missed.

Suzann Owen

Suzann Owen

Apr 24, 2021

Suzann Grace Owen, aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Born in Swansboro, North Carolina on October 15, 1936, Suzann Grace was the third of four children of Paul and Leona Odum. Upon graduating from Swansboro High School as salutatorian, she was swept off her feet by a tall, dark...

Shirley Lucille Telles

Shirley Lucille Telles

Apr 24, 2021

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Shirley Lucille Telles, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at age 85. Shirley was born on July 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL to LeElroy and Ruby Chastine. She moved with her family to Los Angeles, CA and attended Garfield H.S. On July 14, 1956, she married Victor Telles. They raised two sons,...

Jeffery Dunn

Jeffery Dunn

Apr 21, 2021

September 9, 1965 - April 21, 2021

George William Heck Jr.

George William Heck Jr.

Apr 13, 2021

George William Heck Jr., 87 of Spring Valley, CA joined his wife Lore Heck in their eternal home on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 after succumbing to a long illness. He was born and raised in Berks County PA, and joined the US Navy in 1952. He met the love of his life while stationed in Germany. They married after a...

Dorothy Beatrice Williams

Dorothy Beatrice Williams

Apr 12, 2021

Dorothy Beatrice Williams 04/21/1940 – 04/12/2021 Dorothy Beatrice Clark was born to the loving parents of, James Henry and Flossie Clark on April 21, 1940 in Dallas Texas. She was the seventh of eight children. At an early age she and her family moved to Ballinger Texas were she was educated in the Ballinger School system, graduating from high school...

Jean Marie Ayers

Jean Marie Ayers

Apr 8, 2021

Jean Marie Ayers (McGilvray) was born in West Hollywood, California on November 27, 1942. She died on April 8, 2021 in her cherished little Granny flat with her daughter Naomi by her side. Jean was also known as Jeannie, Jeannie Beanie and Wee Jean. Throughout her life she was a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to...

Robert Eugene Gifford

Robert Eugene Gifford

Apr 8, 2021

Robert Eugene Gifford October 9, 1930 – April 8, 2021 Robert "Bob" Eugene Gifford, 90, of Point Loma, California, went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2021. Bob suffered a stroke at age 75. His memory began declining in his mid 80's. For the last few years he was in assisted living at Lilly's Villa in La Jolla, before...

David John Rittenhouse

David John Rittenhouse

Apr 7, 2021

David John Rittenhouse January 20, 1948 – April 7, 2021 David John passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Eleanore and David E Rittenhouse. David attended St Mary High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. After graduating he attended Community College before leaving to join the Navy. Following boot camp, David was trained in...

Cordelia Miller Cross

Cordelia Miller Cross

Mar 16, 2021

Cordelia Miller Cross was born November 02, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Maricetta Hughes and Thomas Hughes. Shew as the last of three children; she was the baby of the family known as "Dee Dee Bug." Cordelia married Harvey Miller Sr. in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. To this union were born two sons, Harvey Jr in 1957 and Tommy in...

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