Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Nathalie Taylor Special to the Village News "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." ~ Psalm 116:15 On April 8, 2023, my mother, Barbara Bristol Taylor, age 100, passed peacefully in her sleep at home in Fallbrook. A remarkable woman, she was respected and liked by all who knew her. Barbara was soft-spoken, kind, and loving. She had a heart full of unconditional love for family and friends. She loved Jesus Christ, and was a faithful prayer warrior, prayi... Full story
John “Jack” Donohue was born in Queens, New York July 4, 1937, as the third of six children. He passed away peacefully at home June 22, 2023, at the age of 85. Jack met his wife, Rita, while proudly serving as a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. Loving the town of Fallbrook, he settled there with Rita and together they raised their children, Scott and Kimberly. He was a heavy equipment operator and later acting foreman for San Diego County Department of Public Wor... Full story
Sheila Reilly, of Fallbrook, passed away on June 28, 2023. She was born in Chester, England on Oct. 12, 1935. She excelled in tennis and lacrosse while in school. She became a teacher. She taught for the British Army schools in Bermuda and Hong Kong. She met her husband, Bill, at the Bermuda Bridge Club. Bill died in 2001 after 32 years of marriage. She was an animal over and her hobbies included bridge, sewing, knitting, and quilting. She was a keen fan of tennis and followed the game closely. Sheila was a devoted wife and... Full story
Van Lee Raney, Feb. 24, 1984 to May 31, 2023. Van loved the Lord, he loved going to the ocean, hanging out with friends, and having lunch with his Mom. Van had a lot of ups and downs in his life, in Corinthians 10:13: God is faithful, he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, the Lord knew Van could not handle any more of his downs. Van is at peace with many of his family members that have gone before him, including his father, Edward Lee Raney. Van worked many... Full story
Arlin Bedard, 56, of Eastvale, California went home to his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2023, at City of Hope Cancer Center in Duarte, California. Arlin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 10, 1966, to Arlis and Denna Mantooth. He was preceded in death by his sister Kristen Rush, nephews CJ Shipe and Dylan Flatte and both of his parents, Arlis Mantooth and Denna Bedard. Arlin was a beloved husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Jones Bedard and his son Noah C Bedard both of Eastvale, California;... Full story
Lendal “Doyall” Sams, 75, Fallbrook, Calif., passed away June 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife, twin brother and four children. He had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a vicious form of brain cancer, in April 2021. A celebration of life will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Doyall was born in Bertha, Minn., and spent his childhood in Staples, Minn., working on his family's dairy farm. He was a husband, fat... Full story
Marjorie Freda's life journey ended peacefully on June 8, 2023. She is survived by her son Jay, and twin granddaughters Angela and Sara. Predecedents included her husband Jim and daughter Andrea. Marj was born in 1933 in Stamford Connecticut, youngest of four siblings. She graduated from University of Connecticut. After teaching for a year in Florida, she returned to the northeast to work on her master's degree at Columbia University in New York, where she met her husband, Jim... Full story
Joseph Anton Ondraka, 86 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, Ohio, passed away June 5, 2023, at Brookdale Westlake Village in Westlake, following a full and meaningful life. He was born March 13, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. Joe was raised in Illinois, before moving to Michigan where he lived for 30 years and retired to California. Lorain has been his home since 2016. He graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a BSME degree and received his MBA from Michigan... Full story
Robert “Bob” Crawford Hegardt was born Sept. 30,1938 in Whittier, California, and passed away June 7, 2023, in San Diego, surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his wife, Joan; four children, Brian, Ron, Kathy, and Christine; and 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger sister, Anne Hegardt Frederick. On Jan. 30, 1965, Bob married Joan Staudinger. They enjoyed a loving marriage of 58 years and raised four children, with whom they created many happy mem... Full story
Thomas John Keegan, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, after enduring Alzheimer's disease for the last several years. Tom was born to Robert and Marion Keegan in Rochester, New York. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Engineering, where he was also involved in leading cheer for the Fighting Irish. Upon graduation, Tom was hired by Xerox as an engineer and concurrently earned an MBA at the University of Rochester. In 1962, Tom married... Full story
Dorothy Louise Bryant, 102, passed away in Fallbrook on May 18, 2023, in the arms of two of her daughters, Debbie and Patty. Debbie lovingly cared for her mother at home as she approached her centenarian age. She was born in Bridgewater, Michigan on Dec. 31, 1920, to Arthur and Louise Hildinger. She was a 75-year resident of Fallbrook. Dorothy graduated from University High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In February 1943, she graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She earned a bachelor’s degree i... Full story
Mary Gallina passed away at home on May 9, 2023, surrounded by family at the age of 87 in Fallbrook, Calif. Mary fought a long and courageous battle with several forms of cancer. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Don Gallina; her father Charles Melton Presley, stepfather Walter Avon Sr. and Tennie Terry; and her son Gary Bradbury. She leaves her stepchildren, Debbie Lopez of San Bernardino, Calif.; Dick Gallina of Highland, Calif.; Bob Gallina of Highland, Calif.;... Full story
Ann Harris, 87, passed away peacefully April 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving children, Cindy and Steve. Ann was born June 30, 1935, to Elizabeth Adele and William Fluornoy in Los Angeles, California. After Ann graduated from Inglewood High School in 1953, she went on to study at El Camino Community College and then at Pepperdine University where she earned her teaching credential and a minor in Art. After graduating, she began her first year of teaching, kickstarting a 28 y... Full story
On April 14, Fallbrook resident Wayne Laner passed on. After retiring from the FAA as a Primary Operations Inspector, overseeing many local aviation businesses including air charter, flight schools, helicopter and hot air balloons, he and his wife Liz moved from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, New Mexico. In just a few years, they had the urge to return to Southern California and chose Fallbrook as their new home in 2021. A Vietnam War veteran, Wayne was active in the local VFW and could often be seen at the Live Oak Dog Park with his... Full story
Judith (Judi) Anne Selsor, born September 9, 1935, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Selsor, and her brother, George Lawson. She is survived by her stepchildren Don Selsor and his wife Judie, and Lois Cross. Judi was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Scituate, Massachusetts where she graduated from Scituate High School in 1953. She went on to earn her degree at Regis College in 1957 and began her career... Full story
Ramon (Al) Cazarez, 57, of Temecula, California passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, after a hard battle with Covid pneumonia. Al was born on July 11, 1965, to Efren and Carmen Cazares in Tijuana, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Courtney Jones and Brianna Speck; sons-in-law, Brant and Jacob; grandsons, Owen and Noah; mother, Carmen; sisters Leticia Bee, Maria and Carmelita Cazares; brothers, Joel, Henry and Michael Cazares; and many nieces &...
Lorraine A. Crosson, 91, passed away on April 6, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1931, on Staten Island, N.Y. to William and Anna Behan. She was the third of four children (their only girl). She loved her family and had always wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from St. Mary's Hospital School for Nursing, Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1952. Immediately, she began working for Staten Island's U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, caring for merchant seamen. She always said that she loved... Full story
On the fourth of December 2022, longtime Fallbrook resident Paul H. Schaden passed away at his home in Denver, North Carolina in the presence of his wife and children after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81. Paul was born Sept. 24, 1941, in Sacramento, the first-born son of Harold and Margaret Schaden. After graduating with a degree in fire science from Sacramento City College in the early 1960's, Paul moved to Southern California where he became a seasonal... Full story
Lorraine A. Crosson, 91, passed away on April 6, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1931, on Staten Island, N.Y. to William and Anna Behan. She was the third of four children (their only girl). She loved her family and had always wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from St. Mary's Hospital School for Nursing, Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1952. Immediately, she began working for Staten Island's U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, caring for merchant seamen. She always said that she loved... Full story
Mary Ann Dooley was born in Baltimore, Maryland, August 17, 1931, to John and Angela (DiRusscio) DiEugenio. As a child, Mary Ann was an avid piano player. While attending grade school, she also attended the Peabody Conservatory Preparatory School for 2 years. In 1943, the DiEugenio family moved to Avondale, Arizona, to escape the cold winters of Maryland and enjoy a climate more conducive to her mother's allergy conditions. Mary Ann attended Phoenix Community College and... Full story
We are heartbroken to announce that Beverley Hazel Birchall passed away on Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 93. Beverley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Joseph Birchall, and her three sons, Neil Cameron, Mark Birchall and Brian Birchall, as well as two grandsons, Matthew Birchall and Brandon Birchall, and one great-granddaughter, Shelby Birchall. Born on Dec. 24, 1929, in Los Angeles, Beverley lived in California nearly all her life, leaving only briefly to live in...
William Lee Walters, "Bill and Opa", 83, born on June 24, 1939, passed away on March 18, 2023, from complications of a stroke. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ariel Walters; his three daughters: Karen Walters, Cindy Globus (Tim Globus), and Kate Ross, (Mark Ross); his six grandchildren: Alex Kazma (Michael Kazma), Danica Ross Lovern (Ian Lovern), Annie Globus, Kolby Ross (Hannah Ross), Will Globus (Callie Globus), Jayna Ross and two great-grandchildren Mako and Cove... Full story
Join family and friends in the Celebration of Life of Jim Voorhis, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Voorhis Family Home, 210 S. Orange Ave., Fallbrook.... Full story
Cpt. Carl B. Catalano Sr. died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Jan. 22, 2023, in his youngest son's home in Leander, Texas. Carl was born on Aug. 30,1947 to Carl and Irene Catalano in Auburn, New York. After Carl graduated from West High School in 1965, he went on to join the Marine Corps. Carl was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the Marine Corp as a cobra pilot and achieved the rank of Captain. Carl joins his parents, Carl and Irene... Full story
Randall (Randy) Jones passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer. Randy was born on October 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to Frank and Laurel Jones. He grew up in Covina Highlands where he enjoyed being active with 4-H, swimming, diving and horseback riding with his sister Candy. The family eventually moved to Washington State during his high school years where he was involved in tennis, gymnastics and choir. He went to Northern Arizon... Full story
