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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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
Dana K. Acero/Winningham, age 66, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Chuck Trojcak and Katherine Brush/Agust. She was a very caring and loving woman who loved her children, her grandchildren, her husband and the Lord, more than anything. Dana was so creative, always painting, or sewing; she did all kinds of arts and crafts. She loved everything from dogs to rocks to flowers; she truly loved nature. Dana loved to... Full story
Joseph G. Hammer passed away on Feb. 16, 2023, in Fallbrook, California. He was 71 years old. Joe was born in Whittier, California, on July 14, 1951, to Argele and Joseph Hammer. He grew up in Bakersfield and graduated from East Bakersfield High School. Always popular with his classmates, he played sports and was the lead guitarist in a rock and roll band. Joe joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 receiving a medical discharge after more than 20 years of service retiring with the rank... Full story
It's with great sadness that the Hopkins family announces the passing of Franklin L. Hopkins (Frank) and Margaret Edith Hopkins (Margie). Together they championed a home for all seven children brought together in their union of marriage in 1977, Frank with his four children and Margie with her three children. This creation of family may have come in the middle of their lives, but soon became forever in life. After the years of setting their adult children on their independent... Full story
Cynthia Lee Particelli, born March 3, 1939, was called home almost exactly 84 years to the date she arrived, passing away March 5, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes and many other health complications. Perhaps the strongest willed human ever met, she was also the most gentle, warm and living individual anyone ever had the pleasure of meeting. Passion was an understatement when referring to her. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband Peter, whom she will be laid to... Full story
Marlene Sheridan, originally of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Feb. 27 at the age of 88 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Before the onset of her symptoms, she was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish and Fallbrook Art Association. Her art has been exhibited at the (former) French Gallery and the (former) Brandon Gallery. She is survived by her sister, Marynell Oechsner (Wyoming), her daughter and son-in-law Bronwen and Chris Southard,... Full story
Ruby Hollins, age 94, died peacefully at home in Fallbrook Ca, surrounded by her family on December 9, 2022. She was the mother of Pat, Bill, Bob and Holly; predeceased by her daughter Debbie; devoted Grandma of 15, Great-Grandma of 22 and Great- Great-Grandma of nine and counting. Ruby most enjoyed her family, volunteering at the Senior Center, VFW Post 1924 and the Moose Lodge. She could solve any crossword puzzle put in front of her. But most of all she loved her San Diego... Full story
Dana K. Acero/Winningham, age 66, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Chuck Trojcak and Katherine Brush/Agust. Dana was a 24 hour caregiver in Southern California to Paul Pastizzo before retiring. She attended Crossroads Christian Church and First United Methodist Church. She was a very caring and loving woman who loved her children, her grandchildren, her husband and the Lord, more than anything. Dana was so creative... Full story
Rose Marie Jellison (Shenk), 79, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, at her home in Fallbrook, California with her husband of 59 years by her side. Rose, the daughter of Marjorie Marie Shenk and Timothy Laurel Shenk, was born on Aug. 4,1943 in Lima, Ohio. She was united in marriage for 59 years to Ronald Eugene Jellison. Rose was an only child and was fiercely independent! She was raised in the Methodist faith and later became a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Oceanside,... Full story
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, Ronald Aires Ritter left the earthly home he built in Fallbrook in 1985, for his heavenly home. Ron was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 1938, the fifth of six children born to John and Viola Ritter. Some of his favorite memories were his years as a child living on Chilton Street in Baltimore. He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1961, with a B.S. in Business Administration. While in college, he was active... Full story
Maxine Alexander Brooner passed away peacefully Jan. 8, 2023, at 101 years of age. Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, William E. Brooner of Fallbrook, daughter Judy Mahaffa, grandsons Maxwell Mahaffa and Jack Mahaffa and sister Jeannine Phipps of Florida. She was a 38-year resident of Fallbrook. Maxine was born in Bel Air, Maryland, Aug. 1,1921 to Franklin and Nora Alexander. She was the second oldest of four daughters. Maxine graduated in 1943 from Hood... Full story
Albert James Vidano (“Jim”), 93, passed away on Feb. 16, 2023, of cardiopulmonary/respiratory complications. Jim was born on April 3, 1929, in Globe, Arizona, to parents Bert and Ernesta (Bertino) Vidano. He went to elementary school in Globe and high school in Coolidge, Arizona where he served as class president and lettered in four varsity sports. He attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri before going to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Aft... Full story
Leonard E. Berkstresser, Jr., 88, passed peacefully Feb. 1, 2023, at 9:40 a.m. at his residence in Fallbrook, California. Len was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Leonard E. Berkstresser, Sr. and Lois M. Berkstresser of Fulton County, Pennsylvania Following his graduation from Richland Area High School, Len was hired by National Cash Register (NCR). A pioneer in the computer industry, he was trained as a cash register repairman for NCR, quickly becoming a Senior Systems Analyst, for which he travele...
Lee Caperton Forman passed away Jan. 11, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Lee was born Aug. 26, 1949, in Long Beach, Calif. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High school in 1967 and earned his bachelors in history at CSULB. In 1983, he moved to Fallbrook and worked at the post office where he met his late wife Judy Garrett. Lee was a wonderful friend, husband and father. A celebration of life will be held in Fallbrook, Feb. 26, 2023. Contact Megan for details at... Full story
Kathleen Beverly (Peters) Larson (95) passed away Feb. 2, 2023, at her home in Fallbrook, California. She was born Aug. 8, 1927, in Auburn, Indiana. Kathleen married her love, Glenn Larson, on Aug. 25, 1946, in Auburn. Glenn started his professional career with Lockheed which had them move from Ohio to Texas, then Missouri where they would start their family. Their first son, Brad, arrived Feb. 11, 1951. Their journey continued, bringing them to California where they added... Full story
Donald Parke McLean, Jr., a proud Fallbrook native, was born at Fallbrook Hospital on Dec. 9, 1950. He passed away peacefully in his Fallbrook home on Jan. 31, 2023. In the days leading up to his passing, he was blessed with many visitors, prayers, and an outpour of love and support by many family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Loyal husband, dedicated father, proud grandpa, true friend, kind humanitarian, Don, Jr. was predeceased by his father, Donald Parke... Full story
Bruce Summers, 84, peacefully passed into his Savior's arms Nov. 20, 2022. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Susie Summers and sister Betty Keyes. Bruce is survived by Genie, his wife of 60 years; his son Bruce (Heidi), daughter Kathy (Mark), grandsons Anthony and Nicholas, nieces Heather and Doreen, and many relatives in the United Kingdom. Bruce came to the U.S.A. on Feb. 21, 1948, from Dundee, Scotland. Bruce was a charter member and deacon of Grace... Full story
The family of Gary Steven Colvin is sad to announce his passing on Jan. 13, 2023. Gary was 88 years old. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Colvin. He is survived by his brother, Richard Colvin; daughters Kimberly Kinsman, Caryn Sutherland, Kristina White, and his son Patrick Dickson. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert Dickie and Erin Price. Gary was proud of his 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The son of Orville and Dorothy Colvin, Gary... Full story
Amy Marie Buell was born May 21, 1970, in Santa Monica, California, to parents Bill and Mary Ellen Buell. She lived in Edmond, Oklahoma from 1973 to 1980, when her family moved to Fallbrook. She attended Bonsall Elementary and Junior High and Fallbrook High School, graduating in 1988. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from California State University, San Marcos in 1997. Amy loved animals and over the years had many cats, dogs, pet birds, rabbits, and... Full story
Thomas Paulson, age 97, passed away on Jan. 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Alma Paulson, sister Mildred Gagnon and grandson Matthew Paulson, Survived by wife, Joyce Paulson; sons, Roy and his wife Suzanne, Dan and wife Terri, three grandchildren, April, Megan, (Jason), Jessica, (Stephen) and one great-grandchild, Matthew. Tom was born in Hancock, Michigan on July 13, 1925, and moved to Racine, Wisconsin with his parents at the age of one year. He graduated from Washington High School in 1943 and... Full story
James Voorhis was born in Glendale, California, April 22,1930, the only child of Helen (Danforth) and Fred Voorhis. He passed Jan. 16, 2023, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Jim graduated from Globe High School, Globe, Arizona, in 1949 and served with pride in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He graduated with Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Flagstaff State College, now Northern Arizona University, in 1956 and 1957. On Nov. 24, 1955, he married the love... Full story
Norma Jean (Endicott) Woodard (88) of Bonsall, California passed away Jan. 15, 2023. Born Sept. 2, 1934, in Caraway, Arkansas. She grew up on a farm raising "hogs" and cotton. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Manila High School in Manila, Arkansas. In 1953, she married Eukie Woodard and gave birth to their daughter in 1955. When Eukie returned from serving in Germany, they moved to Northridge, California where they were involved in their community for 46 years. Attending church, square dancing, big Dodger... Full story
It is with tremendous sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Richard Francis Levering on Saturday Jan. 14, 2023. Richard was born to Francis (Frank) and Marjory Levering on June 29, 1946. Richard attended Fallbrook schools and graduated Fallbrook Union High School in 1964. He went on to graduate in 1968 from Arizona State University where he majored in accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant and joined his father Frank in what became Levering and Levering... Full story
Billie Foli, a longtime resident of Bonsall and Fallbrook, passed away on Dec. 29, 2022. She was 91. Born on July 12, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, she lived her childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 1954, she was employed as a stewardess for Delta Airlines, where she met Victor Foli, a pilot. Based in Florida, the two were married six months later. They moved to Bonsall in 1963 with their four small children. They were married for 67 years. Billie had a variety of interests,... Full story
Florence Harris, age 65, passed away on Dec. 14, 2022. Flo was born Nov. 9, 1957, in Ridgecrest, California. Her family moved to Fallbrook in 1966. She graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1974. While in high school, she was a waitress for Bud Stark in Bonsall and this is where her networking career began. She was united in holy matrimony to Philip Harris Oct. 14, 1978, at the Presbyterian Church in Fallbrook. She was an avid animal lover her entire life. In 1986, she... Full story
