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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We are sad to announce the loss of Cristina Villasin DeGuzman who fought a brave and courageous battle against esophageal cancer. Cristina transitioned on Jan. 10, 2023, and is now with the ancestors. Cristina is survived by her daughters Genevieve and Lorraine DeGuzman and her husband Benjamin DeGuzman. Cristina loved unconditionally and helped anyone in need without hesitation. She was a person people went to for guidance, to vent frustrations, or to ask for help. She loved... Full story
In loving memory of Eli Dalton Baker; our beloved brother and son passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, 2022, at the young age of 33. Eli was born on Jan. 30, 1989, in Fallbrook, California, to Terri Van Horn and Conrad Baker. He attended school in Fallbrook and later graduated early from Apple Valley High School, California. Eli worked in construction and later for a concrete company. He loved the ocean, hiking, music and his family. Eli is survived by his sister, Jessica... Full story
With great sadness and sorrow, we announce the loss of Marianne Phelan-Warbrick, 66 of Fallbrook. She left this earth to return to the Lord on the 28th of December 2022. She is survived by her four children and four grandchildren. Marianne was a shining light in all of the lives she touched and was always willing to help those around her. She will be so very greatly missed by everyone. Funeral services will be held on Jan. 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church (1620 S Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028).... Full story
Joel Levi O'Laughlin, aka speed racer, 45, of Fallbrook sadly left us on Dec. 2, unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents, Sue Fondren-Cowgill, Jeff Cowgill; sister Sarah Cowgill-East and her husband Matt; Grandmother Avice Hillyer and all his amazing aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joel was very well known in town, being seen riding his electric wheelchair and chatting to all, as he will be greatly missed! A Celebration of Life will be held on Jan. 14, 2023, at 2 p.m.... Full story
Vivian Claire (Abel) Borgstrom was born Aug. 9, 1931, to Irma Katherine (Tyler) Abel and Charles Henry Abel in Davenport, Iowa. She passed to her Savior's arms Dec. 21, 2022, of natural causes. Vivian was the youngest of three children, following Chester and Dorothy. She is the mother of five children, Susan Greer, Cheryl Benglen (Ted), Patricia Kass (Peter), Kathleen Wingate, and Charles Day. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Dean Borgstrom, her son Charles,... Full story
Vivian Claire (Abel) Borgstrom was born Aug. 9, 1931, to Irma Katherine (Tyler) Abel and Charles Henry Abel in Davenport, Iowa. She passed to her Savior's arms Dec. 21, 2022, of natural causes. Vivian was the youngest of three children, following Chester and Dorothy. She was the mother of five children, Susan Greer, Cheryl Benglen (Ted), Patricia Kass (Peter), Kathleen Wingate, and Charles Day. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Dean Borgstrom, her son... Full story
Derek Bruce Lovett left this world unexpectedly on Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 67 years old. Derek was born on Sept. 1, 1955, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Bruce and Edna (Thorleifson) Lovett. When Derek was two years old, he immigrated to the United States with his family and became a naturalized citizen at age 7. At age 18, Derek joined the U.S. Navy, and served for six years as a surface sonar technician. He then went on to work 30 years in the Aerospace industry for Hu... Full story
Jean Marie Sawyer passed away on Oct. 18, 2022. She would have turned 100 in December of this year. She was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandparent, great-grandparent and friend to many. Jean was the only child of Albert and Ellen Germer and was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She married Clarence Armstrong in 1942 and had two sons, Craig and Brian. Jean moved to Pasadena, California and worked for Beckman Instruments before relocating to Tustin in the mid... Full story
With a saddened heart we share the passing of James Max Stewart, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and admired friend on Nov. 7, 2022. Born Oct. 17, 1941, in Borger, Texas, his parents Minnie Bell and Harvey along with brother Gregory John, made their way to Southern California. He graduated from Redondo High. Jim served in the Air Force as a cryptanalyst in Okinawa and later transferred to Maryland to join the NSA team in this capacity. Jim always surprised... Full story
Lucy M. Taylor, 94, "The Cake Lady," went peacefully home to be with her Savior on Nov. 17, 2022, at Regency Assisted Living Memory Care Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Lucy was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in Alabama, but after moving to Fallbrook the first time in the 60's, she considered Fallbrook to be her home and never wanted to leave. After the death of her son Glenn in 1983, Lucy felt called by the Lord to serve her community by helping others struggling with the loss... Full story
Lucy M. Taylor, 94, "The Cake Lady," went peacefully home to be with her Savior on Nov. 17, 2022, at Regency Assisted Living Memory Care Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Lucy was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in Alabama, but after moving to Fallbrook the first time in the 60's, she considered Fallbrook to be her home and never wanted to leave. After the death of her son Glenn in 1983, Lucy felt called by the Lord to serve her community by helping others struggling with the loss... Full story
With a heavy heart, we share that Battista "Battie" Castellano, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and co-owner/operator of Mellano & Company, passed away on Nov. 2, 2022. He was 86 years old. Battista Castellano was born on Feb. 1, 1936, in the tiny Italian village of Entracque, the youngest of four children. He served in the Alpini branch of the Italian military and then joined the Fiat corporation in Turin. Always the entrepreneur, he left factory life to return to... Full story
Linda Sherer Lash born Sept. 7, 1943, in Akron Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart and was married 57 years to Dr. James Robert Lash. She passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2022, in her family's arms. She is survived by her children, Jimmy, Missy, Lisa, and John. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler, Kylie, Trevor, Zach, Zahara and Zarek. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Greaux. She was a beloved Real Estate broker for many years here in the... Full story
Susan Carol Emory, 74, of Fallbrook, peacefully passed away Oct. 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's. Susie was born Dec. 18, 1947, to Bernie and Jackie Litchfield in the city of Richmond, California, and grew up in the beachside town of Newport Beach. During her high school years, Susie worked for Chick Iverson's, where she met and fell in love with Don Emory. Susie and Don went on to have three children, Cyndi, Marcie, and Chad.... Full story
Margaret-Ann Ashton, born Feb. 2, 1942, in Brandon, Manitoba, passed away in Bend, Oregon, Oct. 15, 2022, from pancreatic cancer. She will be laid to rest at Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend. See a full obituary at https://bit.ly/3gd5Rmp.... Full story
Patricia Finot was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Oakland, California and died Sept. 29, 2022. She graduated from Piedmont High in 1954 but, after obtaining degrees in music from Occidental College and dance from USC, her life shifted to Southern California, and her love was modern dance. She taught in the California State University System for 45 years, 22 years at CSU Long Beach. During that career, she had a strong influence on dance in the State College system. She was responsible... Full story
Chuck Fredy was born on July 11, 1953, to Frances and Augustine Fredy. He was a long-time resident of Fallbrook. He served his country in the Air Force and spent many years as a firefighter at Camp Pendleton. Most recently, he lived on his horse ranch in Anza with his wife Barbara. Chuck is well known for his passionate love of his wife, his ranch, the horses and pets, and his entire family. He will also be fondly remembered for his robust bursts of laughter. He is survived... Full story
Richard Allen “Dick” Goodrich was born in Ventura, California Nov. 15, 1930, and passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 25, 2022. Dick is survived by his wife, Joanne; his sons, Gary and Mike; daughter-in-law, Maria; his grandsons, Nick and Max, and their mother Lisa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Burger; his stepfather, Ernie Burger; three sisters, Dorothy, Donna and Joyce, and his daughter, Dana. Dick was married for 65 years to Joanne who he... Full story
Betty Hall, loving and beloved community member of Fallbrook for over 50 years, passed away Oct. 6, 2022. Betty was born in a family farmhouse in Kopperl, Texas to her parents Sidney and Maude White on Sept. 17, 1933. As a 15-year-old, she headed to Denton, Texas where she earned a college degree in home economics at North Texas State University. At age 19, she was the first family member to graduate from college. Following this, Betty soon found her way to California and even... Full story
Robert "Bob" Jacobson of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, formerly of Fallbrook, passed away Aug. 13, 2022. Bob was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Huntington Park, California, the son of Alfred Jacobson and Ursula Langley Jacobson. After graduating from Huntington Park High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served until the end of WWII. After his return to California, he enrolled at Stanford University where he majored in economics and was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity. It... Full story
Sadly, Betty Lou Cunningham (Felock) Eberly, age 89, passed on Sept. 19, 2022, in Reno, Nevada. Betty is survived by her son, Jon Felock (Vicki Felock); daughter Leslie Brown; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two nephews. She is preceded in death by her first husband Harry Felock, and her husband Howard Eberly; sister Pat Copelan (Richard Copelan); son-in-law Dan Brown. Betty was born March 2, 1933, to parents Jack and Hilda Cunningham in Baraboo, Wisconsin.... Full story
Marvin Moore, a longtime Fallbrook resident, passed away on Aug. 23, 2022, at 93 years young. He was born April 16, 1929. Marvin was an original member of the Fallbrook Fire Department and retired as a Captain after 23 years of service. He received the Silver Beaver Award for Excellent Civilian Leadership and Service from the Boy Scouts of America He was a Red Cross Blood Donor, donating over 40 gallons of blood in his lifetime. Marvin had a green thumb growing many roses and... Full story
Dianne Walling of Fallbrook entered eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2022. Dianne was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug. 23, 1941, and raised her family in Clifton N.J. Dianne was a registered nurse and case manager, who after moving to San Diego with her family, worked at Alvarado and Grossmont hospitals. Dianne was very much a "people person." She loved her career and after retiring in 2006, she moved to Big Bear where she was involved in her church and her many volunteering p... Full story
James Gilbert Hokanson, better known as "Hokie" to many, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2022 in his Fallbrook residence with family by his side. Jim was a longtime Fallbrook resident. After his Coast Guard service, his career as a Culver City police officer, and running his business, Hokanson's Sails for over 35 years, Jim and his wife Phyllis built their retirement home in Fallbrook. Jim and Phyllis were together over 70 years and shared a lifetime of love. Jim was born on... Full story
Gary George Vix passed away suddenly on Sept. 21, 2022. A long-time resident of Fallbrook, to Gary, nobody was a stranger. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1943, Gary and his family moved to Alameda, California, to Corcoran, California, and then to Fallbrook where he attended elementary school and graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1961; he was active in the Fallbrook High School Alumni Association. All who knew Gary were made better from his acquaintance and his... Full story
