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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Daphne Ferron Croswell, aka "Nana" and "Big Mother," passed away peacefully March 23, 2022. Daphne was born March 4, 1926, in Portland, Oregon. She is remembered for her beauty, intelligence, quick wit, sense of adventure, and fierce love of family and country. Daphne possessed a wonderful quality of always seeing the best in people and always smiling and making the best of whatever obstacles life were placed before her. Daphne attended secondary school at St. Mary's Academy... Full story
In memory of a life so beautifully lived. Rick Williams went home to be with Jesus on April 4, 2022. Rick fought the good fight in every sense and in every aspect of his life and his faith. His message of hope will live on in all who encountered him. Rick was born Eric Francis Williams on Nov. 17, 1955, in Sacramento, California. He moved to Fallbrook in 1969 with his family and attended Potter Junior High. Rick is probably best known as the owner-operator of Fallbrook Window... Full story
Donna Ruth Barton passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 29, 2022. Donna, who was born Nov. 24, 1932, was a lifelong learner and reader who possessed a rapacious memory and biting wit. Her world revolved around her husband and family whom she loved unconditionally. Throughout her lifetime, Donna was active in local golf, bridge, and volunteering at the Fallbrook Angel Shop. Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas were sacrosanct holidays which Donna celebrated with... Full story
Scott Alan Lenz, Scotty to many, Alan to family, age 82, of Fallbrook, California, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 17, 1939, the son of the late Scott and Lillyon Dilts Lenz. He enjoyed an active life growing up in El Segundo, California, with sisters Rennetta and Yvonne (Rob Osborne), brother Dan (Lori) and stepbrother Jerry Chamberlain. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruby Jean Bostick, April 14, 1959. Together... Full story
Norman Peter Jarnes, son of Peter Conrad and Lauretta Wilcox Jarnes, was born Oct.12, 1945, in Bemidji, Minnesota, the first of two children. He died March 16, 2022, in Fallbrook, California, at the age of 76. In 1953, Norman moved with his family when his father was hired to teach religion at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1967, Norman graduated with honors from Union College with a B.A. in religion, minors in history and secondary education, and minor equivalents in... Full story
Joseph William Tognoli, Jr., 55, of Oceanside, California, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2022. Joe was born to loving parents Joe Tognoli, Sr., and Connie (Botts) Tognoli on Nov. 25, 1966, in Gainesville, Florida. Joe graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1984 and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in structural engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 1991. Joe's brilliance and dedication to the field of engineering left a mark on the world, and... Full story
Services for Lucy W. Smyth (Nov. 7, 1928 – Dec. 7, 2021) will be held Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m. at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook. Reception immediately following.... Full story
Laura Hall left us on the morning of Feb. 28, 2022. Her family was gathered together in her home and was able to say their goodbyes. She had suffered for almost eight years and was now free of pain. Her dream was to visit Paris, France so we've no doubt that she took a quick detour before arriving home in the arms of our heavenly Father. Laura was born in Davenport, Iowa. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to La Jolla, San Diego, where she grew up. After graduating fro... Full story
Kathy Miller lost her battle with cancer on Feb 18, 2022. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her family. Kathy was born to Chester William Lauesen and Leone Isabelle Mowbray on May 29, 1947, in Aurora, Illinois. She was the youngest of five girls – Gretchen, Brenda, Patricia, Susan and Kathy. At an early age, Kathy learned that comedy and laughter was the best way to deal with life's challenges and stressors. Her family moved to Montebello, California in 1948. She g... Full story
Richard (Dick) Milo Enright now resides with his Lord and Savior. Born May 20, 1934, he passed Nov. 23, 2021. Dick was born in Austin, Minnesota to Walter J Enright and Florence Best Enright. He was the sixth of seven children born into a poor Irish German family. When he was 5, the family moved from Minnesota to California. When they arrived, his father had 10 cents left in his pocket. As a young boy he fell in love with horses and hamburgers. His family had opened a... Full story
George Rudolph Eastom, 85, of Fallbrook, California, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. George was born in Emporia, Kansas to George P. and Emma L. Eastom on a beautiful spring day in April. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Montana where George grew up and forged many long-lasting friendships. He attended the Montana School of Mines in Butte where he studied geological engineering and went on to Gonzaga University in... Full story
Larry Dawes, 86 passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Larry was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Wisconsin. At age 7, his family relocated to Fallbrook. Larry attended Fallbrook schools, graduating from high school in 1953. After graduation he went to work for Safeway. He retired after working for Safeway for 40 years. Larry joined the Army National Guard in 1958, proudly serving his country. Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; sons Greg... Full story
Robert Deacon Wilson died Feb. 10, 2022, at the age of 97. Robert was born in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 9, 1924, to John Cant Wilson and Wilma Fonetta Wilson (nee Deacon). He grew up in the Los Angeles area of Highland Park and attended Franklin High School. Robert was part of the Greatest Generation, serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying "The Hump" (China-Burma-India). After the war, he attended the University of Arizona (Tucson) where he met his fu... Full story
Robert (Bob) Lee Bowman was born May 17, 1920, in Nampa, Idaho, to parents Robert Edward Bowman and Minnie (Bader) Bowman. He died Dec. 23, 2021, Fallbrook, California at 101 years. When war WWII was declared, he enlisted in the Navy as a pilot and was assigned to the Navy aircraft carrier Nehenta Bay flying the TBM avenger. While on leave he married R. Elaine Dreher from Nampa. After the war, he was hired by United Airlines and continued his entire United career based at... Full story
Larry Dawes, 86 passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Larry was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Wisconsin. At age 7, his family relocated to Fallbrook. Larry attended Fallbrook schools, graduating from high school in 1953. After graduation he went to work for Safeway. He retired after working for Safeway for 40 years. Larry joined the Army National Guard in 1958, proudly serving his country. Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; sons Greg... Full story
Miriam Scrape, who loved to be called "Mama" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2022. Miriam was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 6, 1940, to Earl and Aggie Poppell. She attended Harlandale High School in San Antonio and was an avid member and performer of the Gold Battalion team for four years. She met the love of her life, Larry Scrape, in 1959. After a swift 6 weeks together, they eloped and spent the next 52 years, 9 months, and 13 days together until... Full story
Mary Harper entered into rest Jan. 12, 2022. Mary was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Pasadena, California and eventually settled with her husband, Basil Miller Jr., and family in the town of Lafayette, located in Northern California. Basil predeceased her in 2005. Mary had a successful career as a bank manager at Civic Bank of Commerce in Walnut Creek until retiring and relocating to Fallbrook, California in 2003. Mary was active in Zonta and Rotary, always willing to use her talents... Full story
Heather Janikowski lost her battle with cancer on Jan. 19, 2022. Heather was home in Fallbrook with her family and her chocolate lab, Chip, by her side. Heather was born on Aug. 31, 1972, in Torrance, California, to Chuck and Jean White. Raised in Fallbrook, she attended Fallbrook High School, where she excelled in softball and cross country. Heather attended Long Beach State University, graduating in 1996 with a degree in kinesiology. An elite level athlete, she was an... Full story
We are extremely saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Oscar Duayne Ledesma at the age of 17. He was born July 28, 2004, and passed away Feb. 4, 2022. Oscar was a Senior at Fallbrook High School, Class of 2022. Oscar was passionate about basketball and showing livestock. He was involved in 4-H and FFA for the past seven years. He was planning on going to Palomar College after graduating high school. He was loved by his friends for joking and always wanting to have fun... Full story
Growing up in Fallbrook, Perry Lewis Fleming recently passed away while living in Pineville, Louisiana. Perry was born July 15, 1944, in Escondido to parents James and Theressa Fleming and passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in 1962 and played center on the champion basketball team that same year. Perry attended Palomar Jr College one semester before he joined the United States Air Force. He was an airplane mechanic and proudly served his country in... Full story
Donna Lee Lane left us Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. She is survived by her husband Gary, son John, daughter Sue and granddaughters Ellis and Heyden. Donna was born March 14, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School and attended Long Beach City College, where she studied journalism, wrote for the school newspaper and met the love of her life. She and Gary wed in August 1963. Donna worked for "Ma" Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator. In June... Full story
Gordon Wilson Tinker passed away suddenly December 1, 2021. Born March 14, 1937, in San Francisco, California, to Stella and Frank Tinker, Gordon attended San Mateo High School, graduating in 1954 before enrolling at Stanford University, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1958. When Gordon started his service with the U.S. Navy in 1959, he thought he'd spend a couple of years and then move on. Then, in 1961, Gordon found himself stationed in... Full story
William (Bill) Alexander (Sandy) Ross passed away on Christmas Day 2021 at his sister's home in Payson, Arizona after a long courageous, uncomplaining battle with lung cancer. Born October 20, 1942, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Henry Harrison Ross and Anita Haslam Ross, Bill moved with his family to Riverside, California, in 1946. He often told of his cherished childhood memories of Riverside. After graduating from high school at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville,... Full story
Jacob Michael Dudenhoeffer was born the evening of the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, 2002. "Jake," of Fallbrook, California, was taken too soon in a tragic car accident during the early morning hours of Dec. 23, 2021. Jake is survived by his parents Jack and Peggy Dudenhoeffer; his brother Jordan; niece Phoenix and grandmother Barbara Finnigan. He also leaves behind numerous aunts and uncles and 30 first cousins along with many treasured friends and co-workers. He was preceded in... Full story
Ruben Varela Jr, age 57, entered into heaven's gates Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Frances Varela (née Rodriguez); his children, Vanessa, Justin and Cristina Varela; grandsons Giovani and Roman Villa; his sibling,s Elias Varela, Alicia Rivas, Elvira Topete, Maria Calderon, Carolina Garcia, Elizabeth Flores and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruben was born in Tijuana and immigrated to Fallbrook when he was 14 years old. He was a well-known and... Full story
