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're sad to announce that Evan Farrow, who lived in Fallbrook for over 30 years, has passed away at the age of 35. He was born on the 4th of July, 1989 and died peacefully at home with his parents at his side on Aug. 5, 2024. Evan was the victim of a near drowning accident at the age of 2 ½ which left him severely mentally and physically disabled. Despite his disabilities, Evan lived a relatively full life. His favorite day of the week was Monday when he would go to... Full story
Dr. Fred S. Caso, 92 years old, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Aug. 3, 2024. He was born and raised in L.A. and has resided in Fallbrook for the past 48 years. He had a dental practice in both Orange County and Fallbrook for almost 30 years. Fred relished being an avocado rancher of 36 acres since 1974, and he enjoyed building five custom homes plus his own in Fallbrook. He had been active... Full story
We bid farewell to Donald C. Kraatz, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who departed from this world June 12, 2024. Don was peacefully at home with his family. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Don was born on Dec. 28, 1930, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His parents were Carl and Margaret Kraatz. His family moved to California in 1945. Don attended University High School in Los Angeles, and he later graduated from Stanford University (Class of 1954) in... Full story
Barbara Jean (Wasniewski) Kovacic, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born and raised in North Chicago, Illinois, and has been a resident of Fallbrook, Calif. for the past 48 years. She was married to her husband, George, for 56 years, until his passing in 2012. She retired after a career in nursing from Fallbrook Hospital as Infection Control and Quality Assurance Manager. She is survived by her five children:... Full story
John Richard Sill, a retired naval aviator, Fallbrook avocado grower, and certified public accountant, died on Sunday, June 30 at his home in Provo, Utah. He was 90. Born in Los Angeles in 1933, John attended Horace Mann Elementary and Beverly Hills High School before entering Stanford University on an ROTC scholarship where he majored in Economics. On graduation from college, John joined the Navy and spent 20 years serving his country, from 1956 to 1975. He spoke fondly of se... Full story
Garrick William Jones passed away on June 29 after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. He was surrounded by family and an amazing group of friends. He is survived by his mother Sue, sister Stacy Huggins (Nathan), long-time partner and soulmate Jacquie Miller, and nieces Alyssa and Leila, and nephews Zack and Anthony plus aunts and uncles - Candy Gietzen (Richard) in Del Mar and her two daughters Cara and Christina and their children, Minnesota aunts Barbie and Janice and... Full story
On Monday, May 27, 2024, Talmadge Reid Cowan passed away at the age of 93. Tal was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather as well as a Marine Corps Veteran. He had a life well lived and passed away from pneumonia. He was born in Maitland, Missouri. He married Linda Sue White in 1963. Both Tal and Linda got their first teaching jobs through the mail and moved from Missouri to Oceanside, California. A couple years later they both got jobs in Fallbrook at Potter Junior High... Full story
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, James Irving Youngdale passed away in Temecula Valley Hospital at the age of 82. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota to Louis and Rose Youngdale, the family moved to Vista, California in 1952. James graduated from Vista High school in 1960. Rather than attend college, James entered the workforce as a tech in the field of electronics and quickly worked his way up to management. James worked in the field of electronics his entire life. He married Sandra... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Nancy Earls Malone will be held Saturday, July 13, 1 - 3 p.m. at Antonio's Mexican Food, 423 Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme 93041. Join us and please wear color to reflect her enduring lightness and brightness of spirit. Only 80 years young, Nancy Earls Malone passed on from this earth at 10:10 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2024. She was taken unconscious on May 29 to Sierra Vista Hospital, San Luis Obispo where she was diagnosed as having suffered an... Full story
Catherine (Cathy) Crites Woodrey passed away on June 20, 2024, from complications due to a fall. Catherine was born to Georgia and Othel Crites on February 12, 1938, in the family home in West Plains, Missouri. She met Ronald (Woody) Woodrey in Albuquerque, New Mexico, soon fell in love, married and decided to settle in his beautiful hometown of Fallbrook. She was a member of the Fallbrook Players, a dance instructor and for many years an avid tennis player. But she was mostly... Full story
Larry Kent Hale, 85, of Fallbrook, California, passed away on June 11, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his life partner, Caroll Hiatt of Murrieta, California; son Mike (Jojo) of Scottsdale, Arizona; son Matthew (Kevin) of Amsterdam; grandson Liam of Scottsdale and three siblings, Vickie, Karla and Bub. He was preceded in death by his wives Colleen and Faye, and son Mark. Larry was born in Cass, Indiana, in 1938, grew up in Cass and graduated from Union High School in... Full story
Ramon "Ray" Avila, also known as "Bones," age 75, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a Vietnam veteran. A life well-lived, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, commitment, and exploration. Ray graduated from Fallbrook High, class of 1966, then served his country with honor as a fuel truck driver during the Vietnam War. His next chapter led him to Maui, and two college degrees before returning to Fallbrook to build custom... Full story
Frances Ann Duesenberg Hubert, 90 years old, of Fallbrook, California died at Temecula Valley Hospital on May 3, 2024. She was born in Indiana on March 6, 1934, to John W. Duesenberg and Louise Springer Duesenberg. Frances was a Marine veteran, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art from UCSD. She worked as a realtor for over 30 years. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John Hubert; her father, her mother, her brother Robert Lee Duesenberg, and nephew Mike Duesenberg. She is survived by n... Full story
At age 99, Darlyn Klinkert went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 6, 2024. She was born in Long Beach, California to Robert and Laura Forscutt and was a long-time resident of Fallbrook, California. Darlyn met the love of her life, Charles Klinkert, at a church in Long Beach, where Chuck and Darlyn enjoyed a long marriage of 72 years until the passing of Chuck in 2016. Darlyn loved to travel and had an adventurous spirit. While her husband was in the U.S. Air Force,... Full story
Ramon "Ray" Avila, also known as "Bones," age 75, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a Vietnam veteran. A life well-lived, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, commitment, and exploration. Ray graduated from Fallbrook High, class of 1966, then served his country with honor as a fuel truck driver during the Vietnam War. His next chapter led him to Maui, and two college degrees before returning to Fallbrook to build custom... Full story
Paul F. Seckendorf, a beloved father, husband and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 1, 1933, in New York, Paul lived a life filled with faith, love, mentorship, technology, and service. Growing up in Brooklyn, Paul felt abandoned with the rest of the city when their beloved Dodgers picked up and moved to the west coast. Paul was interested in new technologies and engaged in a degree of Electrical Engineering at Manhattan College.... Full story
Audrey JoAnne Dagne, aged 93, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, at Palomar Health, Escondido, California. She was born on Aug. 20, 1930, in San Francisco to Norma and Carl Fricke. At age 13, she lived with her parents and two siblings in Los Gatos, California, later married and raised two children in Campbell, California, and then moved to Orange County in the 1970s. Audrey and her husband, Jay Dagne, were proud residents of Fallbrook since 1988. She worked 47 years as... Full story
Violet J. Gregg was born in Kansas on Jan. 22, 1927. With her parents and younger brother, Jack, the family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii in January 1937 where she grew up. While growing up she enjoyed playing the ukulele, piano and accordion (in the school band). On Dec. 7, 1941, she witnessed the Zeros flying through the valley as she and her brother viewed the red bullseye from their rooftop, and their lives became wartime living. She met her husband, Weldon Gregg, in Hawaii du... Full story
Fallbrook sadly lost Nick William Stamos, husband of community leader Leticia Maldonado Stamos, on April 5, 2024. Born in Chicago in 1932, he and Leticia were happily married for 37 years and shared a blended family. His committal service was held at Miramar National Cemetery. Nick led a life of humility, kindness and service, including working alongside his wife for the Leer A Fallbrook literacy program and Boy Scouts of America. He was a master horse rider, a wonderful... Full story
Richard Simon Schillig, known as "Dick or Dickie," 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Dick was born on May 8, 1937, in Glendale, California. Dick and his family moved to Fallbrook in the early 1970s and worked on their family avocado ranch, while building his landscape legacy he was known for. Dick is survived by his brother, Larry Schillig, who helped him get the Fallbrook Garden Center Nursery up and running. Dick is survived by the mother of his... Full story
A loving wife and best friend, Theresa Maryann Kelly French, born April 12, 1953, was called home April 27, 2024. During Theresa's 71 years of life, she was a loving mother, an adoring wife, a wonderful grandmother, and an exceptional friend. Forty-four of those years were spent in her husband's arms, who now sits here trying to capture the spirit and essence of the most wonderful and perfect lady he has ever known. It is difficult to put her realities into words for others... Full story
Robert Stephen Roso, Jr., born Feb. 13, 1979, passed away April 27, 2024, in Fallbrook. He is survived by his daughter, mother, father and sister. A viewing will be held Friday, May 10 at 11 a.m. with service starting at 12 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 621 Stage Coach Lane.... Full story
Robert Stephen Roso, Jr., born Feb. 13, 1979, passed away April 27, 2024, in Fallbrook. He is survived by his daughter, mother, father and sister. A viewing will be held Friday, May 10 at 11 a.m. with service starting at 12 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 621 Stage Coach Lane.... Full story
John Wilber Blasier, 91, of Fallbrook, California, passed away on March 29, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1932, in Glendale, California. John served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a proud member of the Sigma Nu fraternity at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a degree in Finance and a minor in Physics. In 1962, John became president of Monitor Products Co, a family-owned electronic manufacturing business located in Oceanside, California... Full story
Springtime, time for celebration of life, and time to “fuel your passions.” In diverse modes of celebration, some people choose “love of cars, and speed.” This concept exemplifies the spirit of Warren Stuber. He was ironically struck and killed by a car in Fallbrook on Feb. 11, 2018. However, his memory can be epitomized in part by the quote: “If you must choose between power and speed, you’ve got to go for speed.” From stories told of his life, he was a renowned early drag racer in Detroit and also known at the Irwindale... Full story
