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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Lucy Warren Smyth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in San Diego, California. She was 93 years old. Born in Echo, Oregon, on Nov. 7, 1928, to Preston Smith Hollomon and Ruth Melissa Nichols Hollomon, she graduated from Hermiston High School in 1946 as class valedictorian. Lucy was a musician at heart and during high school played trumpet in the concert band and also played piano, accompanying the chorus and playing swing music in a dance band. She attended the... Full story
Martin Fredrick Balow IV, beloved entrepreneur, chemist and family patriarch died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at his home in Fallbrook, California surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old. A lifelong golfer, tennis player and traveler, Marty loved being on the course or courts with friends battling his slice. He was always planning the next exotic trip for his family and his amateur travel agent skills will be missed; he was always on the hunt for the best deal. Marty... Full story
Freda E. Shade passed away on Jan. 9, 2022. She is survived by her six children and many, many grandchildren. Services are being arranged at Berry Bell & Hall for Jan. 21 at 12 noon. More information on Freda and her service is available at www.berry-bellandhall.com... Full story
Betty Jackson, a downtown Fallbrook merchant and restaurateur for over 50 years, passed away on New Year's Eve in McMinnville, Oregon, 17 days after celebrating her 101st birthday. During her half-century on Main Street (she could never bring herself to call it Main Avenue), Betty created at least six successful businesses, two of which are remembered today as Fallbrook icons: The Country Cover Gift and Garden Shop and The Caldron restaurant. She was born Mary Elizabeth... Full story
Roberta Weber, 92, passed away on Dec. 18, 2021, following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Chuck, who passed in 2004. She will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary can be seen at the Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary’s website: www.berry-bellandhall.com.... Full story
Donald Philip "Thumbtack" Garcia, age 69, of Pala passed away Dec. 20, 2021. Donald was born and raised on the Pala Indian Reservation, son of Alexander Garcia and Evelyn Torpley. Donald is survived by his wife, Carol Garcia; children Nicole Garcia, Cleo Garcia, Philip Garcia, Nathan Garcia, Christina Garcia, Leonard Garcia and Kaitlyn Musick; along with numerous grandchildren. He is also survived by his many sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his... Full story
Sims D. Parker, 79, Auburn, California, passed away Dec. 3, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Collinwood, Tennessee Sept. 8, 1942, to Dru Parker and Grace Morgan Parker. His family moved to Fallbrook, California in 1948 where he grew up and graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in 1960. Sims had a long career at Rainbow Municipal Water District in Southern California, coached his sons' Pop Warner football teams and was beloved by his team players. He moved to... Full story
Eleda Hila, a resident of Fallbrook for 30 + years, passed away quietly in her sleep Dec. 31, 2021. She had been progressively ill for a few weeks. She was 95 years old on Dec. 17, 2021. Eleda was married to Ben Hila (deceased) for nearly 50 years and they had three children: Carole Hila Sheppard (m Rob Sheppard), Nancy Hila McNamara (m Brian McNamara) and Bob Hila. She was a wonderful Grandmother to Anna Sheppard, Geoffrey Sheppard (m Monica Hoffman Sheppard), Natalie Daltow... Full story
Donald Philip “Thumbtack” Garcia, age 69, of Pala passed away Dec. 20, 2021. Donald is survived by his wife, Carol Garcia; daughters, Nicole Garcia, Cleo Garcia, Christina Garcia, and Kaitlyn Garcia; sons Philip Garcia, Nathan Garcia and Leonard Garcia, along with numerous grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday Jan. 6 at the Pala Cemetery, in Pala. For more information, visit https://www.berry-bellandhall.com/.... Full story
Barbara Jean (Cross) Guida was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Feb. 23, 1946 and died in Escondido, California, Dec. 9, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 40+ years, Paul, and her six children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madelyn and Billy-Ray Cross. Growing up in South Dakota, she was the eldest of seven and loved spending time on her grandparents farm, learning to bake and tend to a garden with her gra... Full story
Barbara Ann (Johnson) Olson passed away Dec. 18, 2021, after complications from a recent surgery meant to restore her circulation and energy. She was very optimistic going into the surgery. Born Aug. 20, 1950, in Pierre, South Dakota, she spent her early years in Americus, Kansas, before moving to California. Mom loved telling people she was from California. Barbara grew up on a farm with her brothers and sisters, Bill, Dotty, Ray and Virginia. Her sons Greg and Kevin survive...
William E Hoganson, a Fallbrook resident for 27 years, passed away on Nov. 5 at the age of 97. Also a long-time resident of Garden Grove, California, Mr. Hoganson (Bill) is survived by three sons, John, Billy and Scott and daughter Jan, 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Born in Watertown, South Dakota in October 1924, Bill was the grandson of Norwegian immigrants. His father John Hoganson, a furniture builder and musician, was raised in Wisconsin and his mother... Full story
On Nov. 7, 2021, Earl Desmond Dahlen passed away peacefully in his sleep after watching his beloved Chargers beat the Eagles 27-24. He was 77 years old. Earl was born in Hartford, Connecticut on Oct. 16, 1944, before moving out west and growing up in El Monte, Phoenix and California. It was during high school in Arizona that he developed his lifelong love of all things football and hot rods. This love of hot rods made Earl a formidable drag racer at the Carlsbad Raceway in... Full story
In Memoriam He said, "If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you should always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you." A.A. Milne Joyce Phyllis Miller passed away at her beloved home in Fallbrook, on a beautiful day, full of sunshine and birds singing on Tuesday morning, Nov. 30,2021. She was surrounded by love... Full story
Isaac J. "Ike" Perez was born October 13, 1934, in St Croix Island, U. S. Virgin Islands to parents Juan Perez and Haydee (Villafane) Perez. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico. After college, he moved to the United States where he made his home for the remainder of his life. Ike and his wife Jan (Hays) Perez were the proud parents of a son, Gary Guy Perez. Both his former wife and their son preceded Ike in death. Ike recently moved to southern Utah where he died of... Full story
Robert Halibozek was born Aug. 26, 1936, in Chicago. He leaves his wife, Sue, son Greg and Ellie. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Hahn. Also survived by four grandchildren: Allison, who is married to Andrew DeForest; Kevin, who is married to Megan; Eric, who is married to Devin; and two great-grandchildren, ElleMarie and Ben. Bob loved Rotary, softball, golfing and woodworking. He was on the board of the Foundation for Senior Care.... Full story
Paula (Polly) Lynn Cox Bowers, 84. Polly's journey began on 10 September 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she was born to James Albert Cox and Mary Painter Cox. During her journey, she proved to be an excellent student. She skipped 7th grade and one half of a school year in high school. Her father, Jim, a graduate of Maryville College (1929), had enrolled her at Maryville College, Class of 1960 after he rode a bus down from Philadelphia to let family in Sharps Chapel,... Full story
Charles Matthew Root, age 57, of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Charles was born June 16, 1964, in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Fallbrook High School, Fallbrook, California in 1982. Good time Charlie aka "Chuck" was a successful entrepreneur and restaurant owner with a passion and laser-like focus on winemaking, its vinification and production. As a certified Sommelier and foodie, Charlie enjoyed winemaking, and preparing... Full story
Elizabeth Shattuck Johnson, 95, peacefully passed from this life at her home in Bonsall, California, on Nov. 4, 2021. A second-generation native Californian, she graduated from the Mar-Ken School in Los Angeles and from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She lived her entire life after college in Southern California. Elizabeth was an artist at heart. She lived her life thoroughly but joyfully, expressing her feelings on the painted canvas and also through the written word in both poetry and prose. She balanced the... Full story
Joseph Bochenek, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Nov. 6 after a life focused on his faith, family, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son Tyler and wife Annie, daughter Marcie and husband Nick; brother Robert and wife Marie; his adoring grandchildren, Cade, Dean, Van and Jade, and his very close brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was born Dec. 11, 1948, in Grand Haven, Michigan, and was the second of three boys born to... Full story
Philip G. Arnold, 69, long-time resident and attorney of Fallbrook, California, passed away Oct. 28, 2021. Born in Albion, Michigan Aug. 29, 1952, the son of Gordon Huntley Arnold and Eva Elaine Dahljelm, Philip Gordon Arnold was raised in Reseda, California. It was there that, after he served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, he met and married the love of his life, Janice Renee Woodard. After Phil and Jan married on Feb. 23, 1973, Phil graduated from UCLA, and began serving... Full story
Judith Lee Domercq, 84 from Fallbrook, passed away Nov. 2 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Judy was born in Kansas City, Missouri (correctly pronounced Missouruh) on Sept. 17, 1937 to Thomas Frederick and Guinevere Branscum. When only 13, she left Missouri with her mother for the sunny Southern California southland where she found her first job in a hospital in Los Angeles. She made friends quickly and moved out on her own at the early age of 17. Later she wo... Full story
Carole Ann Jones passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side in Sacramento on Oct. 12, 2021, after sustaining injuries in an accident. She leaves behind a heartbroken and saddened family that she was so proud of and loved very much. She will be truly missed. Carole Ann was born Sept. 4, 1947, to Ed "Wink" and Lorraine Winklebauer and raised with her sister in Torrance, California. She graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School, a Catholic parochial school, which... Full story
Betty Ann (Zinter) Hall was born April 4, 1931 and went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 15, 2021. She and her husband, Donald Hall, moved to Fallbrook in 1987 and were involved in the Fallbrook Music Society, the Art Association and Rotary. They have been active members of Zion Lutheran Church. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.... Full story
Robert Tavano, 67, a former long-time resident of Fallbrook, California died peacefully on Oct. 17, 2021. Bob was born to Constantine Tavano and Mary Virzi Tavano on Father's Day June 20, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Bob's family moved to California from New York to follow the Dodgers to LA. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona and set his sights on the banking world. He was manager of Security Pacific bank in Fallbrook and continued to work there when it became Bank of America.... Full story
