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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Gail Boyd (Pete) Peterson passed away from cancer on Jan. 16, 2024, at age 83 in his Lake Havasu City, Arizona home. Born May 21, 1940, he was a California State University Fullerton graduate and held a variety of management positions with Autonetics, in California and with several commercial real estate firms in Arizona, including Evans Withycombe. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Judith Peterson, and daughter Shellie Peterson. He is survived by stepdaughter... 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
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
Lucile (Emrich) Reeder peacefully departed to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1932, in Denver, Colorado, to Jay and Lola Emrich. Lucile pursued her passion for music education, graduating from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Campus. Later, she continued her studies at Westmont College in Southern California, where she cherished singing in the choir and was proud to contribute editing to one of Corrie Ten Boom's books.... 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
Phillip Thomas died March 19, 2024, at the age of 84 at Palomar Health Center due to complications of pneumonia. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 2, 1940, to Victor and Eunice Thomas, the youngest of five children. He grew up in San Diego and was a gymnast and a lifeguard in his youth. He received a B.S. in physiology from BYU and then served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. He married Marcia "Jill" Banke in 1969. They lived in Houston while Phil worked for NASA during... Full story
Paul Goldring Garrett was born April 18, 1926, in Los Angeles, California to Tillie and Max Goldring. He passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Paul graduated from UCLA. He was a kind, gentle, intelligent man who loved his family and friends and big family gatherings. His storytelling ability and "Paul-isms" were always a welcomed gift he enjoyed sharing. He also enjoyed road trips, driving throughout the United States and Canada taking... Full story
Col. (Ret.) Allen B. Clark, age 100, of Corte Madera Ca passed away on March 11, 2024. He was born in Meadsville, Virginia, on Sept. 9, 1923, and was the son of Alpha Beta Clark and Flossie Blanche Clark both of Virginia. He was the sixth of seven children, all of whom predeceased him as did his wife Virginia Myers Clark and son Allen Bedford Clark. He is survived by his son Aric B. Clark and wife Helen of San Rafael, California, and daughter-in-law Diana Clark of Gilbert,... Full story
Long time Fallbrook resident Paul Bourque passed away peacefully at Palomar Medical Center on March 8, 2024, following a valiant effort fighting lung conditions. Paul is survived by wife Iris and two sons, Justin, wife Carly and grandsons Gage and Gunnar of Lakeside, California; Andre and partner Brianna Mulrooney and step-grandson Troy of Portland, Oregon, and stepdaughter, Shauna Segundo of Rancho Santa Margarita. Other surviving family members include sisters Anne Marie (Jo... Full story
Susan Ellen Folsom, 61, of Ilwaco, Wash., passed away on March 14, 2024. Susan was born on Jan. 12, 1963, to Karl and Bette Burchstead in Worcester, Mass. In 1996, she met Mark Folsom and they wed in 2001 going on to have two children, who were added to Susan's older four children. Susan excelled at propping up all those who were in her life and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. She made it her mission to improve the lives of others,... Full story
Judy Dorrell Bell, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11 at the age of 82. Born in 1941 in Santa Monica, Judy spent her early years between the beaches of California and the cornfields of Iowa. She graduated from Fort Madison High School, Iowa State University as well as earned a masters in Nutrition from New Haven University. On a blind date, while in Minneapolis for a Betty Crocker internship, Judy met her future husband of 56 years, Bob... Full story
Robert John Parkinson known as "Jack," 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on May 11, 1924, in Boston, Mass. His family moved to Fallbrook in 1927; he was raised on property north of the Village and attended Fallbrook schools. He met Pauline Thompson and then they married on May 2, 1943. They were married for 68 years. He had three children, Clayton, Robert (Bob) and Sandra. He is preceded in death by his... Full story
Haruko Johnson, resident of Fallbrook, passed away at home Feb. 26, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Johnson of Fallbrook, and four children, son Kiyoshi Higa, daughter Sachiko Murata, son Yoshitaka Higa and daughter Kiyomi Hanashiro, all of Japan; 12 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.... Full story
Mary Elaine (Brooks) Dake, 88, died comfortably in her home on Dec. 30, 2023, after battling cancer. Elaine (as she was known) was born in the Oklahoma Panhandle at Beaver, Oklahoma on April 6, 1935, to Frank and Evelyn Brooks. She was the third of four children, James Franklin Brooks, who died in infancy, Donald Fayne Brooks, her brother and Shirley, her sister. Growing up in the Great Depression, her family endured much hardship and moved from the Oklahoma Panhandle to the... Full story
It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Matthew John Gausepohl, who passed away on Jan. 12, 2024, at the age of 48. Matthew was born on March 23, 1975, to John and Kathy Gausepohl. Matthew was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1993 and attended LBCC. Matthew joined his father's insurance agency and brother's mortgage business, launching a successful career. His ability to foster positive connections was a strength many of... Full story
