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Jeannette Vermette Shields, 84, passed away Oct. 17, 2020, in Oceanside, California. She was born Aug. 22, 1936, in the farming community of St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba, Canada. In 1958, Jeannette graduated as an X-ray technician from Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but decided she was destined for fair weather and, by1965, she relocated to Los Angeles, to oversee an X-ray department at City View Hospital. In 1972, Jeannette and Elden Shields were married in Las... Full story
Rigoberto Guillen Vasquez, 73, was born June 18, 1947, and passed away Oct. 17, 2020. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and arrived in the United States as a teenager with his family. Rigoberto loved his job as a truck driver and the many sights he was able to see along the way. He enjoyed the years he was able to spend and grow up with his three sisters and five brothers. He took delight in the little things like listening to his oldies, watching the flowers bloom, drinking... Full story
It is with deep sadness that the Royer family announces the passing of Harvey John Royer. Harvey, aged 89, passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2020, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis and old age. Harvey was born on the 28th of May 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Carmen Dantos. The hallmark of Harvey's life was his 68 year love affair with his wife Floyce. Harvey joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War. While stationed at Ellington AFB in... Full story
Our family lost a beautiful strong woman, Oct. 11, 2020, when our Abuela Felicita "Phyllis" M. Rodriguez died and went to her rightful place in heaven. She was a force in all our lives. I do not know where to begin to capture the immeasurable hole we have in our hearts. She was born July 4, 1926. She lived 94 years and was a trailblazer in this life. A sister, aunt, friend, neighbor, cousin, a first generation Mexican American, World War II hero's wife, a working mother to eig... Full story
Opal C. Dering died and went home to be with Jesus Oct. 8, 2020, a day before her 98th birthday. She was born Oct. 9, 1922. Born in Minnesota to Matilda and Mathias Tjomsland, she has one surviving sister, Joan Elverum, who is still living in Minnesota and snowbirding in Florida. Joan’s husband Dea predeceased her. They have three daughters: Jackie, Dana and Anne; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Opal was predeceased by four wonderful brothers: Stanley, M... Full story
Leigh Ann Howard, May 15, 1942, to Sept. 3, 2020, was an avid animal lover, and this passion led her to California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo to further her interest in animal husbandry. After graduating, she managed Rancho Jonata where she fell in love with thoroughbreds and racing. She became president of CTBA and was on the board of several other farm and horse groups. She was an integral part of the thoroughbred industry, and nothing made her happier... Full story
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at the age of 35, Jennifer E. Phillips George, our beautiful daughter, sister, and mother of two passed away at her home in Temecula. She was born July 2, 1985, in Westlake Village Hospital and lived with her family in Agoura Hills. In 1988, her family had the opportunity to move back to San Diego County and landed in the town of Fallbrook. Jennifer attended Fallbrook elementary schools and graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2003. She spent 10... Full story
Florence Robertine Cyr Landry Rousseau was born in the province of New Brunswick, Canada, on Dec. 17, 1925, and passed away Sept. 17, 2020, in Fallbrook, California. She was one of five daughters and one son born to Catherine Nadeau and Robert P. Cyr. Florence was a high school Valedictorian and graduated from nursing school in 1946. In 1948, she married Robert Landry and they had three children. In 1956, he was killed in an automobile accident. Florence and Jean Rousseau... Full story
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard C. Gloady, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2, 1937. "Dick," as he was affectionately called, was most proud of his 20 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enlisted right out of high school at the age of 17, and it was this choice that helped shape the rest of his life. He grew up in the Marine Corps. It laid... Full story
In today's COVID-19 lifestyle, he might say, "Keep calm and burn rubber." Warren was born outside Detroit, Michigan, Sept. 15, 1935. He lost his life in a vehicle accident in Fallbrook, Feb. 5, 2019. He would have turned 85 this year. Having served in post-Korean War U.S. Army from 1955-59, he was a concerned veteran. His family legacy is auto engineering. He is survived by cousin Gerry Stuber and son Karl Stuber. Warren's many good friends often remember and still ask about... Full story
After a long battle with Parkinson's disease, Nancy Ann Moramarco died peacefully Aug. 16, 2020, at her home in Rainbow. She was born to Mel and Ruby Radcliff, Sept. 17, 1930, in Grants Pass, Oregon. The youngest of three, she grew up in Los Angeles. She met her future husband, Mario Moramarco, at Belmont Shore in Long Beach and converted to Catholicism before they married Nov. 22, 1951. They moved to Whittier in 1956 and filled the house with 10 children. After the family mov... Full story
Gwenfil Jean Gibney died peacefully Aug. 6, 2020. Her spirit of love, service, joy and encouragement blessed all who met and knew her. She was born in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 17, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Michael Gibney; daughter Patricia Navin; Daughter-in-law Rhonda Gibney; sister Lois Hauso and brother Glen Gordon. She is survived by her beloved sister, Elvie English of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and her beloved children, David Gibney of... Full story
Patricia Audrey (Churchill) Barnes died peacefully in Fallbrook, Aug. 15, 2020, after 95 years of a life filled with amazing people, places and accomplishments. She was born March 9,1925, in Oak Park, Illinois, the third child and only daughter of Frank and Lillian Churchill. When Pat was in junior high the family moved to Ligonier, Indiana, where she met her handsome future husband, Robert Barnes. She made some wonderful lifelong friends and graduated from high school there,... Full story
Charles Albert Spellman III, 85, died Aug. 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Charles was also known as Charlie, Spike and most fondly, Grumpy, chosen by his first grandchild's version of Grandpa. Somehow the name stuck. Charles was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He flew the B-59 Mitchell in the Air Force where he met his wife and best friend, Betty. In 1965, he moved to flying for commercial airlines Pan Am and later United. The family moved to Fallbrook in 1975 and... Full story
Gary Dale East, 74, died March 30, 2020, after having a stroke. Gary was born Feb. 5, 1946, in Whittier. Gary spent his life loving his children, working hard, helping others and always being ready to make others smile with a good joke to tell. Gary spent many of his young years in California. He lived in La Habra with his family in an avocado grove until sixth grade, when he moved to Fallbrook. He remained there throughout high school. He worked several jobs until eventually... Full story
Juan Martinez Flores was born in Ponzitlan, Jalisco Mexico, on March 9, 1945. Roughly two years later, his parents, Mariano Flores and Esperanza Martinez Flores moved to Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. As a youngster, Juan held the responsibility of working to help support his family, selling newspapers in downtown Tijuana and eventually becoming a mechanic’s apprentice, which ended up defining his career. At around 13 years of age, Juan began to travel (with his father) across the border to the United States. They were b... Full story
Roger E. Myers was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Billings, Montana, to Elmer Myers and Anastasia Mars and died Aug. 2, 2020. Roger graduated from Central Washington University and joined the U.S. Marine Corps for flight training. He broke the sound barrier in the F-8 Crusader at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, in Iwakuni, Japan, and in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the Corps as a captain, he flew for American Airlines for 33 years. He loved growing avocados and working in the grove. He was dedicated to St. Peter’s P... Full story
Edgar Allen Haver, 89, died peacefully Aug. 5, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings. Born Oct. 21, 1930, in Newcomerstown, Ohio, he moved with his family to Dover, Ohio, where his father oversaw a new flood-control dam on the Tuscarawas River. After graduating from Dover High School, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Carpenter and USS Hunt. While crossing the Panama Canal, the Carpenter was ordered to Pearl Harbor at the outbreak of the Korean... Full story
Henry Martin Bobitch, 90, was born October 7, 1929 in Madison, Ohio and passed away August 4, 2020 in Fallbrook, California. Henry retired from the aerospace industry as a nuclear physicist. He enjoyed hiking, auto racing and square dancing. He is survived by his brother Frank Bobitch and sister Mildred Bobitch. He will be buried with his beloved wife Dorothy at the Miramar National cemetery.... Full story
Donna Lee Gilmore, 77, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend raced into the arms of Jesus Saturday, July 25, 2020. God has a new cheerleader in heaven encouraging us in running the race for our Lord down here. Donna was born Oct. 21, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to her parents Lee and Jean Meadows. Donna was the oldest of four: Linda, Jan and Tom. She loved sharing life and love with her incredible husband Bob and was central in the excitement of her...
Nancy Elizabeth Neglia, 67, of Fallbrook, died on the Fourth of July 2020. A long time Fallbrook resident, she graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1971. Her maiden name was Nancy Winter. She attended Palomar College in San Marcos, where she met her husband Nick Neglia. They were married for 43 great years. In 1975, she graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in personnel management. Nancy is survived by her husband, Nick, her son Mike Neglia (Rachel, Eoin,... Full story
Longtime resident Marilyn Ritz Dyal passed away July 18, 2020. Born Nov. 20, 1947, in Pennsylvania, Marilyn was a loving and kind wife, mother and grandmother. Marilyn had an incredible mind and would have made a great professional student. She received her undergraduate degree at Drexel and continued her education with a JD from UCONN and an MBA from Pepperdine. She married John Howard Dyal Jr in 1967. Their 53 years together were filled with joy. They moved frequently in...
Meagan Tayler Billingsley came crashing into our family's world on February 27, 1999. It was on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:23 p.m., that she made her graceful exit to meet her Savior Jesus Christ. Meagan is survived by her Mamma Victoria Stover; her brother, Talon J. Stover; step-father Daniel Stover; Auntie Valerie and Uncle Earl Allen; cousins Jessica (Yaya) Allen, Dustin (Dusty Bunny) Allen, Rebecca (Becca Bratz) Allen; uncle James R. Vickery, his wife Ellen Vickery and...
On July 22, 2020, Katharine Lois (Beattie) Dickson, 83, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at her home in Fallbrook, California, with her family at her side. She will be interned at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family always came first and she dedicated her entire life to their security and happiness. Lois, her preferred name all of her...
Faith Elizabeth Schotanus Barnhart died July 1, 2020. She was born Nov. 25, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jacob Schotanus of Amsterdam, Holland, and Mary Paloski of Berlin, Germany. Faith was married to Leslie Zephany Barnhart for 48 years. He preceded her in death in 1987. She leaves three children, Leslie, Bonnie and Launi; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Faith will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her love for Christ and the way she brought a...