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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Jesus Ramirez Bonales, of Murrieta, passed away peacefully in his home on July 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of over 50 years and his children. Jesus was born on Oct. 15, 1925, to parents Apolinario Bonales and Inocencia Ramirez in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. After his mother passed away, Jesus was raised by his older sisters. At the age of 23, Jesus immigrated to the United States where he worked various jobs in the agricultural industry. Ultimately, he settled... Full story
Jurgen W. Kogler, MD of Fallbrook died Sunday, Sept. 4, at home with family, from complications of leukemia. Born in Essen, Germany in 1941, he studied Ancient Languages at Gymnasium Bruhl, and attained his MD at the University of Cologne. He moved to the U.S. in 1969 as a medical resident, working first in Chicago, then Denver, then Dallas, followed by seven years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York. He was triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology. He... Full story
Dianne Walling of Fallbrook entered eternal rest on Sept. 12, 2022. Dianne was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug. 23, 1941, and raised her family in Clifton N.J. Dianne was a registered nurse and case manager, who after moving to San Diego with her family, worked at Alvarado and Grossmont hospitals. Dianne was very much a “people person.” She loved her career and after retiring in 2006, she moved to Big Bear where she was involved in her church and her many volunteering p... Full story
Anita Marciel-Williams, 87 years of age, born in Hawaii, died on January 22, 2022, in California. A proud Navy wife, she and her family were stationed on Camp Pendleton 1981 – 1985 and lived in Fallbrook 1985 – 1989. A devoted Mom, she is survived by children Beth Young, Mark Williams, Stefani Williams-Nelson, and Zoe Williams; preceded in death by Aimee Williams. Mark, Stef, Aimee, and Zoe are all graduates of Fallbrook High School (‘82, ‘83, ‘87, and ‘88). Anita supported h... Full story
Born Dec. 27, 1977, Ryan Patrick Christenson departed this world for his final resting place Aug. 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his longtime partner, Robin Ashley First. Those he has left behind are his beloved daughter, Taylor Rose Christenson; his parents, Carol and Don Dart and his father, Mark Christenson. He also leaves behind two brothers, Frank Christopher Medina and Sean Casey Christenson. Ryan was born in Newport Beach, California and attended school in... Full story
Jean Dastrup Dixon, Fallbrook resident, passed away peacefully the evening of Aug. 30, 2022, at the Sunnyhill Guest Home. She was 97 years old. She was well known in the Fallbrook community and loved by many. Jean was born Jan. 1, 1925, in Provo, Utah. She was the first of two children born to Ephraim Byron and Sarah Jane Dastrup. She had always been very musically talented and she started playing the piano at a young age. By the time she was in high school, she was... Full story
Kenneth P. Dickson was born June 29, 1935, at his family home in New Summerfield, Texas. He was the only son of Coy and Esther. Ken graduated early from New Summerfield HS and entered his freshman year at North Texas State College in Denton soon after. Ken met his wife of 58 years, Lucy Baker, while student teaching in biological sciences. After a brief courtship, they married and moved to Newton, Texas where Ken had been invited to serve as hospital administrator. He served... Full story
Dewey Gopp was born in Washington D.C., the third child of Jacob William and Yayoi Tanaka Gopp. He primarily grew up in Vacaville, California, where he graduated high school in 1975. Dewey was extremely creative in multiple art forms, hairstyling, embroidery, woodworking and eventually working with metal. A master welder, he was known for his precision and attention to detail opening his own business, Goppwerks, in the early 1990's. His hobbies included restoration of older... Full story
William Francis Sawyer, 89, passed away Aug. 13, 2022. He was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rose. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Gettle of Fallbrook; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and John Misiewicz of Oceanside; son, Bill Sawyer of Maple Valley, Washington; six grandchildren, Jason, Kelly, Diana, Mike, Zachary, and Jordan; and six great-grandchildren. He was a career Marine, retiring in 1979 after 30... Full story
Lyle Everett Young, of Monterey, California, passed away July 18, 2022, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He was 93 years old. Born in Oregon on June 26, 1929, to parents Raymond Young and Maude Mohler Young, he was the youngest of three siblings. Lyle graduated from high school and signed up for military service in the Air Force for three years. As his release date drew near, America was at war and he was denied release, staying in the Air Force three more... Full story
Carrie Jacobus, 78, passed peacefully in her home on Aug. 9, 2022. She was born on Nov. 6, 1943, in Vallejo, California, and was a graduate of Vallejo Senior High School and Vallejo Junior College. She was a long-time resident of Fallbrook since 1974 and had a number of successful businesses in town: The Bobby Pin Beauty Supply, Here's Happiness, and HairLites Salon. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Robert Jacobus; her three daughters, Jennifer, Jill, and... Full story
Delbert E. Brumley passed onto Heaven on July 12 at home with his family. Born in Randall, New York July 26, 1927, his family moved to California and ran an avocado and cattle ranch in San Luis Rey Heights. He married Frances Tolerton in 1952 and they raised their family on the ranch. Delbert later began a business as a backhoe operator and put in water lines for new housing developments. He was preceded in death by his son, Doug Brumley, and daughter Debbie Casserly. He is... Full story
Marymae Fern Liermann, 67 years old, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 29, 2022, after winning a courageous fight with cancer which began with diagnosis on New Year's Eve. With her passing, there is a large tear in the fabric of Fallbrook. Mary was born at the old hospital on Main St. to parents Francis (Parky) and Rose Marie Parkinson, July 18, 1955. She was raised and attended school in Fallbrook except for a short time in Lakeside as a child. She thought of Fallbrook... Full story
Russell Vatnsdal was born on Jan. 9, 1931, to Leslie and Dorothy Vatnsdal. Russell's mother was the daughter of a pioneer family of the Stewarts that came to Fallbrook in 1884. Russell attended schools in Fallbrook starting from the fifth grade when his father and mother had moved to Fallbrook to the small lemon ranch they had on Gum Tree Road. In high school, he was active with sports, school band and was the Class President in his senior year. Russell was part of the... Full story
Carrie Jacobus, 78, passed peacefully in her home on Aug. 9, 2022. She was born on Nov. 6, 1943, in Vallejo, California, and was a graduate of Vallejo Senior High School and Vallejo Junior College. She was a long-time resident of Fallbrook since 1974 and had a number of successful businesses in town: The Bobby Pin Beauty Supply, Here's Happiness, and HairLites Salon. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Robert Jacobus; her three daughters, Jennifer, Jill, and... Full story
Marymae Fern Liermann, 67 years old, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 29, 2022, after winning a courageous fight with cancer which began with diagnosis on New Year's Eve. With her passing, there is a large tear in the fabric of Fallbrook. Mary was born at the old hospital on Main St. to parents Francis (Parky) and Rose Marie Parkinson, July 18, 1955. She was raised and attended school in Fallbrook except for a short time in Lakeside as a child. She thought of Fallbrook... Full story
After a five year battle with Parkinson's disease, Dean Hluchan died with his family by his side. Dean sought all avenues to lessen the progression of Parkinson's. He never complained about his increasing immobility. He was born September 4, 1946. In Dean's early years, he learned and experienced tenacity as captain of his high school football team and while working as a Deputy Sheriff for LA County for 24 years. Dean was quite the adventurous guy, whitewater kayaking,... Full story
Theo Elarbee returned to Heaven on Aug. 6, 2020, at his home in Fallbrook, holding the hand of his eternal companion, Tonya. Born in Bryan, Texas on Sept. 16, 1952, to a military family, his travels were many and far from England to Guam and many bases in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore, Sr. and sister Laura Lynn; survived by his wife, mother Johanna, three sisters, two brothers, daughters Johanna and Jennifer, son Jared and several nieces and... Full story
Janice Alice Enger, born September 17, 1931, in Corvallis, Oregon, passed on July 18, 2022. Janice had a quiet elegance. She was never one to criticize and treated all she met with kindness. Janice met Don Enger in Deer Lodge, Montana while working as a switchboard operator. They would marry in 1955 and raise three children in Belmont, California. Janice was a homemaker who enjoyed gourmet cooking, crossword puzzles, novels and good times with family and friends. (She played t... Full story
Robert Newkirchen, a native of New York City, passed away peacefully on July 12. He attended Seton Hall University and played on the varsity soccer team. He was also an officer in the Marine Corp after college. He joined Conde Nast Publications in NYC as an advertising executive for 35 years where he worked at Vogue Magazine, GQ, House & Garden just to name a few. After moving to Fallbrook in 2001 he took up painting and created many lovely pictures. He leaves behind his wife... Full story
Romain (Kris) Krzmarzick, 91 years young of Vista, California, passed away on July 16, 2022, with his children by his side, after a short, unexpected illness. He was the son of Frederick and Susanna Krzmarzick born on Nov. 13, 1930, in Garrison, North Dakota. He was the second oldest of five. He grew up on a dairy farm. Kris would deliver milk during his lunch hour and got his driver's license at age 14 for exactly that reason. Kris was valedictorian of his high school class... Full story
Joan Cox Hemstreet, 88, of Fallbrook, Ca., passed away June 29, 2022, of natural causes. She was attended on the day of her death by her daughter Cindy Keck and her son Craig Hemstreet. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther Cox; her sisters Mary and Doris, and her brother Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Keck of Fallbrook, her son Craig Hemstreet of Carbondale, Illinois, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a native Californian, born in Santa Maria on March 6, 1934. She... Full story
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Jan Greenwald passed away on June 27, 2022. His wife Rosemary and son Michael were by his side. Jan was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Chardin, Ohio, moving to California at age two. He lived in Venice Beach and San Fernando Valley and graduated from UC Santa Barbara. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, son Michael, daughter-in-law Karalee, granddaughter Mabel, his daughter Ann and sisters Meri and Heather. His son Michael describes... Full story
Peggy Shea was born May 20, 1934, to Lael and Andrew Brands in Iowa and raised in Illinois. She traveled from her home in Illinois to Southern California in her early twenties. She met Bill Shea while working at Morningside Junior High school in the mid-1950s, and they soon married and moved to Fallbrook. There they raised three sons, Rich, Billy and Rob. They also welcomed Peggy's mom, Lael, to live with them in Fallbrook. Peggy worked as a librarian and as a substitute... Full story
There will be a Celebration of Life for Philip Wells Sunday July 24, 2022, 4 p.m. at the Foster Ranch, 6969 Rainbow Heights Road, Fallbrook.... Full story
