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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
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
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
Jeanne Schultz Cusimano passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 9, 2022, after many years battling pancreatic cancer. Jeanne was born in January 1947 in Hollywood, the first of two daughters for Sam and Carolyn Schultz. Jeanne graduated from Hollywood High School in 1964 and went on to get her Bachelor's degree from UCLA in South American Studies. Jeanne lived in the Los Angeles area and had a fulfilling 30+ year career in Staff Relations at LAUSD. After... 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
With a broken heart, I am letting friends of Philip Wells know that he passed away on June 21, 2022, at age 84. He left his worn out body in the arms of Della, his adoring wife and best friend of more than 50 years. Phil was born in Mountain Home, Idaho on April 24, 1938, the 13th of 14 children to Allen Clay Wells and wife Alta. He grew up in Pine, a tiny rural community and attended a one room schoolhouse. Phil's family moved to the "city" when he went to high school where... Full story
Judy Ann Barrick went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family. Judy was raised in Vista, California and married to her high school sweetheart of 60 years. They were long-time residents of Fallbrook, still living in the same home they built in 1984. Judy was passionate about her love for Jesus, her family, friends and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her children,... Full story
Long-time Fallbrook resident Ada "Chick" Mahr died of natural causes on June 24. Born in Summerland, CA in 1920, she married her sweetheart, Herbert C. Mahr, who built homes in the Fallbrook area after moving here in 1919. He preceded her in death in 2002, having celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Chick worked at Fallbrook area schools for many years and was known and loved as the cheerful lunch lady by Fallbrook alums and a favorite at the many alumni events she so... Full story
Pearl Marsh, 95, passed away May 10, 2022, at the Motion Picture & Television Fund Retirement Community in Woodland Hills, California, where she had been a resident for the past seven years. Born Pearl Lillian Clarke in Wyoming and raised in Colorado, she would move to Los Angeles and marry her husband, Spurgeon (Steve) Marsh in 1950. They lived in Los Angeles until moving to Fallbrook in 1972. Pearl was a very active member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors... Full story
Beloved Fallbrook physician and resident Douglas Clements passed away June 27, 2022, after a protracted illness. Doug leaves his wife of 56 years, Rose Lynn; his children, Anastasia (Stacie) Bill and husband Chris, Erick Clements and wife Heather, Blaine Clements and wife Julie, and Christopher Clements as well as his grandchildren, Alexa Schafer, Madelyn and Nicholas Clements and Emma Nelson and Polly Bill. Doug was an ophthalmologist who practiced in Fallbrook for 46 years,... Full story
Roger E. Myers was born Aug. 7, 1937 and died Aug. 2, 2020. There will be a memorial service at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego at noon on July 15, 2022.... Full story
Dr. Thomas E. Aspel, DDS, passed away peacefully in Oceanside, California, at age 92. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin to James and Mary Aspel. He had four siblings. At a young age, he started delivering newspapers, setting bowling pins, washing bottles, or working as a caddy – where he learned to golf, a game he enjoyed for life. He earned his way through college at Marquette Dental School selling pots and pans, mopping hospital floors, and pouring cement in his own s... Full story
William (Bill) Hitt was born Dec. 7, 1923, to Ben and Lucy Hitt in Murrieta, California. He passed away June 20, 2022, at the California Veterans Home in Barstow, California. Bill grew up in Newport Beach, California, where he learned to handle small boats in the surf while helping his father and two brothers in the family's commercial fishing business. At the beginning of World War II, Bill enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Reserve, and served as a Radarman Third Class aboard the USS Celtic under Admiral Nimitz'... Full story
Phyllis H. Terry, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on June 22, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1944, in Glendale, CA to Forrest and Eva (Nelson) Bartlett. She was a 1962 graduate of Western High School in Anaheim, CA. Her occupations included portraying Alice in Wonderland at the Disneyland theme park, a clerk at Happy Hang-Up Boutique in Fallbrook, and a long career as a grocery cashier at the store that was first Alpha Beta, then Lucky's, and finally Albertsons... Full story
Christie Haugh Jacobson passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer, May 26, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Eric Jacobson of Temecula, California. Also heartbroken are her parents, Granger and Marjorie Haugh, her sister Lynne and husband Ivan Rios, and brother Scott and wife Shannon. Christie was a true California girl. Born in Westminster, California, July 16, 1967, she then attended all her school years in Fallbrook, California. She worked... Full story
Stephen Lester Coppock lived from 1942 to 2022. He could tell a great joke, cook and serve delicious barbecue and his intellect was world-class. He was a gifted reporter with opportunities to interact with influencers like John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Stephen Sondheim. He was a successful small business operator, a global marketing professional, a children's book author and publisher, supportive father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loving husband and... Full story
Roberta (Bobby) Hill, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Bobby was predeceased by her parents, Leon E. and Benedictine Kowalski; her husband, Wallace Hill, M.D.; and her brothers, Leonard, James, and Leon E. (Jr.) Kowalski. Bobby is survived by her children: David Hill (Elizabeth Leader); Michael Hill; and Margaret (Steven) Cernak. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Matthew (Julie) Hill; Kathryn Hill (Vivek Venugopal); and Peter, Robert, and Daniel... Full story
Aileen Kathryn (Halton) Sheppard passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022. Aileen was the daughter of Mary and James Halton and sister to five siblings. She grew up in Ontario, Canada where she met and married the love of her life, David Sheppard. They were married nearly 73 years. In 1955, they moved to Torrance, California where they raised their children. Aileen and Dave retired to Fallbrook, California 33 years ago. They have been active members of the community and... Full story
Pat Jean Stein, passed away on June 1, 2022, a longtime resident of Fallbrook sadly succumbed to her enduring battle with cancer. She was a beautiful wife, mother and friend to everyone that had the good fortune to be close to her. Born in Galion, Ohio by her parents Howard and Margaret Whitesell on Dec. 20, 1932. She loved life and always tried to encourage her family to be kind and respectful to others. A Poem for My Wife It's always hard to say goodbye, The more we love,... Full story
In loving memory of a life filled with love and laughter: Gene Edwin Saunders (79) passed away peacefully on Jan. 3 after a long, brave battle with cancer. Gene was born to George and Faleta Saunders of Fallbrook on June 19, 1942. He attended Fallbrook schools, including FUHS Class of 1960. He then joined the navy, serving as computer electronics technician (ETN-2) for three years. This valuable training led to his distinguished 38-year career with NCR. In 1964, Gene married S... Full story
Shirley Fahnestock of Fallbrook, died at age 79 on May 18, 2022 with Alzheimer's disease. Shirley was exceptionally sharp and charming, a loving mother and full of talent and gumption. She was born in 1942 in Crossett, Arkansas, and raised in San Bernardino, California, with her three sisters. After raising her children, and years working in private and government organizations, Shirley's experience, smarts and outgoing nature landed her a job as manager of the chamber of... Full story
Linda Margaret Lang Brandli was born September 4, 1941, in Van Nuys, California to William (Bill) and Eva Mae (Betty) Lang. She was the second of three children; the eldest, Dudley Lang, born in 1937, and the youngest, Elizabeth Lang, born in 1948. Her father was a retail store owner and her mother a piano teacher. They lived in a variety of locations on the West Coast including the San Fernando Valley and Eagle Point in southern Oregon. Linda graduated from Reseda High... Full story