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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Larry Dawes, 86 passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Larry was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Wisconsin. At age 7, his family relocated to Fallbrook. Larry attended Fallbrook schools, graduating from high school in 1953. After graduation he went to work for Safeway. He retired after working for Safeway for 40 years. Larry joined the Army National Guard in 1958, proudly serving his country. Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; sons Greg... Full story
Miriam Scrape, who loved to be called "Mama" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2022. Miriam was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 6, 1940, to Earl and Aggie Poppell. She attended Harlandale High School in San Antonio and was an avid member and performer of the Gold Battalion team for four years. She met the love of her life, Larry Scrape, in 1959. After a swift 6 weeks together, they eloped and spent the next 52 years, 9 months, and 13 days together until... Full story
We are extremely saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Oscar Duayne Ledesma at the age of 17. He was born July 28, 2004, and passed away Feb. 4, 2022. Oscar was a Senior at Fallbrook High School, Class of 2022. Oscar was passionate about basketball and showing livestock. He was involved in 4-H and FFA for the past seven years. He was planning on going to Palomar College after graduating high school. He was loved by his friends for joking and always wanting to have fun... Full story
Growing up in Fallbrook, Perry Lewis Fleming recently passed away while living in Pineville, Louisiana. Perry was born July 15, 1944, in Escondido to parents James and Theressa Fleming and passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Fallbrook Union High School in 1962 and played center on the champion basketball team that same year. Perry attended Palomar Jr College one semester before he joined the United States Air Force. He was an airplane mechanic and proudly served his country in... Full story
Donna Lee Lane left us Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. She is survived by her husband Gary, son John, daughter Sue and granddaughters Ellis and Heyden. Donna was born March 14, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School and attended Long Beach City College, where she studied journalism, wrote for the school newspaper and met the love of her life. She and Gary wed in August 1963. Donna worked for "Ma" Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator. In June... Full story
Gordon Wilson Tinker passed away suddenly December 1, 2021. Born March 14, 1937, in San Francisco, California, to Stella and Frank Tinker, Gordon attended San Mateo High School, graduating in 1954 before enrolling at Stanford University, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1958. When Gordon started his service with the U.S. Navy in 1959, he thought he'd spend a couple of years and then move on. Then, in 1961, Gordon found himself stationed in... Full story
William (Bill) Alexander (Sandy) Ross passed away on Christmas Day 2021 at his sister's home in Payson, Arizona after a long courageous, uncomplaining battle with lung cancer. Born October 20, 1942, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Henry Harrison Ross and Anita Haslam Ross, Bill moved with his family to Riverside, California, in 1946. He often told of his cherished childhood memories of Riverside. After graduating from high school at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville,... Full story
Gary Dean Reagles left this world suddenly on Jan. 11, 2022, at the young age of 77. He was born in Lacrosse, Wisconsin on July 14, 1945, the youngest of seven children of Harold and Esther Reagles. Gary was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He's survived by his wife Rosa; son Byron; four daughters, Leona Reagles, Lisa Wagner/Randy, Theresa Fisher/Kevin, Rhonda Horton/John; 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; brother Ron Reagles/Cheryl, Mattie... Full story
Donald Ray Putnam, 90, of Fallbrook California, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at his home. He died peacefully in his bed with family at bedside. Don was born in Inglewood, California as was his wife of over 68 years, Shirley. Don and Shirl had known each other their entire lives. They married in 1953 and moved to Pullman, Washington where Don graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Pharmacy. The couple, with their first child, moved back to... Full story
Amy June Paulsen was born Sept. 14, 1972, in Park Ridge, Illinois and died Jan. 9, 2022, in Fallbrook, California at 49 years old. As a child, Amy was either pretending to be "The Fonz" endlessly saying "Aaaay I'm the Fonz," creating voices from Bugs Bunny cartoons or singing nonstop. Her sisters, not realizing her endless gifts, were especially annoyed by her singing in the backseat of the car. Amy had a way of helping those around her not take life too seriously. She didn't... Full story
Robert Roy Helling, affectionately known as Bobby and eventually Bob, was born on April 5, 1934, in Rochester, New York to Arthur and Mary Helling. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife and all his children Jan. 19, 2022, at Temecula Valley Hospital. Bob was the youngest of eight children. He spent much of his childhood fishing in ponds and hunting with his dog in the woods. At the age of 20, he moved to California to live with his brother, where he started working as a... Full story
James "Jimmy" Garner, age 92, died on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Fallbrook, California at the Silvergate Retirement Residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Pryor, Oklahoma, the youngest of two children. The family moved to Los Angeles during the depression years where work was available. Jimmy's mother, Lucille, was a paralegal and father, Gerstle, was a painter and the family had a car which was not common in those days. Jimmy excelled as an acrobat and gymnast; in the... Full story
Jacob Michael Dudenhoeffer was born the evening of the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, 2002. "Jake," of Fallbrook, California, was taken too soon in a tragic car accident during the early morning hours of Dec. 23, 2021. Jake is survived by his parents Jack and Peggy Dudenhoeffer; his brother Jordan; niece Phoenix and grandmother Barbara Finnigan. He also leaves behind numerous aunts and uncles and 30 first cousins along with many treasured friends and co-workers. He was preceded in... Full story
Ruben Varela Jr, age 57, entered into heaven's gates Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Frances Varela (née Rodriguez); his children, Vanessa, Justin and Cristina Varela; grandsons Giovani and Roman Villa; his sibling,s Elias Varela, Alicia Rivas, Elvira Topete, Maria Calderon, Carolina Garcia, Elizabeth Flores and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruben was born in Tijuana and immigrated to Fallbrook when he was 14 years old. He was a well-known and... Full story
Robert Roy Helling, affectionately known as Bobby and eventually Bob, was born on April 5, 1934, in Rochester, New York to Arthur and Mary Helling. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife and all his children Jan. 19, 2022, at Temecula Valley Hospital. Bob was the youngest of eight children. He spent much of his childhood fishing in ponds and hunting with his dog in the woods. At the age of 20, he moved to California to live with his brother, where he started working as a... Full story
Marion Louise Zorich passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 4. She was born on April 23, 1925, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a long-time Fallbrook resident. Marion is survived by her only son, Bradley Richard Zorich and his wife Dana Pellegrini. Marion graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1949. She was a trailblazer in the new field of microbiology. Marion's passions were travel and her family. Marion was fortunate enough to visit over 100 countries in her... 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
Andrew Forrest Bender passed from this life on Dec. 16. Born Feb. 24, 1931, in Outremont, Montreal, Canada, he was the youngest child and only son of Virginia L'Esperance and Hector Bender. A descendent of the French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet, his family history in North American goes back several centuries. "Andre" received the French Baccalaureate from Stanislaus College in 1947 and an appointment to Royal Roads Canadian military college in Hatley Park, near Victoria,... 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
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
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
