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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Former City Manager William (Bill) Bopf, 85, passed away July 4, 2021 at his residence in San Diego, California. Bill grew up in East Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State where he was president of his class and his fraternity. Bill moved to Southern California where he met his wife, Marialice, and obtained his Master's Degree in Public Administration at USC. In 1965, Bill and Marialice moved back to the Midwest so Bill could start his distinguished public... Full story
Ralph Charles Schober passed away July 1, 2021, at age 86 of natural causes with family present. He was born in Alhambra, California, July 29, 1934, to Max Henry Schober and Elsie Matilda (Bacon) Schober. His family moved to a ranch in Fallbrook in 1943, becoming close friends with the White family next door. He worked at the Fallbrook Citrus Packing House and graduated from Fallbrook High School in '54. Ralph was drafted to the US Army and served as a medic in Wildflecken,... Full story
On May 11, 2021, the world lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend when Carol Ann Gaynor of Fallbrook passed away peacefully. She was 85 years old. Carol was the only child of Charles Froehler and Virginia Strong. Born in New York and graduated from Conaty High School, Los Angeles, she attended Mt. St. Mary's University, Bel Air. She married Patrick Gaynor in 1972 and they raised daughters Mary, Catherine and Regina in Fountain Valley. Carol... Full story
Beloved Fallbrook local William Di Fazio died at 48. Many of you knew Bill as 'The Phone Man' who took over the business from his father, Louis Di Fazio, some 15 years ago. Bill was unique, compassionate and a loving soul who had an adventurous spirit. Bill was also a hard worker who had a love for life. Billy could fix nearly anything and was a perfectionist. He was an awesome brother and a dear friend where we helped each other out when the other was in need. He was born in...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Kinsey, 95, took his final flight peacefully from this earth on May 27, 2021, in Rancho Bernardo, California. He was born to Earl and Lenora Kinsey on Sept. 26, 1925, in Bancroft, Iowa, as the third of 10 children. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy on the day of his 17th birthday and served our country proudly during World War II and beyond, first as an aircraft radioman-gunner, and later as a commissioned naval aviator. In 1950, Bob was hired as a commercial... Full story
There will be a memorial service for Elizabeth “Bess” Goodlake, 11 a.m., July 6, 2021 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 434 Iowa St., Fallbrook.... Full story
Well respected business leader, husband, loving father and friend to all, George Corporales passed away March 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Suzon, of 50 years; daughters Caryn and Carol, stepson Brad, and their families. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, June 16, 1931, he grew up in Glendale, California and graduated with a chemical engineering degree from CalTech and later achieved an MBA from USC. In retirement, George and his wife enjoyed extensive travel, moved to Fallbrook, California, where they built a home, and...
On May 18, 2021, the world lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend when Joy Dobon of Fallbrook passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure. She was 84 years old. Joy was the second child of Dorothy and Carl Fruehling and grew up on the New Jersey Shore. A graduate of Asbury Park (New Jersey) High School, Joy was very proud of her heritage. In 1956, she met a handsome young Marine and fell in love. She and Peter Dobon were married and raised three... Full story
Elizabeth Wiant Goodlake, 40 year resident of Fallbrook, died peacefully in her sleep June 3, 2021. Beth was the loving wife of Richard (Dick) who preceded her in death this past spring. She was born in Charlottesville, Virginia to James and Elizabeth Wiant. She graduated from Lane High School and then from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in Fredericksburg, in 1961. On June 23, 1961, Beth married her handsome Marine, Dick. Beth was a teacher at elementary and high school levels including a year as a... Full story
It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) Fritz Pearson, Jr. announces his passing after an extended illness, Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 60 years. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Maia, and his children, James and Shane. Bill will also be fondly remembered by his sisters, Leslie Ingold, Kim (Ken) Kinman; his brother-in-law, Chris Dalsimer, husband of Bill's late sister Danna; mother-in-law Audry Dugan, and by sisters-in-law... Full story
Rose Theresa Nash Cirillo, "Lucky Rose," was born Nov. 8, 1936, to Carl and Theresa Wiesinger of Altoona, Pennsylvania and passed away on April 30, 2021, at the age of 84. Rose was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Rose first moved to Pasadena in 1954 and then moved south to Fallbrook in 1964. Once she moved to Fallbrook, Rose and Keith built several houses in the Fallbrook area in the 1960's and 70's. She then worked as a medical administrator until...
Robert Michael Bell passed away on May 26, 2021 in San Diego. He was born May 30, 1937 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Velma (Egan) and Joseph Bell. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his children, Heather and Michael (Debra); his grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob; his cousin, Carol Fennelly; his niece, Danielle (Ian) and sister-in-law Patricia Bell. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Marie Bell; daughter Ann Marie Bell,... Full story
John Bradford Star, age 87, passed away on March 25, 2021. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, John loved living in Fallbrook for the past six decades. In 1959, while serving in the army at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan, and working as a bowling instructor, he met the love of his life, Anna Star, with her two children: Gerald, 7, and Arlene, 3. They married in 1960 and he moved his ready-made family to San Diego, where he worked for Convair Division of General Dynamics in Kearny... Full story
Ron Chesney passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. A public memorial service will be held at Miramar National Cemetery Wednesday, May 19 at 11 a.m.... Full story
Josefa Martinez, 89, died during her afternoon nap on April 23, 2021 at the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Fallbrook. Mrs. Martinez was born on March 13, 1932 in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Nicolas and Maria Sanchez. Life and opportunity for a better life for her family brought Josefa and her husband to Fallbrook. Helping care for her siblings limited her attendance to elementary school in Mexico. She was short on school degrees but wide in skills. She was an avid... Full story
Our mother, Audrey Hylden Corcoran, passed away on March 11, 2021, eleven days shy of her 93rd birthday. Born March 22,1928, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Lars and Ann Phelan Hylden, she was the 10th of 11 children. She spent her childhood in the small farming town of Park River, North Dakota, where the family homestead still stands. The family moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota, where Audrey attended high school. She was president of every club at the high school as... Full story
Janna Lorraine Voorhis Duffy was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on July 20,1963, the second daughter of James and Jeanette Voorhis. She passed on April 9, 2021, in her home in Hemet, surrounded by her immediate family. In 1966, the Voorhis family moved to Fallbrook, California. Janna graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1981 and received her bachelor's degree in music in 1985 from Humboldt State University. On Oct. 20, 1990, she married Kirby Duffy of Hemet, California. Soon... Full story
It is with great sadness that we share that Bob Scott died Jan. 11, 2021, at home with his family at his bedside thanks to hospice care. Our family is heartbroken that we have lost Bob so early in life. He fought a strong, hard battle with pancreatic cancer. As always, he kept a positive attitude. He spent most of his growing up in Fallbrook where he enjoyed rural life in a small town. He graduated Fallbrook High School in 1979, then attended University of California San... Full story
Jerome "Jerry" Robert Newberry died peacefully March 16, 2021, at the home of his devoted daughter in Fallbrook. He was 85 years old. He is survived by three daughters, Linda Wilson (Peter) of Fallbrook, Laura Newberry, Lisa Salmon (Paul) of St. Louis, Missouri; four granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Jerry was born in St. Louis Feb. 23, 1936. He is survived by his brother, Clarence "Bud" Newberry and sister, Jenny Ledeen. He was preceded in death by sister, Kathleen... Full story
We are sad to report the death of longtime Fallbrook resident Dolores Rae Masturzo. She passed away at her Fallbrook home on April 2, 2021, at the age of 89. She had been fighting the effects of post-polio syndrome for many years, and more recently dementia was added to her challenge. Dolores was born in 1931 in Hysham, Montana, to parents Alexander Olson and Helen Williams. Her family moved from Montana to Oregon in 1942, and she graduated from West Linn High School in 1949.... Full story
Peter Moreland Jungersen passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday. He was born in Hudson, South Dakota on August 14,1938 and grew up on the family farm in Inwood, Iowa. He began his education in a one room country school house; he then joined the Marines and spent his boot camp in San Diego. He soon moved his family to Inglewood, California; there he earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Northrop Institute of Technology in 1961. He worked at Douglas and North... Full story
Larry L. Miller passed away on March 25. The son of Byron and Margie Miller, he was born in Waterloo Iowa, on June 29, 1939. He received a B.A. from Colorado State College and was named an outstanding alumnus from that institution. Dr. Miller earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and joined Colorado State University becoming a full Professor. In 1977, he moved to the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Miller published more than 200 research paper... Full story
Lieutenant Colonel Richard (Dick) L. Goodlake, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), 40-year resident of Fallbrook, died March 12, 2021 one month shy of his 85th birthday, with his beloved wife Beth by his side. Dick served as a Marine Officer for 23 years, retiring in August 1981. A Vietnam veteran, Dick was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device by the President of the United States for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam. After his retirement, he... Full story
Pedro "Pete" Meza, 89, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and beloved friend. He is survived by his three children, Billy Meza, Denny Meza and Darlene Meza as well as 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pedro moved to Fallbrook, California when he was 8 years old and ended up marrying his high school sweetheart, Betty Jo Meza, in 1948. He worked in masonry for 40 years. He loved spending time with his... Full story
Denver Paul Bates II, resident of Fallbrook for 48 years, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Denver Paul Bates and Mildred Radcliffe Bates on Sept. 12, 1942. As a child of a career Marine, he grew up all over the United States – Quantico, Parris Island, Camp Pendleton, and Oahu. When Denver was in the eighth grade, after his father was transferred to the Mojave Marine Corps Air Base, he met Kathleen, the girl he knew he would m... Full story
