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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James Clair "Jim" Russell, born Feb. 1, 1941, died Jan. 17, 2020, in the La Jolla Veterans Affairs Hospital surrounded by family. He is survived by six children (Tim Russell, Peggie Chilton, Melissa Johnson, Kevin Russell, Latitia Thomas, Eric Russell), their spouses, 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and his sister, JoAnn Heckathorn of Seneca, Pennsylvania. Jim was born and raised on a farm in western Pennsylvania. In 1959, he married Linda Master; they had five... Full story
Emily Wood Schupp Wilson died Jan. 9, 2020, at the age of 93. Emily was born in Phoenix, Dec. 18, 1926, to Alfred Adolph Schupp and Josephine Schaffer Schupp. She grew up in the Phoenix area and went to William and Mary College before attending the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, in the late 1940s. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert Wilson of Los Angeles. They were married in Tucson, Arizona, in February 1952, and after living at the Goodyear Ranch... Full story
Francisco Salmerón passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at the age of 85. He was born May 11, 1934, in El Ocotito, Guerrero, Mexico. Francisco first came to California on contract as part of the Bracero program. He married Susana Perez, his wife of 49 years, Oct. 11, 1970, and later moved to Fallbrook, California in 1972 where he lived for 47 years. He worked in agriculture in the avocado groves and nurseries until his retirement. He loved and took care of his family the way he knew best. He enjoyed horticultural and took... Full story
Thomas Edward Conley, 85, died peacefully Jan. 3, 2020, with his wife and children by his side. Tom was born Nov. 6, 1934, in Buffalo, New York, to Dan and Charlotte Conley. Tom joined the U.S. Navy in 1953 as an aviation storekeeper and spent almost two years of his tour at Naval Air Station Port Lyautey, Morocco. Upon his discharge, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in social studies and a minor in political science from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York. Tom spent... Full story
Joseph Jesus Castillo, 61, of Pala died Dec. 29, 2019. The oldest of eight siblings, he grew up in Pala. He worked as a truck driver for many years and served in tribal law enforcement. He loved to build models. Joseph was predeceased by two of his children, Jacob and Candace Castillo. He is survived by his children Alesha Castillo, Joseph Castillo Jr., Jordan Castillo and Jeremiah Castillo; three brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren. There will be a graveside service Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Pala Indian... Full story
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, Joseph Donald Bator passed away with his wife Barbara by his side. Joe was born May 6, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. The eldest of six, he was a proud alumnus of St. Mary's of Orchard Lake High School and Wayne State University. Joe enjoyed a distinguished career in the automobile industry working for Cadillac Motors in Detroit and then for the American Sunroof Corporation. After a 25-year career with ASC, he retired as President of Worldwide... Full story
Martha Ann Warner, known as Marty to her family and friends, passed away peacefully the night of Dec. 16, surrounded by her children. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the second daughter of Carl and Virginia Ivens, Marty had two sisters. The family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, and then to Columbus, Ohio. Marty attended high school as well as college on the campus of Ohio State University and graduated with a business degree. She was a proud Buckeye! After graduation, she and... Full story
Howard F. Eberly passed away on Dec. 16, 2019 after 92 years of living life well and joyfully, while doing his best to make the world a better place. Though born in Indiana, he found a home and made his life in Fallbrook. He moved to Fallbrook in 1968 with his wife Charlene and children Jon and Janice to the property he would spend the rest of his life caring for – a home he nurtured and grew for more than 50 years. Dad launched his career as a Navy pilot – starting from Gle... Full story
Gary Hardcastle Johnson, age 84, died at his home in Fallbrook, Nov. 9, with family at his side. He was born in Denver, moved to California at age 10 and grew up in Fullerton. He resided in Fallbrook since 1972. He attended the University of Idaho in Moscow on a football scholarship and received a degree in mechanical engineering in 1958. He and his high school classmate, Patti Quist, married in 1955 and both graduated from the University of Idaho. He was affiliated with the... Full story
Eleanor "Ellie" Ross was born Jan. 30, 1932, and passed away Nov. 29, 2019, surrounded by family. She was a beloved mom, sister, grammie and great-grammie "gigi." She was preceded in death by her parents Lambert and Marjorie Ross, and daughter Cheryl Larkin. She is survived by her brothers Vince and George Ross; daughters Lori Kanewischer (son-in-law Dennis) and Wendy Larkin; granddaughters Lindsay (Ryan) Promack and Natalie (Frank) Sperling, and great-grandsons Caleb, Luke... Full story
Vernon Robert Kahle was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died Dec. 1, 2019, at Silvergate Retirement Residence in Fallbrook, California. Vernon was an Ensign in the Navy and attended Harvard University for two years as part of his Navy training. He married Addie Ring in 1948 as a civilian and entered Pepperdine University in 1951. He graduated in 1952 and taught elementary school for several years before attending California State University, Los Angeles where he...
Susan (Shaughnessy) Weeks died peacefully Nov. 10, at her home in Bonsall. Susan fought cancer twice with bravery; however, cancer won this time. Susan was born in Boston April 17, 1945, and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School and from Regis College. Susan spent 21 years in Alaska working for the National Guard, Alaska Railroad and Anchorage Telephone Utility. In June 1993, she and her husband, Francis "Obie" Weeks, moved to... Full story
John "Jack" Ruis was born June 14, 1930, in Honolulu and died Nov. 2, in Encinitas. He is survived by his loving family: Nancy, his wife of 50 years; son Randy of Kona, Hawaii; daughter Cindy of Phoenix; stepdaughter Julie Irvine Eggert (Tim) of Seal Beach; stepson Michael Hurlburt of Macdoel; six grandchildren: Nanci, Katie, Megan, Nicholus, Kasey and Steven; five great-grandchildren: Presley, Everett, Weston, Arden and Kennedy; nephew Dennis Moreno and niece Karen... Full story
John Dean Raifsnider died Nov. 8, and went home to be with the Lord. John was born Oct. 4, 1958, in San Diego to Charles LeRoy and Missouri Lillian (Craft) Raifsnider. He was the youngest of four children. When John was a teen, he went to live with Reverend Richard Francis and Alice Ann Ashley and their two sons, Dean and Bryn. John was welcomed with open arms by the Ashleys. John is survived by Tammy (Lemke), his wife of 41 years, as well as his son Daniel (Danielle) and his... Full story
Dr. Eric William Gluesenkamp died in the evening Oct. 29, 2019. He was 79 years of age. Eric was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was the only son of Earl W. Gluesenkamp and Alma D. Tiefert. He attended Kenyon College where he received a bachelor's degree in biology in 1962. He graduated from the University of Missouri Medical School with a doctor of medicine in 1966 and interned at Pontiac General Hospital in 1966-1967. He was a captain in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1969 and served in... Full story
Wilma Lanning, the beloved wife of Donald Lanning, M.D., passed Sept. 19, 2019, at their home in Topeka, Kansas. Both had been Fallbrook residents for over 45 years. We welcome you to join us in her Celebration of Life, Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Harveston Park on Village Park Road, Temecula. For more information, please visit https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/176138/Wilma-Lanning/Topeka-KS... Full story
Zachary Phillip Hardy, beloved son and adored brother, died far too young, Nov. 9, 2019. He was born Dec. 3, and this year he would have been 27 years old. He attended Maie Ellis, Zion Lutheran School, Iowa Street School, La Paloma Middle School, Potter Junior High School and graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2011. Zachary leaves behind his father, Joel; mother Susan and sisters, Cortney (Hardy) Kent and Haley. Zachary participated in soccer, baseball, track, 4-H Club,... Full story
Marie DaMassa Joseph died Saturday, Nov. 9. She was born and raised in Schenectady, New York, and grew up in a large and loving family. Of her many talents, her beautiful voice was most notable. She sang in local bands, churches and special events. She graduated from Mildred Elley Business School, a private all-girls school. She married Edward Joseph June 20, 1959, and together they embarked on their life's journey through Binghamton, Syracuse, Cicero and Utica in New York;...
Rochelle R. (Fiala) Tyler died Oct. 25, 2019, in Scio, Oregon. She was born Dec. 29, 1955, to Dr. Richard Fiala and Toni (Fiala) Hansen and lived most of her life in Fallbrook, Oceanside and Vista. Rochelle owned and operated her family day care in Oceanside and Vista for more than 24 years. She moved to Scio, Oregon, in 2005. Rochelle loved cooking and helping other people. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Scio; children Elizabeth Jimenez-Tyler of Albany, Oregon, and David Tyler of Lebanon, Oregon; sister Michelle...
Marvin John "Jack" Rockwell, beloved husband and father, died Sept. 5, 2019, his family shared with their deepest sorrow. He is survived by his loving wife, August; his daughter, Gina; son Russell and grandchildren, Frank and Holly Rockwell and great-grandchildren Evan and Justin Rockwell. Jack was loved by many, and they will remember him for his charity and his love of giving to anyone who needed help; for his greatest love of animals, the sea and the Mighty car... Full story
Kenneth Joseph Sousa, 89, died Oct. 25. He was surrounded by his loving family during the days before his passing. Ken will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful man who enjoyed people. He loved to help others, share stories about his life and listen to others tell their stories. He enjoyed many interests including horseback riding, boating, scuba diving, woodworking, metalworking, gardening, traveling and participating in community and philanthropic activities. Born July 8,... Full story
The world lost a great man, Oct. 4, 2019. William Gordon Goodson of Fallbrook, California, passed peacefully, smiling, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his adoring wife of 60 years, Mary Lou; son, two daughters, two siblings;10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bill was an avid hunter and loved to mentor other sportsmen. He will always be remembered for cracking a joke, and laughing so hard that everyone else in the room would laugh with him, and then... Full story
James William Goldsberry, Jr., was born March 21, 1943 and died at home, July 8, 2019 after a two-year battle with Agent Orange and diabetes. The son of Hazel Marian Goldsberry and James William Goldsberry, Sr., he had lived in Fallbrook for 25 years. James was in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1982. He was a logistician and Vietnam veteran. He leaves his wife, Christine Pimm Goldsberry; daughters Sheila Jeaux Goldsberry of Oceanside and Lisa Marie Gardner; grandsons Ryan Gardner and Nicholas Gardnerr; several nieces; nephew... Full story
James William Goldsberry Jr. was born March 21, 1943, and died at home, July 8, after a two-year battle with Agent Orange and diabetes. The son of Hazel Marian Goldsberry and James William Goldsberry Sr.; he lived in Fallbrook for 25 years. James served in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1982. He was a logistician and Vietnam veteran. He leaves his wife, Christine Pimm Goldsberry; daughters Sheila Jeaux Goldsberry of Oceanside and Lisa Marie Gardner; grandsons Ryan Gardner and Nicholas Gardner; several nieces; nephew Jamie... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Rotary mourns the passing of Dave Breeding Oct. 5 at the age of 76. Dave joined the Fallbrook Rotary Club in July 1999. He was Club President during 2002-2003. At the Rotary District level, Dave served as Governor of District 5340 in 2010-2011. He has served on numerous district committees and teams, chairing many. He also served as the District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair. At the Rotary Zone level, Dave had participated three times on the S... Full story
