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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Maria De Jesus Rios died July 11, 2019, due to the unexpected illness of colon cancer. Maria was born Oct. 22, 1953, in Mexicali, Baja California and moved to Calexico, California. There she met her husband Gustavo Rios and gave birth to four children. She later moved to Fallbrook in 1989 along with her family and studied at Summit Bible College, earning her associate's degree at Palomar College. Known as Chuy, a nickname given to her by close family members, she became a work... Full story
Betty Jean Hansen, 88, formerly of Fallbrook, passed away August 4, 2019, in Lake Forest, California. She was born to Guy Spalding and Martha Marvin, June 6, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1944 Betty was adopted by Martha’s husband, Arnold Marvin. Betty graduated from Stockbridge High School in Michigan in1949. Betty married Lester Hansen on June 11, 1949, and resided in Michigan until relocating to Inglewood, California in 1955. They later resided in Torrance for over 35 years and retired to Fallbrook in 1991. After the d... Full story
Dr. Lane O. Oslund, 74, died Monday, Aug. 26. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1405 E. Fallbrook Street, in Fallbrook with a reception to follow.... Full story
Long time Fallbrook resident Darlene J. Dakovich passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, August 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene is survived by her husband, Dan; her son, Steve (Frances) Hood; her daughter, Gayleen Marmarelis, and her son Kent (Bonnie) Hood. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Sam (Mechelle) Hood, Elizabeth (Craig) Hood Greene, David (Andrea) Hood, Adam (Shaila) Hood, Melina (Sam Takvorian) Marmarelis and Eleni (Brendan) McGeehin,... Full story
Anne Victoria Burdick, 78, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Altadena, August 5, 2019. She was a devoted sister, daughter and Fallbrook Community Volunteer. Born Oct. 10, 1940, Anne grew up in Glendale and Pasadena with her parents Dunbar and Janet Burdick, sister Susan and brother Bruce Burdick. After graduating from Pasadena High School, Anne attended Dominican College in San Rafael and then volunteered for the Peace Corp. She taught English and government in a Cat... Full story
Kenneth Stewart Borsch, born on Jan. 26, 1927 in Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Aug. 6, 2019 in Escondido, California. He was the son of Marie (Stewart) and Orba T. Borsch. Kenneth lived in Casper until his mother and stepfather (Leonard Crouch) moved to Panama where he attended Balboa High School in the canal zone. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and 11 months later World War II ended. He went on to pursue an electrical engineering degree at the University of... Full story
On July 31, 2019, Donald William Higbee, loving husband and father of four, entered eternal life at the age of 88 in Fallbrook, California. Don was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Ada, Oklahoma, the youngest child of James and Nannie (Driver) Higbee. In 1937 during the Dust Bowl, his family moved to Pixley, California, north of Bakersfield, where Don attended elementary school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 at the age of 15 and served a year and a half as a "radio man" in Europe,... Full story
Eloyse "Lois" Mikulsky passed away peacefully July 18, 2019. Lois will be remembered for her love of God and family, adventurous spirit, sense of humor, and prayerfulness for others. Lois was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She married Dick Mikulsky in 1950 and ultimately moved to Fallbrook, where she and Dick retired. They were married for 54 years. Lois was preceded in death by Dick and son James. She is survived by children Lynn Fry, Corinne Larsen, Steve... Full story
It is with profoundly broken hearts that we share the painful message that our beautiful and beloved daughter Mindi Gylling Durst passed away on Saturday, June 22. Mindi was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma (brain and spine cancer) two years ago and fought valiantly for her family and loved ones to overcome this dreadful disease which ultimately claimed her life at 43 years old. Our family has no words to adequately express our heartache, grief and pain..........only millions of... Full story
Carole Evalyne Dundon, 81, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019 surrounded by her family following a three-month battle with cancer. Carole was born in Ogden, Utah, the oldest child of James and Aretta Chadick. After a move to Northern California where her father was resident engineer in charge of construction of the Black Butte Dam and Hoover Dam, the family settled in Sacramento. She met her husband, Alan Michael Dundon, in high school and they began dating, marrying... Full story
Lloyd Everett Reighley III of Fallbrook, California passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was 75 years old. Lloyd was born on July 14, 1944 in San Francisco, the eldest child of Dorothy and Everett Reighley, Jr. His brother, Michael William Reighley, passed away in 2000 at the age of 52. Lloyd moved to Fallbrook with his family in 1964, served in the Army National Guard from 1965 until 1971, purchased the Rainbow Sign Company in 1974 and married Mary McNalley on July 8,... Full story
Leslie Schuchmann died July 12, 2019. He was born Nov. 16, 1929, in Centralia, Illinois, to Leslie and Bessy Schuchmann, one of 11 children. Les grew up on a farm and went to a one-room schoolhouse. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs, served in the Army and became a carpenter for 57 years. He is survived by his partner of 10 years, Barbara Sacic; his four children, Bob, Jim, Vicky and Jack; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two... Full story
Maria De Jesus Rios died July 11, 2019, due to the unexpected illness of colon cancer. Maria was born Oct. 22, 1953, in Mexicali, Baja California and moved to Calexico, California. There she met her husband Gustavo Rios and gave birth to four children. She later moved to Fallbrook in 1989 along with her family and studied at Summit Bible College, earning her associate degree at Palomar College. Known as Chuy, a nickname given to her by close family members, she became a... Full story
Sandy Becker died peacefully at her home July 3, 2019, after battling cancer for the last year. She was a strong, creative and inspiring woman, and she impacted the lives of many throughout her 79 years. Everyone who knew Sandy was blessed by her willingness to tirelessly give of herself, and she will be tremendously missed by all. Sandy was born in San Francisco and graduated from high school in Detroit. She met the love of her life, Peter, after he was assigned as a special... Full story
Fern Annan Steigerwald was born July 28, 1920, at her parents Earl and Nina (Loy) Annan’s farm in Yorktown, Iowa. She was the third of their four children, George (Elsie) and Melvin (Peg) Annan and Irene (Rex) Moore, all of whom predecease her. During World War II, Fern and her best friend Marthalene adventured to California by driving across the country and winding up in Newport Beach, finding a wonderful climate and interesting jobs working with the war effort. Fern stayed i... Full story
Rose Ann Palculich died peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019. Rose was born Jan. 6, 1924, in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She was the fifth of eight children born to the late Nicola Mondi and Francesca Scibilia. Rose was a homemaker for most of her life. She devoted her later years to volunteerism. Rose loved working at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Fallbrook Senior Center, Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society and the Veterans of Foreign Wars... Full story
William Farrer Taylor, entered into life June 22, 1927, entered into rest June 10, 2019. After he retired from his medical practice in 1991, Bill and his wife Helen lived on an avocado farm just outside Fallbrook. They then moved to Arcata, California to be close to family. He is survived by his wife, three children and seven grandchildren.... Full story
Linda Lee Riddle, born in San Gabriel, California, June 21, 1939, passed away after a brief struggle with congestive heart failure, July 3, 2019. Linda graduated from Arcadia High School in 1957 and married Wilfred Riddle in 1959. She worked as a civilian employee for the US Navy at China Lake and the Army Corps of Engineers in Whittier before the birth of her son. She and her family moved to Fallbrook in 1975. Besides being a wonderful wife and mother, she committed much of... Full story
Barbara Carole Martin, age 80, died Thursday, Jun 20, 2019 with her loving sons at her side. Born December 11, 1938 in Birkenhead England, she lived in Fallbrook for over 20 years. She worked her way up from a part time banking teller to vice president and branch manager. She retired in 1997 after more than 30 years in the banking industry. Known for her fun-loving outlook on life, Barbara Martin was incredibly loyal to her family, her friends, her church and community.... Full story
The sudden loss of Stormy McInerny, June 27, 2019, has left many in shock and heartbroken. Stormy was born in Fremont, California on September 23, 1964. He grew up on an avocado ranch in Bonsall after his parents moved from Carlsbad to “the country” in 1974. He attended Bonsall schools and graduated from Fallbrook High in 1982. After graduation, he worked in retail and construction before starting his own pool cleaning business. Stormy was hired as a reserve firefighter by Nor... Full story
Joseph Michael Siva died June 16, 2019, passing into the spirit world. He was born Jan. 30, 1963, the youngest of six children of JoAnn and Harold Siva of Fallbrook. He lived his first half of his life in Fallbrook, dominating in anything he did. He played tennis, baseball and basketball was his main sport. He was known to cross half court and launch the deep 3, although that was before there was a 3-point line and may be the only man that you ever knew that could throw a horseshoe overhand for a ringer or two. He is loved... Full story
Madeleine M. Schreiner passed away June 17, 2019 at her home in Fallbrook. She was born August 25, 1919 in Great Falls, Montana. Services will be held Friday, June 28 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 450 South Stage Coach Lane, with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m., and Interment at 12:30 p.m., at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery, 1010 Hillcrest Lane, A reception will be at Saint Peter's hall immediately following interment. Friends are invited to celebrate Madeleine's life with her family.... Full story
On June 8, LeRoy Cecil Barton died at age 90. Lee Barton is survived by his wife of 69 years, Donna Ruth Barton; daughters, Laurie Barton and Kristen Barton Krohnfeldt, and sons David and Michael Barton. Lee, like his father W.H. Barton, successfully owned and operated Chevrolet dealerships. He later retired to a quiet life in Fallbrook where he enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family at San Luis Rey Downs. Above all else, Lee was a devoted family man. He loved his... Full story
Gladys Erickson Lorenzen was born Sept. 10, 1917, in Sioux City, Iowa, and died June 9, 2019. Gladys was raised on a farm north of Vermillion, South Dakota, and graduated from Vermillion High School. She attended General Beadle State Teachers College, which is now Dakota State University, in Madison, South Dakota. After college, Gladys was elected to the office of Register of Deeds of Clay County, South Dakota, and served in that capacity for two terms. In 1957, Gladys moved... Full story
Loretta June Dollins, 84, died June 15 peacefully with loved ones by her side in the comfort of her home. June was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Colorado but was a California resident nearly her entire life. She graduated from Coachella Valley Union High School where she met and married her high school boyfriend, Edward Lee Dollins. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and was highly active with her church. June is survived by her husband of 65 years, “Ed” Dollins; sister Bet... Full story
