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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Kyung Hi “Kimmie” Yu died peacefully at her Fallbrook home May 10, 2019. She was born in Busan, Korea, Feb. 25, 1933, and graduated from Kyung-Gi Girls High School in Seoul in 1951. She worked with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served until 1956 when she came to the U.S. to resume her education at Missouri Central College in Warrensburg, Missouri. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in 1960, she continued her education by attending the University of Illin... Full story
Heidi McLaughlin Special to the Village News Heaven just welcomed an amazing angel after one of our favorite Fallbrook icons went home to be with our Lord. Marilee Lowe, longtime resident and a pillar of our Friendly Village, left us Wednesday, April 24, 2019, after she passed doing what she loved most; horseback riding. After a lovely three-day horse camping trip at Casper's Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano, with several of her closest friends in attendance, a freak... Full story
Joan Anita Meadowcroft lived 1925-2019. She was the seventh child born to David J. and Mary E. O’Connell in Bay Shore, New York. All her siblings predeceased her. She graduated from Bay Shore High School and C.F. Young Business College. During World War II, she was an administrative assistant at Republic Aviation Corp., maker of P-47 and F-84 fighter jets. In 1954, she met and married Douglas Meadowcroft. They had two boys Bruce and Brian (Barbara). In earlier years, Joan enjoyed swimming, playing tennis, golf, and bridge. S... Full story
Reginald Gideon Sauls IV, 93, of Marshall, North Carolina, and formerly of Fallbrook died Friday, April 26, in Mission/St. Joe’s Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, after a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1926, the son of retired U.S. Marine Reginald G. Sauls III and Lillian Kramer Sauls. He was preceded in death by his younger brother John, his father, his mother, his wife Anne Stewart Sauls, his daughter-in-law, Liza Nesbitt Sauls and U.S. Marine G... Full story
Virginia Ann Forster, born Nov. 6, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, died late Sunday evening on Easter, April 21. May God rest her beautiful soul. Virginia was faithfully married to her husband Ray Forster for 60 years until he died in June 2018. Virginia had three children, Lori, Chris and Dan Forster. She was a devout wife and mother who adored her Catholic faith, her family and her country. She is survived by her brother Ted Friday; children Lori (Bob) Clemmons and Dan... Full story
Alice Margaret Solt Westerveld, better known as “Betty,” died in Fallbrook, Monday, April 15. She would have been 104 years old, April 29. Betty grew up on a farm in northwestern Ohio, one of four children. In 1951 she and a friend moved to Los Angeles where she met and married Louis Westerveld. In both Ohio and California, Betty served as an executive secretary, first at Ohio Oil Company and then Union Oil Company. When she retired in 1971, she and her husband moved to Fal... Full story
Verle Ray Brown, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and longtime resident of Fallbrook, died March 14. He was a faithful man who was devoted to God and his family. Ray was born in Cooper, Oklahoma, Sept. 9, 1929. After high school graduation, he found employment at Western Supply in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended Tulsa University. Ray later enlisted in the Air Force and was assigned to Columbus Air Force Base, in Columbus, Mississippi, for training. It was... Full story
Dale E. Frauenpries, 62, of Perris, beloved husband, died of a heart attack April 9. He is survived by his wife, Denise H. Glass of Perris; his stepson Daniel L. Stem of Philadelphia; his mother, Dorothy Frauenpries of Fallbrook; his sister-in-law, Alexandra Glass of Los Angeles and his niece, Crystal Bookey of Apple Valley. He graduated in 1984 from California State Polytechnic University Pomona with a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology. He was born in Pittsburgh a... Full story
Albert “Al” Hawthorne Sr. died in his sleep, Friday, March 22. He was born March 4, 1935, in Hartford, Alabama, to Isaiah and Elizabeth Hawthorne before moving to Panama City, Florida, at 2 years old, where he lived until he joined the Army at 17. He met and married Vera in 1955 in Yakima, Washington, before going to Korea. Upon his return they moved to Fallbrook. He worked for the Fallbrook Public Utility District for 13 years before going to work for Crystal Silica Sand Co.... Full story
Debra Tylinski died March 29, surrounded by her family. She was 64 years old. Debra was born in Kittery, Maine, in 1955. Her father’s military career brought the family to the west coast. She became a California native after graduating Fallbrook High School in 1973. Debra dedicated her life to her husband of 46 years, Dennis, and their two sons, Peter and Matthew. Later in life, Debra followed her passion and became a licensed practical nurse. She was devoted to her p... Full story
Douglas Allen Brown, 64, passed away March 21, 2019 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Carlton and Elinor Brown. His father preceded him in death in 2005. Douglas left three brothers, David, Patrick, and Darrell (Alyson) Brown. Douglas had three children, George Schue, Damon and Shauna; grandchildren Kyla, Shawn, Darik, Alannea, and Dessea. He had two step-sons, Tyrone Cole and Roger Fannin, and 11 more grandchildren whom he... Full story
Aimée Williams March 30, 1969 to June 4, 2009 Born in Kailua, Hawaii, been to Texas, Oakland, Califronia, Kentucky, & Okinawa, Japan Hau'oli la hanau from family and friends in Hawaii, California, Alaska, Arizona, and Kentucky.... Full story
Laurel Freeman (1938-2019) has transcended into heaven. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, daughter, son, three grandchildren, close friends, and the Fallbrook community where she lived for 20 years. Laurel’s passion was teaching. She spent 30 years as an elementary school teacher. She continued her life’s work by teaching her grandchildren to read. Some of Laurel’s best times were spent traveling the Western states by motorhome, gardening, entertaining close frien... Full story
Leigh Hoopes Braithwaite, 69, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer Friday, March 15, 2019, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. She was born Dec. 27, 1949, in Safford, Arizona, to Dean and Kent Hoopes. Leigh graduated from Benson High School in 1967 and Cochise College with her associate degree in medical records. She had two daughters, Wendy and Renee Clancy, from her first marriage, then married Dr. George R. Braithwaite in 1980 having four more children,... Full story
Ronald H. Korn Sr., 82, died March 1, 2019, in Ridgecrest, following a lengthy illness. The Korn family reside in Bonsall and Pala.... Full story
Marion F. Clemmens, oldest native son of Fallbrook, was called home to the Lord March 16, 2019. Marion was born July 17, 1918. He was one of five sons born to Albert and Carrie Clemmens at the family ranch on Clemmens Lane in Fallbrook. Marion spent his entire life as a part of the Fallbrook community. He graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1936. He married his beautiful bride Esther Lee Barnes November 22, 1939 and they were blessed with three beautiful daughters. Esther... Full story
Donald Richard Montgomery, an electrical engineer by training, entrepreneur, drag racer, street rodder and hot rod historian passed away on February 18, 2019, at the age of 88. Don was born in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 1930, to James Dane and Muriel P. Montgomery. After the early death of his father when Don was a baby, Muriel was remarried to Herbert E. Blasier II who raised Don as his own son and was a major influence in his life. Don graduated from John Muir High... Full story
On March 19, 1935, Leeland “Lee” Morris Lovaas was born in Long Beach to Arnold and Wilma Lovaas. At the age of 2, Lee’s family moved to Santa Ana, where Lee attended grammar and junior high schools. Upon graduation from junior high school in 1950, the family moved to Las Vegas where Lee graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1953. Lee enjoyed competing in various sports but favored football the most. He was selected as the Nevada All State Quarterback in 1953. He atten... Full story
Lee Bentley Byrd bid farewell to a long and happy life Feb. 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, May 15, 1930. His predeceased parents were Lindsey and Juanita Fortner Byrd of Arkansas. Lee grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Henderson State College. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in electrical engin... Full story
Pieter Johannes Verboom Sr. was born Jan. 18, 1940, in Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel, Holland. He is survived by his sweetheart of over 60 years, Lani. “The Best Opa Ever” went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Feb. 25, 2019. Pete and his family immigrated from Nazi-occupied Holland to America in 1946. They arrived in Southern California and settled in the Buena Park area to begin what would be decades in the dairy business. From 1946-1966, they ran a dairy in Bue... Full story
Juanita Mykkanen peacefully went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, a few days after she had a serious fall. She will be missed by her family, her friends, her community at Christ the King Lutheran Church and the many music students she taught through the years. She joins her husband Donald who died in 2014 and many other family members and friends who have gone before her. It will be wonderful for her to be able to see them again. A Celebration of Life service... Full story
Robbie Jene East, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 18, 2019, after battling bile duct cancer. She was born Nov. 6, 1942. Robbie spent life serving the Lord as a wife, mother, friend and mentor. Robbie married Darwin East at the age of 18, and the two of them spent 58 loving years together. Robbie East spent 51 years in Fallbrook. While in Fallbrook, she and Darwin raised their family. She supported her husband for approximately 40 years as the office manager at... Full story
Sarah (Krainock) Nichelson of Bonsall died Jan. 29, 2019, after an extended illness. She was 62 years old. Sarah was born in Denver in 1956 to Joseph and Barbara Krainock. She was the third eldest of 10 children, growing up in Riverside and Poway. In 1975 she graduated from Poway High School. In 1976 she married Michael Nichelson of Redondo Beach in San Diego and had two children – Molly Nichelson of Fullerton and Cara (Nichelson) McDermott of Carlsbad. Sarah worked in the b... Full story
Mary James Lessaris of Fallbrook, California, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 23, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. Mary was born August 31, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois, to Greek immigrant parents, both from the island of Samos, James and Efrosene Lempares. The family moved from Freeport to Waterloo, Iowa, and then to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where Mary grew up and attended the local schools. She attended the University of Northern Iowa. While she was working on her... Full story
Marion Jean (Pearson) McLean, a Fallbrook resident for 69 years, passed peacefully Feb. 17, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Don Sr. who passed in 2017. Marion met Don in 1947 at her family's new business on Main Street, the Hitching Post Malt shop. They married in 1948, had two sons and were active in the community. The family invited the community to read her full obituary and view Celebration of Life service details – Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. at Christ the King L... Full story
