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  • Pieter Johannes Verboom Sr

    Updated Mar 8, 2019

    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

    Updated Mar 8, 2019

    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

    Updated Mar 8, 2019

    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

    Updated Mar 8, 2019

    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

  • Warren Lee Stuber

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    Warren Lee Stuber, often called the GTO man, was 83 years old when he passed on Feb. 5, 2019. He passed unexpectedly from serious injuries sustained when he was hit by a car at Aviation and Main St. His many friends recall his steady, quick mind, his happy blue eyes, a generous smile, a love of making people laugh with his judicious wit, his Christian faith that mattered to him, as well as a fiery temper that was recognized as subterfuge. Warren was a known collector, a... Full story

  • Howard William Burke

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    Howard William Burke went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. He was born in Mt. Kisco, New York, Jan. 9, 1947, to Joseph and Patricia Burke. Howard was enjoying retirement from General Dynamics and was an active member at Calvary Chapel Fallbrook. His favorite pastimes included riding his motorcycle with the Biggs and Temecula Harley groups, as well as the North County Indian Riders. Howard took great joy in driving his '53 Chevy pickup with the... Full story

  • Donald L. Brust

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    Donald L. Brust, D.V.M., passed away at his home on January 30, 2019 after a very long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Ina; son Colin "Chip"; daughter Kathryn; grandchildren, Jay, Grant, and Taylor and brother Jerry Hall of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Don previously owned the Oceanside Veterinary Hospital where for 38 years he treated many types of animals. He retired from practice in 2002. He was active in Rotary International for fifty-plus years having been a member and president of Carlsbad Rotary, charter m... Full story

  • Rita Cole Cameron

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    Rita Cole Cameron, 86, died Feb. 20, 2019. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Dec. 22, 1932, she is survived by husband Charles Cameron, daughter Rachel Barragan, granddaughter Rita Baker, great-grandsons Marcus Baker and David Barragan, sister Yolanda Dionne, brothers Walter Mathieu and Norman Mathieu.... Full story

  • Mary James Lessaris

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    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

    Updated Mar 1, 2019

    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

  • John Robert Quier

    Updated Feb 21, 2019

    John Robert Quier passed away Feb. 15, 2019, at the age of 98. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Jerome, Idaho. He retired from the Navy with 31 years of service as a chief warrant officer. He was one of the few Pearl Harbor defenders who were celebrated Dec. 7, 2018, at the Oceanside Memorial. He had also been the grand marshal at the Fallbrook Memorial Day Parade. He regularly attended the Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars and played pool. Many knew him and his dog companion San... Full story

  • Richard Norbert Linton

    Updated Feb 21, 2019

    Richard Norbert Linton was born on June 26, 1987, to Josette V. Scott and Vern D. Linton. He died Feb. 16, 2019. Richard was raised on the Pala Indian Reservation and was a Pala Tribal Member. He was a skilled athlete in mixed martial arts. He was a proud uncle to his two nephews and enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed. Richard is survived by his parents, Josette Scott and Vern Linton, his brother Norbert Nicholas Scott, his nephews, Norbert Nicholas Scott II and Koba Richard Scott, all of the... Full story

  • Donald Edison Thompson Hambric

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Donald Edison Thompson Hambric informs his friends that Don passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at the age of 75. In December, he suffered a seizure and, complicated by long standing heart problems, he continued in an incapacitated state until mid-January when his decline visibly worsened. His passing was peaceful, and he was prepared to meet his creator. Don was born Oct. 15, 1943, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Edison... Full story

  • Clarence M. Nejo "Louchie"

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Clarence M. Nejo “Louchie” was born on March 30, 1951 to Mary Nejo and Carl Siva. He passed away on Feb. 8, 2019 at his home on the Pala Indian Reservation surrounded by his loving family. Louchie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Clifford Nejo. Louchie was raised on the Pala Indian Reservation.He married Bonnie Nejo (Blanton), of Fallbrook, California and had four children, Pearl Nejo, Joe Nejo, Sam Nejo and Carla Nejo, all of Pala. Together, they raised their family on the reservation. Louchie worked for... Full story

  • Nicholas Michael Flasch

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Nicholas Michael Flasch came into this world on July 22, 1996 to parents Pete and Karen Flasch. He was a devoted and loving brother to Brian Flasch, Karvon Croney, and Logan Flasch. He was loved deeply by his grandparents, Ed and Judy Flasch, Peter and Jerol Riley, and Lawrene Thomas. Nick spent his school years in Fallbrook, California and graduated in Surprise, Arizona. He enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes with his friends and exploring the outdoors. Music was at the core... Full story

  • Dian Hall

    Updated Feb 8, 2019

    Dian Hall, 80, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. She was born Dian Marion Wright, the only daughter and oldest of three children, to the late Marion and Edwin C. Wright, Sept. 14, 1938. She grew up in Glendale, where she graduated from Glendale High School and earned a degree in fashion merchandising. Dian and her brother, Edwin traveled to Europe together soon after they graduated, always remembered as the time of their lives. In 1960 Dian married the... Full story

  • Sharon Ambrosine Mullin

    Updated Feb 8, 2019

    Sharon Ambrosine Mullin, 75, passed away peacefully at Palomar Hospital due to complication with leukemia, Jan. 15, 2019. Sharon was born Oct. 9, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the younger of two daughters. She moved to California in 1961. She had resided in Fallbrook for the last 48 years. Sharon was a CPA and had her own business in the community. She was part of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce since 1981 and a member of Rotary since 1991. She was also involved with a business... Full story

  • Marion Saunders

    Updated Feb 8, 2019

    Marion Saunders delighted the world when she was born Dec. 6, 1923, in San Diego. Her parents, Lola and George Stephens, had three active boys, Milton, Warren and Bob, when their darling girl arrived. She was supposed to be dainty and quiet. Nope, Marion had her own ideas. She danced when dancing wasn’t allowed in her household, did cartwheels and handstands whenever she could, chewed gum that was not really gum, but tar which she and her friends picked up from the newly p... Full story

  • Raymond Howard Schmidt

    Updated Feb 8, 2019

    Retired U.S. Marine Maj. Raymond Howard Schmidt of Palmetto, Florida, passed away Jan. 17, in Escondido. Born in Danvers, Illinois, to Joseph John and Mary Belle Lander-Schmidt, Raymond was the youngest of 12 children and is survived by his sisters, Carol Thomas and Edith Schneider; multiple nieces and nephews; and his sons, Theodore, Gregory and William. Raymond served his country honorably for 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he received... Full story

  • Allan Tiso

    Updated Feb 8, 2019

    Allan Tiso, a self-taught engineer, inventor, and artist died in California in December 2018 at the age of 79. Allan was born Jan. 4, 1939 in the Bronx borough of New York City. In 1950 his parents moved to the town of Babylon on the south shore of Long Island, New York. It was there that Allan developed his life-long love of the ocean. After a brief stint in the Army where he trained as a combat engineer, Allan followed his father into the plastic molding business. He worked... Full story

  • Donald R. Frew Sr.

    Updated Feb 1, 2019

    Donald R. Frew Sr. passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at the age of 92. Born Feb. 13, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Don was the grandson of Utah pioneers from Scotland. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on patrols in the Pacific. After the war, Don moved to Los Angeles County where he married and had a family. He later moved to Aurora, Colorado, where he lived before returning to California to be near his children Marianne and Tom. He served the church and his... Full story

  • Francis Joseph King Jr

    Updated Feb 1, 2019

    Francis Joseph King Jr. went to be with the Lord and reunite with his parents Francis and Azelie King, and brothers, Donald and Richard King on January 16, 2019. Frank was born in Collinsville, Connecticut, on May 25, 1932. After high school graduation, he joined the navy, served his country for 4 years during the Korean War and traveled the world. Upon returning home, he entered college to become a Certified Public Accountant. He proposed to his love, Sylvia Agnes Wysocki,... Full story

  • William ("Bill") E. Diedrich

    Updated Jan 17, 2019

    It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William ("Bill") E. Diedrich, PhD on December 16, 2018 from a stroke. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born on March 3, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bill is survived by four children: Susan Diedrich, William (Michelle) Diedrich, Catherine (Marius) Katilius and Ann Benson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Aiden Diedrich, Lilly Diedrich, Maxine Miller, Michelle Willing, Daniel Raad,... Full story

  • Elaine J. Fountain

    Updated Jan 17, 2019

    Elaine J. Fountain, born Jan. 6, 1927, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family Jan. 14, 2019. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Blair E. Fountain, and her daughter, Lee Ann Fountain. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa; her three sons, Blair, Scott, and Drew; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Elaine lived a wonderful life. She had lived in Fallbrook since 1970, worked as a bookkeeper at the Fallbrook Convalescent Hospital for nearly 30... Full story

  • Doris Moore

    Updated Jan 17, 2019

    Doris Moore passed away December 23, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona. Doris was born in England and came to the United States as a war bride after meeting and marrying the love of her life, Francis Nadeau. Doris' survivors are her children, Raymond Nadeau, Mary Wells, Suzanne Kennedy, Francis Nadeau, Lucie Sanders and Joel Nadeau and her stepson, Jay Moore. Doris will be laid to rest on February 18 in the Live Oak Cemetery in Monrovia next to husband Francis who preceded her in death... Full story

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