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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Larry Newcomb, a longtime resident of Fallbrook, passed away suddenly in his sleep the morning of Aug, 23, 2018. He had just turned 70 the previous week. Larry was born in Kirkwood, Missouri, to Charles and Mary Newcomb, moved to Oceanside when he was 2 and graduated in 1966 from Oceanside High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 for two years, and signed up for a third year so he could play with the Pershing missiles in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1970. Larry returned to Oceanside to take over ownership... Full story
Kathryn Marie Bell passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2018 in Fallbrook, Calif. She was born July 22,1945 in Keokuk, Iowa to Jean (Thompson) and Theodore Dettmer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband Robert of 53 years, her children Heather and Michael (Debra), her grandchildren Joseph and Jacob, her brother Theodore Dettmer II (Anita), her two sisters Shirley (Larry) and Theresa (Tim), her nine nieces and nephews and... Full story
CWO4 (Ret.) George E. Jones, Jr., 79, passed away on July 27, with his wife and children at his side. George was a leader from a young age, a high school athlete, and class president before joining the Marine Corps as a young adult. While stationed in Sacramento in 1963, he met Carolyn, the love of his life. George's love of learning led to a B.S. in criminal justice administration from SDSU and a master's degree in educational administration from USIU. George's 22-year Marine... Full story
Lt. Col. Willard Gordon, USAF (Ret), passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2018, at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones. Born October 11, 1929 to the parents of Marjorie and Edwin Gordon, Bill grew up in the Philadelphia area. After graduating from the University of Rochester in 1951, he enlisted in the USAF where he served a term as an F-86 Air Defense Pilot. After his active duty service, Bill was immediately hired by American Airlines as a commercial pilot. He r... Full story
Philip L. Anthony, 82, passed away Thursday, July 26, surrounded by his family at his home in Fallbrook. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 51 years; daughter Dionne Anthony and son Derek and his wife Sheryl of Carlsbad, California and, the newest addition to the family, grandson Fitz Philip Anthony, who was born to his son Philip and longtime girlfriend Jamie Bankus of Costa Mesa, California. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Gregory Anthony in 2003. A loving... Full story
Harold Neufeld, M.D., passed away peaceably July 26, 2018, in Eureka, Calif. He was one month away from his 94th birthday. Harold was born in 1924 to Justina (Williams) and Nicolai Neufeld near Shafter, Calif. He often recalled with fondness his early life on the family farm. He wed Olga L. Lichti in 1944 and, after his service in the U.S. Army, attended and graduated from Bethel College in Newton, Kansas. He went on to the University of Kansas Medical School. All five of his... Full story
Daniel Paul Bellamy, born May 10, 1976, unexpectedly passed away on July 25, 2018 after a vehicle accident on his way home from work. His service was held on August 3, 2018 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship with over 250 in attendance. Dan was the eldest son of Peggy Steiber and Billy Meza; brother to Joseph, Vincent, and Holly Meza. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two children, Owen and Lena Bellamy. Dan is also survived by his stepfather, Larry Steiber; in-laws... Full story
Virginia T. Wilson (nee Doris Gladys Virginia Tevit), succumbing to the effects of dementia, left this world for her heavenly reward on July 14, 2018, at the Regency Fallbrook where she had been a resident for six years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilda Olsen and Earl LaVoy Tevit, former husband Maj. William Earle Wilson Jr., USMC (ret), and her brothers Kenneth, Howard, Gordon, Ralph, Fritz and James. Virginia was born March 29, 1930, into an Illinois dairy... Full story
Lt. Col. Leroy Edward Watson, USMC Ret., was born March 4, 1930. Our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather slipped away from us peacefully on July 19, 2018. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Rene; two children, Kathryn and Mark; two grandchildren and five great-grandbabies. Viewing was held Tuesday, July 24 at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary. Interment was at Miramar National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. May he rest with God in peace.... Full story
Charles “Chuck” Francis DePreker, Jr., 48, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence in Martinez, Ga. A memorial Mass will be Friday, July 27, 2018 at noon at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Hull, celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church an hour prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. Chuck was born on March 1, 1970 in Yuma, Ariz. He attended multiple DOD elementary schools, graduating from Fallbrook Union High School in Fallbrook, Calif. in 1988, earning his b... Full story
Marvin (Mike) Port, a 65 year resident of Fallbrook, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2018 at the age of 100. Mike was born in Los Angeles on June 12, 1918, to parents Charles and Rena Port. The family relocated to Escondido where, at Escondido High School, Mike excelled at athletics, playing football, basketball and baseball. After graduating, he returned to Los Angeles to attend Woodbury College. He graduated with a degree in accounting and joined the United States Army. During World War II, upon graduation... Full story
Lt. Col. Leroy Edward Watson, USMC Ret., was born March 4, 1930. Our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather slipped away from us peacefully on July 19, 2018. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Rene; two children, Kathryn and Mark; two grandchildren and five great-grandbabies. Viewing was held Tuesday, July 24 at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary. Interment was at Miramar National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. May he rest with God in peace.... Full story
Major Patrick "Skip" Butler, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), of Fallbrook passed away on July 16, at the age of 70. The son of June and Charles; the brother to Thomas, Anne and John; the father of Patrick, Steven, Scott and David; the grandfather of Neil and Shane, and the husband to Susan, his legacy lives on in both his accomplishments and the family who survives him. A self-made man, the world will remember Skip as a United States Marine, a leader of men and women, a lawyer, a... Full story
Steve Jebert, age 91, passed peacefully while resting on Saturday, June 2, 2018. He was born December 9, 1926 in Abony, Hungary and was the second oldest of 10 children. There he completed university, married and started his family. Steve was a Freedom Fighter during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. At this time, he and his wife decided to escape with their young children and in the middle of the night they left everything behind in search of freedom. Carrying only five dolla... Full story
Stephen Rosenbaum, (69 years old), died on June 30, 2018 after a 16 month courageous battle with cancer. Born December 29, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Samuel Rosenbaum and Shirley Cohen Rosenbaum, Stephen was a Fallbrook resident for the past 20 years. An MBA and a CPA, Stephen was an entrepreneur, creative thinker, and risk taker who started and sold several successful businesses. He was a trusted CEO who led other developing businesses on to success. He traveled... Full story
Thomas L. Denman was born October 30, 1923 and passed away June 21, 2018. The Denman family and close friends announce with great sadness the loss of dear "Tom" at age 94 of Palm Desert, Calif. Tom proudly served his country as a Marine in WWII. He will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren and many loving friends. A private memorial will be held with interment at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery.... Full story
Fred Rodgers passed away June 14, 2018 in Fallbrook, Calif. Fred was born in Claremore, Okla. in 1922. He served his country during World War II, after which he taught school for many years. He was preceded by his parents, Fred and Clema; four brothers, two sisters, and wife of 38 years, Sylvia. He is survived by sister Edris, children Marguerite Cote, Jill Hardy, Jeffrey Welch, Janice Welch, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-... Full story
Charles Francis Modzeleski, 84, passed in peace Friday, June 8, 2018. He is survived by five children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Charles was born July 12, 1933, in Greenlawn, New York. In 1979 he moved to Fallbrook and started working at San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. Charles loved his garden, especially the fruit trees. He had one or two of everything imaginable, and he loved to share the bounty. He was also an avid baseball fan, even playing on the... Full story
Amy M. Perez passed away June 8, 2018. She was born April 7, 1983 and was raised in Fallbrook. Amy was a devoted mom, daughter, sister and aunt. Amy is survived by her daughter, Ta'Sheena Trujillo, sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Michael Cruz; brother Jorge, nephews Cristian and Diego Cruz; grandparents and uncle Hector Covarrubias, and all the rest of her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Amy is preceded in death by her parents, Arturo and Guadalupe Perez;... Full story
Born Sept. 25, 1947, loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend Ellen (Ellie) Pyeatt Hammer passed away May 23, 2018, after a recent illness. Preceded in death by parents Mac and Louise Pyeatt and brother Rick, she is survived by her husband Joe; sister and brother-in-law Toni and Bob Crisell; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Ellie grew up in Riverside and attended college at California Western University in San Diego. She taught high school in San Jose, California, before retiring to Fallbrook, where Ellie... Full story
Shirley Clark Lenell, 90, passed away peacefully at her son's home in Colorado Feb. 2, 2018. Shirley was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Oelwein, Iowa. Shirley and George Lenell met in 1950. They were quickly inseparable and soon married. In 1976, the Lenell family moved to Fallbrook, California. Shirley's dear husband of 63 years passed away in 2013. Shirley was generous, kind, thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyed helping people. She was involved with various local churches and... Full story
Mark D. Metzger was born Feb. 5, 1951. He grew up in Fallbrook, Calif., attended Fallbrook High School and graduated class of 1969. As a teenager, he was a volunteer firefighter with the Fallbrook Fire Department. Mark was drafted in 1971 and immediately signed up with the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division and was deployed to Vietnam. He met his wife, Sandrea, in December, 1972, and they married in 1974. In 1973, he became a firefighter at Camp Pendleton, Calif. In 1974, he and S... Full story
Hattie Marie Baker Williams was born on August 23, 1943 in Elberton, Ga. to the late Major and Hattie Baker. She was the third of 12 children and was preceded in death by her parents, and two of her siblings, Samuel Leon Baker and Gladys Harper. Hattie attended and graduated from Blackwell High School in Elberton, Ga. in 1961. She began her professional life working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and eventually became one of the first African-American females to work... Full story
Marcia Lyn Parrish was born April 15, 1950, in Los Angeles, Calif. She moved to Fallbrook, Calif. with her family in the early 80's. Marcia was active in Girl Scouts and worked as an educator in many Fallbrook schools, including Fallbrook Country Day School and Zion Lutheran School. Later in life, she worked as a manager at Sourdough Pizza and Goalpost Pizza, but she really found a home at Community Baptist Church as church secretary. She also spent time as the stage manager f... Full story
To make a long story short............ After a sudden illness Stephen Garnsey, beloved husband, father, friend and mentor passed away on May 22 with his wife and his two children by his side. Steve was born in Oceanside in 1937, and was raised in DeLuz. After he retired, he returned to the Fallbrook area and his family's Thousand Oaks Ranch which had been homesteaded in 1892. Steve started his education at the DeLuz one-room Schoolhouse (now the DeLuz Ecology Center),... Full story
