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Agnes McKee, 106, peacefully passed away April 23, 2016 at her home in Oceanside. Mrs. McKee was born July 16, 1909 in Morgan County, Ind., to Ren and Lucy Swisher and lived for many years in Coolidge, Ariz. before moving to Fairwinds Ivey Ranch in Oceanside in 2002. Over the years, she and her husband Harry traveled the world, visiting all 50 states and over 30 foreign countries. In celebration of her 105th birthday, the Padres invited her to throw out the ceremonial first...
John Standish, 88, died on Saturday, April 23, at his home in Fallbrook, due to complications related to congestive heart failure. Born on April 28 1927, in Detroit, John, a resident of Fallbrook for 45 years, was preceded in death by his loving wife Mildred “ Millie” Standish; parents Stanley and Vincenta Standish; and siblings, Helen Oestman, Estelle Saunders, Leo Standish, George Standish and Jerome Standish. John served in the Navy during World War II, with duty in the...
Luis “Lou” Alonso Martinez died unexpectedly on April 8, 2016, in Rosarito, Mexico at the age of 57. Lou is survived by his mother, Celida Langley; siblings, Everardo Martinez, Marilu Mora, Bert Del Palacio and Estela Del Palacio; children, Adriana, Andre and Jay Martinez; grandchildren, Gabriel, Harloe and Averie Martinez; and wife, Linda Gaetan. Luis was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, on May 2, 1958. Lou graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1976 and attended Cal Poly San Lui...
Nial Patterson Lueking of Fallbrook, Calif. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 4, 2016, at the age of 90. Nial was born on July 24, 1925, in Edison, Nebr. to the late Walter and Icle Lueking. He spent his childhood in Bartley, Nebr. attending Bartley High School and McCook Junior College. In 1943, he volunteered for the U.S. Army and served as a surgical technician. He was a veteran of the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge Ardennes. He pro...
Bill Ford went to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, April 27, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A resident of Fallbrook for the past 27 years, Bill left behind his loving wife Kathi of 42 years; daughters Julie Ford (Phoenix), Jessica Ford (Goodyear, Ariz.), Janna Russo (Oceanside), and son-in-law Chris Russo. He is also survived by his sister Colleen Kline and brother-in-law Jim Kline (San Diego) and many nieces and nephews. Born in 1934, Bill spent his...
Jacqueline Anne Callan Edgerton passed away on May 4 at her home of 22 years in Fallbrook. Jackie was known for her indomitable spirit, quickness of wit, boundless creativity and heartfelt laughter. Artist and volunteer, she devoted much of her time to the work of the Angel Society of Fallbrook. Born in Ogden, Utah, in 1937, she was a denizen of the American West, having lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon and California. She is survived by her husband Bob; her children, Anne...
Frances Press, 92, a resident of Fallbrook for 57 years, passed away April 27, 2016. She was born in New York City, N.Y., daughter of Milton and Agatha Shafer. Fran grew up in Rye, N.Y., in a home she held dear to her heart. She is survived by six children, Rick, Gary, Nancy, David, Glen and Dean, and many grand- and great-grandchildren who loved her very much. They along with many friends will miss her....
It's with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Flo Beetz. A longtime resident of Fallbrook and very active in the community, she is survived by her daughter Cheryl and grandson Ryan. A memorial will be held Sunday, May 1, at 1 p.m. in the Rancho Monserate Club House, located at 4650 Dulin Rd., Fallbrook....
Pierre Joseph Wilfrid Longpre, 77, of Fallbrook, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2016, at his home. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 9, 1939, he spent the last 40 years in Fallbrook. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Denis Kastan. Pierre and Denis fell in love at Laguna Beach. They were instrumental in serving food and liquor at the Coast Inn. Pierre was renowned for naming the “Boom Boom Room” there. Pierre traveled worldwide as a chef and later bec...
William “Bill” Baker, Sr., 62, of Fallbrook, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2016. Born in Passaic, NJ, and raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, he spent the last 16 years in Fallbrook. Bill is survived by his soulmate, Rosemary Leitmeyer of Fallbrook; daughter Nicole (Robert) Jox of Pittsburgh, Penn.; granddaughters Paige and Carly Jox; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, William “Billy” Baker Jr. A visitation will be held at Christ... Full story
Rose Mary (DiFrancesco) Johnson died March 20, 2016. Rose was the daughter of immigrants from Italy. Born in Hartford, Conn. on April 24, 1918, she was raised by her loving parents in New Britain, Conn. She met her future husband, Charles Graham Johnson, before the start of World War II and they corresponded for the duration. After Graham was released from service, they married in 1946. Their son, Thomas, arrived in 1948 and their daughter, Nancy, came along in 1949. They all...
Harry John Griffiths, 1936 – 2016, was a driven and self-made man who had a heart of gold and always put family first. This exceptional father, grandfather, husband, and individual passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, but his legacy lives on in his loving family and his pioneering contributions to agriculture. He will forever be remembered and respected by his wife, Diane Griffiths; his son, Michael Griffiths; and his daughters, Cathy Puckett and Beth Parsons, as well a...
Salvador Covarrubias passed away Easter morning, March 27, 2016. He was born September 24, 1962 in Fallbrook. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing softball, and watching the Chargers. His laughter and presence will be missed. He is survived by his mother, Maria; brothers Hector and Elfego; daughter Lavonne; grandchildren Sean and Allison, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro, and sisters, Guadalupe and Marielena....
Richard Sarkis Spanjian, known as Dick, passed away Wednesday, March 23, in La Quinta, Calif. Dick was born February 11, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. The Spanjian family lived and started their family business on the north side of Chicago before moving to Pasadena, Calif., in 1944. Dick’s life revolved around his family, his work at Spanjian Sportswear, his love for golf, and fast engines on both land and water. Spanjian Sportswear began in the basement of the family home in C...
Margaret (Peggy) Comeau has gone to be with Our Lord. Please join family and friends at Riverview Church on April 8 at 3 p.m. to pay last respects. Peggy was a pink lady at Fallbrook Hospital for over five years. Lucy Taylor and Pastor Mel will preside. Coffee and refreshments will be offered after the service. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to The Foundation for Senior Care, 135 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.... Full story
Jean Rae McVay, born January 3, 1958 in Myrtle Creek, Ore., passed away March 15, 2016 in Fallbrook, Calif. Jean was a Fallbrook resident since 1965. Daughter of Virginia Strickland, she is survived by her son, Brett McVay and his fiancé, Ashley Rinnander, grandson Connor McVay, and brother, Chet Chapman. A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, 318 W. Fig St., Fallbrook, on April 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary handled...
Services for Betty Grace Ensminger, 89, of Flint, Texas, will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Don Spradling officiating. Burial will be at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Ensminger passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in Tyler. She was born November 27, 1926 in Rawlins, Kansas to Frank Bunnell and Eva Lavina Miller Chessmore. Betty was a member of the order of the...
went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Her passing, at 85 years of age, culminated a life of devotion to her family and to her friends. She was born July 20, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey. She came to California with her husband, Earle Poronto, who served in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton. She became a riding instructor at the base stables and later started a boarding\riding stable in Vista. She then studied interior design and was an interior decorator...
Louise Mae Rauton, 84, of Fallbrook, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was born in Ironwood, Mich. on May 30, 1931. In 1962, she and her husband, Edgar, left Michigan with their six children to find a better life in California. Louise worked as the controller for the Amfac Hines Nursery for 20+ years until her retirement. She was the music director for the Rainbow Church for 19 years. Her family, her faith, music, and the ocean were her passions in life. Louise is survived by her husband, Edgar; five of her six children; 12... Full story
Janeen Edith Bauer, 87, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Fallbrook, from cancer. She was born October 16, 1928, in Los Angeles, Calif. Janeen lived in Fallbrook for over 40 years and was a long time volunteer at Angel Shop Thrift Store, and with the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary. Survived by her sister, Alana Kohler, and brother Kent Woodward, she is also survived by her son, Craig (Jody) St John; daughter, Kathleen (Ted) St John; three grandchildren, Nicole, Scott, and Alyssa. She was preceded in death by her son,...
Clara Agnes Lantz left to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2016. Her passing, at 96 years of age, culminated in almost a century of devotion to her Lord and Savior; to her family and to her friends throughout the United States. She was born August 8, 1919 in Red Lake Falls, the northwestern part of Minnesota, in a converted chicken coop. It was the only structure available on their farm. She met her sweetheart and future husband, Wayne, at their boarding high school in Crookston, Minn. Wayne moved to Paso Robles,...
Richard J. Eckhardt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dick, as he was known, was born in Buffalo Prairie, Ill. to parents John Elmer and Rose Elizabeth (nee Weichert) on February 19, 1926. When he turned 18 during WWII, he traveled 200 miles by train to the Army Recruiting Office in Chicago. At that point in time, the war was winding down, with victory for the allies in sight, and he was told by t...
Velva Lee Bujack (nee Murders), surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the age of 78. She is survived by daughters Pamela Burlington, Debbie Fitzpatrick; sons Marc and Gary Overton; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. Born in Cedar Glades, Ark. in 1937, her family re-located to the Escondido area when she was young. She remained in the North County area including San Marcos and Fallbrook, where... Full story
Longtime De Luz Heights resident James Velazquez, born October 18, 1932, went to eternal rest February 20, 2016. He is survived by his three children, James, Vance, and Virginia. Private services were held....
On February 18, 2016, we said goodbye to Susan Ortler. During her 68 years, Susan served the people she loved in a myriad of unique ways, a prism with many reflections. Her loyalty to her friends and family was unsurpassed. Susan came from the intrepid Finney clan, the descendents of pioneers and adventurers. Having the beauty and tenacity common to the daughters of Robert and Doris Finney, she swam at school, sang in the choir, studied Russian and served as an example to her... Full story