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Richard Robert McAlindin
Nov. 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, Richard Robert McAlindin, age 87, passed away surrounded by family at his home in San Diego. Richard, son of David and Catherine McAlindin, leaves behind his devoted wife and best friend, Jeanne McAlindin, who has loved and cherished him since they married over 60 years ago....
John (Joe) Joseph Duran
Nov. 18, 2025
The family of John (Joe) Duran has entrusted Clairemont Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, many will find...
Donald Alan Zeppernick
Nov. 13, 2025
In Loving Memory My Beautiful Wife, Cristina, Full of integrity, spirit and grace, whose pursuit of God deepened my own faith along with sharing with her the absolute best years of my life. "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence...
Kevin Clancy
Nov. 03, 2025
Kevin Clancy, 69, of San Diego, passed away on November 3, 2025. Kevin was born in San Pedro, California, and although he spent time in Ohio, he eventually returned to California, never looking back. He will be missed the most by his siblings, Karen Trotier and her husband, Jeff; Brian Clancy;...
Charles(Chuck) Mark Paterna
Oct. 31, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Mark Paterna passed away on October 31st, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family and close friends, with prayers and worship songs filling the room. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ai Lin; his sons, Kevin, Peter, and Chandler; his parents, Andrea and Mark; and his brother,...
Ernesto Nicolas Bautista
Oct. 27, 2025
Ernesto passed away Monday October 27th at 1:13am after living on leased time for two decades battling many health difficulties. Ernesto came to Philadelphia, PA in 1969 after growing up and studying engineering in the Philippines. He was a brilliant engineer and loved the work he did,...
Helen Marie Melbourn
Oct. 27, 2025
The family of Helen M. Melbourn has entrusted Clairemont Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, many will...
Toshiko Morikawa
Oct. 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Toshiko Onishi Morikawa December 27, 1931 – October 20, 2025 With hearts full of love and sorrow, we honor the life of Toshiko Onishi Morikawa, who passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Yokohama, Japan,...
Julio "Jay" DeGuzman Jr
Oct. 17, 2025
Julio “Jay” DeGuzman, Jr. October 27, 1950 – October 17, 2025 Julio DeGuzman, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected community leader, passed away on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in La Jolla, California. He was 74 years old, just ten days shy of his 75th...
Michael William Erb
Oct. 12, 2025
Michael William Erb, age 59, of San Diego, California, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025. Born on March 19, 1966, in San Diego, Mike was adopted by loving parents, Jack and Jerri Erb, who raised him with strong values and deep love. Later in life he was reunited with his biological...
Kuei-mei Ammann
Oct. 11, 2025
Kuei-Mei Ammann’s Life Story Hung Kuei-Mei was born on October 15, 1952, in Ping Tung, Taiwan. Her father was Hung Hsui-Shin; we don’t know her mother’s name or her stepmother’s name. She is the second of four children, the oldest is her sister Carol Cohane (Kuei-Hua) living in Ft. Myers,...