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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,...
Diana Pappas
Oct. 11, 2025
Diana Pappas, age 72, was born on June 19, 1953, in Camp Roberts, California. As the daughter of Michael and Helen Pappas, Diana spent her early years traveling to many places due to her father’s military service, including Camp Roberts, California; Germany; El Paso, Texas; Colorado Springs,...
Frances Aguinaga
Oct. 11, 2025
The family of Frances Aguinaga 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...
Timothy Cline McGurren Jr
Oct. 10, 2025
Timothy Cline McGurren, known to his shipmates as “Mac” and to his family simply as “Dad,” passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington. He was born on February 24, 1962, in Fallon, Nevada, and spent most of his life in San Diego, California...
Joseph Harold Utschig
Oct. 09, 2025
Joseph Harold Utschig, 1954-2025 Joseph Harold Utschig passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest on October 9th, 2025. Joe was preceded in death by his father Robert Harold Utschig (1995), mother Elizabeth Smith Utschig (2023) and brother-in-law John Eadeh (2001). Surviving family members include...
Jesse Michel Ramirez
Oct. 07, 2025
Jesse Michel Ramirez, 76, a native Californian, spent most of his life in San Diego, CA. Michel, as he was known to many, attended Kimball Elementary School in National City, National City Junior High, Sweetwater High School, Southwestern Junior College & San Diego State University. After...
Irlinda Sevillo
Oct. 04, 2025
The family of Irlinda Sevillo 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...