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Mitsuko Anne Sato
Sep. 19, 2025
Mitsuko Anne Sato, 41, of Imperial Beach, California, passed away on September 19, 2025, near the beach she loved. Born on February 20, 1984, in Misawa, Japan, Mitsuko spent her childhood in Vacaville, California, and graduated from Vanden High School. She later moved to Arizona, where she earned...
Gilfred James Vickers Jr.
Sep. 16, 2025
Gilfred “Jim” James Vickers Jr., of San Diego, CA passed away on September 16, 2025. Born on February 18, 1944, in Bangor, ME, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, including during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Jim worked as a jet engine technician, parts and service...
Salvatore Valentino Costa
Sep. 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Salvatore Valentino Costa Early Life and Family Salvatore Valentino Costa, lovingly known as Sal, was born on February 14, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th. He was a first-generation American, the youngest of four children...
Albert Roland Noble
Sep. 02, 2025
The family of Albert Roland Noble, Jr. 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...
Susan Blakely Shurin
Aug. 31, 2025
Dr. Susan B. Shurin, former director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and a prominent national researcher and clinician of pediatric blood diseases, died Aug. 31 in San Diego. She was 80. Her death occurred suddenly at home while recovering from open heart surgery to repair...
Kristopher Paul Kean
Aug. 23, 2025
Kristopher Paul Kean was born July 27, 1955/Whittier, California. Kris passed away at age 70 years old on August 23, 2025/San Diego. He is survived by stepbrother Keith (Tina) Kanie, 3 step-nieces Katie, Kim & Trisha, 3 step-great-nieces & 3 step-great-nephews/San Diego. Family also...
Romano John Giacomini
Aug. 23, 2025
Romano (Ray) John Giacomini was born December 7, 1930, and went to heaven on August 23, 2025. Ray was born in Gary, IN to Lorenzo and Luiga (Louise) Giacomini, Italian immigrants from Udine, Italy. Our Dad and Nonno is survived by his daughter, Tina, son-in-law, Jeff, his granddaughters, Mallory...
Matiana Martinez Fuentes
Aug. 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Matiana Fuentes February 24, 1942 Matiana Fuentes, age 83, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 24, 1942, in Tecolotlán, Jalisco, Mexico, Matiana spent her early years in her hometown, where she was one of twelve children...
Helen Carmen Peffley
Aug. 20, 2025
The family of Helen Peffley has entrusted Clairemont Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. Her beautiful soul has been called to rest in heaven under the care of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, we rejoice...
Matthew Scott Baranowski
Aug. 18, 2025
Matthew Baranowski transitioned from this life with comfort and dignity, surrounded by his family on August 18, 2025. Born in Scottsdale, AZ to Joseph and Patricia Baranowski on August 23, 1963, he leaves behind his wife of 40 years Carol, daughters Grace (Jack) and Allie, sister Susan (Bob),...
Frances Penelope Ames
Aug. 18, 2025
The family of Frances Penelope Ames 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...
Curtis Dean Myron Jr
Aug. 12, 2025
The family of Curtis Dean Myron 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...