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Freda Ann Bauer
Mar. 26, 2025
The children of Freda Bauer have entrusted Clairemont Mortuary to attend to the funeral of their beloved mother. Freda Ann Bauer was born in Natoma, Kansas, in 1939 to Alfred and Rosa (Clark) Naylor, the second of six children. Her family were avid readers and sports fans, two passions that Freda...

Frances Osborne
Mar. 24, 2025
Frances "Fran" Osborne was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed peacefully from this life on March 24, 2025, at age 89. She was born to Emilio and Angelica Montoya on July 24, 1935, in Springer, New Mexico. The family moved to San Diego when Fran was 7 years old and where...

Michael Terrance Bence
Mar. 23, 2025
MICHAEL TERRANCE BENCE passed away after a long illness on March 23, 2025. Mike is survived by his wife, Pamela Bence, and by his two brothers, Parker (PJ) and David. Michael was born on July 22, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the firstborn son of Mike and Edith Bence. He spent the first...

Manuel Rego Moura
Mar. 21, 2025
Manuel Rego Moura, 84, was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal on August 11, 1940. He was the oldest son of Antonio and Virginia Moura. He attended school for four years to learn the basics of reading, writing and math which was common at the time. At 15, Manuel began an apprenticeship as a...

Larry Mitchell Bridges
Mar. 12, 2025
The family of Larry Mitchell Bridges 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...

William J. Duarte Jr
Mar. 03, 2025
William Jacinth Duarte Jr. was born on the Hawaiian island of Kauai on 8-13-1950. Son of William Jacinth Duarte Sr. And Mary Emance Duarte. Sisters Susan, Mary & Kathleen. A family that is now all together in GOD’s Kingdom. William passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on 3-3-2025...

Tracy Barraclough
Mar. 02, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce that Tracy Michelle Barraclough, of San Diego, California, passed away on March 2, 2025, after a courageous and resilient battle with ovarian cancer. Born on January 15, 1970, in La Habra, California, to the late Lance and Nancy Stewart, Tracy spent her childhood...

John Paul Durazo Jr.
Mar. 01, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of John Paul Durazo Jr announced his passing on March 1, 2025. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Teresa; children, Erica Sugimura, John Paul Durazo lll, grandchildren, Rayden Koa Sugimura, Reagan Desiree Durazo and numerous other...

Michael Dennis Conroy
Feb. 28, 2025
Mike was born and grew up in Pasadena, CA. He was the fourth of seven children. His parents, Neil and Patricia raised the boys and sister, Maureen, to love God, country and golf. Mike came to San Diego to study and play golf at SDSU. He never left. After earning his Bachelor of Science in...

Magdalen Demaya Timmer
Feb. 14, 2025
Magdalen Demaya Timmer returned to the Lord on February 14, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer. Maggie was born on September 11, 1951 in Riverside, California and was the only child of William Ruel Timmer and Tatiana Sokolova Timmer. The family moved to the new development of Allied Gardens...

Carla Rae Turner
Feb. 11, 2025
Carla Rae Turner, March 27, 1962 – February 11, 2025. Carla was born to Dionne and Melvin Permann in South Dakota. She was one of eight siblings. The Permann family moved to San Diego in 1966. She gave birth to two beautiful sons, Joseph and Jeffery Turner. Carla played a major role in...

Michele Marie Valkoun
Feb. 09, 2025
Michele Marie Valkoun, 69, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on February 8, 1956, in San Bernardino, CA, Michele moved to San Diego, CA, in 1962 at the age of six. She was the third oldest of five children, born to James and Velia...