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Sally Jane Ellenbecker
Nov. 01, 2024
Sally Jane Ellenbecker, 86, died Friday November 1, 2024, surrounded by her friends and family. Sally was born at home on February 17th, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Sally graduated from Wausau Highschool in 1956. After graduation she went to work at Brokaw Papermill where she would work until...

Michael Charles Rose
Oct. 30, 2024
Michael Rose, age 66, passed away on October 30, 2024, in his hometown of San Diego, CA. Born on April 10, 1958, Michael was the youngest of two children to Marion Rose and Joyce V. Hawkins. Michael earned a degree as an electrician and maintenance technician, which led to a fulfilling career as...

Esther J Valdez
Oct. 29, 2024
Esther J. “Pinkie” Valdez, our amazing mother, grandmother/great grandmother (our Nana) passed away on October 29, 2024. Esther was born and lived throughout her life in San Diego. Since 1955 she resided in the same home in Clairemont where she lived a vibrant and independent life right up until...

Jerry Donald Burwell
Oct. 28, 2024
Jerry Burwell the love of my life, best friend, husband for 49 years, father and grandfather passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 28th, at the age of 85. Known for his slam-dunk one liners, wit and fertile mind, Jerry was an enigmatic man, beloved by family and friends. Born in...

Theresa Marie Costa
Oct. 28, 2024
Theresa Marie Costa was born on September 21st, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts and died October 28th, 2024, in San Marcos, California. Theresa grew up in the Roxbury area of Boston with her father John, mother Marion, brother John and sisters Cecilia, and Phyllis (Shine). A dance at the Hibernian...

Pen Hsiang(Paul) Li
Oct. 23, 2024
Pen Hsiang (Paul) Li, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. Born on May 4, 1933, in Shandong, China, Paul lived a life marked by dedication, achievement, and love. At the age of 16, Paul moved to Taiwan. He pursued his education at the College of Agriculture in Taichung, earning a...

Angel Alegro Topacio
Oct. 16, 2024
Angel A. Topacio passed away peacefully at Sharp Memorial Hospital in La Mesa, CA on October 16, 2024. He had been ill for some time. Angel was born in Anabu-Imus, Cavite Province, Philippines over nine decades ago. He completed high school there and entered the U.S. Navy shortly after...

Nguyet-Anh Nguyen Swanson
Oct. 14, 2024
Anh Swanson, 75, passed away, leaving a profound legacy of love, leadership, and unwavering strength. Born on November 30, 1948, in Saigon, Vietnam, Anh was the eldest daughter of eight children. Her innate sense of responsibility and courage became the foundation of her life’s journey. In 1975,...

Brian Dale Hoff
Oct. 11, 2024
Brian Dale Hoff (age 75) of Chula Vista, CA, passed away at home on October 11, 2024. He was the son of Ray and Alma (Pudwill) Hoff and was born at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Parkston, South Dakota. Raised on a farm, southeast of Tripp, SD, he graduated from Tripp High School in 1967. After high...

Marilyn Jo Smyth
Oct. 09, 2024
Marilyn Jo Smyth was born in Hoisington, Kansas on April 21, 1931. Marilyn passed away on October 9, 2024, at Bonita View Hospice Care. She was 93 years old. Marilyn was born to Harold and Florence Stickney, the second of 10 children. She graduated from Hoisington Senior High School in 1949,...

Gracie Allen Compton
Sep. 25, 2024
Gracie Allen Compton, age 83, passed away peacefully in San Diego, CA. Born on January 15, 1941, in Monette, Arkansas, Gracie spent her early years there until moving to Yuma, AZ at the age of 11. She resided in Yuma for 67 years before spending her final five years in San Diego. Gracie was the...

Mui Kon Vong
Sep. 24, 2024
CÁO PHÓ Gia đình chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc báo tin cùng thân bằng quyến thuộc và bạn hữu xa gần Mẹ, Bà Nội, Bà Ngoại và Bà Cố của chúng tôi: Bà VONG KON MÚI Sanh ngày 16 tháng 01 năm 1923 tại Móng Cái, Việt Nam Đã mất ngày 24 tháng 09 năm 2024 lúc 02 giờ 44 phút trưa tại San Diego,...