Obituaries

Mary Beth Difley

Mary Beth Difley

Oct 21, 2025

Mary Beth (Walton) Difley was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 29, 1942, and passed into the arms of Jesus in Rancho San Diego, CA on October 21, 2025.  Beloved wife, mother, sister and nana, Mary Beth exhibited love, encouragement and faith to all who knew her.

She was raised by her mother in the home of her paternal grandparents in Paxtang,...

Richard P Cummins

Richard P Cummins

Oct 19, 2025

Richard Porter “Dick” Cummins of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully at home on October 19 after suffering months of ill health and the after effects of a traumatic fall. He was 82.

Richard was born August 2, 1943 to LeRoy and Mildred Cummins in Davenport, Iowa. Roy was a Master Sergeant in the US Army and the young family moved...

Derek Riccardo Johnson

Derek Riccardo Johnson

Oct 11, 2025

Derek Riccardo Johnson, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in his home on October 11, 2025 in San Diego, California at the age of 73. Derek was born in Concord, North Carolina, on June 1, 1952 to the late Johnnie E. and Madie McIlwain Johnson. He lived a life of dedication to his family and had an unrivaled work...

Raynaldo Casillas Ortiz

Raynaldo Casillas Ortiz

Oct 10, 2025

Raynaldo Casillas Ortiz

May 8, 1941 — October 10, 2025

Raynaldo “Ray” Ortiz, 84, of La Mesa, California, passed away in San Diego from cardiac arrest. Born in San Bernardino, Ray lived a full and active life surrounded by family, friends, and a love for the game of golf.

Ray was married to his beloved wife, Patty Ortiz, with whom he shared many...

Jeani James

Jeani James

Oct 8, 2025

Jeanne R. James, affectionately known as Jeani, was born on April 15, 1959, in Chula Vista, California, where her journey through life commenced. She brought joy into this world and continued to spread her warmth and laughter until her passing on October 8, 2025, in El Cajon, California, following a courageous two-year battle with melanoma.

Jeani’s spirit was as vibrant as...

Matthew Bradley

Matthew Bradley

2025

Matt passed away in peace, dignity, and on his terms after a difficult battle against cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive bile duct cancer.  Matt was born, lived, and passed away in San Diego, CA.  Aside from the handful of years he spent on the east coast with the Navy, San Diego was where he called home.

All are welcome to attend Matt’s funeral...