Obituaries

Oct 29, 2025

Oct 26, 2025

Memorial Service:

Sunday, December 14, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Normal Heights Masonic Temple - 3366 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA

Alberta “Bobbi” Rose Holmberg was born to Victoria and Albert Sweezey in Fort Kent, Maine on September 20, 1936. Albert had recently retired from the Navy and he and Vicki moved to his home town of Fort Kent. When the snow melted the following...

Oct 26, 2025

Gary Glenn Hogue, a man of remarkable integrity and dedication, passed away on October 26, 2025, in La Mesa, California, at the age of 76. Born on November 24, 1948, in Daytona Beach, Florida, Gary’s journey through life was distinguished by his unwavering commitment to service, education and spiritual growth. 

A proud veteran, Gary initially served in the U.S. Air Force...

Oct 25, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

After a long illness, James is now free of all of the pain and anguish his body and mind had to endure for so many years. He was a force to be dealt with even through all of the suffering. 

He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Janet Rendon. He has been reunited with his beautiful "Angel Girl" Stephanie, and...

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,...

Oct 21, 2025

Kathleen Anne Blackstock (Dull), age 68, of San Diego, California, passed away surrounded by love. Born and raised in San Diego, Kathleen remained deeply connected to the place she called home throughout her life.

Kathleen was the beloved daughter of Charlene Clark and James Spalding. Above all else, she was a devoted mother who gave her whole heart to her children....

Oct 20, 2025

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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...

Oct 17, 2025

Therese Bonner More died peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the Nazareth House in San Diego, California, at age 94. A beautiful woman of deep faith, boundless energy, and remarkable intellect, she lived a life devoted to family and spiritual growth.

Born on July 5, 1931, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Therese was the daughter of a proud Irish American family with...

Oct 15, 2025

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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...

Oct 8, 2025

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...

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...