Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

Mary Ellen Bannon, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, in San Diego, California, at the age of 79. Born on March 11, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut, she embraced life with a spirit of warmth and kindness.

Mary Ellen was a proud stay-at-home mother during her children's early years, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to her...

Aug 24, 2024

Aug 24, 2024

James Patrick Kiley, “Uncle Jimmy” 76 years old, of Solana Beach California, met the good Lord on August 24th, 2024. 

James was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 8th, 1948. He and his family moved to Westwood, CA, then to Canoga Park, Calif and finally to Palm Desert, CA in 1959. He served his country in the United States Army Infantry...

Aug 23, 2024

Our wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Kelley passed away August 23, 2024, at the age of 98. She said she wanted to live forever and boy, she gave it a great try.

Born in Buffalo NY on October 20, 1925, Dottie attended Pine Hills High School where her towering 4’ 10” frame helped anchor...

Aug 23, 2024

Lani Jane Stacks, a spirited and vibrant soul, left us on August 23, 2024, in San Diego, California, at the age of 78 . Born on March 16, 1946, in Patuxent River, Maryland, Lani embraced the life of a Navy family with pride, growing up in various Naval Bases across the country. While she never served active duty, her connection to...

Aug 23, 2024

Raymond Phillip Waligorski passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 after battling Alzheimer’s. Ray was born on May 13, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to Valeria Prentki (1903-1955, also known as Viola Agnas) and Anthony Joseph Waligorski (1901-1957). He outlived his two brothers, Anthony Joseph Waligorski (1931-1997) and Richard Stanley Waligorski (1938-2006). He was married to Marjorie Ann Forbes from 1967...

Aug 21, 2024

Marian Yvonne Jackson, 75, of National City, passed away on August 21, 2024, after a long andfulfilling life.

Marian was born on September 11,1948 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Marion Bond Jackson and Esperanza Margarita Arango Jackson.

Marian married Otis Clinton Dobbs in 1970. Marian & Otis “Clint”, during their 18-year marriage they had three children, Frances Dobbs, Clinton Steven “Clint” Dobbs...

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 19, 2024

Dennis (Michael) O'Brien, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2024, at the Veterans Home of Chula Vista. Born on June 2, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, Michael left a legacy of God's love and grace. 

As the owner of Forest Nurseries in Los Angeles, CA, with his siblings, and the owner of O'Brien's...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Dante Joseph Messina, affectionately known as Danny, graced the world with his calm yet vibrant spirit from September 4, 1932, until his peaceful passing on August 18, 2024, in San Diego County, California. Born on Staten Island, New York, Danny's life was a tapestry woven with joy, humor, and unwavering kindness. He was the youngest boy in an Italian immigrant...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Albert Henry “Buster” Prince

February 4, 1937 – August 9, 2024

SANTEE – Buster Prince passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Pittsfield, MA to Albert and Dora Prince, Buster spent his childhood years in Dalton, MA. After Buster graduated high school he served in the Army during the Korean War. In 1961 he...

Aug 9, 2024

PATRICK (PAT) GENE SWIHART passed away on August 9, 2024 in San Diego, CA, at the age of 71. 

Pat was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on January 10, 1953 to parents Richard Gene Swihart and Venice Belle Easterbrook. Pat was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Britt Swihart, son Shane Patrick Swihart, daughter Brooke...

Aug 8, 2024

Lourdes was born on July 7, 2006, dedicated to the Lord at College Avenue Baptist Church on August 30, 2009. At her request, she was baptized on June 17, 2018 at Pathways Community Church.

Lourdes was an avid animal lover. Over the years, we had cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a hamster, a gecko, and a few fish, but it wasn’t enough....

Aug 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Almon passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 7, 1938, she lived a life full of love, kindness, and devotion to her family and community.

She is survived by her brother, Gordon Arthur Hurley, and his wife, Janet Mildred Hurley; her children, Bethany Jean Jones, James Gordon Almon, and Janet Elizabeth...

Aug 8, 2024

Maryann Elizabeth Kiesel passed away peacefully in San Diego, California, on August 8, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of Robert Joseph Kiesel, with whom she shared an incredible 59 years of marriage. Maryann will be dearly missed by her five forever grateful children, and their families: Robert Kiesel, Jr., of San Diego, CA, Jim...

Aug 7, 2024