Obituaries

Herbert Flores Manibusan

Herbert Flores Manibusan

Aug 24, 2025

Herbert passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 88.

He was born on November 3, 1937, in Agana, Guam. He served in the military and was proud of that time in his life. He loved his wife and daughter very much, enjoyed spending time at casinos and gardening.

He is survived by his daughter.

He was preceded in death by...

Juana B Campos Hoyos

Juana B Campos Hoyos

Aug 20, 2025

Juanita B. Campos Hoyos falleció en casa, rodeada de familia, el 20 de agosto de 2025, a la edad de 75 años. La hija mayor de Faustino Campos y María Hoyos, nieta de sus abuelos, hermana querida de Lorenzo, Gloria, Filomeno, Petra, Magdalena y Estela, y orgullosa tía de todos, Juanita tenía un corazón de oro. Nacida en Santa Catarina...

Robert Ray Freistedt

Robert Ray Freistedt

Aug 15, 2025

Robert Ray Freistedt was born in March 14, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the only son of Florence Louise Hippe Freistedt and Raymond Harold Freistedt. He developed a love of Christ as he grew and maintained his faith throughout his life. He loved to travel, share his faith, play golf, enjoyed time with his family, and developed many friendships during his...

Benjamin Francis Smith

Benjamin Francis Smith

Aug 15, 2025

Benjamin F. SmithJuly 18, 1948 - August 15, 2025

Ben was a native Californian, born at Balboa Naval Hospital and baptized at St. Didacus. He grew up in a military family and lived many places as a youth. He returned to San Diego entering the Junior year of high school attending St. Augustine High School where he graduated in 1966. Ben...

Gloria Allyn Lane

Gloria Allyn Lane

Aug 14, 2025

Gloria Allyn Lane, 87, of San Diego, passed away on August 14, 2025, peacefully alongside her children.

Born in Lemmon, South Dakota in 1938 to Lewis C. Leveille and Florence S. Leveille Carlson in a small farming town alongside her grandparents. She grew up in Everett, Washington graduating from Everett High School in 1956 before attending some college and going to...

Peter Mark Crawford

Peter Mark Crawford

Aug 14, 2025

Peter Mark Crawford, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 14, 2025, in San Diego, California, at the age of 73. Born on March 13, 1952, in Oakland, California, Peter lived a life full of career achievements and good times and earned his reputation as the life of the party among family and friends. He was with...

Michael James Mascari

Michael James Mascari

Aug 13, 2025

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Michael James Mascari, beloved husband of Katherine Mardell Mascari, went to his eternal home. He was 96 years old, born to Lawrence and Madeline Mascari on April 21, 1929. Mike was the oldest of 8 children, all born in Racine, Wisconsin.

Lawrence, Madeline and their 8 children moved to San Diego, California where Mike graduated from...

Mary Elizabeth Wylie

Mary Elizabeth Wylie

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Wylie passed away on Aug 12, 2025, soon after her 80th birthday. Mary was a resident of San Diego, born on July 29th, 1945, and never lived further than 10 miles from her birthplace. She was an educator, spending most of her career as a Dean at Southwestern Community College. Mary enjoyed gardening, and touring the world with family...

Ottilie O'Haver

Ottilie O'Haver

Aug 12, 2025

Ottilie “Tillie” O’Haver

October 23, 1933-August 12,2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ottilie O’Haver announces her passing. Tillie was born in Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia and lived there until the end of WWII, when her family was forced to flee their home with only a few minutes notice. They made their way to Sinsheim, Germany, where they were sponsored by...

Walter Franklin Butcher Jr.

Walter Franklin Butcher Jr.

Aug 12, 2025

Walter Franklin Butcher, Jr. was born on October 27, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa and earned his Angel wings on August 12, 2025, in San Diego, California.

Walt grew up in Kearny Mesa with his six siblings and attended Kearny High School. He served in the Army for 2 years and was stationed in Monterey, California. After completing his service, he...

Wayne Larren D'Adamo

Wayne Larren D'Adamo

Aug 10, 2025

Wayne D’Adamo, affectionately known as “Roadrunner,” passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 63. Born July 6, 1962, in El Cajon, California, Wayne lived a life filled with devotion to family, hard work, strong friendships, and a passion for adventure.

Wayne was the beloved husband of Teresa D’Adamo, whom he married on May 18, 2013, and remained deeply...

Sandra Mae Jones

Sandra Mae Jones

Aug 10, 2025

Sandra Mae Jones, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and lifelong friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on October 5, 1942, in Kodiak, Alaska, Sandra was raised by Dennis and Minnie Basler, who nurtured her strong spirit and compassionate heart. She carried those qualities throughout her life, touching everyone she...

Denise Joyce Hernandez

Denise Joyce Hernandez

Aug 9, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Denise Joyce Hernandez (Gonzales)**

Denise Joyce Hernandez (Gonzales) was born on November 3, 1952, to proud parents Joyce Clara Mondaca and Jose de Jesus Gonzales in the vibrant city of San Diego, California. Their love and dedication to family blossomed into a life filled with compassion and harmony, raising Denise alongside her three sisters, Karen, Elizabeth, and...

Mary Carol Marquette

Mary Carol Marquette

Aug 8, 2025

Mary Carol Marquette, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and devotion to family and friends that will be remembered by those who knew her.

Born in Chicago, Ill. on November 16, 1946, Mary grew up in the Bay Area and San Diego, Calif. She graduated high...

Armando Andrade

Armando Andrade

Aug 7, 2025

Armando Andrade, 89, of Jamul, California passed away August 7, 2025. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.Armando was born July 22, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Alberto and Candelaria Andrade. He married Irene Valdovino in San Diego, California and they were happily married for 62 years. She preceded him in death May 2022.Surviving...

Charles Edward Persons

Charles Edward Persons

Aug 7, 2025

Canandaigua, New York, to San Diego, California

Dr. Charles Edward Persons — known as "Chubber" in childhood, "Charley" during his student years, and "Chuck" after Marion lovingly renamed him — passed away peacefully at his home in San Diego, California, on August 7, 2025, at the age of 92. A brilliant scientist with an even brighter heart, Chuck lived by the...