Obituaries

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...

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...

Aug 14, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 10, 2025

Aug 10, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 6, 2025

Alexander Yeaman passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in La Mesa, California. Born on June 26, 1946, in Gateshead, England, he lived a rich and meaningful life filled with love, curiosity, and dedication. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.

Alexander spent 40 years working in the telecommunications industry, taking on...

Aug 2, 2025

Maria Luz Garcia Galasso was a friend to many, known for her positive outlook and her deep love for her son, Joseph, who passed away in 2009, and her daughter Helena, who passed away in 2002. Despite facing significant health challenges—including being a kidney recipient and living with legal blindness—Maria remained kind, generous, and always willing to help those less...

Aug 2, 2025

 “In Loving Memory of Janet Ruth Ball (Renfro)”

Janet Ruth Ball, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 2nd, 2025. A mother’s love is the greatest gift we receive. Her family was blessed to have such a caring and loving mother.

Born on March 19th, 1940 in Dallas Texas, Janet was born a true Country...

Aug 1, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Peter Thiesen was the first born child of Lillian Virginia (Johnson) and Peter Joseph Thiesen. He was born in Chicago, July 20, 1930 and died peacefully in his sleep August 1, 2025 in San Diego, California.

Ray grew up an only child until 13 years later when his sister Linda joined the family. He had an extended family that...

Jul 31, 2025