Obituaries
Arla Mae DeFelice
Sep 29, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Arla Mae DeFelice**
June 11, 1932 - September 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved matriarch, Arla Mae, who left us peacefully September 29, 2025. Born in Tyndall, South Dakota, she was the youngest of five children, a cherished member of the Henzlik family, and grew up in the heart of Mitchell, South...
Clayton Otto Hayes
Sep 19, 2025
Clayton Otto Hayes, age 28, of San Diego, California, originally from Illinois, passed on September 19th, 2025.
Everyone who knew Clay loved him for his remarkable personality. He was quick to share a laugh, was always thoughtful and cared deeply for those around him.
Clay adored his son Ocean, more than anything in the world, and the feeling was mutual. They were...
Lawrence Leeroy Fletcher
Sep 19, 2025
Obituary of Lawrence LeeRoy Fletcher
Lawrence LeeRoy Fletcher, affectionately known as Lee, passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on September 19, 2025, at 6:01 PM in San Diego, California.
Lee was born on June 26, 1960, in San Diego to Lonny Lawrence Fletcher and Dorothy Fletcher, their only child.
As an Electronics Engineering Technician and Designer, Lee devoted over 40 years...
Jennifer Marie Murray
Sep 18, 2025
Jennifer Marie Murray, born on October 15, 1962, in a world that would be forever changed by her gentle spirit and profound love, passed away peacefully at 2am September 19, 2025 at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Her journey through life touched many hearts and her memories forever be cherished by those she left behind. Jen as she preferred to be called...
Dan Phillip Trubovitz
Sep 18, 2025
Dan Phillip Trubovitz (May 1 1957 – September 18 2025) passed at the Sharp Lake View hospice home in La Mesa, CA, due to complications from a hemorrhagic stroke he experienced in August 2023. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout the week he spent in hospice care leading up to his peaceful passing.
Dan was born in Los Angeles...
Silvia Vega Nolasco (Yaya)
Sep 15, 2025
Silvia Vega Nolasco, born on October 23, 1962, in Villa Hidalgo, Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2025, in San Diego, California. Silvia dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others, a commitment that defined her character and left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals.
From a young age, Silvia embraced her role as a caretaker,...
Helen Irene Johnson
Sep 15, 2025
Our loving and beloved mother Helen Johnson passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2025. She was born at home on the family farm near Newburg in Fillmore County, MN on September 4th, 1931, a busy day as her mother was also making meals for a crew of threshers. She grew up with three sisters and a brother during the Great...
Elias Castro
Sep 15, 2025
Elias Castro
February 18th, 1942– September 15th, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Elias Castro, who went to be with the Lord at the age of 83.
Born and raised in La Unión, El Salvador, Elias lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. He devoted many years of...
Harriette Rose Iddings
Sep 13, 2025
Harriette Iddings left this world on September 13 at the age of 96, but her memory will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew her. She taught us the true meaning of a life well-lived. Harriette was born in San Diego on August 1, 1929, the daughter of Mary Estelle Pepper of Denver, Colorado and David...
Helen Marie Allison
Sep 11, 2025
~ Celebrating the Life of Helen Marie Herr Allison ~
Born July 1, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, to Joseph J. Herr and Helen Bukovey Herr, Helen lived a life defined by adventure, service, teaching, and compassion. After graduating from Our Lady of the Elms High School and earning her degree in psychology from the University of Akron, she set out on...
Richard William Allard
Sep 7, 2025
Richard William Allard was born at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa on May 25, 1947 to Charles and Ruth Allard. He was the youngest of 6 children and the only one born in a hospital.
Richard (Rick) grew up wandering the Iowa State University campus where his father, Charles, worked as a carpenter. He was part of a large family...
Sarah Teasley Close
Sep 4, 2025
SARAH TEASLEY CLOSE
Sarah Teasley Close, affectionately known as “Gammy”, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Carlsbad, California, at the age of 81. All who knew her will deeply miss her warm spirit and gentle wisdom.
Sarah was born to Hoke and Janie Teasley in the small northern Georgia town of Lincolnton, GA, where she was a member of Bethany...
Nixson Lee Borah
Sep 4, 2025
Nixson Borah, 87, passed away in San Diego, California on September 4, 2025. Nixson was an accomplished artist, educator, and poet.
Nixson grew up in San Luis Obispo, California and earned degrees at UC Santa Barbara (B.A.), University of Washington (M.F.A.), and Claremont Graduate University (Ph.D.). In 1959, he married Esther J. Gonzales and they moved to Fullerton, California and raised...

