Obituaries

Josephine Theresa Gastellum

Josephine Theresa Gastellum

Mar 22, 2024

Josephine Theresa Gastellum, 91, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, on March 22, 2024, with family by her side.

Jo was born on August 30, 1932, in Chicago to Louis and Josephine Faiella.  She met the love of her life, Ralph, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and they married on December 9, 1952.  They moved to Ralph’s hometown, San Diego, where...

Ernst William Mittemeyer

Ernst William Mittemeyer

Mar 19, 2024

           Ernst William Mittemeyer, or Ernie, as we know and love him, passed away on March 19th, 2024, in San Diego. He was an accomplished, joyful man and an incredibly loving father and grandfather. He was a deeply spiritual man, devoted to Christ and sharing His word. Ernie was born on January 26th, 1929 in Paramaribo, Suriname, on...

Mary O. Steckbauer

Mary O. Steckbauer

Mar 19, 2024

Mary O. Steckbauer passed away peacefully at her daughter Marie’s home in El Cajon, CA on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. 

 

Born May 4, 1936 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Margaret and Rudolph Jimenez. She was the fourth of five spirited sisters who remained close to one another throughout their lives. She moved to San Diego CA in her teenage years. She graduated...

Maria Concepcion Flores

Maria Concepcion Flores

Mar 17, 2024

Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Maria Concepcion Flores passed away on March 17, 2024 in her home surrounded by her children and husband.  Maria was born to Salvador and Concepcion Diaz on June 15, 1936 as the first in a family of six children.  She lived with her grandmother and sister in El Paso, Texas until...

Paul Edward Girard

Paul Edward Girard

Mar 15, 2024

Paul Edward Girard, 81, of San Diego, California passed away on March 15, 2024, after extended illness.   Paul passed peacefully, in anticipation of reuniting with his beloved late wife, Diana.

Paul was born on March 5, 1943, to Edward and Dorothy Girard of Miami, Florida.  Paul attended St. Patrick and Columbus High Schools, and was valedictorian at both.  After graduating...

Carol Lee Denton

Carol Lee Denton

Mar 8, 2024

Carol Lee Denton was a sparkle of joy and positivity. Her playfulness of spirit brought laughter to those who knew her. Born on September 17, 1929 in Pueblo Colorado, Carol Lee shared her enthusiasm and joy with everyone she met in equal measure, without hesitation.  As an only-child of Swedish heritage, Carol Lee bonded closely with her childhood friends.  She...

Martha Lee Gulledge

Martha Lee Gulledge

Mar 8, 2024

Martha Lee Gulledge (nee Harvey), aged 88, of San Diego, California, passed away on March 8, 2024, in San Diego, California. Martha was born on February 8, 1936, in San Diego, California. She was a loving and creative woman, survived by her daughters Christi Gulledge and Kelly Focht, and preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Gulledge.Martha started her career...