Obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

Ora Donald Ralston was born in Chehalis, WA where he spent his earliest years.  His family then moved to Ramona, CA where he spent much of his childhood and teen years.   This is where he met his future wife, Frosty Head, whom he married in 1964.  After high school, Don (as he was known to his friends and family)...

Jan 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph La Fata, a beloved patriarch, andpillar of strength for his family. He peacefully departed this world at his home on January 9, 2024,surrounded by the love of his devoted family.Joseph was born on April 21, 1938, in the picturesque town of Carini, Italy, to Joseph and Anna La...

Jan 8, 2024

Jan 8, 2024

“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro” - Hunter S. Thompson 

Or, as Uncle Mike would say, the “... the weird get weirder.”

Michael Andrew Whelan arrived May 19, 1945, the youngest child of Walter and Lenora Whelan.

He grew up in San Diego, moving into several different neighborhoods with his family. He graduated from San Diego High School in 1963...

Jan 8, 2024

Phyllis Ann Newton, a beloved teacher, loving family member, and talented quilter, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Santee, CA. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Fort Lewis, Washington to Hubert and Ann Hamilton.Phyllis dedicated a remarkable 33 years to her career as an educator in San Diego City Schools. For the majority of her teaching journey,...

Jan 7, 2024

Lynette (Peterson) Guidi was born on 2/20/1950 in San Diego, Californa. 

She was your typical California girl who loved being around the ocean, whether surfing or fishing. You could find her surrounded by people as she was always the life of the party. She met the love of her life, Louis Guidi, Sr., and were married. Together, they had a son,...

Jan 7, 2024

Jan 6, 2024

Aidan Michael Dougherty passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in San Diego, California. Aidan was eighteen, and a San Diego native.  He was a beautiful young man, with a kind and compassionate heart. Aidan was fiercely loyal to friends and family. He loved the outdoors, especially watching the stars at night. He had a creative soul, which he...

Jan 5, 2024

Jan 3, 2024

 

ANDREW MICHAEL SNYDERAugust 20, 1980 – January 3, 2024

Andrew Michael Snyder passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2024. Known for his strength, vibrant energy, generous heart, love of nature, and adventuresome spirit, Andy’s family and friends from San Diego to the East Coast are brokenhearted by the loss of this bright, passionate, thoughtful individual who lived life...

Jan 1, 2024

Dec 31, 2023

Perri Merle White, passed away on December 31, 2023 after a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer in San Diego, California. He was born on October 22, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born to the late Councilman Van White (father) and survived by Javanese White (mother), Javoni White (sister) and Kapria White (daughter)Perri embraced life with an indomitable spirit. He possessed...

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 30, 2023

Surrounded by family members and close family friends, Jennifer Semper passed away peacefully at the age of 55 on December 30th.  She was born to parents Rogelio and Betty Semper. Jennifer is survived by her father Rogelio, sister Julie, brother Joel, sister-in-law Katherine and nephews Rainen, Kevin and Justin. Jennifer lived a full life despite having Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder....

Dec 28, 2023

Michael Gerald Giffin

 

November 28, 1953 – December 28, 2023

 

 

   SAN DIEGO – Michael Gerald Giffin passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 in his home in San Diego, following a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 70.  Per his wish, there will be no memorial service.

   Mike was born on November 28, 1953 in Detroit, MI to Gerald and...

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 25, 2023

 

Bernard Earl Hartman, 83, entered into his heavenly home and joined his beloved wife Marjoree Maree Howard-Hartman on December 25th, 2023.

"Bernie" was born in Pensacola, FL on August 2, 1940 to parents, Bernard and Cora Hartman.  He had one sister, Janice Lee Dobbs  who preceded him in death in 2010.

Bernie graduated from West Covina High School and joined...

Dec 25, 2023

 

Samuel Louis TurkAugust 31, 1955 - December 25, 2023Santee, CA

Samuel Turk passed away, peacefully, at the age of 68 on December 25th, 2023, with his wife athis bedside after a lengthy battle with cancer.Sam was born in Steubenville, Ohio to William and Eleanor Turk on August 31, 1955. Heattended Jefferson Union High School in Richmond, Ohio. Shortly after...

Dec 24, 2023