Obituaries

Jul 30, 2025

Dortha Jean Kiernan entered into the presence of her Savior on July 30, 2025. She was 93. Born in Fresno, CA on January 7, 1932 to Donald Hubbard of Presque Isle, ME, and Lois Matteson of Madera, CA, and had a younger brother, Roland Hubbard. Her family moved to Los Angeles, where she attended 6th Avenue Elementary, Gompers Junior High,...

Jul 27, 2025

     Kathryn Wendel Harnish, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Known by all as “Kitty,” she brought endless joy and good cheer to her family and community.     Born in Pennsylvania, she was the sixth and youngest child of Phillip and Martha Wendel—last but certainly not least. Smart as a whip, endlessly...

Jul 26, 2025

Jul 25, 2025

Mom was born Leta Faye Frazier to James Hobson and Arma Ideola Dye Frazier on March 30th, 1928 in Austin, Texas. Growing up her nick name was Jo but my dad changed it to Jodie. Mom and Dad were married February 8th, 1947. They had 5 children and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. They made it to their...

Jul 19, 2025

Leonardo Castelli, a cherished father, devoted husband, and beloved grandfather, passed away on July 19, 2025, in San Diego, California, at the age of 80. Born on May 11, 1945, in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, he spent his life as an integral part of his family and community.

Leonardo dedicated his career to providing for his family by owning and operating...

Jul 18, 2025

Guadalupe Nelson, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025. Beloved Mother, Grandma, Nana, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She was born on March 12, 1939, the daughter of Severo and Andrea Rodriguez. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, dancing (Cumbias), listening to various types of music, doing Word Search, watching TV shows-EWTN and Westerns...

Jul 17, 2025

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Jul 16, 2025

Born Luther Howard Smith, Junior, on January 18, 1952, in Lehigh, Oklahoma. Luther was fifth of seven children born to Luther and Mary Smith. 

After moving to Washington State, Luther met and married Deborah Abdullah (d). Their union was blessed with three boys. In August 2001, Luther married Linda Goode (d) and became a much-loved member of the Anderson family. On...

Jul 15, 2025

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Jul 13, 2025

Santina “Sandy” Warren passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87 after a long and brave battle with cancer.She will be missed immensely by Ronald, her loving husband of 58 years; her two children, David and Wendy; and her adoring grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Green, and the Scripps...

Jul 12, 2025

Daniel Wright Richards, born on April 29, 1947, in San Diego, California, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Escondido, California. He was a dedicated friend, a cherished family member, and a man whose spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

Daniel spent his professional life as an office manager for telephone book delivery services in San Diego, where...

Jul 11, 2025

Lorraine A. Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully left this world on July 11, 2025. A San Diego native, Lorraine was born on, August 19, 1928 and was always proud to call San Diego home.

Before reaching school age, Lorraine was enrolled in piano lessons. One of her passions became the piano and she spent countless hours sharing her talent...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

   It is with the deepest love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend, Patricia Lee Moran, who left us peacefully at the age of 80.

   Patricia (aka Trish) was born in Philadelphia, to parents Thomas and Mary Jane Magrann. She was the eldest of their four children. Her father's career took...

Jul 9, 2025

Shirley Jean Beaver, lovingly known by many as “Goose,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 14, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Lula and Clifford Beaver, Shirley grew up in China Grove, North Carolina—just two doors down from the Methodist church and around the corner from her beloved...

Jul 8, 2025

Jul 6, 2025

Patricia Eileen Moran of La Mesa, California, went into the Eternal Arms of our Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Pat came from a large Catholic family of eight children, and all but her younger sister, Karen, have preceded her in death. She attended Holy Family Catholic Elementary and High School in Denver, Colorado. Patricia decided that she would pay for...

Jul 6, 2025