Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2025

John Edward Carroll, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and decorated veteran, passed away on September 2, 2025 at the age of 93.

Born on September 13, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, to John and Catherine Carroll, John was the eldest of five children—Marie, Michael, Bernard, and Joseph followed him. He attended Maur Hill–Mount Academy, a Catholic boarding school, with...

Sep 2, 2025

Petra Cacho, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 2, 2025, in La Mesa, California. Born June 7, 1936, in Spring Valley, California to Herminia and Antonio Cacho, she was one of 7 children.

She received her high school diploma from Chula Vista High School and a bachelors degree in Communications from San Diego State. She went...

Aug 31, 2025

Dick was born on March 16, 1933, in Shenandoah, a small mining town in PA. First child to Richard & Helene (Dillmann) Wade. Shortly after Richard Sr. was injured in a mining accident. The injury, coupled with his Union activism, made moving the family to Philadelphia to find work more practical.

As a young child Dick was diagnosed with rheumatic fever...

Aug 31, 2025

Joan Carole Stites, a cherished member of her family and community, died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 16, 1944, Joan lived a life characterized by her dedication to her family, her unique personality, and her commitment to education.

Joan was a devoted wife and homemaker for 60 years, nurturing a warm and loving environment...

Aug 30, 2025

Anna Gale Johnson Schmidtmann, daughter of Dale Elwood Johnson and Pearl Edythe Palmquist Johnson, was born September 19, 1949 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2025 at the age of 75. Anna Gale’s funeral service and celebration of life will be held on September 12.Anna Gale grew up on...

Aug 30, 2025

Aug 30, 2025

Ria Vongehr, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in La Mesa, California, on August 30, 2025. Born in Diest, Belgium, on October 1, 1937, Her family immigrated to Quebec, Canada, where she finished her schooling and started her first job, before moving to San Diego in 1957. She met and married the love of...

Aug 27, 2025

Gary Lee Mathis, 67, of San Diego, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 27, 2025, at home.

Born on November 27, 1957, in San Diego to Eleanor Lillian Seppi and Charles Hudson Mathis, Gary grew up alongside his sister, Patricia “Patti” Mathis Miller. He attended Crawford High School and San Diego State University, returning several times to continue his...

Aug 26, 2025

Sheila J. Hauserman (Whitehouse), 85, passed away peacefully in the care of hospice at a Memory Care facility in San Diego, California. Born in Kewanee, Illinois, in 1939 to Dale and Mildred Whitehouse, Sheila dedicated over 50 years of her life to nursing, caring for countless patients with compassion and skill.

Sheila found joy in gardening and unwinding at the end...

Aug 25, 2025

Lewis Johnson passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Lew is lovingly remembered by family and friends as a kind and gracious father, husband and friend. 

A native of San Diego, he graduated from San Diego High School in 1949 and then San Diego State College with a bachelor's degree in education. He began his teaching career in Imperial Valley then...

Aug 24, 2025

Aug 24, 2025

Herbert passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 88.

He was born on November 3, 1937, in Agana, Guam. He served in the military and was proud of that time in his life. He loved his wife and daughter very much, enjoyed spending time at casinos and gardening.

He is survived by his daughter.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 20, 2025

Juanita B. Campos Hoyos falleció en casa, rodeada de familia, el 20 de agosto de 2025, a la edad de 75 años. La hija mayor de Faustino Campos y María Hoyos, nieta de sus abuelos, hermana querida de Lorenzo, Gloria, Filomeno, Petra, Magdalena y Estela, y orgullosa tía de todos, Juanita tenía un corazón de oro. Nacida en Santa Catarina...

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Aug 15, 2025

Robert Ray Freistedt was born in March 14, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the only son of Florence Louise Hippe Freistedt and Raymond Harold Freistedt. He developed a love of Christ as he grew and maintained his faith throughout his life. He loved to travel, share his faith, play golf, enjoyed time with his family, and developed many friendships during his...

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

Peter Mark Crawford, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 14, 2025, in San Diego, California, at the age of 73. Born on March 13, 1952, in Oakland, California, Peter lived a life full of career achievements and good times and earned his reputation as the life of the party among family and friends. He was with...