Obituaries

Feb 24, 2025

Beloved Son of Russell Wayne and Patricia Ann Griffith, Beloved Brother. Survived by his brothers Russell and John. Born in Iowa moved to San Diego, CA in 1952. He was a long-time resident of San Diego. Enjoyed the Zoo and Animal Park and shopping at Target and Kohl's. He last lived in Point Loma and enjoyed walking to the McDonald's...

Feb 22, 2025

Nenita "Choy" Cancio, born in December 1950, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in Bataan, Phillipines, resided in Lubao.  Nenita immigrated with her Naval husband to California in the late 1970s. A beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie, friend and grandmother, Nenita leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Nenita was the loving...

Feb 22, 2025

Rod left this life on February 22, 2025 following a brief illness. Rod was born in Berkeley, California and spent his childhood years in Berkeley and Washington State (Olympia and Seattle). He attended Whitman College where he met the love of his life, Barbara Ostgren. Rod and Barbara married in 1952 and moved to Seattle where Rod went to medical...

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Berdene Eveyln Maricle-Thompson 1937-2025

Berdene Evelyn Maricle-Thompson, 88, of Pella, Iowa, died in San Diego, CA on February 19, 2025. 

She is survived by her three brothers: Willford Roose, Gerald Roose, and Larry Roose. Her three children: Arthur Maricle, LaTeresa Oropeza and Vickie White, along with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Pam was born to Maury Wayne McCaskill and Mary Francis McCaskill in a US Army hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Maury was recovering from a wound suffered from an explosion in World War II. He had been stationed in New Guinea, trying to block the Japanese from getting into India. Maury’s brother had just died in Patton’s march into Italy (1944)....

Feb 13, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Catherine Leilani Pisciotta, affectionately known as Cathy, passed away on February 12, 2025, in her beloved San Diego, California, at the age of 87, following a stroke. Born on January 14, 1938, Cathy dedicated her life to the love of her family and friends, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Cathy was the daughter...

Feb 11, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

"Beloved Catherine Joyce Gentry passed away on February 10, 2025 at Covenant Living at Mt. Miguel in Spring Valley, California.

Catherine resided in Del Cerro from 1962 until 2004, when she moved to Covenant Living. She was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma in 1922 to her parents, Hoyal Byars and Cora Lee Raine.

She was a very active member of San Carlos United...

Feb 10, 2025

Joyce Elaine Potter, a cherished artist, entrepreneur, and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in San Diego, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends. Born on January 21, 1946, Joyce's vibrant spirit shone brightly throughout her life, illuminating the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...

Feb 10, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Nora Apalit Herndon, born on November 4, 1950, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie,friend and grandmother, Nora leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Nora was the cherished wife of John Herndon. Together, they built a life filled with shared moments and cherished memories. Her nurturing...

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Ann Harmon Johnson passed away on February 6, 2025 at age 90 with her family by her side. She was a long time Coronado resident who moved to Coronado at age 3 with her parents Olive and Lloyd McKinley Harmon (former Coronado mayor 1952 and 1953) and brother, Lloyd M. Harmon Jr. She attended Coronado schools and was part...

Feb 6, 2025

Dylan “the Dyla” Patrick Aranjo, was born on December 27, 2005. His arrival, just after Christmas, brought immense joy to our family. That joy was reflected in every year of his life, each one celebrated with a strawberry cake baked by his mom. The following words will never be able to capture our love for him or the devastating loss...

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Thomas Edward Cosgrove passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. Son of Edward and Helen Cosgrove, he was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. At the age of 16, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard-Merchant Marines and served in World War II, traveling throughout Europe, bringing back troops from North...