Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Billy D Just passed away in his sleep on March 29, 2025.

Billy D Just came from a family with an American pioneer history. His great grandmother Emma Just and great grandfather Nels Just crossed the Great Plains in 1854 and settled in Idaho. It was a tough life.

Billy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Christmas Eve in1929, the...

Mar 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we, Mary’s children, announce her passing at her home, as she wished. Mom, affectionately called “Tita”, took great pride in the fact that her grandfather was 100% Yaqui Indian. She attributed that Yaqui blood to her longevity.

Mom was a San Diego native, the fourth of nine children born to Luisa and Jose Garcia. She...

Mar 27, 2025

Helen Virginia Draz (nee Yonker) passed away on March 27, 2025, from natural causes. Helen was born on September 1, 1929, to Jacob and Alberta Yonker in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in Grandview Heights and graduated from University School in 1947. She attended Baldwin-Wallace College and then Ohio State University. After college, she moved to San Diego, where she...

Mar 26, 2025

Fred Bates exemplified a life well-lived. He spent his 94 years with a positive attitude and a kind and tolerant disposition. He kept his mind sharp with Sudoku and Wordle.  He was married to Artie for 64 years.  He is survived by children Fred (m. Sandra), and Aneta Dorhout (m. Greg ) 4 grandchildren, Freddy Bates, Amy and Scott Dorhout,...

Mar 25, 2025

The Life of Lorraine Wineteer

Lorraine was born in 1928 in the small town of Wellsford, Kansas. The youngest child of Haskell and Alberta Williams, she had an older sister June and older brother Dean. In 1942, Lorraine and her parents moved to San Diego, California, to be closer to June and Dean.

Lorraine attended Roosevelt Junior High and graduated from San...

Mar 25, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Wayne Kennedy Christopher was born in Newport Beach, CA in 1954. He is preceded in death by his mother, Adaline (Adalyne) Lois Stinzel Christopher, his father, Willis Kennedy Christopher, and his older brother, Chad Kennedy Christopher. Wayne graduated from Marina High School in Huntington Beach in 1972 and then moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University and...

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phillip Wayne Pedigo, affectionately known as Phil, who departed from this world on March 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 10, 1939, Phil led a life full of adventure, love, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

Phil's journey began in his service to the...

Mar 22, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Flavis "Brick" Borron: A Life of Dedication, Adventure, and Storytelling

Flavis "Brick" Borron passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, innovation, and family love. Born on June 9, 1936, in Bucklin, Missouri, Brick entered the world during the challenging final years of the Great Depression. Growing up in a farming community,...

Mar 21, 2025

Fernando Espana, 93, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born in Calexico California, where he met and married his wife, Heniretta. After graduating from high school, Fernando joined the National Guard, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He did a tour of duty in Vietnam and was also deployed to Thule, Greenland, Germany,...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

James J. Zawadzki, 95, of San Diego, a retired 23-year veteran of the United States Air Force died Thursday, March 20th, 2025. Born in Holyoke, MA, he joined the military in 1947 and being assigned to many parts of the country and overseas. James moved his family to San Diego in 1974 as he began his new career with General...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Rebecca Ruthann Shea Saldana, lovingly known as Becky, was born on May 6, 1975, at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in California. She was the daughter of Sanford Hampton and Mary Hill, and was adopted in 1978 by Michael and Susie Shea in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Becky was an energetic child, always on the move. She excelled in sports—soccer, softball, basketball,...

Mar 17, 2025

Donald B. "Don" McGurn

July 15, 1948 – March 17, 2025

Donald B. McGurn, known to many as Don, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 76

in Lubbock, Texas. Born on July 15, 1948, in Venice, California, Don lived a life filled with hard work,

love for family, and a passion for the outdoors.

A dedicated businessman, Don served as...

Mar 17, 2025

Allison James Wallace, a dedicated servant and passionate community member, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Santee, CA. Born on November 3, 1944, Jim led a life filled with a myriad of experiences and achievements, leaving an indelible mark on those who knew him.

Jim’s career was characterized by his commitment to service. He started strong, joining the Navy...

Mar 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Stephen Manuccia, our beloved husband, father, Pop, brother, uncle, friend, and bandmate. Stephen was a kind, loving, and gentle soul who devoted his life to the people he cherished. He brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. He...

Mar 13, 2025

Henry Clay Cox, Sr. was born August 27, 1937. He was called home March 13th, 2025. He was 86 1/2 years young. Henry is the 4th born of 13 children. 

He is preceded in death by his Parents Connie Oscar Cox and Lucille Gladys Still-Cox, his 9 siblings and his only child, Henry Clay Cox, Jr. He is survived by his...