Obituaries
Joseph Stuart Via
Jan 12, 2023
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Virginia Lee Bonnard
Jan 12, 2023
Ginny was born May 20, 1927, in Michigan to parents Luther and Lorena Greider. She grew up with two brothers, Wesley and Robert. She took an early interest in sports and was very active. Virginia “Ginny” Bonnard prides herself on caregiving. Throughout her life she’s looked after her husband (Fred), daughter (Suzy), grandchildren (Todd & Chris) and pets. Through those...
Wenda Lee Chesebro
Jan 11, 2023
Wenda Chesebro of Santee, California passed away on January 11, 2023 in San Diego, California at the age of 66 years old.
Wenda is survived by her husband Ronald Chesebro, daughter Jessica Chesebro, son Ronnie Chesebro, grandson David Kozak and brothers Steve Lewis and Jeff Lewis.
Wenda was born on February 7,1956 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
She will be remembered as...
Richard C. Hall
Jan 8, 2023
Richard was a cherished son, brother and friend. He earned an Associates Degree in Electronics from San Diego Mesa College. He was also a business owner for 27 years. Richard is survived by his three brothers George, Gary, Kurt and his nieces and nephews. Richard always carried a positive attitude and he was always there to lend a hand or...
Rev. George Andrew Byrne
Jan 8, 2023
Fr. George Byrne, the founding pastor of St. William of York, later to become St. Thérèse of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Fr. George is originally from New Rochelle, NY, and was an engineer for a defense contractor before answering the call to the Priesthood. In 2019 he celebrated his 50th year since his ordination as...
Carolyn Marie Lowman
Jan 6, 2023
Carolyn Lowman passed away in Coronado on January 6. Carolyn was born in 1946and raised in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, a northern Wisconsin city in the midst oflakes, rivers and paper mills. Surrounded by loving cousins whose fathers allworked at the paper mill, she enjoyed an idyllic, outdoor childhood in the greatAmerican Midwest. She was an avid student, winning a city wide...
Jean F. Costa
Jan 6, 2023
Jean Ellen Fitch Costa
1933 - 2023
Jean Ellen Fitch Costa, iconic world languages teacher at Helix High School, dedicated activist in the San Diego environmental and social justice community, mother, animal lover and world traveler passed away at her home in La Mesa on January 6, 2023.
Jean was born May 26, 1933 in Yankton, South...
Thomas Irvin Gould
Jan 6, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Irvin Gould Sr, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Santee, California. He was born August 27, 1924 to Irvin and Sophia (Osowiecki) Gould in Buffalo, New York.
Tom proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on June 12, 1942 at the Naval Training Station in Sampson, New York where he performed his...
Galen H. Sayler
Jan 4, 2023
Events That Shaped Galen H. Sayler’s Life Galen H. Sayler of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2023. Galen is survived by his wife Mary Lou, his son Chris, his son Scott and his wife Tracey, and their four children Carlye, Jackson, Cecelia and Rhys, his sister Diana and her daughters Heather and...
Margaret Mary Ohl
Jan 4, 2023
Margaret Mary Ohl (née Byrne), of San Diego, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by loved ones on January 4, 2023, just a few days before her 83rd birthday. Known as “Margie” to most, she lived a full and happy life and was known for her vivacious nature, big heart, and unforgettable stories.
Margie was born in Pittsburgh...
Jess Frederick Bloom
Jan 3, 2023
Jesse Bloom, 41, of San Diego, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, after a tragic untimely accident.
Jesse was born on August 18, 1981, to Sandy (Wackerman) Bland and Jerry Bloom in Mariposa, CA. After Jesse graduated from Mariposa County High School in 1999, he went on to go to school in San Luis Obispo for some...