Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

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...

Jan 8, 2023

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...

Jan 7, 2023

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...

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...

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...

Jan 5, 2023

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...

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...

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...

Jan 3, 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Elaine Alsup, age 85, passed away peacefully while undergoing hospice care. She was the daughter of William and Eileen Andrews, beloved wife to James Alsup, and mother to Andrew Alsup (wife Brendy) and Rebecca Lindblade (husband Chris). She was grandmother to Samuel Alsup, Rain Alsup, Grace Alsup, Katie Alsup, River Alsup, Trinity Alsup, Matthew Alsup, Noah Lindblade, Bria Lindblade, and...

Dec 31, 2022

John Wesley Wood was born on June 2,1934, to Mary Belle and Devette Wood in Haw River, North Carolina. John Wesley (as he was called by his family and friends) was the youngest of four children. John Wesley was an extremely friendly and fun-loving child. Though his father died when John Wesley was a young teen, he had a carefree...

Dec 31, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Mike Curren left early on the morning of December 30 on what he promises to be "theultimate road trip." As per his usual, he left no hint of his route or destination or evenhow long he planned to be away. I'm guessing that he'll be visiting long-time friendsRonnie "The Fox" LaPolice, Weasel, Bob Dawg, VonTon the Atom Bomb, Pell Mel...

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

 



A service will be held with immediate family the morning of January 17th, 2023, at Miramar National Cemetery.  A bereavement lunch will be held for immediate family, extended family, friends, and loved ones at 1:00 p.m., the same day, at the Peltz residence.