Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

Bruce Thomson Falconer, 82, of Carlsbad, California, passed away on March 12, 2025.

Born on July 21, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, Bruce was the son of the late Robert and LuGene Falconer. He graduated from Hamburg Senior High School in 1960. Following graduation, he joined the Navy as a medic. He later earned a degree in business management from San...

Mar 11, 2025

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Mar 9, 2025

Joyce Zampese passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2025 after having suffered a stroke. Born in 1935 in Chicago, Joyce was raised in Santa Barbara, CA. Upon graduation from Santa Barbara High School in 1953, Joyce attended college, graduating from Loyola Marymount University. Always respected and loved, she received many honors during her high school and college years....

Mar 9, 2025

Richard Michael Ireland, fondly known as Rick, was born on June 18, 1957, and left this world on March 9, 2025. His journey through life brought joy, laughter, and countless cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him.

Rick dedicated 20 years of his career to Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, where...

Mar 6, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

David Lee Ausderan, affectionately known as "Dave," passed away on March 6, 2025, in San Diego, California, after bravely battling Stage 4 Carcinoma with his daughters Amy, Annie, Denise and nephew Jon by his side. Born on October 28, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dave led a life full of joy, love, and remarkable accomplishments.

Dave dedicated many years of his...

Mar 5, 2025

Father Leo Thomas Brogan, 85, of Chula Vista, CA passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 after a short illness. Fr. Brogan was the eldest of six sons born to Leo and Rita Brogan. He was raised in Hawthorne, NJ attending St. Anthony's Elementary School and St. Mary's High School in Totowa, NJ. Fr. Brogan obtained his Bachelor's Degree from...

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Lesa Christine (née Blundell) Bixel, 59, of Jamul, California, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on March 3, 2025.

Born in San Diego on September 9, 1965, Lesa grew up in Claremont, where her boundless energy, quick wit, and generous heart made her unforgettable.

Lesa didn’t just make friends—she made family. Whether you had known her for years or had just met her,...

Mar 2, 2025

Harold Dean Caldwell passed away in the comfort of his home on March 2, 2025, at the age of 90, after a prolonged battle with dementia.

Born on February 4, 1935, in the small town of Cameron, Texas, Dean, the name he went by, was the cherished second of four living children born to Berry and Lois Caldwell (née Waterson). Times...

Mar 2, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

La Mesa, California - Chris Cohan passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 92. He died peacefully, after battling Alzheimer’s Disease for years. Chris was born in Albany, New York in 1932, to the late Timothy Francis Cohan and Gertrude (Lally) Cohan. He was the oldest of three sons and had a childhood that was the...

Feb 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Sporing) Formanek, left this earth on February 27, 2025 surrounded by family in her home. She was diagnosed with stage four cancer on January 28, 2025. We did not expect her to leave this earth only one month later, but that time allowed her to say goodbye to family who flew in from all over the country. A...

Feb 26, 2025

"I hold your heart with me

  I hold your heart in my heart"

                          -Anonymous

Feb 25, 2025

Raymond Anthony Augustine, born on January 23, 1959 died on February 25, 2025 after a long battle with health issues. He is survived by his mother, Diane Tomczak, her husband, James Mavrogenis, his sister, Annmarie Augustine and her wife, Amber Brewer. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Augustine and grandparents Anthony and Berniece Tomczak and Raymond and Ethel Augustine.

Ray...

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...