Obituaries

May 31, 2022

On May 31, 2022 a beautiful soul, Reed James “RJ “ Van Wart, returned to the stars from which he came. A resident of Leucadia, RJ was born May 13, 1997 in La Jolla to Jamie Elizabeth Reed and Christopher James Van Wart of Scripps Ranch who survive him along with stepfather, Craig Burriss; siblings, Acacia and Ashton Burriss (Scripps...

May 31, 2022

Olivia Z. Kurupas, age 90 years old, was born on September 29, 1931. Olivia passed away on May 31, 2022, peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's/Dementia with her loving and compassionate caregivers, daughter Rosemarie Kurupas-Moyer and son-in-law Jeff Moyer by her side. Olivia was the devoted spouse of James "Jim" K. Kurupas, who predeceased her in death and the...

May 31, 2022

Our family lost a great man. Jim Wagner passed away peacefully in the care of the love of his life on May 31st, 2022. He was born on May 8th, 1947 and lived a full life to the age of 75. California was his home. We will forever miss our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jim, a genius by...

May 30, 2022

Joloise, a native San Diegan, was born on October 21, 1930, to Harry Estel and Olga Josephine Taylor. With a genuine love for her family and friends, Joloise was a woman with a beautiful heart and welcoming smile. On May 30, 2022, Joloise (91) passed away peacefully in her Spring Valley home with loved ones by her side. Having graduated...

May 27, 2022

Cmdr. David Lloyd Flohr, US Navy, Ret., passed away on May 27, 2022. He was a devoted husband to Mary L. Flohr (Eul), and father to 3. He is survived by his children David Flohr, Steven Flohr and Nancy Warczak and their respective spouses. He was a grandfather to 8, and great grandfather to 17. As a Widower, David found...

May 25, 2022

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May 22, 2022

Patrick McNamara age 75, of San Diego passed away Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 at Home. A native of South Bend, Indiana, he was the Son of Joseph McNamara and Helen McNamara . McNamara was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife Beverly Clay-McNamara Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 at 10:00...

May 22, 2022

May 22, 2022

Michael Charles Smiley, passed away at his home in San Diego, CA surrounded by family and great music on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was aged 78. Michael was born on September 24, 1943, the son of Ardell and Helen (née Theby) Smiley. Although he insisted he was a well-mannered angel growing up in Collinsville, IL , stories told by...

May 21, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Mello, 93, of San Diego, California passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN with family at her side. Betty was born Elizabeth Jean Crews on April 26, 1929 in Brinkley, AR. She married John Francis Mello in 1948. Betty and Johnny were married for 58 years before Johnny’s passing in 2006. Together they...

May 20, 2022

On Friday, May 20, 2022, Irene V. Andrade, loving wife, mother of four and grandmother, passed away at the age of 88. Irene was born on June 28, 1933 in Mexico City, Mexico to Sylvestre Valdovino and Estela Gutierrez Valdovino. On June 18, 1961, she married Armando Andrade. As a homemaker, Irene’s love for her family was reflected by her...

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

Nikki was born in Glendale, California, on April 26, 1943. She passed away on May 16, 2022, with her family and beloved dogs at her side. She was very athletic throughout life, riding her bike from Glendale to the beach every day during the summer. She was an avid swimmer, played tennis, basket ball, baseball, and volleyball in her youth...

May 15, 2022

May 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Claude “Skip” Henderson Wallace III, announce his death at the age of 77 from a probable stroke or heart attack on May 15, 2022. Skip was born on the 28th of March, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas to C. H. Wallace and Jewell Deane (Griffin) Wallace and spent most of his formative...

May 14, 2022

On the morning of May 14, 2022, Linda San Martin of La Mesa, passed away at the age of 74. Linda (Liz) was born in San Diego, CA to Donald and Evelyn Cooper in 1948. She attended school in La Mesa and graduated from Helix High School in 1966. That same year she married Philip San Martin and together they...

May 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald (Ron) G. Ellis announce his passing on Saturday, May 14, at the age of 85. Ron died at home with loved ones at his bedside after a long and hard fought battle with prostate cancer. He will be forever remembered and loved by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings,...

May 14, 2022

May 13, 2022

Darlene Alice Boldt, née Weekly, was born to Grace and Raymond Weekly (aka Weekley) in Exeter, California on February 2,1930. Darlene was the third oldest of five children. Darlene went home to the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022. Darlene was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She walked with the Lord and had an unwavering...