Obituaries

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.

Dec 28, 2022

Dec 27, 2022

 

John “Ryan” Wiederkehr, 33, sadly passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.  Though he left this world far too soon, he lived & experienced life to its fullest. Ryan was a compassionate, sincere, & loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, & friend…He will be missed tremendously by all that knew, & loved him!  Ryan was blessed with a large family,...

Dec 27, 2022

Dec 25, 2022

Paul Cowan, age 69, of San Diego, CA passed away unexpectedly on December 25 after a long and loving life. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Paul grew up in Santee, CA where he attended Santana High School. In Paul’s younger years, he enjoyed dirt bike racing and surfing. He later went on to coach softball for many...