Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Michael Joseph Wright, 65, of San Diego, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024, at the Country Hills Convalescent Home.

Born on June 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to the San Diego area with his parents and siblings in 1968. Michael attended Patrick Henry High School.

Mike was known for his sense of humor; he laughed often and loved...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

Ernest Fernando Falcon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2024, in San Diego, California, at the age of 94. Born on December 13, 1930, in Santa Barbara, California, Ernest lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service that leaves an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Ernest's journey began when he joined...

Dec 22, 2024

Melanie D. Jastillana, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, colleague and friend peacefully passed away on December 22, 2024, in Chula Vista CA, at the age of 52.  She was surrounded by her immediate family. 

Melanie was born on February 14, 1972 in Guam.  Melanie was a quiet, gentle and kind soul. She lived a faith filled life, full of love,...

Dec 20, 2024

Nancy Mary Martha (Meis) Gillenberg, departed this life peacefully at her home in La Mesa at the age of 93, with Richard, her husband of 72 years, at her side.

She was born on September 12, 1931, in Le Mars, Iowa.  Nancy’s family moved from the midwest to Tucson in the forties for her father’s health. She attended high school there...

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Dec 14, 2024

Gary Edward Cigainero, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away of complications from a Bone Marrow Transplant on December 14, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Guam to Marion and Leonard and had three brothers: Len, Ken, and Tim. Gary grew up in San Diego and attended Crawford High School. He enjoyed being with...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Ethel Jeanette Major, 86, San Diego, CA originally from Gainesville, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Murrayville/Gainesville, Georgia area until she moved to San Diego to be near her son in 2014.

She was a spunky 4’ 11” bundle of joy. The lives she has touched on her...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Our beloved Janice Elaine Wanamaker was born on December 1, 1937, in Clay Center, Kansas. She was the daughter of Howard and Grace Wanamaker, and big sister to Gary and Bruce Wanamaker.

In high school, Janice excelled in anything related to music, playing flute and piano as well as singing. She had known Craig McKinnis since Junior High, and one day,...

Dec 11, 2024

Willis Edward Foulk of San Diego, California passed away peacefully after a long illness on Dec. 11, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 12, 1941 to father Willis H. Foulk and mother Ellen M. Foulk and was tagged as ‘Sonny’ by his family. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1959 and enlisted in the Army...

Dec 10, 2024

The family of Angela P. Quezada, a resident of San Diego, is saddened to announce her passing on December 10,2024 at the age of 96. 

 Angela was born on August 20,1928 in Veracruz, Mexico.

 Angela married Jose Ruben Quezada on November 17, 1947. They were blessed with 5 children: Jorge R. Quezada (wife Ma.del Carmen), Beatriz I. Ramirez (husband Joseph Burton), Elsi...

Dec 8, 2024

Dec 8, 2024

James Godwin Brown, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on May 27, 1949, in  La Mirada, California. He brought a radiant light into the world, a beacon of joy that would grow brighter throughout his life. His journey ended on December 8, 2024, in his home at Wesley Palms, where he had woven himself into the heart of the community.

In...

Dec 6, 2024

Michael Francis Carriker of Oceanside, CA died on December 6, 2024. He was born April 12, 1950 in the Panama Canal Zone to Frederick Carriker and Martha O'Grady. The second son of an Army Major, his family moved around the United States during his childhood, eventually settling in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended school at Most Holy Trinity and Washington High...