Obituaries

Clark Lynn Kelly

Clark Lynn Kelly

Jun 15, 2022

1/5/1934-6/15/2022 Dr. Clark Kelly was a loving husband, father, grandfather and veterinarian. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mildred and Bernard Kelly. He grew up in Fruita, Colorado and in 1954 earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University. After graduation, he entered the Air Force and served four years as a Captain. He loved...

Barbara Ramona Seifert

Barbara Ramona Seifert

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara Ramona Seifert was born in Chino, California on July 18th, 1945. As one of 8 children born to Lucy and Camilo Vasquez, she knew about love, commitment and sacrifice. After graduating from Chino High School in 1963, she continued her education at Mt. San Antonio College. Her studies prepared her for a lengthy career, starting with Prudential and culminating...

Dan Darrel Walters

Dan Darrel Walters

Jun 4, 2022

Dan Darrell Walters, 88, passed away on June 4, 2022 in San Diego, California. He was born February 6, 1934, in Christiansburg, Virginia to Nellie and Jesse Walters. He proudly joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18, and served on the USS Hornet Aircraft carrier and in the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, he met...

George Robert Cooley

George Robert Cooley

Jun 1, 2022

Bob Cooley passed away on June 1, 2022, just two and a half months shy of his 95th birthday. Bob was a third-generation San Diegan. He grew up in Hillcrest and attended Grant Elementary School and Horace Mann Junior High School. He graduated from San Diego High School in 1945. The day before he turned 18 years old, Japan surrendered...

Reed James (R.J.) Van Wart

Reed James (R.J.) Van Wart

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...

Olivia Zambada Kurupas

Olivia Zambada Kurupas

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...

Jim

Jim

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...

Joloise Taylor Calkins

Joloise Taylor Calkins

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...

David Lloyd Flohr

David Lloyd Flohr

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...

Patrick Francis McNamara

Patrick Francis McNamara

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...

Michael Charles Smiley

Michael Charles Smiley

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...