Obituaries

B. Fay Gilchrist

B. Fay Gilchrist

Feb 8, 2026

B. Fay Gilchrist, a cherished matriarch, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Lemon Grove, California. Born as Beulah Fay Weetman on August 30, 1928, in Falls Church, Virginia, Fay’s life was a testament to enduring love, faith, and unshakable kindness.

Fay came to San Diego at the tender age...

Jesus Barragan Rodriguez

Jesus Barragan Rodriguez

Feb 6, 2026

Jesus B. Rodriguez of San Diego California passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 60. He was born on October 10, 1967 in San Diego, California, where he was born and raised. He graduated from San Diego city high school . For 30 years he worked at Rohr dedicatedly, and proud of what he built. He...

Sodie Arcia

Sodie Arcia

2026

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Sodie Arcia was gifted to this world in 1952 in Fresno when Mary and Archie Arcia welcomed their precious baby boy into their family. And in early 2026, he joined them in Heaven, along with his sister, Yvonne, her daughter, Melissa and a host of family members and lifelong friends.Sodie was born with percussion in his blood. Through the years...

Patricia R.L. Bounds

Patricia R.L. Bounds

Jan 29, 2026

Patrica was born on June 28th, 1927, in New Market, Alabama. Pat was the fourth child of Lillie and Peter Baker, proceeded by her older sister Vashti, brothers Bill and Robert Jack. Pat’s given name was Rosa Leah, but being the feisty person she was, she officially added “Patricia” to her legal name later in life. She never lost the...

Juana Lucia Pedraza Hernandez

Juana Lucia Pedraza Hernandez

Jan 29, 2026

Juana Lucía Pedraza Hernández, nacida el 6 de febrero de 1943 en México, falleció el 29 de enero de 2026, a la edad de 82 años. Juanita fue una mujer notable cuyo legado resonará por siempre en los corazones de quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.

A lo largo de su vida, Juanita fue un ejemplo de bondad, compasión y fortaleza....

Richard Ralph Jones

Richard Ralph Jones

Jan 27, 2026

Richard Ralph Jones, born on January 22, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully at home in Santee, California, on January 27, 2026. His passing marks the end of a remarkable journey filled with love, generosity, and a sense of humor that touched all who knew him.

Rich devoted nearly his entire adult working life to United Airlines, culminating in...

Michael Dean Williams

Michael Dean Williams

Jan 25, 2026

Michael Dean Williams, affectionately known as Mike, was born on December 30, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan. He departed this life far too soon on January 25, 2026, in San Diego, California. Mike dedicated 30 years of his professional life to the City of San Diego in the Water Quality Lab, culminating his career as the Superintendent of Water Quality. His...