El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park
El Camino Memorial, a leader in funeral services in San Diego County, includes six mortuaries, two cemeteries and a crematory. Because the staff understands that each family is unique and has its own story, El Camino is able to provide families with the highest level of personalized service. This is why thousands of area families have chosen El Camino during their times of need.
El Camino Memorial, Imperial Avenue Chapel/Mausoleum, located on Imperial Avenue at 40th Street in San Diego, has served the area as a mausoleum, mortuary and crematory for more than 70 years. The mausoleum has one of the largest private art collections in California and contains more than 500 classic pieces of marble and bronze statuary, antique furnishings and etchings.
At El Camino, families can relax and make choices in a comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere. The funeral arrangers leave nothing to chance; they cover all details to make sure that families receive the highest quality of service.
El Camino Memorial Park has found a new and inventive way to better cater to families and their evolving perceptions of funeral services. Owning one of only 12 specially produced Harley Davidson coaches, custom built and equipped for funeral services, El Camino Memorial is providing its families with fresh ideas and innovative ways to ensure individuals receive a personalized tribute and loved ones have strong personal memories to carry into the future. Friends and fellow riders can join their loved one on their final ride in the funeral procession. The coaches can transport both standard and oversized caskets and are also equipped to safely transport urns for cremation ceremonies.
Our Obituaries
Marguerite E. Braxtan
September 24, 1926 - May 22, 2013
Marguerite was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1926. From birth, she was a strong-willed, independent woman. Marge left home at the young age of 16. She married the love of her life, Charles L. Braxtan, in Maryland almost immediately after they met. Among other things, the two of them really enjoyed going to the roller rink and spend their nights out dancing. They went on to have three...
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Maria Grazia Wells
May 4, 1929 - May 17, 2013
Maria Grazia Wells, 84, of San Diego, CA passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 17, 2013 in San Diego, CA.
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Cesar Solomon Ylagan
February 15, 1936 - May 17, 2013
Cesar Solomon Ylagan was born on Feb 15, 1936 and passed away on May 17, 2013.
Born in Cavite City, Philippines, he was a long time resident of San Diego, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years - Adelaide, his four children: Jocelyn Burkhart (Duane), Rick Ylagan, Dean Ylagan and Gina Norton (Lee) and his six "favorite" grandchildren: Michael Burkhart, Samantha Ylagan, Jonathan...
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Ena Maureen Brady
November 3, 1928 - May 17, 2013
Ena Maureen Brady, born November 3, 1928, died in San Diego, California on May 17, 2013. Maureen was born in the London Parish of Wembley, Middlesex, England, the daughter of Christopher Arnold and Sarah Elizabeth Ena West. After graduating from Heathfield School for Girls she joined her father at the Bank of England. However, a young woman who had been confined to the shores of England during...
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Mary "Maria" Benavides
June 11, 1952 - May 15, 2013
Mary, who later was called "Maria", Benavides, grew up in and around Zion, Illinois. She graduated high school in 1970 in the top 10 of her class. Colleges sought out to recruit her, and she landed at Carthage College.
In 1974, on an academic scholarship, she graduated college in 3 1/2 years before AP classes with a double major, one course short of a minor and a 3.87GPA. She was the...
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Eileen Elizabeth Power
June 8, 1918 - May 13, 2013
Eileen E. Power born In Perth Amboy, New Jersey June 8th, 1918. Went to heaven peacefully on Monday May 13th, 2013. She is survived by her Son William C. Power Jr.,her daughter in law Kathleen A. Power of San Diego, Ca.. Her Daughter Carole L. Schultz, son in law Jerry Schultz of Pahrump, NV. 8 Grand-Children Eric Rapko, Mark Rapko, Darell Rapko, Darin Rapko, and Deena Rapko Dobbs, Shawn Tate,...
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Phyllis Ann Balistrieri
July 17, 1928 - May 12, 2013
Phyllis was a wonderful mother, grammer(grandmother), aunt and friend to all of her freinds and family. She lived her life in La Jolla, where her smile was as bright as the sun. She could usually be found down by the beach with her dogs Harriet and Bernie enjoying the sunset.
Phyllis was predeased by her husband, Phil, her dear sister Annette McEwen, her son, Christopher M Braman, and...
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Deborah Jensen
May 1, 1955 - May 10, 2013
Deborah Jean Jensen, of San Diego California passed away on Friday May 10, 2013 at 10:40 pm from liver failure and her long fight with diabetes. She passed peacefully with her son Chris and daughter Libby by her side.
Debbie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 1, 1955. She was the youngest daughter of five siblings from the late loving Dr. Jerry and Dolores Milner. She graduated from...
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James Henry Thornton
September 18, 1921 - May 8, 2013
James "Jim" Henry Thornton was born September 21, 1921 in Akron, Ohio. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Forces for pilot training. He received his silver wings as a pilot and was later assigned to New Guinea and the Philippines. Prior to joining his combat unit, he was selected for a special assignment establishing the Pilot Replacement Training Center in Nadzab, NG. One morning on the...
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Thomas Lee Goble
July 5, 1935 - May 8, 2013
Thomas Lee Goble was born July 5, 1935 in Andersen, Indiana to Carl Wilbur and Agnes Irene (Mahaffey) Goble. At the age of eight he was stricken with an ailment that was never fully diagnosed, causing an eventual deterioration of his hip joints. The family's focus turned to finding the best care possible for him. While Carl remained in Indiana for a time, Agnes, Tom & Jerry moved to Corpus...
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Gregory Robert Guitteau
October 10, 1950 - May 4, 2013
Gregory Guitteau passed away May 4, 2013 at Vibra Hospital of San Diego in Hillcrest. After having been diagnosed with Pulmonary Intimal Sarcoma at the end of 2012, he fought a courageous battle until succumbing to it 4 months later.
He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and enjoyed aviation, astronomy, golf and spending quality time with his family more than anything else.
In 1999, he...
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Julio DeGuzman, Sr.
July 20, 1924 - May 4, 2013
Julio DeGuzman Sr was born July 20th 1924 Malasiqui, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was the only surviving child of Rosa and Agapito DeGuzman. In 1946, Julio and his town-mate buddies headed to Subic Bay to join the US Navy. After serving nearly 30 years in the US Navy, and then 15 years with the US Postal Service, Julio retired and settled in San Diego, CA. However, his birthplace of Malasiqui...
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Deegan Moon Lew
July 1, 1966 - May 2, 2013
Dr. Deegan Lew, 46, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, CO. He was born on July 1, 1966, in San Diego, CA, to Dee and Susan Lew.
Deegan grew up in San Diego, CA, and graduated from Serra High School in 1984. After high school he attended the University of California, San Diego where he received a degree in Animal Physiology. He then...
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Chinh Nguyen
January 3, 1940 - May 2, 2013
TIỂU SỬ ÔNG NGUYỄN VĂN CHÍNH
Ông Joseph Nguyễn Văn Chính, sanh ngày 3 tháng 1 năm 1940, con ông Nguyễn Văn Tần và bà Nguyễn Thị Thanh. Ông mồ côi cha lúc 1 tuổi. Ông trưởng thành trong gia đình với chín anh chị và mẹ ở Phả Lại, Hải Dương, Việt Nam. Năm 1954, ông cùng đại gia đình di cư vào Sài Gòn, Việt Nam và định...
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Joshua James Bolido Zapanta
July 27, 1994 - April 30, 2013
Schools Attended:
Elementary School: St Robert Bellarmine Elementary School
High School: Loyola High School of Los Angeles
College: University of San Diego
Organization Affiliation:
St Robert Bellarmine Choir
St Robert Decathlon Team ~ Co Captain
St Robert Honor Guard
St Robert MIB Senior Youth Leader
Burbank School of the Ballet
Pasadena Boys Choir
Loyola High School Choir
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Jonathan Avery Slesinger, PhD
April 28, 1925 - April 29, 2013
Jonathan Avery Slesinger was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 28th, 1925, the son of Dorothy and Donald Slesinger, and died of cardiac complications on April 29th, 2013. He grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York and attended Croton Harmon High School, class of 1943. He was drafted and served from 1945-1947. Following World War II and taking advantage of the Veterans Program, Jonathan attended...
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Mechthild "Anna" Bee
March 10, 1951 - April 27, 2013
Dear Friends,
On April 27th, at 12:30, your friend and my wife Mechthild passed away at home in San Diego.
She was suffering for many years from atherosclerosis and had endured numerous angioplasties, for the heart and for the legs. The last years were particularly hard for her. During one intervention, a major artery on the right side of the heart ruptured. Over the following months and years,...
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Madlyn Mary Anne Hurley
April 27, 2013
Beloved mother and devoted nana Madlyn Mary Anne Hurley (Burke) passed away on April 27, 2013 in the comfort of a senior home in Poway, CA. Madlyn will be especially remembered for her quick Irish wit and for all the lives she touched by her heartfelt interest in everyone she met. She enjoyed her garden, traveling, reading, cooking, and devoting her time and energy to family and friends.
...
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Jennifer Ann Suder
March 13, 1964 - April 25, 2013
Jennifer Suder (nee Zdyb) was raised in Sterling Heights, MI. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She was the beloved daughter of Mitchell P. and Dorothy J. Zdyb of Sterling Heights, MI. She is survived by her loving husband Stan Suder, brother Anthony D. Zdyb, and cousins Kim Rowe and Dallas Deeds. She worked as a librarian for the city of San Diego, CA...
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Manuel R Seneres
April 29, 1929 - April 24, 2013
Manuel "Manny" Rotor Señeres was born on April 29, 1929 in Mandaon, Masbate Philippines. He served 6 years in the Philippine Army - 2nd Lieutenant, 20 years in the US Coast Guard - Chief Petty Officer, 12 years at the Miramar Commissary in the Meat Department. His military service allowed him to be a world traveler to places like New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia, Alaska, South...
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Donald Edward Parks
January 7, 1931 - April 23, 2013
Don Parks, 82, passed away on April 23 with his loving family with him. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Janice, daughter Krissy Sacher and son-in-law John, daughter Laurel Bailey, stepsons Steve and Mark Ungrodt, grandkids Jordan, David, Benjamin Donald, and Megan Sacher and Barend Ungrodt. Don was born January 7, 1931 in Montgomery, W VA. Don was a brilliant theoretical physicist with...
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James Thompson Carson, USN, Ret.
February 26, 1933 - April 22, 2013
Captain James T. Carson of San Diego, CA passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Encinitas, CA. Captain Carson was born in Havertown, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1933. He attended the University of Miami, in Miami Florida where he received a bachelors degree in Business Administration. After graduation, Captain Carson entered the Naval flight program in August, 1955. He received his...
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Louis J. Trujillo
April 21, 1937 - April 20, 2013
Louis J. Trujillo, 75, passed away on April 20, 2013. He was born in Cimarron, NM, on April 21, 1937. Louis was a loving husband to Viola, recently celebrating their 57th anniversary, father to Christina and grandfather to Adrianna. He was preceded in death by his sons, Louis Jr. and Thomas. Louis "TJ" proudly retired as a Sr. Chief from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of dedicated service as a...
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Ginny Carole Moran
July 18, 1943 - April 20, 2013
Ginny Moran passed away with her family by her side after a long but courageous battle with breast cancer. She will be deeply missed by many.
Ginny was preceded in death by her son, Robert Benson. She is survived by her husband, Philip; daughter, Janelle Dye; sisters, Wanda Shellstrom, Alice Burris and Corine Atchison; brother, Sonny Neal; three grandchildren; and nine great...
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Marinos "Frank" Garbis
March 20, 1934 - April 19, 2013
Marinos Frank Garbis, age 79, of San Diego, California, died Friday morning, April 19, 2013 at Sharp Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. Born March 20th, 1934, in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Fotios and Pauline Garbis.
In 1954 Frank began a long career in the semiconductor industry, first working for General Instruments in Hicksville NY, Rhode Island, and El...
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"Poury" Pourandokht (Amir-Fazli) Mossaver-Rahmani
January 27, 1926 - April 16, 2013
Our Lord
that joins heaven to earth through the souls of man
one breath, one beat at a time,
we gather as one in prayer.
Poury passed gently,
gracefully
surrendering her last breath in loving company
with family
27 minutes into the day of April 16, 2013.
Beautiful...still at 87, withered and worn she lived
a life full of wander and wonder and continued
to blossom till still...and no...
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Amelia Huertas Boyer
June 13, 1958 - April 16, 2013
Amelia was the love of my life. She was beautiful, ambitious, and very independent woman. We were a perfect match in every way. I told Amelia after a couple of dates that for some reason I could trust her with my heart and she never disappointed me. She had a great imagination, always wanting to do something. It went very well with me and gave me a life of doing fun and interesting things. We...
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Anna Miyoung Jeon
January 6, 1966 - April 15, 2013
Anna Miyoung Jeon was born in Seoul on January 6, 1966. She was married to Dominic Jeon in 1992. She was a lovely wife and a dedicated mother to our two sons, Andrew and Tony. She entered into rest on April 15, 2013.
이미영 (안나)는 1966년 1월 6일 서울에서 출생. 이희성씨와 윤순원씨의 2남1녀중 막내딸로 태어남. 풍문여고와 동국대학교를 졸업하고...
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Glenda Lavinia Peace
June 18, 1947 - April 12, 2013
The first of six children, Glenda Lavinia Peace was born in Jackson, Mississippi on June 18, 1947. Five years later, Glenda, along with her parents, Albert and Fannie Peace, and two of her brothers, Albert Jr. and Stanley, relocated to Los Angeles, California. Eventually, they settled in Compton where the rest of her siblings--Gregory, Jennifer, and Lionel—were born.
Throughout her days in...
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Anthony Mac Cruz
January 18, 1923 - April 12, 2013
Anthony Macalalag Cruz, "Tony", was born on January 18, 1923 in Pagsanjan, Laguna Philippines. He was the only son of the union between Cornelio and Isabella. He was brother to two half-sisters and educators, as well as the cousin of Filipino actor, Mario Montenegro. He was a 1941 graduate of Arellano High School in Manila, Philippines.
In his early adult years, Anthony was a member of...
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Kenneth Andrew Thuloweit
July 1, 1938 - April 12, 2013
Kenneth Thuloweit passed away April 12. After growing up in Bakersfield, Calif., Ken joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. He came to San Diego in 1971 to work for the Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit (NAESU) at Miramar Naval Air Station where he served for more than 30 years. He was known as "Curly" while working at Miramar. He was a loving husband and a great father. He is...
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William Cabaltica Clark, Jr.
April 29, 1946 - April 8, 2013
Mr. Clark was born in Olongapo City Philippines from April 29, 1946 and passed away last April 08, 2013 of a lung cancer here in San Diego California. They also called him "kuya" , "uncle" , "rusty" and a "daddy"......he is a father of 5 children namely Cassius, Wynces, William, Garry and Wilane and his companion/partner Lisa used to call him "my love". ....He has 12 grandchildren and they...
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Jerry Holmberg
July 25, 1936 - April 5, 2013
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Lou, and survived by his daughters Paula (Curt), Mia (Peter), Marcia (Dan), and son R.J. (June), brother James, and grandchildren, Margaret, Connor, Matthew, Patrick, Christopher, Ray, Paul, Hunter and Nathan.
Jerry was born in Omaha, NE and graduated from Creighton University in 1958. Over his 35-year career with Mutual of Omaha, he...
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Salermo Guico Custodio
April 7, 1946 - April 5, 2013
Salermo G. Custodio was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines on April 7, 1946 to Jose and Julia Custodio. He was born two months premature and was not expected to survive, but became the strongest of his brothers (Donno, Jonathan, and Bert) and sister (Julita).
Salermo joined the United States Navy in September 1968, during the height of the Vietnam War, to support his family in the...
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Phyllis Naida Mehlman
November 22, 1927 - April 2, 2013
Phyllis (Abrams/Johnson) Mehlman, AKA "Bad Betty," born in Minn. on 11/22/27. Died 4/2/2013. Survived by daughters Pam Seyfarth, Judi Stein, grandsons Marc Stein (Jodi), Eric (Michelle) & Kevin (Tina) Seyfarth of San Diego; granddaughter Michele (Lorne) Fahrner of Santa Cruz; great-grandchildren Jered, Dylan, Jaycee, Cade, Devin, Jacob, Joshua, Garrett & Savannah.
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John Robert Francois
April 29, 1936 - April 1, 2013
Born in San Diego on April 29, 1936 passed away on April 1, 2013 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
He served his country as a founding member of the US Air Force's survival school, now known as SERE, at Stead AFB in Reno, Nevada. He was a Survival Instructor and taught life saving survival skills to many servicemen.
Big John as he was known to many friends and colleagues in the fire...
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Yi Liu He
November 5, 1964 - April 1, 2013
In Memoriam of Our Dearly Departed: Yi Liu
11/5/1964 - 4/1/2013
She is survived by her husband and two daughters. Below are eulogies written by her adoring family:
深切怀念我的爱妻刘義女士
非常感谢各位亲朋好友, 弟兄姐妹和同事们的光临. 我们今天在这里不是要悲伤, 乃是要庆祝我的太太刘義女士的一生....
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Aileen Noel Mehra
December 24, 1924 - March 29, 2013
Aileen Noel (Reardon) Mehra passed away peacefully at her home in La Jolla, CA on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. She was the second of six children (Maurice, Collette, Norbert, Michelle, and Johnny) born to Albanie and Joseph Reardon in La Rochelle, France. Aileen grew up in Staten Island, NY.
Aileen's sense of adventure and love for life led her to live an incredibly interesting life. ...
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Cayetano Tunay
August 8, 1923 - March 28, 2013
Cayetano (Tano) B. Tunay was born on August 8, 1923 in Corregidor, Philippines. He was raised in Lubang, Mindoro. He was a retired barber. He also was a member of the Knight of Columbus in Mira Mesa and was a very active Cursullista in his younger days. His passion was playing the guitar and electronic organ while he sang along.
He is survived by his wife Julie and their 4 children: Len,...
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Alfonso Reyes
January 23, 1927 - March 27, 2013
Alfonso Marcaida Reyes, 86, passed away on March 27, 2013 at Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, California. He was born on January 23, 1927 in Manila, Philippines to Jose Reyes and Luz Marcaida.
Alfonso grew up in Manila and attended San Beda College. He was a manager in the construction business run by his cousin Freddie Soler. . He married Erlinda Valdez in 1950.
He came to the...
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Majorie Swanson
March 15, 1928 - March 25, 2013
Marjorie, a resident of Escondido for 54 years, passed away at Palomar Medical Center on March 25, 2013- ten days after she celebrated her 85th birthday with friends. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Helen
and Elmer Adams. She was a model and charm school instructor. She won over 21 beauty contests in Chicago including Miss Chicago in 1950, and was a finalist for Miss America. Prior to...
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Mary Rose Conmy
July 20, 1921 - March 23, 2013
Mary Rose Conmy, age 91, of San Diego, CA, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in San Diego, California. She was born on July 20, 1921 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to her parents, James Lenahan and Cecilia Caffrey.
Mary was the oldest of four children. She married James Conmy in Pennsylvania on November 3, 1950. They had two children. Mary was a member of Our Mother of Confidence Catholic...
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Suzanne Klinghammer
July 26, 1932 - March 20, 2013
Mrs. Klinghammer was born on July 26, 1932 and passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.
Mrs. Klinghammer was a resident of San Diego, California.
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Thomas Earl Castleberry
March 28, 1925 - March 19, 2013
Thomas Earl Castleberry was born March 28, 1925, in Hale County, Texas near Petersburg. He was the fourth son born to Stewart Percy and Sadie Dee Stark Castleberry. Brothers, Roy Patrick, Wayne Douglas, and Warren Coty have preceded him in death, as well as two sisters, Flossie Goldston, and Helen Austin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Marie Castleberry, two daughters Dewetta and...
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Linda Ann Nelson
June 8, 1952 - March 17, 2013
Linda Ann (Muir) Nelson, 60, died suddenly on Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Laguna Niguel, CA. Ms. Nelson was a resident of Northville, MI at the time of her passing. She was born to Donald and Grace Muir on June 8, 1952 and grew up in Dearborn, MI. Linda was one of five children.
At the time of her passing she was visiting Southern California for her son's and daughter-in-law's baby shower.
...
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Esther Nakashima
November 11, 1925 - March 13, 2013
Esther Akiko Nakashima was born on 11/11/25 to Torakichi and Sono Nanamura who came to the U.S. in 1916. She passed on in the presence of her only son Bruce and his wife Marie on March 13, 2013.Her husband Ted Nakashima had suddenly passed on before her in 1978. Esther had five brothers Frank, Tom, Jim, Hank, Jerry and one sister Sachi. When her parents died she was the loving force that held the...
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Thuong Truong
November 20, 1942 - March 12, 2013
CÁO PHÓ
Gia đình chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc báo tin cùng thân bằng quyến thuộc và bạn hữu xa gần:
Chồng, Anh, Cha, Ông Nội, và Ông Ngoại của chúng tôi là:
Ông TRƯƠNG VĂN THƯƠNG
Sinh ngày 22 tháng 11 năm 1939 tại Quảng Nam Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam.
Đã từ trần vào lúc 3 giờ 30 chiều ngày 12 tháng 03 năm 2013
...
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Norene H Taylor
May 27, 1918 - March 10, 2013
Norene Taylor age 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Surrounded by her family went peacefully into the ams of her precious Lord and Savior on Sunday March the 10th, 2013.
Norene was born in Carlisle, Arkansas the oldest of three children to William and Mabel Harrell.
At the age of fourteen, Norene gave her life to Christ, and spent her life in...
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Janet Louise Hall
January 13, 1924 - March 9, 2013
Janet Louise Hall, age 89, longtime Clairemont resident, died March 9, 2013. She passed peacefully at home after spending the day surrounded by her family and friends. Cause of death was complications from COPD and Heart Ailments. Born Jan 13, 1924 to parents Marie (Madden) Sieczkowski & Joseph John Sieczkowski in Sheridan Wyoming.
She married Herbert Hoover Hall in 1965 who preceded...
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Shirley Marilyn Denham
August 24, 1936 - March 6, 2013
Shirley was born on August 24, 1936 and passed away on March 6, 2013. Shirley was born in Redlands CA and moved with her parents of two brothers (Donald and Lawrence) and two sisters (Thais and Carolyn) to San Diego when she was just a little girl. Shirley was the middle daughter. She meant her husband in 1951 at the skating rink in downtown San Diego when he put his foot out and tripped her!...
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