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Esperanza Galo Cruz
Jan. 19, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Esperanza Galo Cruz, a beloved mother, friend, and community member, at the age of 90. Born in Nicaragua to Juaquin Alizaga and Esmeralda Galo, she spent much of her life caring for those around her. Esperanza was a dedicated cafeteria worker for over 20...
Baltazar Ortiz
Jan. 16, 2024
Baltazar Ortiz 12/05/1956 - 01/16/2024 A Little While Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow… Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief My going has eased my hurt And given me...
Luz Maria Castaneda
Jan. 16, 2024
The family of Luz Maria Castaneda has entrusted Greenwood Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, many will...
Donald James Klatt
Jan. 15, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donald James Klatt (Don), our devoted grandfather, father, husband, brother and friend to those who knew him, on January 15, 2024. He passed away peacefully while in hospice care near his home in San Diego, California, from natural causes. He was...
Beverly Marie Hamel
Jan. 13, 2024
Beverly Marie Hamel was born on November 2, 1953 in Missouri. Beverly is a True Woman of God. The people she met through the years saw a Lovely Girl who accepted them with the Love of the Lord, Jesus! Beverly loved spending time with her family and attending worship service with her Soul mate,...
Michael Nicholas Sawick
Jan. 13, 2024
First Sergeant Michael Nicholas Sawick US Army Ret. was born on December 31st, 1948, and left this world to join his Cavalry brethren in Fiddler’s Green on January 13, 2024. He leaves behind his children: Victorina, Barbara, and Michael; his nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sons...
Charles Phillip Kiefer
Jan. 12, 2024
Charlie P. Kiefer, 85, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in San Diego, California. He was born in 1938 in Effingham, Illinois. He was 17 when he joined the U.S. Navy. He became a Mess Cook in the Navy which he enjoyed up until he passed away. As a second career Charlie taught cadets how...
Arthur Richard Carrillo
Jan. 12, 2024
The family of Arthur Richard Carrillo has entrusted Greenwood Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, many...
Ernestine Rachael McKinnon
Jan. 11, 2024
The family of Ernestine Rachael McKinnon has entrusted Greenwood Mortuary to attend to the funeral services of their loved one. A beautiful soul has been called to rest in the eternal garden under the care of their higher power. While many will feel emptiness and the loss of their presence, many...
Truelene A. Ivey
Jan. 10, 2024
Truelene A. Ivey passed away on January 10th 2024. She was a respected Middle School Teacher and Counselor. She was a phenomenal quilter and a globe trotter. She enjoyed traveling throughout the world with her husband Norbert. Japan was a second home to them both. Truelene is survived by her...
Emilia Quiroga
Jan. 10, 2024
Emilia Quiroga was born on November 22, 1924, in Estacion Abuya, Sinaloa, Mexico and passed away on January 10th, 2024 at home in San Diego, CA surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Miguel Quiroga. Emilia was a dedicated mother to 5 children, and a loving grandmother to 12...
Lois Ada Lancaster
Jan. 10, 2024
Lois was born in Blunt, South Dakota during a blizzard, delivered by a somewhat inebriated doctor. She was the only daughter of Kenneth and Janet Peterson, little sister of Lowell. The family moved to California around 1943 where her baby brother Eddie was born in 1946. In her teens Lois sold...