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Paul E. Dillivan
Oct. 24, 2015
Paul E. Dillivan, USN Ret, 78 years-old, of Spring Valley, CA, passed away suddenly, October 24, 2015 at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA. A native of Iowa he joined the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday and retired in 1975 following 20 years of meritorious service. Shortly after his retirement he...
Hermelinda Esquivias Gomez
Oct. 23, 2015
Hermelinda Esquivias Gomez passed away peacefully at her home in San Diego on October 23,2015. Hermelinda was born in Mexico to Lino and Josephina Esquivias of Mexico. Living in San Diego for more than 30 years, and a homemaker for all of her life, giving her love to all of those around her. She...
Joseph W. Counts Jr.
Oct. 21, 2015
Joseph Webbs Counts, Jr. (Joe) passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Lemon Grove, CA on October 21, 2015 at the age of 78.Joe is survived by his wife Aline Fox Counts and four sons, Julius, James, Jason and Jedon, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, as well as his sisters...
Margaret Jean White
Oct. 21, 2015
On March 2, 1952 in Forrest City, Arkansas, God sent a beautiful blessing to N.T. and Alice White. They named her, Margaret Jean White.Margaret received her formal education in San Diego, California where she graduated from Morse High School. Margaret was blessed with her only child, Maurice...
Elvira G. Mendez
Oct. 20, 2015
Elvira G. Mendez was born on May 21, 1919 in Black, Texas to Pasqual and Maria Leonor Gonzalez. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2015. Elvira lived in Gomez Palacio Durango, Mexico for several years before coming back to the states. She ended up moving to San Diego in the 1940’s. She was...
Elaine King
Oct. 20, 2015
Billie Elaine King, 83, of Lakeside, CA. passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2015 with her husband and loved ones by her side. Elaine was born in Preston, Idaho on October 15, 1932, first child to Helen & Lyle Manning. She has a sister Delores and brother Stan both reside in Utah....
Lorna Marie Payne
Oct. 20, 2015
Lorna Marie Payne, age 93 was born on March 13, 1922 in Canton, Ohio. Born to Charles L. Scott and Anna J. Beam. Lorna passed away peacefully on October 20, 2015 in Claremont, California. Lorna Payne is survived by children, Sheila A. Harmer, Steven S. Stroyan, Paulette Payne, Janice M. Payne and...
Patricia A. Carey
Oct. 20, 2015
Patricia was born on 22 July, 1934 in Union County, Iowa to Mr & Mrs Irvin Thomas Cannon. Her mother’s maiden name was Cleo Pearl Ridout. Patricia’s father passed away when she was 15 years old and she lost her mother in the nineteen seventies. Patricia was the youngest of seven children. Her...
Lydia Favila Razo
Oct. 19, 2015
Lydia Favila Razo, 87 years young of Sonora, Texas was born January 12, 1928 and passed away October 19, 2015 with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Fidel Flores Razo to whom she was married for 52 years. She is also preceded in death by her son John J....
Willie John Goggins
Oct. 19, 2015
Willie John Goggins, 50, of San Diego, CA was born August 26, 1965 in South Carolina to proud parents Willie & Julia. After completing his formal education, Willie enlisted into the U.S. Navy and climbed the ladder of rank to acheive Chief E7. He gave 21 years of service to our country....
Esteban "Steve" Garibaldi
Oct. 18, 2015
Esteban Garibaldi Jr., 38 of Spring Valley, CA was born February 25, 1977 to parents Gloria and Esteban Garibaldi, Sr. in Calexico, CA. Upon completion of his formal education, Esteban relocated to San Diego County. He was united in matrimony to his loving wife, Serena. Esteban worked as a Lead...
Elaine Modica
Oct. 18, 2015
Elaine Modica, 86, of San Diego, CA was born Septeber 30, 1929 to parents Carlota and Ercole D’Ercole in Segundo, CO. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Elaine took care of the needs of the Modica family home for over 65 years. Elaine passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. She is survived...