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Elvira Contreras Rodriguez
Nov. 01, 2017
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Elvira Contreras Rodriguez passed away peacefully at her home. She was born March 6, 1926 in Tamazula, Mexico to the late Julian Contreras and Isabel Mendoza. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children: Maria Rodriguez, Paulina Skiff, and Ramon Rodriguez; as well...
Joseph Michael Bua
Nov. 01, 2017
JOSEPH MICHAEL BUA April 19, 1946 – November 1, 2017Joe was born in Beloit, Wisconsin to proud parents, Lorraine and Vito Bua. Joe’s only sibling, Anne, came along a few years later.Joe joined the Navy in 1964 after high school graduation. Joe was carrying a rifle in country during the Vietnam...
Andrea Jane Broach
Oct. 31, 2017
After a near death 4 years ago Andrea Jane Broach never gave up. She never complained maintained a brave outlook and generally cheerful attitude while being hospitalized for the entire time. She continued to be a mother and grandmother to the very end.She died at Paradise Valley Hospital on...
Marion Louise Patterson
Oct. 30, 2017
Marion Louise Patterson, 97, of Escondido, CA was born January 14, 1920 to parents Marion & Warren Barum in New York City, New York. Marion took care of needs in the Paterson family home for over 75 years. Her family meant everything to her. Throughout her life Marion enjoyed many hobbies....
Barbara Lynn Buckel
Oct. 30, 2017
Barbara Lynn Buckel, Feb. 13,1936- October 30, 2017. Barbara was born in Yosemite National Park, but lived almost her entire life in San Diego. Barbara graduated from Kearny High School, and attended San Diego State University. Barbara was involved in many Civic and charitable organizations...
Florante Sison Espiritu Jr.
Oct. 30, 2017
Florante Sison Espiritu Jr.was born in the Philippines on August 4th, 1937 to proud parents, Florante Rillorea Espiritu Sr. and Josefina Sison. Florante was a production worker in the electronics field for 19 years. He met the love of his life, Rosario Del Rosario De Jesus, whom he married and...
Marion Louise Patterson
Oct. 30, 2017
The world lost a mother, grandmother, and friend when Marion Louise Patterson passed away on October 30, 2017. She was 97 years old.Marion was born on January 14, 1920 to Marion Ballard White and Warren Starr Barnum in the Bronx, NYC, New York. Marion was a graduate of Russell Sage College, where...
Alice L. Kirkland
Oct. 27, 2017
Alice Louise Kirkland was born on April 8th, 1929 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Both of her parents, Albert and Julia Mitchell, were born in the same town. Alice spent over 50 years as a Homemaker. She was always a wonderful mother to her growing family. Alice passed away on October 27th,...
Joseph Patrick Marroquin
Oct. 26, 2017
Our sweet Joseph Patrick, affectionately known to all as “Joey,” surprised us all with his early but blessed birth (just in time for the New Year!) on 12/27/2013. Throughout his short but amazing life, he defied odds and expectations that any one tried to set for him. He fought conditions that...
Vera E. Heck
Oct. 25, 2017
Vera was born as Vera Ellen Rhodes on November 21st, 1925 to Elonzo and Gertrude Rhodes in Boise, Idaho. Later after graduation from high school, she married Charles Heck and her name became Vera Ellen Heck. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Vera passed away on October 25th, 2017...
Rita C. Bartelle
Oct. 25, 2017
Celebrating the Life of Rita Bartelle Lachnicht. She was born on Nov.7,1921 in Philadelphia to Joseph and Louise Menna their only child.She attended Penn State and Humboldt State University. She earned a PHD in psychology.She worked as a psychologist and teacher, retiring in 1997. She married ...