Obituaries

Michael Lewis Schaffer

Michael Lewis Schaffer

Jul 9, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael Lewis Schaffer, lovingly known as Mike, who left us on July 9, 2026, in San Diego. Born on September 18, 1966, in New York, Michael brightened the world for nearly sixty years with his warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family.

The center of Mike's world was his beloved family. He...

Jean Ellen Coleman

Jean Ellen Coleman

Jul 9, 2026

Coleman, Jean Ellen, (nee Simonis) asleep in Jesus on July 9, 2026, after a brief battle with two aggressive forms of cancer. She is survived by a brother, Peter Simonis of Missouri and brother-in-law, Lawrence Driscoll also of Missouri. She was a loving aunt, cousin and friend to many that met her.

For over 45 years, Jean dedicated her life to...

Elizabeth Casupanan Cayanan

Elizabeth Casupanan Cayanan

Jul 7, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Elizabeth C. Cayanan, who peacefully entered eternal rest on July 7, 2026, was born on August 27, 1947, in the Philippines to her late loving parents, Abelardo and Gregoria Casupanan. She was the second of nine children, and among her siblings was her late sister, Gregoria Casupanan. Elizabeth later married her beloved husband,...

Kevin Hendricks

Kevin Hendricks

Jul 6, 2026



Kevin Hendricks, age 65, of Albany, New York, entered eternal rest surrounded by loved ones and devoted life partner, Sophia Wabi. Born on July 14,1961, he was a proud United States Navy veteran and a devoted servant of the Church of Christ. Kevin will be remembered for his faith, strength, kindness, and love for others. He enjoyed encouraging people, sharing...

Patricia Francis "Patt" Sloan (Egan)

Patricia Francis "Patt" Sloan (Egan)

Jul 4, 2026

     Patt was born in Harlingen, Texas to her parents, Patricia and Gerald Egan. She was raised in several places due to her father’s produce business, with her formative years in Bakersfield, CA. In 1966, while in Idaho, she met and married the love of her life, Clancy. They soon settled in San Diego where Patt was a devoted...

Jonathan Ray LeBel

Jonathan Ray LeBel

Jul 3, 2026

With a very heavy heart and profound sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved son Jonathan Ray LeBel, who peacefully entered heaven on July 3, 2026. A loving son, father, brother, grandson, godson, nephew, cousin and friend, also known to some as LJ, Buddy and Turtle. Taken too soon, but loved for a lifetime, he leaves a legacy dedicated...

Daniel Griffin O'Neal

Daniel Griffin O'Neal

Jul 2, 2026

Born on January 31, 1948, in San Diego, California, Dan lived a bountiful life surrounded

by those he loved. Dan touched many lives during his 50-year career as an educator in

San Diego. His teaching years began at 16 as a coach and later a 6th-grade teacher at

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, where he soon became the first lay principal under...

Carole Joan Goldfarb

Carole Joan Goldfarb

Jul 1, 2026

Carole Goldfarb’s Obituary

Carole Joan Goldfarb, born October 21, 1936, was a creative and intellectually curious teacher, mother, wife, grandmother, friend, engaged citizen, progressive activist, and poet. She was born in New York to Helen and Morris Biller and graduated from Cornell University in 1956.

Carole taught briefly in Berkeley while her first husband, Theodore Goldfarb, attended graduate school there. She then...

Rey Dee Fackrell

Rey Dee Fackrell

Jul 1, 2026

Rey Fackrell, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 in San Diego, California, surrounded by his family.

Rey was born in San Diego, California, on October 4, 1931 to Howard and Lupe Fackrell. Rey grew up in San Diego where he remained throughout his life. He attended Grossmont High School, where he played both football and rugby, graduating in...

Mary Bridget Kennedy - "Myra"

Mary Bridget Kennedy - "Myra"

Jun 30, 2026



The death has occurred of Myra Kennedy

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Myra Kennedy, who died peacefully in San Diego, California, USA, on June 30th 2026 after a short illness, with her niece Geraldine and family by her side.

Myra dedicated her entire working life to the Jericho, Long Island Fire District where she served...

Regino Quinones Pontanares

Regino Quinones Pontanares

Jun 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reno Pontanares, a cherished husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. Reno departed this world on June 28, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of his family at the Holy Cross subacute facility in Mission Hills, California. Born on February 24, 1947, in Nabua, Camarines Sur,...

Mark Aaron Rillos

Mark Aaron Rillos

Jun 25, 2026

Mark Aaron Rillos of San Diego, California, passed away on June 25, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, and he is deeply missed.

Mark was born in Woodland, California, on June 12, 1985, to Ernest “Ernie” and Denise Tracy Rillos. Growing up, he lived in Davis, California; San Diego; Okinawa, Japan; and Yuma, Arizona, where he...