Obituaries

Jul 3, 2026

Jul 3, 2026

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...

Jul 1, 2026

Jun 28, 2026

Jun 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reno Pontanares, a cherished husband, father, 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, Philippines,...

Jun 25, 2026

Jun 23, 2026

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 22, 2026

Maria Teresa Islas Gonzalez, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 18, 1935 in Zamora, Michoacán MX, Ma. Teresa lived a life full of faith, hard work, and family. Ma Teresa, her mother Esperanza, her older sister Felipa, and their niece Maria Elena arrived in Tijuana, BC MX...

Jun 21, 2026

Jun 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Maria Alicia Lopez Robinson

June 23, 1940 – June 21, 2026



Maria Alicia Lopez Robinson passed away on June 21, 2026, in El Cajon, California, just two days before her 86th birthday. She lived a beautiful life rooted in faith, family, friendship, and service to others.



Born on June 23, 1940, in Mexico, Alicia was the beloved daughter of Jose...

Jun 21, 2026

Jun 21, 2026

Richard Coryell Mellien, age 91, of La Mesa, California, passed away on June 21, 2026. Richard was born on May 10, 1935, to Marie Coryell Mellien and Russell Gustave Horace Mellien. He lived a long and meaningful life, marked by love of family, quiet strength, and the many relationships he built over the years. He had a lifelong love of...

Jun 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness and endless love that we announce the passing of Allen Lloyd Foye of Alpine, CA, who left us peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 4, 1943 in San Diego, Al was the son of Ralph and Roberta Foye.  He grew up in Lemon Grove before graduating from Mount Miguel...

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 16, 2026

Burchard “Butch” Deming passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on November 4, 1928, Butch lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a wonderful sense of humor. At age 22, he met the love of his life, Bonnie, at a local drive-in. Together they shared 75 years of love, friendship,...

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

Pamela Carol Stroud, born on November 9, 1956, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Throughout her 69 years, Pamela lived a life marked by grace, dedication, and deep love for her family.

Pamela was a cherished mother to three daughters: Shawnna Johnson, Christy Alvarez, and Tina Stroud. Her unwavering support and nurturing spirit profoundly shaped the lives of her daughters,...

Jun 8, 2026

Miharu Okano Edwards, a woman whose life was defined by unwavering faith, quiet strength, and profound devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in San Diego, California. Born on April 18, 1954, in Japan, Miharu embraced the journey of life with grace, humility, and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone she encountered.

Miharu started her journey in...