Obituaries

Aug 19, 2024

Dennis (Michael) O'Brien, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2024, at the Veterans Home of Chula Vista. Born on June 2, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, Michael left a legacy of God's love and grace. 

As the owner of Forest Nurseries in Los Angeles, CA, with his siblings, and the owner of O'Brien's...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Dante Joseph Messina, affectionately known as Danny, graced the world with his calm yet vibrant spirit from September 4, 1932, until his peaceful passing on August 18, 2024, in San Diego County, California. Born on Staten Island, New York, Danny's life was a tapestry woven with joy, humor, and unwavering kindness. He was the youngest boy in an Italian immigrant...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Albert Henry “Buster” Prince

February 4, 1937 – August 9, 2024

SANTEE – Buster Prince passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Pittsfield, MA to Albert and Dora Prince, Buster spent his childhood years in Dalton, MA. After Buster graduated high school he served in the Army during the Korean War. In 1961 he...

Aug 9, 2024

PATRICK (PAT) GENE SWIHART passed away on August 9, 2024 in San Diego, CA, at the age of 71. 

Pat was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on January 10, 1953 to parents Richard Gene Swihart and Venice Belle Easterbrook. Pat was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Britt Swihart, son Shane Patrick Swihart, daughter Brooke...

Aug 8, 2024

Lourdes was born on July 7, 2006, dedicated to the Lord at College Avenue Baptist Church on August 30, 2009. At her request, she was baptized on June 17, 2018 at Pathways Community Church.

Lourdes was an avid animal lover. Over the years, we had cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a hamster, a gecko, and a few fish, but it wasn’t enough....

Aug 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Almon passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 7, 1938, she lived a life full of love, kindness, and devotion to her family and community.

She is survived by her brother, Gordon Arthur Hurley, and his wife, Janet Mildred Hurley; her children, Bethany Jean Jones, James Gordon Almon, and Janet Elizabeth...

Aug 8, 2024

Maryann Elizabeth Kiesel passed away peacefully in San Diego, California, on August 8, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of Robert Joseph Kiesel, with whom she shared an incredible 59 years of marriage. Maryann will be dearly missed by her five forever grateful children, and their families: Robert Kiesel, Jr., of San Diego, CA, Jim...

Aug 7, 2024

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Aug 6, 2024

Harold Lage passed away on Tuesday, August 6th. He was 94 years old. He was a great man who lived a good life.

Harold was born in Lapeer Michigan to Herta and Otto Lage. He was the oldest of 3 children. 

Harold had a great sense of humor. And he was notorious for his playful antics. He would flirt with the nurses,...

Aug 4, 2024

Timothy Doyle Waters, born July 12, 1949 in Eagle Rock, CA to Frances (Keck) Waters and Carl Waters, passed away on August 4, 2024 in La Mesa, CA due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was 75 years old.

Tim attended Eagle Rock High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He loved tennis and - together with his teammates...

Aug 4, 2024

Aug 4, 2024

Aug 3, 2024

Samuel W. Harvey II, a man of unwavering kindness and undeniable love, bid farewell to this world on the 3rd of August, 2024, in the city he knew as both his birthplace and final resting ground, San Diego. Born on a crisp spring day in 1945, Sam's life journey came full circle in the place where it all began.

Throughout his...

Aug 2, 2024

Josephine Annette Cota, affectionately known as Joann, was born on January 1, 1955, in San Diego, California. She departed this life on August 2, 2024, at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, havingely battled numerous chronic illnesses. Throughout her days, Joann's spirit shone brightly in the culinary world, where her incredible cooking left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough...

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