Obituaries

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Our mom Diana and her identical twin MaryRay were born on October 5th, 1957 in Sasebo City Japan, to Michiko Fukunaga and Bily Ray Stone. Diana was given away as a gift of love on the promise that she would be well taken care of by Elsie and Dudley Crawford. As the years passed, mom's family grew to include her...

May 29, 2024

May 28, 2024

Herbert Marvin Kulman, aged 94, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at his home in San Diego. He was born on June 12, 1929 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to David and Mary [Kemmler] Kulman. He is preceded in death by his parents and his older brothers Armand [Alice] and Melvin [Dorothy], as well as his ex wife Joann [Gilbert]. He...

May 20, 2024

Our beautiful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, left this life to be with the Lord on May 20, 2024. She was 95 years old. She loved God and she loved her family, which was her greatest joy. She was kind and gentle and always had a joyful heart. She was a friend to all.Mom/NanaMom as she was known to her...

May 20, 2024

Carl J. Stahnke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother died May 20, 2024. Born in Philadelphia in 1941, Carl moved frequently until his father’s last duty station in San Diego. He ran track at Herbert Hoover High School, served in the U.S. Army and graduated from SDSU with a master’s degree. Carl spent 36 years teaching, including more than 25...

May 18, 2024

May 16, 2024

May 15, 2024

Arthur Stevenson Carnahan, Jr. (“Steve”), age 93, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His loving daughters were with him at the time of his death.

 

Steve was born on October 4, 1930, to Arthur and Fannie Carnahan in Riverton, Kansas. He was the youngest of eleven siblings—four brothers and six sisters—all of...

May 15, 2024

May 14, 2024

William John Kirby, known affectionately as Bill to his family and friends passed away on May 14th, 2024, at Grossmont Sharp Hospital in San Diego, California. His legacy is one of dedication and hard work, leaving a lasting impact on those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on May 25th, 1934, in Beaverton, Oregon, Bill led a remarkable life...

May 13, 2024

May 12, 2024

Ana Delia Carrillo Rodriguez, 39, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. Born and raised on the West Coast, with roots spanning from San Diego to Los Angeles, Ana lived a vibrant and adventurous life.



Ana is survived by her  parents, Alma Felan and Gerardo Rodriguez, and her dear siblings, Jerry Rodriguez, Candy Rodriguez, and Gina Hirata and her niece...

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Milkiah Warren Churchill

January 17, 2004—May 12, 2024

Born in Yrgalem, Sidama, Ethiopia, Milkiah moved to San Diego in 2008 to be the son of John and Brenda Churchill, and the brother of Rochelle and Kellen.  He was a lively boy with a brilliant smile and an engaging disposition.   

Milkiah was home-schooled by his mother through sixth grade, when he transferred to...

May 11, 2024

Larry Smith Obituary

Lawrence George Smith (Larry) was born in Chicago on January 7, 1939, to Alex and Arlene Smith.  Larry and his older brother, Bob Smith, tragically lost their mother when Larry was very young.   The boys went to live with relatives and Larry moved in with his Uncle George and Aunt Jeannette.  Eventually, Alex remarried Opalene and they...

May 11, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother, Aviva Brin Shimrat. 

 

Aviva passed away on Saturday the 11th of May 2024 at around 22h00 at the Grossmont Gardens Assisted Living in San Diego, where she has been for the past 6 years.

 

Aviva had just turned 89 on the 3rd of May, and passed away on...

May 10, 2024

May 9, 2024

Miss me...but let me go.  "When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long. And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love and laughter we shared.Miss me... but let me...

May 8, 2024