Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Richard Michael Ireland, fondly known as Rick, was born on June 18, 1957, and left this world on March 9, 2025. His journey through life brought joy, laughter, and countless cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him.

Rick dedicated 20 years of his career to Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, where...

Mar 6, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

David Lee Ausderan, affectionately known as "Dave," passed away on March 6, 2025, in San Diego, California, after bravely battling Stage 4 Carcinoma with his daughters Amy, Annie, Denise and nephew Jon by his side. Born on October 28, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dave led a life full of joy, love, and remarkable accomplishments.

Dave dedicated many years of his...

Mar 5, 2025

Father Leo Thomas Brogan, 85, of Chula Vista, CA passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 after a short illness. Fr. Brogan was the eldest of six sons born to Leo and Rita Brogan. He was raised in Hawthorne, NJ attending St. Anthony's Elementary School and St. Mary's High School in Totowa, NJ. Fr. Brogan obtained his Bachelor's Degree from...

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Lesa Christine (née Blundell) Bixel, 59, of Jamul, California, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on March 3, 2025.

Born in San Diego on September 9, 1965, Lesa grew up in Claremont, where her boundless energy, quick wit, and generous heart made her unforgettable.

Lesa didn’t just make friends—she made family. Whether you had known her for years or had just met her,...

Mar 2, 2025

Harold Dean Caldwell passed away in the comfort of his home on March 2, 2025, at the age of 90, after a prolonged battle with dementia.

Born on February 4, 1935, in the small town of Cameron, Texas, Dean, the name he went by, was the cherished second of four living children born to Berry and Lois Caldwell (née Waterson). Times...

Mar 2, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

La Mesa, California - Chris Cohan passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 92. He died peacefully, after battling Alzheimer’s Disease for years. Chris was born in Albany, New York in 1932, to the late Timothy Francis Cohan and Gertrude (Lally) Cohan. He was the oldest of three sons and had a childhood that was the...

Feb 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Sporing) Formanek, left this earth on February 27, 2025 surrounded by family in her home. She was diagnosed with stage four cancer on January 28, 2025. We did not expect her to leave this earth only one month later, but that time allowed her to say goodbye to family who flew in from all over the country. A...

Feb 26, 2025

"I hold your heart with me

  I hold your heart in my heart"

                          -Anonymous

Feb 22, 2025

Nenita "Choy" Cancio, born in December 1950, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in Bataan, Phillipines, resided in Lubao.  Nenita immigrated with her Naval husband to California in the late 1970s. A beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie, friend and grandmother, Nenita leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Nenita was the loving...

Feb 22, 2025

Rod left this life on February 22, 2025 following a brief illness. Rod was born in Berkeley, California and spent his childhood years in Berkeley and Washington State (Olympia and Seattle). He attended Whitman College where he met the love of his life, Barbara Ostgren. Rod and Barbara married in 1952 and moved to Seattle where Rod went to medical...

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Berdene Eveyln Maricle-Thompson 1937-2025

Berdene Evelyn Maricle-Thompson, 88, of Pella, Iowa, died in San Diego, CA on February 19, 2025. 

She is survived by her three brothers: Willford Roose, Gerald Roose, and Larry Roose. Her three children: Arthur Maricle, LaTeresa Oropeza and Vickie White, along with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Pam was born to Maury Wayne McCaskill and Mary Francis McCaskill in a US Army hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Maury was recovering from a wound suffered from an explosion in World War II. He had been stationed in New Guinea, trying to block the Japanese from getting into India. Maury’s brother had just died in Patton’s march into Italy (1944)....

Feb 13, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Catherine Leilani Pisciotta, affectionately known as Cathy, passed away on February 12, 2025, in her beloved San Diego, California, at the age of 87, following a stroke. Born on January 14, 1938, Cathy dedicated her life to the love of her family and friends, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Cathy was the daughter...