San Diego, CA Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Patrick Reginald Hill, 81, passed away on July 1, 2025, in San Diego, California. Born on March 17, 1944 in Georgetown, Guyana, to Reginald Clement and Cornelia “Gem” Hill, Patrick was the oldest of four children, with three siblings: Pauline, Cecile, and Terrance Hill. Patrick’s journey took him across continents and cultures. With the support of his parents, he left...

Jun 22, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Ina Graham was born in Clover Bend, Arkansas on April 29, 1925, the fourth of five children. When Mary was three years of age, her siblings and her parents contracted typhoid fever. Sadly, both of her parents died from the illness, and Mary and her siblings went to live among extended family members. In her late teens, Mary moved...

May 11, 2025

Rosalva Miramontes Lora nacio en La Palma Grande, Nayarit en 5/25/1948. Vivio su juventud en Tijuana B.C, y vivio la mayor parte de su vida en Oceanside, CA. Fallecio en Escondido, CA 5/11/2025Rosalva fue una madre dedicada a sus hijos, y a su esposo.Fue una mujer fuerte que enfrentocada desafio en su vida con valor.Le sobreviven su esposo Vicente, sus...

May 4, 2025

 In Loving Memory of Stephanie Matilda Matthews Smith

Born to Jessye and Toney Matthews, the last of Eight and proceeded in Death by her parents, son Xavier, brothers Reggie and Kenny Matthews, older sister Barbara Matthews, and her late husband Ocie Smith.

With hearts both heavy and full of reverence, we honor the life and legacy of Stephanie Matilda Matthews Smith, a...

May 2, 2025

Freddie C. Hackett was born on May 24, 1953, to Quincy Thomas Sr. and Veola Hackett in Crockett, Texas. He was the fourth of ten children and grew up surrounded by the warmth and close-knit bonds of a large family. His family developed his sense of character, loyalty, ethics, fairness, and genuineness.

Freddie cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces,...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Natalie Marquardt, 72, who passed away at home surrounded by family following a long battle with ovarian cancer, which she fought so hard for many years. Born December 15, 1952, in Torrington, Connecticut, growing up she won many beauty pageants, a state bowling championship and loved skiing and camping...

Mar 19, 2025

Don George Kaye, 80, died following a 6-year battle with cancer and COPD. He died at home after being in hospice care for the last 10 months. He loved to build things. He was once a private pilot, who built his own airplane from scratch (an RV3). He built his own TV. He was an avid golfer and worked for...

Mar 17, 2025

Se extraña tu presencia, se atesora tu recuerdo

Y enjugará Dios toda lágrima de los ojos de ellos; y ya no habrá muerte, ni habrá más llanto, ni clamor, ni dolor; porque las primeras cosas pasaron".

 Apocalipsis 21:4

Jan 20, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Dwight Swick passed away on January 21, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born to George and Elizabeth Swick on September 28, 1956 in Minot, North Dakota. He graduated from George Mason High School in Falls Church, Virginia in 1974. He then went on to study printing at Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating in 1979, as...

Jan 3, 2025

Janet Pickett King was born to Eddie Mack Pickett and Otha Dean Dennis on June 28, 1946 in Finleyson, GA.

Janet went home to the Most High on January 3, 2025 at the age of 78. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, and dear friend to many. She was always there when needed most, offering support, wisdom, and...

Dec 30, 2024

OBITUARY FOR DEBORAH J. KARLSON 

Deborah (Debbie) Jean Karlson, 66, died peacefully in Tri-City Medical Center, Vista, California on December 30, 2024, with her youngest sister Kristi by her side.

Debbie was born August 31, 1958 in San Diego, California to Donald and Kathleen (Carey) Karlson, the fourth of nine children. She was a double Irish twin, sandwiched between her barely older...

Oct 27, 2024

Ivka Stojanovich, of Escondido, CA passed away on Oct 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Ivka grew up in Yugoslavia in Sremska Mitrovica. She left Yugoslavia as a teenager to live with her mother in Venezuela where she attended college and earned a degree in accounting. While living in Venezuela she met her husband Milorad, then immigrated to the...

Oct 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rubima Malit Flores, also known as Ruby, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and faithful servant of God, who joined our Creator on October 24, 2024. Rubima, the eighth of eleven siblings, Pedro, Alexander, Maria Luz, Rosby, Eduardo, Apollo, Ruth, Bernadette, Levi and Noel, was born on August 10, 1965, to Consolacion...

Oct 8, 2024

Carol Leighton, 55, of Encinitas, CA, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2024, in the presence of a small group of family and friends.

Though Carol’s life was cut short, it was extraordinarily full. She was born in Seaham, County Durham, England on February 3rd, 1969, to Mrs. Carol Leighton (formerly Kennedy) and Mr. Stewart Leighton. Her brother Christopher joined the...

Sep 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Ricardo Perez, on September 19, 2024, in San Diego. 

Born on November 19, 1966, in Mexicali, Ricardo was the son of Rafael and Beatriz.

Ricardo “Raf” was an old soul, free spirit, and a thoughtful friend. He was fun to be around. Ricardo built a life of his own,...

Aug 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Cristobal “Cris” Sotomayor — a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.Cris was an artistic, funny, caring person who touched so many lives. Always the resident comedian, his “dad jokes” were unmatched; he lived to make everyone laugh — he lived to love.Cris’ interests stretched far and wide. Always curious,...

Aug 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Vassier, who fought a hard-fought battle with cancer. Linda passed away on August 11, 2024 at the age of 71, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on June 9, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey, Linda was a beacon of strength and resilience. She dedicated her life to organic gardening...