August 17, 2017 Obituaries
Margaret R. Borger
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Rancho Bernardo Margaret R. Borger, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2017. She was born in Sartell, MN on April 15, 1935, to Frank and Matilda Zakrajshek. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Chester R. Borger, Sr. She is survived by...
Rosita Morgan Busang
Ramona, CA
Ramona Rosita Morgan Busang, also known as Rose or Rosie by her close friends, died on July 17, 2017 after a difficult and fierce 10 year battle with IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). She passed surrounded by her immediate family, dear friends, sweetest ICU angels and with...
Leroy C. Nauton Jr.
Poway, CA
Leroy C. Duke' Nauton, Jr. Poway The Nauton family mourns the loss of Leroy C. "Duke" Nauton Jr. Son to Leroy C. and Clara Nauton of Baltimore Maryland. Husband to Chandra "Candy" Nauton for 52 years. Beloved brother to Michael, Bill and Fred Nauton, as well as Peggy Schorreck...
August 10, 2017 Obituaries
Karen Burgelin Lockwood
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Rancho Bernardo Karen, 75, passed away on July 26, 2017 after bravely battling cancer for four years. She was born in Napa, CA to Lou and Betty Burgelin. She lived most of her early years in Vallejo, CA, moving to San Diego in 1994. She worked at Indus, Inc. as a senior...
Carol Claus Crawford
La Jolla, CA
Carol Claus Crawford November 30, 1938 - July 20, 2017 La Jolla A long time member of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, Carol Claus Crawford passed away peacefully July 20, 2017 after battling Alzheimer's disease. Carol was born in Alhambra California on Nov. 30, 1938. She...
Lawrence J. Rotolo
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Lawrence J. Larry' Rotolo Rancho Bernardo Lawrence J. Rotolo passed away in his sleep on July 19, 2017 at his home in Rancho Bernardo. Born on December 8, 1923 in Plainfield, NJ, Larry graduated from North Plainfield High School, and almost immediately enlisted in the Army. It...
Donald Ray Russell
La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Don Russell passed away in his sleep on March 23, 2017, after a long illness. He was born the oldest of three brothers in Little Rock, AR. His family decided to move to San Diego when the Russell boys, Don, Joe, and Larry were not quite teenagers. Don gravitated to...
Francis J. Schulte
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Francis J. Frank' Schulte May 5, 1929 - June 26, 2017 Rancho Santa Fe Francis J. Schulte, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2017, with his wife Marileigh by his side. Frank was born on May 5, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Rose Schulte. Frank and his twin...
Francis J. Schulte
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Rancho Santa Fe Remembering the fun that we had and all we did together.32 years of sharing ups and downs, supporting one another, the funny stories you could tell. My love for you grew stronger through the years. You were the most loving person that I ever knew. We were each...
Mary Wilder
Ramona, CA
Ramona Mary "Molly" Wilder, 70, died peacefully at Palomar Hospital on June 17, 2017, in Escondido CA from complications following abdominal surgery. She was born on January 6,1947 in Minnesota. Molly moved to San Diego and attended the University of California San Diego. She...
August 3, 2017 Obituaries
David J. Easterling
Ramona, CA
Ramona David J. Easterling, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. David lived his life to the fullest but most important to him was his love of family, faith and country. He lived a life that was "never dull" and enjoyed every...
John Elston
Ramona, CA
Ramona John Elston, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Palomar Hospital in San Marcos, CA.John was born on January 2, 1940, at Loma Linda Hospital and grew up in Pacific Beach, CA. He spent much of his childhood on the beach and was involved in 4-H for many years....
Tomas G. Henderson
Del Mar, CA
Tomas G. Henderson May 14, 1935 - July 19, 2017 Del Mar LCDR Tomas G. Henderson (Ret.), 82, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 with his wife Lois at his side. Tom was born May 14, 1935 in Eureka, CA to the late Graham and Dean Henderson. He graduated from Eureka High School...
Richard Hoss
Ramona, CA
Ramona Richard "Dick" Hoss, 75, passed away from pancreatic and liver cancer on June 24, 2017. He was born on August 9, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. At a young age, he and his parents moved to Salinas, CA, where he grew up.Dick joined the Marines and served for four years. He then...
Walter Frederick Traut
Ramona, CA
Walter Frederick Walt' Traut June 17, 1918 - July 16, 2017 Ramona Walter Frederick Traut, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 16, 2017, with the comfort of his close family friend Ron Sparks by his side. Walter was born in Elizabeth, NJ on June 17, 1918, the son of...
July 27, 2017 Obituaries
Anne Cleveland
La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Anne Cleveland, daughter of Mildred and (the late) Ballard Cleveland, sister of Laura and Geoffrey and friend to so many, passed away on June 24, 2017. Anne was born in Virginia but earned her stripes as a California native. Graduated from LJHS, class of 1974. She was...
Gwendoline Holt
Poway, CA
Poway Gwendoline "Wendy" Holt, 63, passed away on July 11, 2017 surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Holt; daughter, Jenna; grandson, Max; sister, Audrey; as well as many family and friends who love and miss her. Services will be held at Community...
Michael J. Rokoff M.D.
La Jolla, CA
Michael J. Rokoff, M.D. June 30, 1942 - July 7, 2017 La Jolla Dr. Michael Rokoff succumbed to the rigors of Parkinson's disease following an epic battle lasting over 30 years. This battle was characterized by his determination and bravery which cannot be matched. Every phase...
July 20, 2017 Obituaries
Prescott Clough Crafts Jr.
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Prescott Clough Crafts, Jr. August 7, 1920 - June 30, 2017 Rancho Bernardo A native of Massachusetts, Prescott Clough Crafts, Jr. was born in 1920 and lived in the Boston area until 1992, when he moved to San Diego. He attended the public schools in Belmont, and graduated from...
Anne Frances Darby
La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Anne Frances Darby, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2017.She was born in Pasadena, CA, on February 7, 1944. Anne moved with her family to La Jolla,CA, and attended Stella Maris Academy, The Academy Of Our Lady of Peace and graduated fromLa Jolla...
Dr. Richard Farson
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Richard Farson 1926 - 2017, La Jolla Dr. Richard Farson, a behavioral psychologist, author, educator, and president of the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute, was known for his innovative work in areas diverse as group therapy, children's rights, organizational...
Meredith Strong Foulke
Poway, CA
Meredith Strong Foulke Poway Meredith Strong Foulke, 91, passed away in the company of her dear sister Virginia, on the evening of Sunday, July 2, 2017 at their home in Poway, CA. Meredith was raised in Eagle Rock, CA and was a graduate of the University of Redlands and a long...
Richard Herrman
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Rancho Santa Fe Richard "Dick" Herrman, 88, passed away peacefully in the paws of his pet schnauzer, Birdie, on June 30, 2017. Dick was born in Detroit, MI and in 1943 his family moved to Los Angeles. After graduating from high school, he avoided the military draft by...
Arthur Richard Lemke
Ramona, CA
Arthur Richard Art' Lemke September 21, 1918 - July 6, 2017 Ramona Arthur Richard "Art" Lemke, 98, died peacefully on July 6, 2017, in Ramona, CA, at the home he had shared with his wife, Pat, for the past 44 years. Art was born on September 21, 1918 in Kansas City, KS to...
