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Robert Hallner Obituary

Robert John Hallner, 23 CARLSBAD -- Robert John Hallner, a senior at the University of San Diego (USD), died on Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Carlsbad, California. Born on August 6, 1987 in Carlsbad, Rob was the son of Virginia and Eugene Hallner. He went to La Costa Heights Elementary School, Oak Crest Middle School and graduated from La Costa Canyon High School in 2006. Rob studied accounting at the University of San Diego. Rob was an avid surfer having spent hours in the water at Swamis, D Street and Ponto, and was equally passionate about snowboarding with Big Bear and Mammoth being his two home mountains. Rob was also a budding entrepreneur having created a start-up clothing line for surfers featuring custom t-shirt designs that were sold online and at local events. Rob travelled extensively throughout Europe and South America as part of the American Field Service Program, and was an exchange student in Chile in 2005. Surviving relatives include brother, Timothy Hallner (26); sister, Lauren (16); and foreign exchange sisters, Silvia Piran of Milan, Italy, and Hanna Schachel of Berlin, Germany. Other surviving relatives are Louise Costa, Balboa Island, Susan DeSantis, Newport Coast, Robert and Kari DeSantis of Midlothian, Virginia, Stephen and Kris DeSantis, Ladera Ranch, California, Nicolas and Steven DeSantis, Delaney, Grace, and Mia DeSantis, Greg Weekley, Jeff and Luke Lombardo, Linnea and Brian Martin, Sara and Jeff Peters, and Carson Peters. Memorial services were held on Monday, December 20, 2010. A private memorial service was held on Tuesday, December 21, at St. John Vienney Catholic Church on Balboa Island, and was followed by interment at Pacific View Mortuary in Newport Beach. A ceremonial paddle out and celebration of Rob's life took place on Sunday, December 19, at Swamis Beach. Donations can be made to the Surfrider Foundation in honor of Rob Hallner: Surfrider Foundation USA; P.O. Box 6010 San Clemente, Calif. 92674-6010 tel. (949) 492-8170 fax (949) 492-8142 online donations: surfrider.org/surfrider _membership/donate/ VIVO PEACE ROBBIE! Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Dec. 26, 2010.

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August 17, 2011

Robo,
You have been a light in my heart for so long and it will continue to shine forever! I love you more than words can say. I miss you!
Lorraine

Lorraine Freeman

August 17, 2011

Dear Ginny & Gene,
I didn't know about this guest book until today! I pray every day for God to lift some of the pain and loss from your hearts. I love you, Timo & Frogs so much. I know that Robo is smiling down on us and sending his love and hugs to keep us all comforted. I love him so much!

Always in my heart,
Rainers

January 13, 2011

God bless you.

January 4, 2011

Ginny and Gene, I just heard from Erline about the loss of Robbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ellen Hancock & Lindley Williamson

January 3, 2011

Dear Hallner Family,

We just heard through Valerie about the loss of your son. We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort and heal you.
Duane and Pat Wickstrom

George Pecoraro

January 2, 2011

Ginny and Gene - It is with great sorrow to hear and read about the passing of your son, Rob. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bill Waltermire

December 31, 2010

Gene and Ginny

It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of your son, Rob. My heart aches for your loss and I can only offer up my love, compassion, and support. My prayer for you is that God grant you peace.....peaceful days and nights and his grace through the healing that he sends your way. With love, Bill

Walt Heinecke

December 30, 2010

Dear Hallner Family, Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. I knew Rob as my student at USD and in him I found great enthusiasm, humor, intelligence, and a zest for life unmatched by other students I have taught.. He will be missed by all of us. The peace of God passes all understanding.
Sincerely, Walt Heinecke

Lydia Petroff

December 28, 2010

Dear Hallner Family, Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to your family in this time of such grief and sad loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Lydia Petroff & Corey Leal (LCC)

Diane Ward

December 27, 2010

Gene and Ginny, Nat and I were so sad to hear this news. It has been so many years since we have seen each other, but you have never left out thoughts. All our love and prayers are with you.

December 27, 2010

So sorry to read of Rob's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Sincerely,

Ellen Amano

Lori Barnett

December 26, 2010

We are terribly sadden by such devasting news. Rob lit up a place with his warmth and kindness. We are so sorry for your loss of such a treasure of a son and brother.
Sincerely, Mike and Lori Barnett

sara chapnik

December 26, 2010

Robbie, i love you so much, and am missing you terribly already. i hope youre watching over us in heaven, and smiling. I will always cherish our memories, and remember you as the smartest, sweetest, and most loving person I know. Your memory will live on through all of your friends and family, and your kind spirit will never be forgotten. I love you more than words can describe, and I will take you with me everywhere I go. Rest in peace my robbie my love, I'll be missing you always and forever. <3

Jon Montague

December 22, 2010

We have had the pleasure of knowing your family for many, many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May you find comfort in knowing what an outstanding young man you raised. God Bless you.

December 20, 2010

May you find peace and healing...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Caryn Rosen

Cherie Andre

December 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

melanie wageman

December 19, 2010

May you rest in peace.

Louise Costa

December 19, 2010

My beautiful Robbie,
May your incredible light always shine in our hearts and lives forever.
With love always,
Aunt Louise

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