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PHILLIP FALKENSTEIN Obituary
FALKENSTEIN
Sept. 9, 1953 – Mar. 17, 2025
Phil peacefully went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Phil was born in Torrance, CA, to Phillip R. Falkenstein & Margaret Tinkle.
He graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1971. Soon after high school, he met the love of his life, Dawn Williams, whom he was happily married to for 52 years. Phil took pride in working for his father in his cotton business for some time. He pursued an education later on in life and graduated from IVC in 1996 and then earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He retired from the Imperial Irrigation District after 33 years as a Supervisor of Customer Relations. Phil loved to spend time with his three granddaughters and attended all their activities. It brought him joy to be near them and see them grow. In his early years, he loved taking his family camping to Ensenada and road tripping around this beautiful country he loved so much. He enjoyed racing pigeons, being a member of the Signal Mountain Muzzle Loaders, and being involved in the Imperial County Republican Party.
Phil is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, Jack and Phil (Sonia); granddaughters, Kendall, Lauren, & Brooke; sisters, Patricia (James) Stenzel and Susan Sandberg; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thanks to Accent Care and nurse Bethany Bovino for your loving care.
A celebration of life will take place on April 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Valley Christian Church, 431 Wall Rd., Imperial CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for PHILLIP FALKENSTEIN
Linda
April 26, 2025
May the Lord bless you
and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor
and give you his peace.
Linda Roderick Hopkins
Michele Dougherty
April 21, 2025
My deepest condenses to Dawn and family. Phil was such a kind and funny guy. I attended BUHS and also graduated in the class of ‘71 with him. Later, Phil was one of my marketing students at University of Phoenix. He and his team created and presented one of the most memorable marketing plans of my many students. The world is a better place because Phil Falkenstein was here. God bless you with strength and healing, Dawn.
Leticia Martinez
April 1, 2025
Best supervisor ever! Good hearted man; Always ready and excited to share stories of his graddaughters. May you rest in peace Phil. My condolences to all the family.
Bill Thornburg
April 1, 2025
Condolences to the Falkenstein family. I worked many years with Phill at IID, he always helped me with our employee elections. He was quick witted and humorous at the same time. Always enjoyed spending time with him and so sorry to hear he is gone. Everyone who knew him liked him, that was a unique trait Phill had. We will all grieve the loss of our friend and are thankful for the time we shared.
Cyndy Butler
March 31, 2025
He always had a smile and a hello at the IID. My condolences to Dawn and family.
Karen Constable
March 31, 2025
To Dawn and family,
So sorry to hear about Phil passing, I know that he and his friend Mark Constable are in heaven laughing and talking about their good times together. He was so special to the Constable family
and he will be missed. Kent & Karen Constable
Elizabeth Villa
March 31, 2025
Dawn, thank you for being the best wife ever to Phil.
I thank you God for the privilege of working with Phil. He was one of the wisest people I´ve met, keeping it simple and straightforward. He was definitely an angel placed in my path.
Phil, you beat us to the finish line. What a glorious day! Save me a seat! Liz
Ronald Rodriguez
March 31, 2025
Dawn,
My condolences to you and the family on Phil passing. I will always cherish our friendship we shared together.
Friend
March 31, 2025
May Phil Rest in Peace. He was a very kind person.
Veronica
March 30, 2025
So sorry to hear about Phil. I met Phil when him and Dawn would bring the kids to see Dr Ortiz
My condolences to Dawn and boys
Danny Collins
March 30, 2025
So Sorry to a hear about Phil, always liked both of you, he was a great guy, really shocked me to hear, you take care prayers to you and family.
Lucy Robles David
March 30, 2025
Dawn, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Phil was a really nice person. At IID he'd walk into my office to order printing supplies, always had a beautiful smile and great conversation. I did not know he was a Wildcat. He loved to help you with your craft display at the farmers market.
Rick Johnson
March 29, 2025
My sincerest condolences to Dawn and the boys. Phil will be truly missed. May your grief be replaced by fond memories.
Sylvester Jones
March 29, 2025
My Condolences to the Falkenstein family and friends on the loss of a great and generous person. Spending meaningful time with his family was always important. I worked with Phil at IID on numerous projects; no matter the situation, he always did his work professionally and with a smile. He will be remembered with respect.
Vickie Foster
March 29, 2025
So sorry to see the passing of Phil IKnow his passing is great sorrow for so many people.he was a great and funny guy.Condolences to Dawn and all the family.
Esteban Vasquez
March 29, 2025
Condolences to the Falkenstein family on the passing of Phillip.
Worked along with him in Imperial . God Bless him..Steve Vasquez
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