Stephen Deutsch

Stephen Rudolph Deutsch, 81, of La Mesa, passed away on March 17, 2023. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Stephen was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vivienne Diane Deutsch. Stephen is survived by his sister, Dorothy, her husband, William Reulein, their son William and his wife, Mary Ellen, and their children; by his daughter Christine, her children and her husband, Damien Gerard, and by his daughter Judith and her husband, Jeffrey Coleman.
Stephen graduated from the University of Miami and became a high school teacher. He attended a math institute at SDSU where he met the love of his life, Vivienne. He soon moved to San Diego, where he and Vivienne married, lovingly raised two daughters, and built their life together.
Stephen retired as an adult school administrator. He loved spending his free time at dog beach, Padres games, and playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He was the source of great laughter. He was known throughout his life as kind, generous, funny, and most of all, loving.
A service will be held on May 6, 11:00 am, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in San Diego. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an animal shelter of your choice.