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Deirdre O'Donnell Obituary
Deirdre was born in Washington, D.C., and moved with her family to La Jolla in 1972. She is survived by her companion of 27 years Dane Grebles; mother Isabel O'Donnell of Ensenada, B.C. Mexico; sisters Ti Howe (Randy) of San Diego, and Kate O'Donnell of La Quinta, CA; brothers Larry of Ensenada, B.C., Mexico, Pat (Martha) of Ascot, U.K., and Jim (Dorothy) of Mill Valley, CA; nine nieces and nephews, and special friend Luisa Young. She is preceded in death by her father Lawrence F. O'Donnell. Service will be held March 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Featheringill Mortuary, 6322 El Cajon Blvd. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deirdre O'Donnell
Jim and Barbara Lawless
March 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friend Isabel and her family over the loss of Dee.
Lilla Richards
March 26, 2008
I am so saddened by the loss of dearest Dee. I send my love and prayers to each of you: Isabel, JR, Ti, Pat, Kate, and Jim. May God in his mercy grant her a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last.
Rob Sisco
March 25, 2008
To our friends The O’Donnell Family…
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though many years have passed, I always have the fondest of memories of “growing up together” on La Jolla Farms Road.
Best always,
patrick O'Donnell
March 25, 2008
A novena of Masses has been arranged in Ascot in memoriam.
Rev Pat O'Donnell
brother
Debbie Sisco Rich
March 23, 2008
I am holding you all in my heart.
Bernie & Liz Sisco
March 23, 2008
To each of you our heartfelt sympathy at Deirdre's loss. Our memories of La Jolla Farms days are often spoken of at family gatherings, and you all are always there.
ron hootman
March 23, 2008
Dee I will always remember you for
the friendship you gave me in our
too short acquaintance. I will always think of you fondly. God Bless you and hold you dear.
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