Howard H. Hensche

Howard H. Hensche, 90 CARLSBAD --Howard H. Hensche, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2008, in hospice care at Glenbrook, Carlsbad. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 29, 1917 in Los Angeles. Howard was the beloved husband of Marilyn Hensche for 61 years and the cherished and devoted father of children, Kristine and Donald Hensche. Howard was preceded in death by brothers, Walter and Melford. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; brother, Lester (Kathleen) Hensche; and sister, Margaret Elias, along with many nieces & nephews. This kind and gentle man was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Howard worked in sales for a beverage company for 30 years. Upon his retirement, he turned to his passion for nature and the outdoors, living his life fully and enhancing the Earth's landscape by planting and nurturing orange and avocado groves in many regions of San Diego County. The trees will always stand in testimonial to Howard's love for the land and the outdoors. Private family services were held on May 16, 2008 and Howard's ashes have been scattered at sea off Point Loma. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com