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Jennifer Dullaghan Obituary

DULLAGHAN JENNIFER PERLA September 25, 1949 to July 8, 2004 Jennifer Perla Ricanor Dullaghan passed away in the early morning hours of July 8, 2004, at the age of 54, from complications of cancer. Jennifer was born at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California. After raising a family of four, she embarked on careers in banking and her lifelong ambition, teaching. Jennifer graduated from La Jolla High School in 1967 and San Diego State University in 1972, where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Prior to contracting her illness, Jennifer pursued numerous hobbies and activities that included running, playing and coaching soccer, and tennis, but most importantly raising four wonderful children. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, John C. Dullaghan of Escondido; sons John IV (Jack), Joseph, and Joshua, all of San Diego; and her daughter Jenna-Marie, of Escondido; her parents Miguel and Perla Ricanor of Pacific Beach; her brother Miguel Ricanor of San Diego; her sisters Roxanne Schonfeld of San Diego and Lyn Ricanor of Solana Beach. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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Jack Dullaghan

August 10, 2004

Its been over a month, and I still don't know what to say. Everyday since then, little things in life remind me of you. But it's a good thing, it brings a smile.

Mom. The dictionary meaning did not include staying up late helping with papers or science projects, taking kids to the emergency room at god awful hours, waiting on us when we couldn't get out of bed with a broken foot or a messed up knee (ok that was me, twice). I took you for granted as always being there for me. I hope to fill that spot for the rest of the family.

The others wrote you were an incredible friend and the most loyal fan. But you were just being a mom.

Love Jack(man)

Pat Danylyshyn-Adams

July 29, 2004

Dear Josh, I know this has been an extremely difficult time for you. I want you to know that I think of you often and I am hoping you are doing as well as you are able to under these circumstances.

Sincerely, Pat

Mike Hausberg

July 17, 2004

Although I never met Jennifer, knowing Josh and meeting Jenna-Marie, and seeing what wonderful people they are, pays great tribute to an undoubtably wonderful, caring, and loving mother, wife, and friend. To the entire Dullaghan family, my deepest sympathies and thoughts.



--Mike Hausberg

Jorge Lee

July 16, 2004

The Dullaghans and The Ricanors:



We are all thinking of your families and are saddened about Jennifer's passing on.



Jennifer was such a very special person and she’ll be missed very much. Take care and may God bless you all.



Sincerely,

The Lee Family (Jorge, Brem & Victoria)

Evelyn Connors

July 16, 2004

Dear Dullaghans,



Ben and I would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences. Mrs. Dullahan was a wonderful person, and the kind of mom any kid would be lucky to have. You rarely meet such a kind and compassionate person, I and know everyone who knew her will always remember her fondly. I'm sure she is proud to have left behind such fine children. We love you Josh.



Love,

Evelyn Connors and Ben Epperson

Nicole Hogarty

July 16, 2004

I always called you "Josh's mom" because that's always how I saw you. The kind of mom that would drive her son and his goofy friends around town, attend all her children's events and witness with such pride all her children had accomplished. She will be incredibly missed, and my heart goes out to her family. I like to think she's hanging out up there with my mom, having tea, relaxing, and watching over us. Just looking at the Dullaghan family and what wonderful people they are you can see how amazing Jennifer must have been.

Love and hearts.

Joshua Dullaghan

July 16, 2004

Mom,



While I am sad to lose you, I cannot feel anything but proud and honored to call you my mother. You were and continue to be my best friend.



Love always and forever,



Your Josh

Lily (Villarin) Baquial

July 15, 2004

Dear Miguel and Perla,

To you and the Dullighan family,

Our heartfelt sympathy...

John Villarin and Lily (Villarin) Baquial

Bryan & Pamela McCarthy

July 14, 2004

The Dullaghan Family,



We are very sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times spent together and those memories will live on forever.



(Friends of Jack, Joe, & Jenna)

Gina, Jim & Jake Shaw

July 14, 2004

Dear Jack,

Our hearts go out to you and your family. We can only imagine the pain you are going through at this time. We know that you loved your mother very much. Look to your memories of her to bring you comfort.



Be strong & take care,

Joe Dullaghan

July 14, 2004

Mom,

You were my most loyal fan... and an incredible friend.

I miss you so much.



Your son,

Joe

Jessica Schonfeld

July 14, 2004

Auntie Jenny, my second mom. I will miss you so very much. Thank you for all of your advice, for listening to my problems, especially over this past year, and for always letting me know that you were there for me. It meant so much to me to know that you were only a call away. Even if I look forever I know that I will never find a person as special, caring, and warm-hearted as you, which is why I consider myself so lucky to have had you as my Auntie Jenny. I know that you will be looking over all of us and if you see any bad stuff, it isn't me =)...please say hi to my Grandpa Harry. I love you and will see you again. Love always, Jessie

Joan Bigler

July 14, 2004

Dear Dullghan Family,

My deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Keep your wonderful memories of her close to your heart. She will always be with you.



The Bigler Family

(Friends of Jack)

Jenna-Marie Dullaghan

July 14, 2004

Mommy,

You were and still are my best friend. I cherish every moment we spent together. I miss you dearly and I always will. I have some big shoes to fill being the woman of the house now. I will do it best to my ability. I will always love you. "I love you more than a barrell of monkeys!"



Your one and only lil princess,

Jenna-Marie

Michael Witt

July 14, 2004

Dear Dullaghan Family,



I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know she will be missed very much.

Mikie Ricanor

July 13, 2004

Sis, I miss you so much. You were always one whom I could get great advice from and you were always there. I will always have a place for you at all our family gatherings.



Your Brother,



Mikie

Susan Lewis

July 13, 2004

Dear Dullaghan family,

I think of Jennifer's beaming smile at SMHS art shows and plays. She was full of love and so proud of her wonderful family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Susan Lewis (SMHS teacher of Josh and Jenna)

Rachel YorkWilliams

July 13, 2004

Jennifer and I were in high school together –shared many classes, and graduated together in 1967. I have often thought of her over the years, and remember her as one of the most likable, mature and solidly nice people at La Jolla High. Even in those turbulent teenage years, she had a quiet confidence and depth which made her stand out. My sincerest sympathies for your loss.

Hank James

July 13, 2004

I never met you, but only heard good things about you from John.

John Dullaghan

July 13, 2004

My Dearest Jenny,



I miss you more than you will ever know.



All My Love Forever,

Johnny

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