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CALLOW, STEPHEN MICHAEL July 12, 1957 to November 4, 2007 Stephen attended St. Rose of Lima and Marian High School. Steve served his country in the U.S. Army, was a respected and dedicated employee with the San Diego Housing Commission. Preceded in death by his father Ralph Callow. Survivors include his wife Maria Callow, daughter Heather and son Christian; mother Helen Callow; siblings Joyce Franceschini (George), Janet, Marilyn Barker (Greg), Rita Hayes (Rick) Deanna Goldberg (Eddie), and David; 13 nieces and nephews. Steve is also survived by Karen Callow and many aunts, uncles and cousins from Colorado. Steve loved his family deeply - always on call to fix whatever was broken and in need of repair. He also loved surfing, rollerblading and golf. Rosary and personal remembrance on Friday, November 9th, 5-9 p.m., Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista. Funeral Mass Saturday, November 10th, 11:00 a.m., St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1120 Cuyamaca Ave. Chula Vista off Naples/Hilltop. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 8, 2007.

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Kevin Miller

November 16, 2007

To the Callow family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. He used to babysit my sister and me a long time ago and I will always have fond memories of him. My prayers are with your family.

Patricia Hart (Zuniga)

November 15, 2007

Deanna and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your brother's death. May God Bless all of you in this time of need and know that we are all praying for you and your family. Please let your mother know that Frank and Consuelo Zuniga give their condolences. God Bless!

Ken and Claudia Kaiser

November 14, 2007

To the entire Callow family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stephen will be missed by many and remembered by all. We can only imagine the pain and suffering you are going through, but know that he is in God's hands now.

Meredith Bryant

November 13, 2007

Dear Steve's entire family -

Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of your beloved Steve. What a fabulous guy! I feel fortunate that he was my friend. I will miss him. He will also certainly be missed by so many of us who worked with Steve at the Housing Commission. We had lots of crazy days at our Plaza Arizona project and I will remember them fondly. He always was there to help in a positive way and had a positive impact on those who worked with him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Aime Serna

November 13, 2007

Maria,
My prayers are with you and your son. In the short time I had known Steve, I realized he was such a wonderful person. May god bless you and give you strength in these hard times.

Rita Cruz

November 12, 2007

Maria,

You will continue to be in our prayers...

Dennis Shrewsbury

November 12, 2007

With deepest sympathy to the Callow family. Steve will be missed by all who knew him.
Dennis Shrewsbury (Parker, Az.)

Tracy Miller (Collins)

November 11, 2007

Steve's Family,
I went to high school with Steve. I don't remember him ever having anything bad to say about anyone. I remember his wonderful smile and big dimples. He was a good guy and I am sorry for your loss.

Carolyn Iacometti

November 11, 2007

To the entire Callow Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.

May the prayers and support from others see you through your time of loss, and your love and memories keep Steve alive in your hearts and life forever.

Otay Ranch Broncos

November 10, 2007

Maria,

We are really sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family our in our prayers..

Nancy Oblinger

November 9, 2007

Dear Maria & Family

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Steve is a very special individual as well as a fellow Marian Alum. I'll miss seeing his friendly smile each day at work. My thoughts & prayers are with you always.

Ann Kern

November 9, 2007

Maria and Family,
I am sad to hear that Steve has left us for a new life in Heaven. He will be missed. Steve helped me on some project-based section 8 projects and was a pleasure to work with. May God grant you and your family His perfect peace, strength, and comfort.

Jean Wynn

November 9, 2007

Steve was such a nice friendly person and he will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Christian. If you need anything please let me know.

Tina Arellano

November 9, 2007

To the Callow family
My deepest sympathy to you.

Gary Hoffman

November 8, 2007

Dear Maria, Christian, and Heather,

Steve's warm and generous spirit will surely be missed at the Housing Commission. The loss of someone so special is deeply felt by all. I won't forget him.
May you find courage and peace in this difficult time.

Ruth and Tom Judge

November 8, 2007

Dear Callows, My heart and prayers go out to you all. I pray God will continue to give you all the Grace to keep strong and support each other and his beautiful family. God Bless you all, your Ralph and my Jerry will be there for him. Tom just called and sends love and prayers to you all too.

Lisa Ashkins

November 8, 2007

Dear Maria and Family-

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Steve while working at the Housing Commission 1986-2000. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Ashkins

Adam Gantz

November 8, 2007

Maria and Family,

Steve's sudden passing has left a void in our hearts that truly cannot be filled. I am deeply sorry for your loss as well as ours. Though I did not know Steve well, I did have a few opportunities to converse with him, which were a privilege in themselves. I admire his ability to seemlessly connect with others and let them know that they are in good company. I have fond memories of his affable demeanor. He will be missed.

Angel, Martha Ortega

November 8, 2007

Rita And Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. His smile, and warmth will forever live on.

Denise WIlliams

November 8, 2007

Maria sorry for your lost our lost you know I loved Steve he was more than just a co-work we were family
I love you and my prayers are with you and all that will miss him because I know I already do
Love You

Rachel Henry

November 8, 2007

Maria, I am saddened by the loss of Steve. I worked with him at Belden and Newton and he was not only a very likable person but I saw him as sincere. I will pray for you and your family. Your family's loss is immeasurable, but SDHC lost a dedicated and hard working employee who will be missed by many.

EDNA GUERRERO

November 8, 2007

QUERIDA MARIA:
QUE DIOS LES DE PAZ Y TRANQUILIDAD A TI Y A CHRISTIAN - STEVE FUE UNA GRAN PERSONA PARA TODOS LOS QUE TUVIMOS LA FORTUNA DE CONOCERLO.
MIS ORACIONES PARA TODOS USTEDES

Anna Lopez

November 8, 2007

Maria and christian I am so sorry for your loss.

Steve had a special light around him that made everyone that came to see him or talk to him feel good.

He was a great friend and co-worker.
We miss his smile and his zest for life he is truly an inspiration to all of us.

Are prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Rex

November 8, 2007

Maria and family,

I never knew your husband/father, but I know he must have been a great man. I know this because of all of the comments I have heard from people that did know him. My sincere condolences are with you. I work at San Diego Housing Commission also.

Sharon Rex
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Manny Silva

November 8, 2007

Dear Callow Family,
It is with great sorrow that I heard of Steve's passing last night from Chuck Wright. You know that we love all of you very much. We will pray that you find peace in knowing that Steve is in a better place.
I will see you all on Friday night. However, I can not attend the funeral on Saturday. May God Bless You All. You are a special Family.
Love Always,

Jessica Adamo

November 8, 2007

Maria and Christian,

Please know that we all loved Steve beyond words. I miss him terribly. I didn't know him very well, but I realized immediately what a truly wonderful man he was and how much he blessed the lives of everyone he knew. He was a happy man in every way and a joy to know. He will be missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. My love to you all.

Michael Gross

November 8, 2007

Maria and Christian,

Lisa and I were shocked to hear of Steve's sudden passing. Not only was he a great neighbor, but a great dad, and friend. I will truly miss standing next to the mailbox, or in the driveway, talking about the kids or work, or whatever. I know he truly loved and cared for both of you, and he lit up whenever he spoke about Christian's exploits on the football field. He will be missed terribly by all of us. If there is anything we can ever do, please do not hesitate to ask.

Our deepest sympathies to both of you,

Mike, Lisa, Sarah, Emily, and Aly Gross

Marisol Martinez

November 8, 2007

Dearest Maria Callow and Family,

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you and offering you hope and comfort. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

With Sympathy,

Linda Brown

November 8, 2007

You are in a better place. And will be missed.

Kevin Buda

November 8, 2007

Deanna and family,

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your brother
Steve. Please accept my condolences and pass them on
to the rest of your family as well. I hope you and
your family are doing as well as can be expected
during this trying time. Just know that the thoughts
and prayers of many people are with you right now.

With Deepest Sympathies!

Kevin Buda

Teresa Russell

November 8, 2007

So very sorry for your loss, Remember Steve as a friend of my brother Mike, Always smiling, those were the great carefree days at Marian High School 1973
Teresa Russell McArdle

Annaliza Hernandez

November 8, 2007

My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family always. He will be missed so much by so many. He was a great person. Take care.

Marian Catholic High School Crusader Alumni Association

November 8, 2007

We pray that Stephen will be at peace and our prayers and thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace. Mary, Mother of God, Lead us to your son Jesus. God Bless, Marian Crusader Alumni Association

Lupe Neder

November 8, 2007

Maria, my prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to you and Christian during this very difficult time as well as to the extended family.

My fondest memory of Steve, and later the three of you, will always be how happy a man he was when you became a couple and later when you all became a family. I will always have that happy memory in my heart of you all.

May God bless you all and be with you.

Love, Lou Neder

Moe and Stella Cesena

November 8, 2007

Dear Steve, Maria and Christian,
We are having a real hard time with you passing over Steve. You mean so much to us and we cannot and do not want to let go. Not only were you a good neighbor. You were a mentor to all of the kids, especially Richard. You help me and Moe with the most difficult time in our life. He could not have dealt with the loss of his vision without you. Thank you for helping us see life through a different prespective and I can hear you say "I didn't do anything that was you guys." We all know that that is not true. Maria and Christian you had the best husband and Dad in the world!!!!!. I hope that we can be there for you both like Steve and you two were there for us. May God bless you Steve and your family. You will never be gone to us. You will live forever in our hearts and thoughts. We love you and thank you for instilling all of the goodness you placed in Moe, Monica, Richard, Angelica and Junior.

Gloria Brown

November 8, 2007

Maria, I'm so happy that God selected such a GREAT man. I know there is pain and sorrow, but I'm certain that he will be there in spirit to lift you with the support of God. I wanted to tell you that Steve is someone I adored and loved dearly. He touched my heart years ago and will continue for time passing. Please know that I'm in constant & deep prayer for strength to your family and children. If ever you need, let me know. I also want to finish by say to you, that Steve made sure the love he had for you and his children were solid. He made that clear to all and still gave much love to us all. He is missed and I want you to know that I love you and those children and please call on me if ever you need. Peace and Serenity.

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