Obituaries - 8/23/2006

By: North County Times - | Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:35 PM PDT ∞

John Schifferer, 84

ESCONDIDO - John S. Schifferer, 84, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in Ramona.

Born June 10, 1922, in Corvallis, Ore., he lived in Escondido for 33 years. He retired as colonel in the U.S. Air Force and served for 30 years. He retired in 1972 after serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. His awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, South Vietnamese Staff Service Medal-1st Class, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

He was in the Experimental Aircraft Association and built four home-builts. He was a member of the WACO Association and restored a 1931 WACO RNF He was a member of the Daedalians and the Quiet Birdmen. He delivered Meals on Wheels for more than 20 years.

Mr. Schifferer is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Schifferer of Escondido; brothers Carl Schifferer of Turner, Ore., and Robert Schifferer of Prineville, Ore.; and sisters Margaret McRae and Dorothy Wilson, both of Salem Ore.

A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations in his name to a charity of choice.

John Feighner, 69

RANCHO SANTA FE - John Preston Feighner, 69, died of leukemia, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006.

He was born June 23, 1937, in Ottawa, Kan. He graduated from Kansas University and Washington University in St. Louis. He was a doctor and known as one of the world's leading experts in clinical psychopharmacology and the development of new antidepressants. He was the founder and former president of the Feighner Research Institute in San Diego.

He was president of Tetragenex. He was the author of the Feighner Criteria. He was medical director at San Louis Rey Hospital and director of research and education at Charter Hospital.

He was in private practice at Psychiatric Centers of San Diego. In June 2006, he was the recipient of the Career Excellence Award.

Dr. Feighner is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anne Feighner; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Rob of Portland, Ore.; and sons John Daniel of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott of San Francisco.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Village Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his name to the Leukemia Society, or the San Diego Hospice.

Micah Maddox, 20

VISTA - Micah James Maddox, 20, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Oceanside.

Born April 25, 1986, in Oceanside, he lived in Vista for 20 years. He was a painter with Maddox Painting. He graduated from Guajome Park Academy.

Mr. Maddox is survived by his parents, Kathryn and Michael Maddox of Vista; sister Jacilyn Maddox of Vista; and grandparents Jerry and Janie Maddox of Kalispell, Mont., and Sam and Dolores Johnson of Arroyo Grande.

A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at The Movement, 1370 W. San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Be Hayden, 79

OCEANSIDE - Be H. Hayden, 79, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

He was born Nov. 10, 1926, in Senath, Mo. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a fireman 1st class. He owned and operated barber shops and was a barber. He worked at Folsum Prison as a minister.

He was an evangelist for more than 50 years. He was a member, elder and minister at Melrose Church of Christ in Vista. He attended Harding Christian College, Pepperdine University and Sunset School of Preaching. He enjoyed the beach.

The Rev. Hayden was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene Hayden.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janice "Jan" Hayden; daughters and son-in-law Susan and Dennis Graham of Ashland, Ore., and Janet Hayden of Davis; stepdaughter and son-in-law Kathy and Barry Newswanger of New Holland, Pa.; stepsons and daughters-in-law Tim and Annette Fifer of Eldorado Hills and Mark and Linda Fifer of Rio Linda; sisters Deronda Tucker and Candy Martin, both of Arkansas, and Lorette Hayden of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Melrose Church of Christ, 713 S. Melrose Drive in Vista.

An inurnment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego at a later date.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Herbert Graham, 93

ESCONDIDO - Herbert Madison Graham, 93, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006.

Born May 23, 1913, in Glenmore, Ohio, he lived in Escondido for 27 years. He retired in 1977 as a waxer and etcher after 12 years with Martin Marietta Aluminum.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 41st Division. He was a member of the Community Reformed Church in Escondido since 1980. He was a member of the American Legion since 1946.

He enjoyed gardening, traveling watching sports, especially the Steelers and spending time with his family.

Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Graham, in 2003.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Herbert M. and Diane Graham of Torrance; daughters and son-in-law Sally Graham of Valley Center and Lisa Dulin and Carl Presby of Ramona; sister Alene Davidson of Grand Rapids, Mich.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. and funeral service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway in Escondido with the Revs. Richard Huls and John Bales officaiting.

Interment will be at Mills Creek Cemetery in Hookstown, Pa.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Orlando Arredondo Sr., 86

VISTA - Orlando Arredondo Sr., 86, died of natural causes, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at his home.

Born April 17, 1920, in Kansas, he lived in Vista for 65 years. He was in construction and a member of the local carpenters union for 50 years.

Mr. Arredondo was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Genevieve Arredondo.

He is survived by his son, Orlando Arredondo Jr. of Centenial, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Louis Lopez of San Diego; and three grandchildren.

Visitation and viewing with rosary recited is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 23, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel in Oceanside.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Vista.

Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Frances Locke, 89

SAN DIEGO - Frances Duckat Locke, 89, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006.

She was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Philadelphia.

Ms. Locke is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Wanda Locke of Seattle; daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Malcom Douglas of Playa Del Rey; sister Harriet Lewis of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren.

Burial at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside is planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of choice.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Florence Whitehead, 86

OCEANSIDE - Florence Kathleen Whitehead, 86, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Aegis of Shadowridge in Oceanside.

Born Dec. 21, 1919, in Blackburn, England, she lived in Oceanside for three years. She lived in Escondido for 15 years previously. She was a homemaker. She was a business owner in England. She enjoyed dancing.

Mrs. Whitehead was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Whitehead, in 1993. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Marcy Whitehead of Vista and Peter Whitehead of Bakersfield; grandchildren Sam, Stephanie and Amanda; and great-granddaughter Gwyn.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes with Pastor Randy Gardner officiating.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Mary Anderson, 84

SAN DIEGO - Mary Lucille Anderson, 84, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, in Escondido.

Born April 4, 1922, in Highland, Utah, she lived in San Diego for 4 1/2 years. She retired after 30 years in 1996 as an EMT for the ski patrol. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a seamstress, an assistant clothes designer in Costa Mesa, a rock hound, a florist, a landscape artist and did three dimensional topographical maps.

Ms. Anderson is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Theron Egg of Barstow, Katherine and Charles Walters of Gloucester, Va., and Yvonne and Lew King of Magna, Utah; son and daughter-in-law Bob and Jan Anderson of Escondido; 21 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Aug. 23, at California Funeral Alternatives, 1020 E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Escondido.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1917 E. Washington Ave. in Escondido. Interment will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Ave. in Escondido.

California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.

Marie Kittmer, 65

TEMECULA - Marie Louise Kittmer, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

Born April 19, 1941, in Highland Park, Mich., she lived in Temecula for five years. She was a cake decorator and caterer. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Mrs. Kittmer is survived by her husband, Don Kittmer of Temecula; sons Donald Christian Kittmer of Gif Harbor, Wash., and David Paul Kittmer of San Marcos; daughter Dana Lynn Hagl of Temecula; sister Yvette Jean Ward of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula. Private burial at Temecula Cemetery is planned.

The family suggests donations to the Marti Kittmer Memorial Fund, c/o California Bank and Trust, 978 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078.

Stout Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Glen Zumbrun, 56

SANTA BARBARA - Glen Russell Zumbrun, 56, drowned Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara.

Born Jan. 26, 1950, in Salt Lake City, he lived in San Marcos from 1962 to 1972. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1968. He was a musician and loved the Ocean.

Mr. Zumbrun was preceded in death by his father, Paul Zumbrun. He is survived by his son, Derek Zumbrun; daughter Wendy Zumbrun; mother Edna; sister and brother-in-law Emily and Don; and twin sister and brother-in-law Diane and Bill.

Services have been held.

Eugene Carrisoza, 77

SANTA YSABEL INDIAN RESERVATION - Eugene Carrisoza, 77, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at his home.

He was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Ramona. He was a member of the Santa Ysabel Band of Mission Indians. He was a choir member of Mission Santa Ysabel. He was a previously choir member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Ramona.

Mr. Carrisoza was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Carrisoza. He is survived by his stepson, Oscar Kramp of Ramona; stepdaughters Anna Miller of Hemet and Sharon Miller of Wisconsin; sisters Henrietta Edwards of Ramona and Winifred Dahl of Missouri; and 10 step-grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Mission Santa Ysabel. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary in Ramona is handling arrangements.

Mark Soemer, 54

OCEANSIDE - Mark D. Soemer, 54, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at his home.

He was born in South Amboy, N.J. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years and was a Vietnam veteran. He was in Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf with the HMLA-267. He was a volunteer in the community and a member of the North Side Division Champion pool team.

Mr. Soemer was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel J. and Rosemary Stieve Soemer; and brother Raymond Soemer. He is survived by his daughters, Laura Soemer of Kansas City, Kan., Christine Roma of Gretna, La.; son Raymond Soemer of Edgerton, Kan.; brothers Thomas of Red Bank, N.J., Steven of McAllen, Texas, and Daniel of Linden, N.J.; sisters and brother-in-law Mary and John Hacker of South Riding, Va., Carol Soemer of Scranton, Pa., and Joan Scotto di Frega of Englishtown, N.J.; and 11 grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Va. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Arlington Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery.

The family suggests donations in his memory to Operation Pinecone, 43377 Hyland Hills St., South Riding, VA 20152.

Floyd Wilkinson, 89

OCEANSIDE - Floyd R. Wilkinson, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in La Jolla.

Born Oct. 27, 1916, in Wichita, Kan., he lived in Oceanside since 1970. He served in the U.S. Army for 28 years. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. He worked for the Oceanside Unified School District as a locksmith for 13 years.

Mr. Wilkinson is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sachiko Wilkinson; sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Paula, James and Carol and David and Marjory; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services have been held.

Bobby Watt, 76

POWAY - Bobby C. Watt, 76, died of natural causes, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006.

Born May 23, 1930, in East Texas, he lived in Poway for 46 years. He served in the U.S. Navy as an airman on the USS ESSEX during the Korean War. He was a softball pitcher in the Navy and won many honors. He was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783.

Mr. Watt was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Watt; and sons Charles Raymond and Anthony Curtis. He is survived by his son, Jack Watt of Marble Hill, Mo.; daughters Clydine Whitted of Billings, Mont., Diane Garcia of Ramona, Barbara Satkoski of Escondido and Elizabeth Riggs of Ramona; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Mountain View Community Church in Ramona.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary in Ramona is handling arrangements.

John Plona, 87

FALLBROOK - John Anthony Plona, 87, died of natural causes, Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Fallbrook Hospital.

Born May 25, 1919, in Wyandotte, Mich., he lived in Fallbrook for five years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed bowling, the outdoors, fishing, going to the track and being with his family.

Mr. Plona is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jessie T. Plona of Fallbrook; son John J. Plona of Belleville, Mich.; daughters and sons-in-law Rita and Gordon Gray of Maricopa, Ariz., and Elaine and Sid Mann of Fallbrook; sister Jane Garrett of Connecticut; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and vigil at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 23, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary in Fallbrook. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fallbrook. Interment will follow at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery.

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mary Eyerman, 88

FALLBROOK - Mary Eyerman, 88, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

Born Oct. 9, 1917, in Wallace, Idaho, she lived in Fallbrook for 48 years. She was a founding member of the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church. She attended the United Methodist Church of Fallbrook. She was a member of PEO, the Fallbrook Angel Society and the Fallbrook Red Hat Club. She was a past member of the San Diego County Republican Womens Association. She enjoyed Bible study, gardening, playing cards, cooking, sewing and needlepointing.

Mrs. Eyerman was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Eyerman, in 1985. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Kathy Eyerman of Carmel Valley and Jim and Arlene Eyerman of Fallbrook; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the United Methodist Church of Fallbrook. A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations to the PEO Foundation, c/o Peggy Wells, P.O. Box 2886, Fallbrook, CA 92088, or (760) 728-7906.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Roger Atwood, 66

WILDOMAR ---- Roger L. Atwood, 66, died of end stage renal disease, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Kaiser Riverside.

Born July 12, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, he lived in Wildomar for two years. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1966. He was a member of the Aletheia Christian Fellowship Church in Wildomar and the IOF Foresters. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, playing cards, drawing, dancing, music and gardening.

Mr. Atwood was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Atwood, in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Atwood of Wildomar; son, Michael Atwood of Corona; daughters Elizabeth Vasquez, Denise Hemmer and Barbara Atwood, all of Wildomar, Rachelle Annenkoff of Murrieta, and Dorothy Atwood of South Dakota; brothers Clair Atwood and Larry Atwood, both of Sioux City; sisters Donna Kamm and Nancy Johnson, both of Minnetonka, Minn.; and 15 grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Aletheia Christian Fellowship Church in Wildomar. A private inurnment at Riverside National Cemetery is planned.

Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City is handling arrangements.

Mary Alma Sturdevant, 85

SUN CITY ---- Mary Alma Sturdevant, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Cherry Hills Club.

Born Nov. 14, 1920, in Frederick, Okla., she lived in Sun City for 16 years. She was a homemaker for 60 years.

Mrs. Sturdevant was preceded in death by her son, Robert Willmon. She is survived by her husband of nine years, Charles Sturdevant of Sun City; sons Howard Willmon of Anderson and Jerry Willmon of Kirkland, Wash.; daughters Clara Combs of Temecula and Mary Anna Rought of Homeland; sister, Leta Faye Stewart of Brownsville, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

A visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City. The funeral is set for 1 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery.

Miller-Jones is handling arrangements.

Caroline Fauske, 69

ORANGE ---- Caroline Sue Fauske, 69, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006.

Born Nov. 7, 1936, in Bellingham, Wash., she lived in Orange for 43 years.

Mrs. Fauske is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard Fauske of Orange; daughters Ann Harrell of Lake Elsinore and Susan Medeiros of Fullerton; and one grandson.

Private cremation is planned. A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 18, at Forest Lawn Chapel in Covina.

Forest Lawn handled arrangements.

Angelina Ramirez, 73

QUAIL VALLEY ---- Angelina Ramirez, 73, died of natural causes, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at her home.

Born May 24, 1933, in Cypress, she lived in Quail Valley for 17 years. She was a school bus driver for 10 years.

Ms. Ramirez is survived by her companion of 31 years, Jose; sons Anthony and Ruben; daughters Anita, Gloria, Linda, Victoria, Esther and Angie; sisters Romona Casillas and Julia Rosales; 31 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at San Juan Capistrano Mission Church. Inurnment will follow at San Juan Capistrano Mission Cemetery.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Marie Kittmer, 65

TEMECULA ---- Marie Louise Kittmer, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

Born April 19, 1941, in Highland Park, Mich., she lived in Temecula for five years. She was a cake decorator and caterer. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Mrs. Kittmer is survived by her husband, Don Kittmer of Temecula; sons Donald Christian Kittmer of Gig Harbor, Wash., and David Paul Kittmer of San Marcos; daughter, Dana Lynn Hagl of Temecula; sister, Yvette Jean Ward of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula. Private burial at Temecula Cemetery is planned.

The family suggests donations to the Marti Kittmer Memorial Fund, c/o California Bank and Trust, 978 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078.

Stout Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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John Futrell

John Futrell, age 64, a resident of Vista, died Friday August 18, 2006, at Tri-City Medical Center of pneumonia after completing treatment for several months for esophageal cancer. He was a native of Louisiana, and worked as a social worker/administrator for 30 years with the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Services. He retired to Vista in 1994 and enjoyed gardening activities in Carlsbad at the Magee House Gardens and the Carlsbad Community Gardens as well as San Marcos Community Garden before becoming greatly involved in civic activities in the City of Vista. John's generosity of spirit and kindness and his affability and love of people brought him into many people's lives. City of Vista officials and departmental staff expressed that John worked graciously and generously with them towards the betterment of the community. He was highly respected and regarded in his activities.

He is survived by Ivy Bodin, his friend and traveling companion of 40 years; his cousins Honda, Mike and Chris McFadden of Carlsbad, Sharie Lavell of Vista, Ty Ponder of Encinitas and Loulani Sampson of Colorado; aunts Juanita Evans and Laverne Evans and uncle Herman Sykes of Louisiana; cousins in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee; foster sisters Lydia, Rose, Mary Ann and Linda of Oklahoma and Louisiana.

With a BS in Sociology and Master of Social Work degree with post master's work, John devoted his career to public service. In the 1970s he supervised the Foster Care program in New Orleans; in the early 1970s he also created and put in place the Child Abuse program for the state of Louisiana. He guided the creation of Louisiana's Human & Social Services programs in the mid 1970s. He supervised Louisiana's overall Foster Care & Adoptions Program. He supervised the Licensing and Certification Bureau for daycare services, nursing homes and other social service institutions including Mental Health, Public Health clinics and Mental Retardation. When he retired in the mid 1990s he was essentially managing Louisiana's Health and Human Services Agency and it affiliates.

John took a breather in retirement and pursued his love of gardening, here in Southern California. That led him to a return to public service in his many civic activities within the city of Vista. He has been a planning commissioner for the city of Vista, a member of Vista's Community Development/block grant committee, on the Vista Holiday Parade committee, a member of Vista ROC, member of the Vista Garden Club and Vista Conservancy; past president, Board of Directors of the Vista Botanic Garden (Alta Vista Gardens); a member of Vista Historical Society as well as the Carlsbad and Oceanside Historical societies. He belonged to the Rotary Club of Shadowridge and Community Development Associates and the Chamber of Commerce. He has served as president of the Board of Directors for the Shadowridge COTTAGES Homeowner Association for over five years and was past president of the Shadowridge Master Homeowner Association.

The culmination of John's life of public service brought him to a bid for city councilman in the city of Vista for this year's election. That was interrupted by his recent illness. At John's request, there will be no public memorial ceremony. In memory of John and in lieu of flowers, donations or contributions may be made to his favorite current project, the Alta Vista Gardens, 600 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista CA 92084. Arrangements are being handled by Allen Brothers Mortuary-Vista Chapel.

Linda Nevares

We regret to announce the passing of our beloved sister and friend, "Flower" Linda Nevares on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006.

Born in Oceanside, Calif., to Leonard and Edna Nevares, she grew up in Carlsbad, Calif., and attended Carlsbad High School before moving to Barstow, Calif. Flower had been a resident of Barstow for 34 years.

She had been a member of the "Honey Bears" who played for various establishments throughout Southern California including locally Idle Spurs, Rositas and Steak Eaters. As a composer and pianist, few musicians pounded the keyboard as well as Flower. She had a love for music, food and fun.

Flower worked as an eligibility worker for San Bernardino County for the past 27 years. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Cruz of Riverside, Calif., "Mouse" Jolynn Espinoza and "Doe" Dorene Millar of Barstow, Calif., "Tweedle" Christina Hernandez of Bakersfield, Calif., and brother Ron Nevares of Vista, Calif. She is preceded by her older brother, Edward Nevares of Carlsbad, Calif. Beloved by her 83 nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be laid to rest at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, Calif., at noon Friday, Aug. 25, 2006.

Her laughter, her smile and perpetual cheerfulness will be sorely missed.

Victor P. Rubbo, 78

Victor Rubbo, the Champ, most wonderfully loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. We prayed and sang the patriarch of the Rubbo family into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.You take a piece of each of our hearts and in return leave us your life love and legacy of Christ.

Victor was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Rochester, Pa. He served in the Army Special Service. He was in the Army All American football and boxing. He had a deep love of music and science.

Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Leopold and Theresa Rubbo; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Rubbo of Vista; sons and daughters-in-law Victor and Barbara Rubbo, Phillip and Gudi Rubbo, and Michael J. Rubbo; daughters and sons-in-law Donna and Warren Wilson, Diana and Dale Wilson, Gina and Paul Baxley, Theresa and Kepley Smith, Virginia A. Rubbo and Linda Marouche; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Dan Curson of Baltimore; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Vista Christian Fellowship in Vista with Pastor Roger Friend officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

The family suggests donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Accu-Care Cremation in Carlsbad is handling arrangements.