Obituaries - 11/29/2006

By: North County Times and The Californian - | Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:51 PM PST ∞

Everett Swingle, 85

ARGONIA, Kan. -- Everett Grant Swingle, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Conway Springs, Kan.

Born Dec. 11, 1920, in Harper County, Kan., he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio man on the destroyer USS Simpson. He was a member of the Argonia Friends Church. He enjoyed gardening, growing watermelons and the outdoors.

Mr. Swingle was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Nell Pohlenz Swingle, in 1997. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Georgia Swingle of Salem, Ark., and James and Beverly Swingle of Escondido; brothers and sisters-in-law Lawrence and Hazel Swingle of Argonia, and Myrle and Peggy Swingle of Prairie Grove, Kan.; sisters and brother-in-law Betty and Olen Taton and Mary Lou Voge, all of Argonia; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Friends Church in Argonia. Interment followed at the Argonia Cemetery.

The family suggests donations in his name to the Friends Church, 202 N. Pine, Argonia, KS 67004, or the Argonia EMT's, 122 N. Main St., Argonia, KS 67004.

Charles Mahoney, 58

ESCONDIDO - Charles Anthony "Chuck" Mahoney, 58, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006.

Born June 29, 1948, in Los Angeles, he lived in Escondido for 28 years. He worked as a dry cleaner for 30 years. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, old movies and shooting pool.

Mr. Mahoney is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jeanne Mahoney of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Kristina and Trent Anderson of Helper, Utah, Melinda and Joseph Benitez of Redlands, and Kimberly Mahoney of Escondido; brother Mark Mahoney of Florida; sisters Milaina and Melinda; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held today, Nov. 29, at McLeod Mortuary Chapel in Escondido. His cremains will be scattered at sea.

McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mark Geiger, 47

VALLEY CENTER - Mark Michael Geiger, 47, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at his home.

Born Dec. 28, 1958, in Hartford, Conn., he lived in Valley Center for three years. He lived in Vista for 25 years previously. He was an executive chef for 23 years. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was certified as an executive chef by the Culinary Arts Institute. He prepared meals for many North County Catholic parishes as a volunteer chef. He received a degree from Palomar College.

Mr. Geiger is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rosemary A. Geiger of Valley Center; mother Joan Geiger of Phoenix; son Mark M. Geiger Jr. of Encinitas; daughters Tiffany M. Cavazos of Temecula and Cortney M. Geiger of Valley Center; brothers Gregory Geiger of Newport Beach, Kevin Geiger of Glendale, Ariz., Christopher Geiger of Phoenix, and Jeremy Geiger of Poulsbo, Wash.; and two grandchildren.

A vigil service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Valley Center. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Road in Valley Center with the Rev. Bill Kernan officiating. Private interment at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside is planned.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Pennie Zawacki, 76

POWAY - Pennie Lynn Zawacki, 76, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at her home.

Born July 18, 1930, in Illinois, she lived in Poway for 45 years. She was a self-employed dog breeder and foster parent.

Mrs. Zawacki is survived by her daughters, Donna Moore of Greensboro, N.C., Tammie Peters of Lawtey, Fla., Lynnette Hamilton of Ramona, and Zanette Horton of Escondido; son Zane Zawacki of Poway; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary.

The family suggests donations to Horizon Hospice.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Carolyn Groschup, 71

OCEANSIDE -- Carolyn Ann McConnell Groschup, 71, died of cancer Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at Glenbrook in Carlsbad.

Born Nov. 9, 1935, in North Carolina, she lived in Oceanside for 54 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood, chapter FA, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, El Camino High School Board, where she was a volunteer for 32 years.

Mrs. Groschup is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eric R. Groschup of Oceanside; sons Craig Groschup and Keith Groschup, both of Oceanside; daughters Maria Groschup-Black of San Diego and Anna Hand of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and nine grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church by the Sea with the Rev. W. Neal Moquin officiating. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery with the Rev. Moquin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Michael's Choir Fund, All Saints Cemetery Association, or the American Cancer Society.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

George Vulliet, 102

POWAY - George Eliot Vulliet, 102, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at her home.

Born March 21, 1904, in Illinois, he lived in Poway for 70 years. He was a truck driver for San Diego Gas & Electric. He was a deacon at North Park Baptist Church. He was a member of the SDGE Union.

Mr. Vulliet is survived by his son, William Vulliet of Poway; daughter Dorothy Vulliet of Poway; one grandchild; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at North Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at El Camino Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to North Park Baptist Church or the Poway Baptist Church.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Grover Collins, 88

OCEANSIDE -- Grover G. Collins, 88, died of a stroke and an accident Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Tri-City Medical Center.

Born June 17, 1918, in Troy, Ala., he lived in Oceanside for 21 years. He retired in 1981 from U.S. Borax Corp. He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a volunteer for Tri-City Medical Center Auxiliary.

Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Alice M. Collins of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Al Carrigan of Oceanside; brother Robert Rounda of Murrieta; sisters Virginia Davenport of Alabama, Belma Wilson and Mildred Collins; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real in Oceanside. Inurnment will follow at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

Cremation Services is handling arrangements.

Frank Tuck, 88

CARLSBAD - Frank Sweeney Tuck, 88, died of Alzheimer's disease Friday, Nov. 24, 2006.

He was born March 10, 1918, in Hayden, Ariz. He was an engineer with Northrop-Grumman and retired as president of Fluor Ocean Services in 1984. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He was in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. He enjoyed golf and traveling.

Mr. Tuck was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Blake Tuck in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Patricia Tuck; sons Frank Tuck Jr., James Tuck and Gary Goetz; daughter Ellen Seaback; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave., in Oceanside.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.

Howell Sonoda, 86

VISTA -- Howell Sonoda, 86, died of congestive heart failure Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Carlsbad.

He was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Exeter. He was a farm owner for 60 years. He was a gardening supervisor for Palomar College for 16 years. He enjoyed watching sporting events with his family, electronics, reading detective novels and newspapers and playing golf.

Mr. Sonoda is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hannah Sonoda of Vista; son Norman Sonoda; daughters and sons-in-law Elaine and Wayne Armstrong, Diane and Jim McDaniel, and Marlene and David Randle; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Eternal Hills Memorial Chapel in Oceanside with the Rev. Lee Rosenthal officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Samuel Zavodny, 81

CARLSBAD -- Samuel Zavodny, 81, died of natural causes Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at his home.

He was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Jeansville, Pa. He retired in 1976 as a sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Zavodny is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Guy S. and Sheila M. Zavodny of Oceanside; and daughter Nicole Zavodny of Carlsbad.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Eternal Hills Mortuary in Oceanside. His cremains will be scattered at sea.

The family suggests donations in memory of Samuel Zavodny to the National Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 932915, Atlanta, GA 31193-2915.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Josephina Alvarez, 79

OCEANSIDE -- Josephina V. Alvarez, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Tri-City Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Los Angeles. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Altar Society at St. Mary Star-of-the-Sea Church in Oceanside. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Mrs. Alvarez was preceded in death by her husband, Herman M. Alvarez, in 2001. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mario and Carolyn Alvarez of Temecula and John and Bobbie Alvarez of Oceanside; daughters and sons-in-law Diane "Susie" Alvarez-Cooper and Murphy Cooper of Escondido, and Dolores and Bruno Calisti of Oceanside; brother and sister-in-law Raul and Socorro Vasquez of Oceanside; sister Madre Carmen Vasquez of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Mary Star-of-the-Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside with the Rev. Michael officiating. Inurnment will take place at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Virginia Lentz, 87

FALLBROOK -- Virginia Anne Lentz, 87, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006.

Born Aug. 22, 1919, in Chicago, she lived in Fallbrook for 26 years. She was a secretary and a bookkeeper during World War II. She was a volunteer costume mistress for the Old Globe Theater and a swim instructor for the Red Cross.

She was a member and volunteer for the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Angel Society of Fallbrook.

She was an Oak Crest Estates Board Member and treasurer for Project Care for two years. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church of Fallbrook, the Fallbrook Woman's Club and the Joslyn Senior Center. She was a poet for the Senior Chronicle.

Mrs. Lentz was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Henry "Kelly" Schroeder; second husband Harmon Lentz; and parents Anne E. and Walter T. Leyden.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Gene and Nancy Schroeder of Rocklin, and Joel and Joanne Schroeder of Santee; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita.

The family suggests donations in her memory to Christ the King Lutheran Church, the Joslyn Senior Center, the Angel Society of Fallbrook, or the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary.

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Patricia Townsend, 79

RANCHO SANTA FE - Patricia Townsend, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006.

She was born March 12, 1927, in Cambridge, Ohio. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband, James E. Townsend of Rancho Santa Fe; daughter Cynthia Townsend of Portland, Ore.; sons Mark Townsend of Bullhead, Ariz., and James Townsend of Rancho Santa Fe; and three grandchildren.

No services are planned.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Walter Grunenberg, 89

ESCONDIDO -- Walter Grunenberg, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born March 19, 1917, in Eccles, W.Va., he lived in Escondido for 48 years. He was a coal miner in West Virginia, from the age of 12 until age 38, when he began working in irrigation construction, retiring in 1974.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, retiring as a sergeant. He was a member of the Polish National Catholic Church in San Diego, for 10 years.

Mr. Grunenberg was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Grunenberg, in 2001; son Marion Lichok in 1969; and daughter Ermine Grunenberg in 1962.

He is survived by his son, Walter A. Jr., and Lynette Grunenberg of Valley Center.

A graveside service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens in Fresno.

The family suggests donations to Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego, 2254 San Diego Ave., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92110.

North County Cremation Service is handling arrangements.

Dolores A. Maggay, 76

CARLSBAD - Dolores A Maggay, 76, died of cancer Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006.

Born June 12, 1930, in San Diego, she lived in Carlsbad for 15 years. She retired in 1999 as a vendor of fine jewelry at military installations at Jacksonville, Fla.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church and was a Navy relief volunteer and a volunteer for the Navy Relief Society.

Mrs. Maggay was preceded in death by her father, Eusebio Ambay; mother Amada Villaluz; brother Eduardo Ambay; stepfather Ricardo Villaluz; and brother Richard Villaluz.

She is survived by her husband, Oliver Maggay; sons and daughters-in-law Izzy and Karen Maggay and Chris and Mary Maggay; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Richard Benscoter and Cheri and Bill Rice; sister-in-law Marge Villaluz; sisters and brother-in-law Connie Morales and Evelyn and Cliff Wiese and Don Knepper; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at Eternal Hills Chapel.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carlsbad.

Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Grace Quintanar, 85

CALIFORNIA CITY - Grace San Miguel Quintanar, 85, died of pneumonia Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, in Lancaster.

Born March 18, 1921, in San Antonio, she lived in California City for 25 years. She lived in Escondido from 1930 to 1961.

Mrs. Quintanar was preceded in death by her son, Leo R. Quintanar, in 2000; and sisters Alice San Miguel Williams and Amparo San Miguel Rodriguez.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Leo Quintanar of California City; son and daughter-in-law Edward and Darlene Quintanar of California City; daughters and sisters-in-law Arlene and Gene DeFreitas of Carlsbad, and Olivia and Jerry Handley of Oxnard; brothers and sister-in-law Aldupho San Miguel, Arthur and Betty San Miguel of Vista, and Armando San Miguel of San Angelo, Texas; sister Dora San Miguel Mendez of Sylmar; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

James McAndrew, 86

OCEANSIDE -- James P. McAndrew, 86, died of complications of pneumonia Friday, Nov. 24, 2006.

Born Feb. 26, 1920, in Jessup, Pa., he lived in Oceanside for 10 years. He majored in accounting at St. Thomas College (now the University of Scranton).

He served in the U.S. Navy as a supply clerk during World War II.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad. He enjoyed bridge, reading and his grandchildren.

Mr. McAndrew is survived by his wife of 55 years, Therese McAndrew of Oceanside; sons and daughters-in-law James and Peggy McAndrew of Sugarloaf, Pa., Joe and Jan McAndrew of Oceanside, and Tom and Anne McAndrew of San Diego; daughters and sons-in-law Mary Therese and Charles Horkan of Los Angeles, and Eileen McAndrew, Anne and Mike Rote and Maggie and Richard Lamm, all of Thousand Oaks; and seven grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad.

The family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Tessa Silva

Tessa Silva, born April 2, 1925, in Sacramento, Calif., passed away November 21, 2006, in Carlsbad, Calif. She grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota, where she attended Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan University. At age 18 (1943), Tessa moved to Chula Vista, Calif., and lived with her cousin, Florence. She worked for the Federal Public Housing Authority. In 1946, she moved to Sacramento, where she was a real estate broker and partner in Spaulding#'s Trophy Company. In 1974, she and her family moved to Carlsbad. Tessa enjoyed the beach, line dancing, playing Scrabble, exercising, walking her dog, and spending time with her many friends at the Senior Center. She was a longtime member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ. Tessa had a big heart when it came to helping others.

Tessa was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley E. Ocheltree and Lois Ocheltree; and husband Merrill J. Silva. She is survived by her sons, Todd Silva (spouse Jennifer) of Sacramento; David Silva of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Karlee and Brooklynn Silva of Sacramento; her brother, Owen Ocheltree of Gold Bar, Wash.; stepchildren Patti Jones (spouse Herb) of Vacaville, Calif.; Sherri Park (spouse Charles) of Milltown, Ind.; Tracey Prim (spouse Craig) of Meadow Vista, Calif.; Kelly Cantrell of Antelope, Calif.; Jeff List (spouse Toni) of Wilton, Calif.; Jim Silva (spouse Bev) of Sacramento, Calif., and Merrilu Sloboda (spouse Eugene) of Las Vegas, Nev.; and many stepgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad on December 16 at 11 a.m.

A memorial service and burial will be held in Sacramento at the Sacramento Memorial Lawn Garden Chapel Mortuary on Tuesday December 5, 2006, at 1 p.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Tessa#'s name should be made to Hospice of North Coast, 5441 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Grover Gerald Collins

Grover Gerald Collins, a resident of Ocean Hills in Oceanside, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006. He was born in Troy, Alabama, on June 17, 1918, and was the son of Ida Brooks and Thomas Collins. He was one of seven children.

After graduating from the University of Alabama in June of 1943, with a degree in chemical engineering, he was given a commission in the U.S. Navy and was sent to Caltech in Pasadena to study aeronautical engineering and naval indoctrination. After completing his studies, he served as a ground officer in naval aviation, training personnel in aircraft maintenance and deployment. He served on both coasts.

After his discharge from the Navy in the summer of 1946, he was employed by the U.S. Borax Corporation, then headquartered in Los Angeles, then transferred to New York in the 1950s and again back to California in 1959, holding a variety of positions with the company until his retirement in 1981.

Throughout the years he actively participated in the life of the church serving on various boards and for many years taught a class of single young adults at the First Baptist Church in Santa Ana. He was devoted to the church. His memorial service is on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside.

Grover was kind and gentle, a man who related well to friends and strangers alike. He was of strong character, always honest. He knew no other way to be. For many years Grover was a member of the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary and served regularly as a volunteer. Grover also loved fishing and golfing. Always blessed with a sense of humor, he was a great kidder. His daughter, Carol, affectionately referred to him as "corny." He especially loved children, frequently carrying the little ones on his shoulders and playing floor games with them for hours. Although the kids are now grown, they have fond memories of the Grandpa Grover and Uncle Grover.

He was married to Alice Munushian of Pasadena in the fall of 1943; they were married 63 years until his passing. He and Alice moved to Oceanside in 1985. Their daughter, Carol C. Carrigan and husband, Al, live in South Carolina.

He is also survived by a granddaughter, Amy C. Adams of Shelton, Wash.; and grandson Kevin Marc Carrigan of Vancouver, Wash.; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Virginia Davenport, Belma Wilson and Mildred Collins, all living in Alabama; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Inurnment will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, San Diego.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to a charity of your choice.

John Strey

John Strey, 87, died Wednesday, August 30 2006. He was born June 17, 1919 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. A World War II and Korean War Army veteran.

He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, and enjoyed a lifelong career as a sports writer. He began his career in Pasadena, and later became sports editor at the Whittier Daily News working in conjunction as sports information director at Whittier College. He retired to San Marcos, where he wrote for the Vista Press, and was also the sports information director at Palomar College for 15 years.

His final writing venture was with The Rancho Santa Fe Times covering Torrey Pines High School athletics.

John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Camilla B. Strey; daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Bo Greene, daughter Jacqueline Strey; and grandson Joshua Greene.

Jerome 'Jerry' Ross

Jerome "Jerry" Ross, age 93, died peacefully of natural causes at home with his bride by his side, in Vista, California, on November 28, 2006.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Julianne Tobin Corning Ross. He is also survived by his daughter, Jan Boyer of New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law Dave and Angie Ross of Virginia; and son and daughter-in-law Ron and Barbara Ross of California. Jerry is also survived by his stepchildren, Nancy Dougherty, and son-in-law Ed of Beaverton, Oregon; John Corning and daughter-in-law Frances, of Oceanside, California; Mary Hardesty Clayton, and son-in-law Cary of Balboa Island, California; Paul Corning of Escondido, California; Jane Northam and son-in-law Steve of Fallbrook, California; Lucy Brackett and son-in-law Bill of Bend, Oregon; and Vincent Corning and daughter-in-law Laurie of Vista, California.

"Grandpa Jerry," as he was affectionately called by his many grandchildren; left behind 24 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Ross, in 1976; and by his stepson, Michael Corning, in 2003.

Jerry was born in New York, New York, on April 13, 1913. He joined the United States Marine Corps as a wide-eyed teenager ready for adventure, and admirably served his country for 30 years. Jerry was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. "Grandpa Jerry" loved to share stories of his life as a marine to his many grandchildren. So was his love for the USMC, that Jerry worked as a volunteer financial counselor to young military personnel at Camp Pendleton, California, after his retirement. In his retirement years, he also worked as a volunteer with a variety of organizations. He was a past president of the Retired Officers Club at Camp Pendleton, and was an active member of the Alhambra Organization.

Jerry will be remembered for his deep love for God, family, and his country. "Semper Fi" was our dearly beloved marine.

On Friday, December 1, at 11 a.m., there will be a memorial service at St. Francis Church in Vista, California. Following the service, there will be a graveside service at Eternal Hills Cemetery in Oceanside, California.

In lieu of flowers, send remembrances to the International Order of Alhambra Organization, Benziri #218, 4200 Leeds Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229; or to Hospice of North Coast.

Jesse Rojas, 80

VISTA - Jesse Cera Rojas, 80, died of Parkinson#'s disease Monday, Nov. 6, 2006.

He was born Jan. 12, 1926, in Del Mar. He retired in 1986 from Marvin Electric. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Base Unit 775 as a sergeant. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7041.

Mr. Rojas was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Danna Rojas of Vista; sons and daughters-in-law Jesse and Judy Rojas of El Paso, Texas, and Ron and Sue Rojas of Kernville; daughters and sons-in-law Elsia Rojas and Patsy and Bob Alvarado, all of Valley Center, Ruby and Gary Trees of Fontana, and Margaret and Perry Flores of Whittier; brother and sister-in-law Bernie and Celcia Rojas of Oceanside; sister Rosa Abril of Encinitas; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido with the Rev. Howard Anderson officiating.

A memorial will follow at 11 a.m. at Allen Bros. Mortuary, 1315 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Vista with the Rev. Richard Phillips officiating. A reception will be held at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7041, 1717 E. Vista Way in Vista.

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

Lt. Aron Lee Corbett M.S.C., R.N., PH.D.

We regret to announce the passing of Aron Lee Corbett. He died unexpectedly last week at his home.

Aron had many accomplishments in his short life. He was a registered nurse and received his bachelor's degree in nursing. Later, he earned a doctoral degree in health care administration. In May 2000 he entered the United States Navy as a lieutenant.

He is survived by John Ebert, Betty Eisenberg, Charles Corbett, Joseph Moreno Jr., Alison Eisenberg, Joseph Moreno Sr., Rebecca Moreno, and many more family and friends.

Aron was deeply loved and will be truly missed.

Wake and rosary were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary at 137 E. Maple, Orange 92866. The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 727 Minter St., Santa Ana. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, Calif.

In Memoriam

Charlotte D. Quindoy

My dearest precious it's been two years since you left us. And I pray that you are in a much better place and with our Lord.

We miss you in our daily events and the joy you brought us. All the family is sending you their love.

Happy little memories go flitting through my mind. And in all my thoughts and memories I always seem to find the picture of your face. The memory of your touch and all the other little things I've come to love so much.

You do not go beyond my thoughts or leave my love behind because I keep you in my heart and forever on my mind.

Your husband

Dear Mom,

I love you and miss you so much! I carry my precious memories in my heart every day!

I love you forever.

Belinda

Dear Mom,

We all carry you around with us every day. Every time we hear the birds chirping. The kids always ask me if I think you are with us. I can say with confidence, yes, Grandmother is always around us. Thank you for loving us so much when you were here that we still feel you now that you are not.

Love

Jules

Alfonso Falletta, 93

TEMECULA -- Alfonso Anthony Falletta, 93, died of natural causes Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 3, 1913, in New York. He was a director of production for Xerox for 50 years.

Mr. Falletta is survived by his wife, Ida Falletta of Temecula; sons Carl Falletta of Yorba Linda, Robert Falletta of Thousand Oaks, and Paul Falletta of Grants Pass, Ore.; daughter, Karin Carlstedt of Temecula; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Interment will follow at Temecula Public Cemetery.

Murrieta Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Lawrence Ramirez, 81

MURRIETA -- Lawrence Ramirez, 81, died of natural causes Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Rancho Springs Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in California. He was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Los Angeles for 31 years. He served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife, Gloria Ramirez; son, Vince Ramirez; daughters Cookie Langston, Pini Mercado, Terry Rodriguez, Hilde Delgado and Rita Cobos; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A vigil is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 29, at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery.

Murrieta Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Harold Symmonds, 72

RIVERSIDE -- Harold LaVerne Symmonds, 72, died of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at Cypress Gardens in Riverside.

Born June 11, 1934, in Muscatine, Iowa, he lived in Riverside for 13 years. He was a meat cutter for 10 years.

Mr. Symmonds was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Deaver. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ruth Symmonds of Riverside; sons Charles Symmonds of Laguna Niguel and Harold Symmonds Jr. of Arizona; daughters Kelley Symmonds of Menifee and Terry Du Mouchel of Hemet; five stepchildren; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Evans-Brown Mortuary Chapel in Sun City. Private inurnment is planned.

Evans-Brown is handling arrangements.

David Roripaugh, 61

LAKE ELSINORE -- David Roripaugh, 61, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Wildomar.

Born June 26, 1945, in Whittier, he lived in Riverside County for 55 years. He graduated from Lake Elsinore High School in 1963, where he was student body president and was an all-league end in football. He played football at Orange Coast College for one year and at Riverside Community College for two years. He worked on the oil rigs in Alaska. He worked for Wodco Corp in the Santa Barbara Channel as a wildcatter on the oil rigs for 10 years. He drilled oil in Venezuela for the Fluor Corp. He logged eucalyptus hardwood in Maui, Hawaii, for four years. He was the owner of The Woodbutchers Art shop in Temecula and was a wood carver. He designed and carved solid oak entry doors and etched glass.

Mr. Roripaugh was preceded in death by his father, Bill Roripaugh; mother, Nona Bernard Roripaugh; and brother, Nonie Roripaugh. He is survived by his sons Colin Roripaugh and Cody Roripaugh; and daughters Erin Baer, Cheney Caldwell, Kelsy Roripaugh and Kari Roripaugh.

Private services are planned.

Evans-Brown Mortuary in Sun City is handling arrangements.