Obituaries - 2/14/2007

By: North County Times and The Californian - | Tuesday, February 13, 2007 7:12 PM PST ∞

Avila, Salvador
Bingabing, Arcadio
Blanchfield, Shirley
Brendle, Stephanie
Carr, Thomas
DeLeon, Jerry
Dickerhoff, Dennis
Madrid, Doris
Packard, Roy
Pangrace, Wilda
Paxton, S. Gabe
Ugartechea, Armando
Smith, Vernon
Walker, Jo ann
Walters, William


Thomas Carr, 59

OCEANSIDE - Thomas William Carr, 59, died of a heart attack Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007.

Born Aug. 9, 1947, in Miami, he lived in Oceanside for 29 years. He was a Navy SEAL and served in Vietnam. He was a volunteer with Elizabeth Hospice with his dog, Sadie. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Carlsbad.

Mr. Carr is survived by his wife of 27 years, Juleen Carr of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Christopher Carr of Wisconsin, and Jason and Angel Zarobinski of Fallbrook; daughters Cornell Carr of Oregon, and Lauren Zarobinski of San Diego; brothers James Carr of Wisconsin, and Dennis Carr of Texas; sisters Carol Budish of Milwaukee and Shirley Carr of Wisconsin; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at St. Patrick's Church in Carlsbad. A reception will follow at the family home. Burial at sea will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his name to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or North County Humane Society & SPCA, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92054.

North County Cremation Service in San Marcos is handling arrangements.

Jerry DeLeon, 63

ESCONDIDO - Jerry Cansino DeLeon, 63, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born Sept. 26, 1943, in the Philippine Islands, he lived in Escondido for 25 years. He was a deputy for the Vista Sheriff Department for 12 years. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. DeLeon is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jovita DeLeon of Escondido; father Pedro DeLeon of Seattle; sons and daughter-in-law Allen DeLeon and Jerry Jr. and Teresita DeLeon, all of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Jessica and Alex Lardizabel and Joanne and Lorne Laidlaw, all of Escondido; brothers and sisters-in-law Alfredo and Adelina DeLeon and Ricardo and Dionsia DeLeon, all of Seattle, and Eugene and Rosalinda DeLeon of San Marcos; sisters and brothers-in-law Feliza and Florencio Rillorta of Canada, Rosita and Don Oliveros and Aurora and Emilio Angudona, all of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at McLeod Mortuary in Escondido and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel.

A funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel in Bonita. Interment will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.

McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Stephanie Brendle, 31

SUN CITY - Stephanie Ann Brendle, 31, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007.

She was born Nov. 9, 1975, in Escondido. She graduated from Orange Glen High School in 1993. She graduated from Palomar College in 1995 and attended San Diego State University.

Ms. Brendle was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Brendle, in 2002. She is survived by her mother, Pam Brendle of Sun City; stepfather Greg Poole of Sun City; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Brooke Brendle of San Marcos; and sister and brother-in-law Jeni and Steve Fontanini of Murrieta.

Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the National Brain Tumor Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Evans Brown Mortuary in Sun City handled arrangements.

Armando Ugartechea, 70

CARLSBAD - Armando Ugartechea, 70, died of heart complications Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at Vista Knoll in Oceanside.

Born July 23, 1936, in Los Angeles, he lived in Carlsbad for 25 years. He retired as an gunnery sergeant in 1998 after 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Ugartechea is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Louise Buszet of Long Beach, Eleanor Duran of Highland, and Virginia and Robert Bellymer of Cedar Creek, Texas.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad with the Rev. Ricardo Chincillia officiating. His cremains will be scattered at sea.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Jo Ann Walker, 74

ESCONDIDO - Jo Ann Walker, 74, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007.

Born July 31, 1932, in Laurel, Neb., she lived in Escondido for 11 years. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and being with her family and friends.

Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wilbur J. Walker; daughter and son-in-law Connie and Chuck Madeksiak of Poway; sons and daughters-in-law

Brian Walker of Vista, Greg and Roberta Walker of Hinkey, Mark and Brenda Walker of Visalia, and Brent and Kim Walker of Oak Hill; sisters Kathryn Danielson of Boulder, Nev., Evelyn Wyant of Vista, Mabel Kastrup of Blair, Neb., and Janice Most of San Jacinto; brother and sister-in-law Rodney and Lil Most of Barstow; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or Southwest Cancer Care Medical Group, 701 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Roy Packard, 89

LAKE SAN MARCOS - Roy C. Packard, 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside.

Born Oct. 6, 1917, in Toledo, Ohio, he lived in Lake San Marcos for 33 years. He was a retired sales manager with Libbey Products Division of Owens-Illinois for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He enjoyed golf, sailing, traveling America and spending time with his grandsons.

Mr. Packard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Packard of Lake San Marcos; daughter and son-in-law Penny and Steve Harrington of Vista; and two grandsons.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at New Community Church of Vista, 165 Eucalyptus Ave. in Vista. Private interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego is planned.

The family suggests donations to the New Community Church of Vista, 165 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista, CA 92084.

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

Wilda Pangrace, 78

SAN MARCOS - Wilda R. "Rose" Pangrace, 78, died of pneumonia Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, in Vista.

Born June 23, 1928, in Lithipolous, Ohio, she lived in San Marcos for 26 years. She retired in 1976 from the U.S. Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton. She served in the U.S. Navy as a nurse from 1950 to 1952.

Mrs. Pangrace was preceded in death by her son, Mark Listenberger, in 2004. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John Pangrace of San Marcos; daughters Linda Pitman of Williamsburg, Barbara Gyanslli of Sonora, Terri Ahnquist and Julie Valles of Vista; Penni Duke of San Diego; and 14 grandchildren.

Burial at sea is planned.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Vernon Smith, 89

SAN MARCOS - Vernon L. Smith, 89, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside.

Born Feb. 16, 1917, in Elyria, Ohio, he lived in North County for 30 years. He was a contracting officer with the federal government, primarily with the U.S. Air Force and NASA Space Systems Divisions. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine Smith of San Marcos; son Bryan Smith of North Carolina; daughters Lynda Gruber of Lake Arrowhead and Sally Hackworth of Encinitas; and four grandchildren.

A private cremation is planned.

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

Doris Madrid, 75

CARLSBAD - Doris Madrid, 75, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007.

Born May 5, 1931, in Colorado, she lived in San Diego County for 65 years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was a personal cook for the priest at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a cook at Carlsbad by the Sea. She enjoyed bingo, ballroom dancing, nature and horse races.

Mrs. Madrid was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cortez Madrid, in 1998; sisters Manuela Pacheco and Isabella Saenz; and brothers Ray Gonzales, Camillo Gonzales and Luis Gonzales. She is survived by her daughters, Rosanna Madrid, Janice Gibson and Margaret Madrid, all of Carlsbad; sisters Bessie Luna of Vista and Anna Vitela of Sacramento; and four grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. and rosary recited at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St. in Carlsbad. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside.

The family suggests donations to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Arcadio Bingabing, 74

MURRIETA - Arcadio Sacay Bingabing, 74, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, in Wildomar.

Born Jan. 12, 1933, in Polemge, Albay, Philippines, he lived in Murrieta for one year. He was a mechanical engineer for Akzo-Nobel.

Mr. Bingabing is survived by his wife, Thelma Bingabing of Murrieta; sons Melchor Bingabing of Buena Park and Pio Bingabing of Dallas; daughters Josephine Villaruel of Fallbrook and Glenda Bingabing of Murrieta; brothers Pedro, Lazaro and Jesus; sisters Anescia, Rita, Aurora and Loreta; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Old Mission San Luis Rey. Burial will follow at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside.

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

Salvador Avila, 87

OCEANSIDE - Salvador Avila, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.

Born May 13, 1919, in Mexico, he lived in Oceanside for 35 years.

Mr. Avila was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Avila, in 1993; and son Jose D. Avila in 2006. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Maria D. Avila of Oceanside; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and rosary recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Dennis Dickerhoff, 69

POWAY - Dennis Dickerhoff, 69, died of complications of dementia Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Escondido.

Born Oct. 3, 1937, in Ohio, he lived in Poway for 43 years. He was a production supervisor in the food industry for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, big band music, water-skiing and computer science. He was an Elvis Presley fan.

Mr. Dickerhoff is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ruth Dickerhoff of Poway; sons Dennis "Roc" and Eric, and daughter-in-law Marcia; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Troy; and five grandchildren.

Private services are planned.

The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

William Walters, 79

ESCONDIDO - William Carl Walters, 79, died of natural causes Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born March 3, 1927, in Torrance, he lived in Escondido for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He attended the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles. He was a sailplane pilot, an artist and a model builder.

Mr. Walters was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Walters, in 2004; sister Shirley Shirey in 2005; and brother Frederick Walters in 2006. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Ellen Walters of Vista; and caregivers Allan and Beth Schmidt of Escondido.

A private cremation is planned.

The Neptune Society in San Diego is handling arrangements.

Shirley Blanchfield, 85

OCEANSIDE - Shirley Louise Blanchfield, 85, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007.

Born Aug. 15, 1921, in Hartford, Wis., she lived in Oceanside for 22 years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Blanchfield is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jack L. Blanchfield of Oceanside.

No services will be held at the request of the deceased. Private cremation is planned with inurnment at Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma, Wash.

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

S. Gabe Paxton Jr., 82

TALIHINA, Okla. - S. Gabe Paxton Jr. 82, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007.

He was born in Talihina. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a gunshot wound.

He was a teacher on Hopi and Pima reservations. He received a doctorate in education from Penn State in 1973.

He retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Senior Executive Service as deputy director of Indian education in Washington, D.C., in 1982. He worked for the Choctaw Nation as the hospital administrator, personnel director, health educator and a tribal judge.

Mr. Paxton was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Gaynell Paxton; and daughter Gayle Paxton MacKay.

He is survived by his sons, Dale Paxton of Talihina and Ronald Paxton of Vista; daughters Nancy Long and Dee Paxton, both of Ramona; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four foster sons.

Services were held in Talihina on Feb. 9.

Frederick Mole, 75

MURRIETA ---- Frederick Mole, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007.

Born Aug. 6, 1931, in Dublin, Ireland, he lived in Murrieta for 11 years.

Mr. Mole is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret Mole of Murrieta; son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Mole of Winchester; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Joseph Younger of Bellingham, Wash.; and six grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula. A vigil will be held at 11 a.m. and Mass celebrated at noon Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Temecula. A private cremation is planned.

Stout Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Frances Park, 79

QUAIL VALLEY ---- Frances Park, 79, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

Born Sept. 29, 1927, in New York City, she lived in Quail Valley for a long time.

Mrs. Park is survived by her sons, Michael Parks of Moreno Valley and Edgar K. Parks of Quail Valley; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Riverside National Cemetery.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

James De Boer, 61

WILDOMAR ---- James Edward De Boer, 61, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at his home.

Born Oct. 7, 1945, in Worcester, Mass., he lived in Wildomar for 27 years. He enjoyed fishing and his dog, Chewy.

Mr. De Boer is survived by his parents, George and Hilda De Boer; daughters Dawn M. Foca and Denise Guerra, both of Murrieta; brother, Robert De Boer of Massachusetts; sister, Rona Hicks of Vermont, and Carol De Boer and Diane Wilson, both of Massachusetts; three grandchildren; and former wife Emiline De Boer.

A memorial service is pending. Private inurnment is planned.

Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City is handling arrangements.

Arcadio Bingabing, 74

MURRIETA ---- Arcadio Sacay Bingabing, 74, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, in Wildomar.

Born Jan. 12, 1933, in Polemge, Albay, Philippines, he lived in Murrieta for one year. He was a mechanical engineer for Akzo-Nobel.

Mr. Bingabing is survived by his wife, Thelma Bingabing of Murrieta; sons Melchor Bingabing of Buena Park and Pio Bingabing of Dallas; daughters Josephine Villaruel of Fallbrook and Glenda Bingabing of Murrieta; brothers Pedro, Lazaro and Jesus; sisters Anescia, Rita, Aurora and Loreta; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Old Mission San Luis Rey. Burial will follow at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside.

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

Scott Van Nimmo, 51

CHULA VISTA ---- Scott Van Nimmo, 51, died of injuries he received in an automobile accident Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Palm Springs.

Born Dec. 12, 1955, in Santa Monica, he lived in Chula Vista for 15 years. He was a speaker to college and high school students and troubled youth about AIDS awareness. He received a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1979. He enjoyed restoring his 1969 champagne Cadillac convertible, "Lana."

Mr. Nimmo is survived by his mother, Janice Van Buren of Chula Vista; father, Leslie Nimmo of Coronado; brothers and sister-in-law Bruce Nimmo of Temecula, Robb and Carrie Nimmo of Temecula; and sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Wayne Mitchell of Temecula.

A private memorial service will be held at his home Saturday, Feb. 17. A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations to Auntie Helen's Kitchen, 4028 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104.

Evans-Brown Mortuary in Sun City is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Betty Gerken

Having had extraordinary life experiences through most of the last incredible century and into this millennium, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Gerken was released from the bonds of this Earth into the loving embrace of family who left before her on the evening of February 4, after a chronic illness.

She was born January 9, 1924, in Independence, Mo., of parents Clifford and Marjorie Cook. She grew up in Independence and Los Angeles, Calif., where she graduated from UCLA, receiving degrees in mathematics and psychology. In L.A. she met James J. Gerken, a Curtiss Hell Diver Naval Reserve dive-bomber pilot during World War II. The couple married and settled in Vista in 1949, where she taught elementary school at Crestview Elementary. She continued to teach first grade and kindergarten into the 1980s.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; son Timmy; and granddaughter Marcella. She is survived by her sons, Chris of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Brad of Mandeville, La.; daughter-in-law Jane; five grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan and Laura Gerken, Melissa Breedlove and Sara Forester; and great-granddaughter Emily Forester.

As per Betty's request, there will be no service. She will be interred at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Charles 'Chuck' Emery Dotson Jr.

ESCONDIDO - Charles "Chuck" Emery Dotson Jr., 84, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at his home.

Born Sept. 5, 1922, in Loraine, Ohio, he lived in Escondido for 57 years. He was an electrical technician troubleshooter in communications for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Escondido Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Elks Club Post 1687, the American Legion Post 149, and Resurrection Church.

Mr. Dotson is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Dotson of Escondido; son Phillip Dotson of San Jose; daughter Gina Baker of Phoenix; sister Madelyn Barnes of Bristol, Indiana; grandchildren Sandra and Sarah; and great-grandchildren Maxwell, Julian and Andrew.

The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at McLeod Mortuary, 1919 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Resurrection Church, 1445 Conway Drive, Escondido, CA 92027, with Father Ken officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery with Deacon Mitch Rennix officiating.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or the Resurrection Building Fund.

McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Donna L. Norman

Donna L. Norman, age 71 of Polson, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. She was born on June 18, 1935, to Chester and Gladys Knutson Larson in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from high school she attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a bachelor's degree. She married Milton (Sandy) E. Norman Jr. in 1959 at Edgebrook, Illinois.

In the late 1950s she worked for Butler Brothers in Chicago, which was a mail order catalog business and in the '60s The San Diego Union-Tribune in market research employed her, from 1970 to the 1990s. Donna was self-employed in designing and fabrication of horseback riding apparel mostly worn in competition. She loved sewing, animal care, riding horses and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Larson in 1967 and her mother, Gladys in 1986. Donna is survived by her husband, Milton (Sandy) E. Norman Jr. of Polson; a daughter, Kimberly Norman Wright; and her husband, Robert Wright of Polson; and two grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service may be held at a later date.

Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

In Memoriam

Tiffany M. Kinner

6/23/75 to 9/19/06

Since your passing, I have often been reminded of how little I miss you. It does however, remain a mystery as to why I feel the way that I do. Perhaps it's a memory I had hidden away that becomes forefront after hearing your favorite song or possibly even after staring at the lonely man in the mirror every morning. The truth of the matter is that I just don't know.

I guess there really isn't much more to say, other than I do miss you a little; sometimes a little too often, probably a little too much; and definitely a little more each and every day.

Happy Valentine's Day, Tiff

service announcement

Julius Romano

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Misson San Luis Rey in Oceanside.

His obituary was published Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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Patricia Coe, 79

MERCED ---- Patricia M. Coe, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007.

She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Chicago.

Mrs. Coe was preceded in death by her husband, Alson J. Coe. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Thomas and Dolores of Orland Park, Ill., Michael and Becky of Merced and Kevin and Anne of Murrieta; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Michael Brette of Murrieta; sister and brother-in-law, Therese and John Touhy of Merced; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Murrieta. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.

Stout Family Funeral Home in Temecula is handling arrangements.