Andersen, Clarine

Bence, Frederick

Billings, Jessie

Fox, Grover

Gibbons, Ardie

Gilmore, Mary Jo

Gilweit, Edwin

Linjak, Milica

Pendergraft, Helen

Pfleeger, Gordon

Ripsco, Beverly

Przybyszewski,Karen

Robinson,Christine

Edwin Gilweit, 79

FALLBROOK - Edwin Gilweit, 79, died of cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Wednesday, March 10, 2007.

Born July 19, 1927, in Chicago, he lived in Fallbrook for 16 years. He was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves as a bosun mate.

He was a past president of the Western Conservation Club and a retired fire chief of Leggett Valley Fire Department. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 and the American Legion. He was a Boy Scout troop scoutmaster, a Little League and Pop Warner coach and a WCC Jr. Auxiliary advisor for environmental cleanup projects. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and supporting Indian gaming.

Mr. Gilweit was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Gilweit, in 2005; sons Edwin Raymond in 2001 and Mark Albert in 1983; daughter Kelly Anne in 1960; brothers Jack, Dick, Bob, Mike and Stanley; and sister Patricia.

He is survived by his son, Dan Brady Gilweit of Garberville; daughter and son-in-law Kathleen Lawson-Ray and Jeff Ray of Fallbrook; sisters Eileen Kohler of Ames, Iowa, and Audrey Stafford of Soldatna, Alaska; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, March 17, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel in Oceanside.

An Irish wake will follow. Burial at sea will take place in July.

The family suggests donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America or a charity of choice.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Milica Linjak, 83

ESCONDIDO - Milica Linjak, 83, died of cancer Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at her home.

She was born Jan. 26, 1924, in Yugoslavia. She was a

Jehovah's Witness.

Mrs. Linjak is survived by her husband of 50 years, Milan Linjak of Escondido.

A memorial is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today, March 17, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1051 Ash St. in Escondido with Alec Whaley officiating.

Ardie Gibbons, 83

ESCONDIDO - Ardice "Ardie" A. Gibbons, 83, died Monday, March 12, 2007, at her home.

Born Sept. 30, 1923, in New York, she lived in Escondido for 31 years.

Mrs. Gibbons was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Whitsett Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Clifford E. Gibbons of Escondido; daughter and son-in-law Janni and Lorin Hills of Newman Lake, Wash.; son Michael Whitsett; brother and sister-in-law Warren and Betty Loucks; sister and brother-in-law Jean and Jim Kirkpatrick; stepdaughter Linda Womble; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

The family suggests donations to Sharp Hospice Care, 8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 305, La Mesa, CA 91942.

No services are planned.

Neptune Society is handling cremation services.

Gordon Pfleeger, 86

ESCONDIDO - Gordon Henry Pfleeger, 86, died Thursday, March 15, 2007.

Born May 11, 1920, in Utica, N.Y., he lived in Escondido for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for more than 20 years including World War II and Korea. He was a member of the USO Troop that entertained the troops with Bob Hope.

He was the owner of an accounting business. He was a member of the Marine Corps Raider Association and the American Legion Post 149 in Escondido.

Mr. Pfleeger is survived by his wife of 23 years, Betty Pfleeger of Escondido; sons and daughter-in-law James Pfleeger of Montreal, Canada, Tom and Debbie Pfleeger of Lake Beach, Ill., and Rick Stockwell and his life partner, Ira Denmark, of New York City; brother and sister-in-law John and Susan Pfleeger of Del Mar; sisters Mary Ellen Pfleeger of Rancho Bernardo and Virginia Whaitley of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with full military honors is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Hidden Valley Christian Church, 1300 S. Juniper in Escondido. A private cremation is planned.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Clarine Andersen, 90

OCEANSIDE - Clarine Andersen, 90, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Redlands.

Born Jan. 20, 1917, in Nebraska, she lived in Oceanside for 15 years. She was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Oceanside.

Mrs. Andersen was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Andersen.

She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Marion Smith of Mesa, Ariz., Alice and Bob Willets of Polk, Neb., and Carola Hopkins of Denver.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Beverly Ripsco, 83

ENCINITAS - Beverly Doris Ripsco, 83, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007.

She was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Minneapolis. She was a teacher's aide in the public school district.

Mrs. Ripsco is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Kenyon Clark of Rancho Santa Fe, Denise and Mike Pruter of Olivenhain and Laurie Ripsco of Encinitas; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Angela Ripsco of Oceanside; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, March 17, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 552 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Frederick Bence, 80

OCEANSIDE - Frederick W. Bence, 80, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Born July 18, 1926, in St. Louis, he lived in Oceanside for nine years. He lived in San Diego for more than 50 years previously. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1969 in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a lieutenant commander. He was aboard the USS Santa Fe, Maryland, Jason and the Kittyhawk.

Mr. Bence was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Frederick H. Bence; first wife of 52 years, Ruth; and grandson John White. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Bartsch; daughters and son-in-law Cheryl White and Carol and Robert Conroy; son and daughter-in-law Steven and Melissa Bence; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law Jason and Christen Koenigsknecht; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, at El Camino Mortuary in Sorrento Valley. Burial with full military honors will follow.

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

Mary Jo Gilmore, 83

OCEANSIDE - Mary Jo Gilmore, 83, died of heart failure Wednesday, March 7, 2007.

Born Aug. 29, 1923, in St. Louis, she lived in Oceanside for more than 18 years. She was a registered nurse for more than 50 years. She prepared meals for the homeless and meals at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for all she knew.

Mrs. Gilmore was preceded in death by a daughter; son; and husband, James. She is survived by her Genesis Church family.

A memorial service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Star Theatre at 402 N. Coast Highway in Oceanside.

She donated her body to medical research.

Grover Fox, 90

LAKE SAN MARCOS - Grover H. Fox, 90, died of lung cancer Friday, March 9, 2007, at his home.

Born July 18, 1916, in Palmyra, N.J., he lived in Lake San Marcos for 27 years. He retired in 1979 after 40 years with R.R. Donnelley & Sons Inc. in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, retiring as a captain.

Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his son, Scott Fox, in 1970.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris Kent Fox of Lake San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Michael Kent and Deborah Fox of South Pasadena; and granddaughters Alicia and Kathleen Fox of South Pasadena.

A memorial service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 25, at Lake San Marcos Pavilion with the Rev. Diana Augspurger officiating.

His cremains will be scattered by the family by air between Los Angeles and Catalina.

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

Accu-Care Cremation is handling arrangements.

Helen Pendergraft, 96

ENCINITAS - Helen Lucille Cully Pendergraft, 96, died Thursday, March 15, 2007, at a local convalescent home.

Born Sept. 28, 1910, in East St. Louis, Ill., she lived in Encinitas and in Vista for 31 years previously. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Pendergraft was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, John W. Pendergraft, in 1979; and brothers James, John "Jack," Cletus "Bud," and Robert Cully.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald "Boots" and Judy Cully of Athens, Ill.; two nephews; and four nieces.

The family suggests donations in her memory to a charity of choice.

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

Jessie Billings, 97

ESCONDIDO - Jessie A. Billings, 97, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007.

Born Dec. 11, 1909, in Nebraska, she lived in Escondido for 20 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, and the Hidden Valley Christian Church of Escondido.

Mrs. Billings was preceded in death by her husband,

Elmo Billings, in 1984.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Christine Billings of San Marcos; daughters and son-in-law Faye McKee of Austin, Texas, Donna Skubal of Dale, Texas, and Lois and Joe Bowden of Roy, Utah; sisters and brothers-in-law Carolyn and Al Nelson of Yorba Linda, Viola Howard of Mountain Home, Ark., Marzella Rundquist of Las Vegas, and Lois and Gene White of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Karen Przybyszewski, 63

LAKE ELSINORE -- Karen Przybyszewski, 63, died of natural causes Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar.

Born Aug. 6, 1943, in Michigan, she lived in Lake Elsinore for three years. She lived in Vista previously. She was a cosmetologist for 30 years. She worked at Vista Haircuts in Vista and the La Costa Hotel Spa in Carlsbad for many years.

Mrs. Przybyszewski is survived by her sons, Donald, Russell and Kelly McCready; daughter Elizabeth Balentine; brother William Gravit; sisters Jewell Kelso and Charlene Gravit; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the family residence in Lake Elsinore. Contact the family for information at (951) 678-7357.

The family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, 7297 Ronson Road, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92111.

Evans-Brown Mortuary in Sun City is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Ignacio Garcia Estrada II, 'J.R.'

Funeral services for J.R. Estrada will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Evans and Brown Mortuary, Sun City, Mike Ulrich officiating. He will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

J.R. was born on November 12, 1948, in Hawthorne, California, the youngest child of Ignacio Garcia Estrada I and Petra Moreno Estrada. J.R. went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2007, at his home in Escondido. His beloved parents and brother-in-law, Larry Cota Sr., preceded him.

In his nearly 20 years as a park ranger with the County of San Diego, J.R. was able to combine his love of the outdoors and meeting people. During his tenure, J.R. served in a number of roles that united county parks and their communities. Throughout his life, J.R. participated in a variety of activities including square dancing, fishing, gardening, Kiwanis and coaching sports. An avid sports fan, it was not beyond J.R. to call across the country to talk sports or give a bit grief. J.R.#'s greatest enjoyment however, was spending time with his family and friends. J.R. cheered on his son as well as several generations of nieces and nephews at various sporting events and rarely missed a get together.

J.R. is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dixie Estrada and his son, Ignacio Garcia Estrada III "Nacho" of Escondido; sisters Irene Cota of Murrieta and Mary Olivas and husband, Leo, of Escondido.

Nephews Larry Cota and family of Murrieta, Gilbert Cota and family of Redondo Beach, Leo Olivas of Escondido, and Troy Olivas of Escondido; niece Lucille Cota Morgan of Murrieta and family; stepson Dan Ables and family of Phoenix; stepdaughter Dina Ables Denison and family of Oklahoma City. J.R. is also blessed to be survived by 11 grandnieces and nephews, six great-nieces and nephews and many true friends.

J.R.'s warm smile and infectious laugh will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday 10 a.m. both at the Evans Brown Sun City Mortuary. Interment will follow at the Riverside National Cemetery.

Evans Brown Mortuary Sun City.

Amy Hamilton, 76

OCEANSIDE - Amy Kaimi Hamilton, 76, died of cancer Sunday, March 11, 2007, at her home.

Born Jan. 25, 1937, in Hawaii, she lived in Oceanside for 43 years. She was a homemaker. She married William H. Hamilton in the 1950s and moved to Oceanside, where he was a career Marine until his death in 2000. Amy spent her life as a dedicated wife and mother to her daughter, Agnes, who now lives in Northern California. She was a homemaker and the "Mom" to the neighborhood children who all wanted her on their team because she was always one of the best players. She loved attending local churches and was a member of several of them over the years. Amy loved her husband, her daughter, her Hawaiian food, mucic and culture. She loved being an American, and a military wife. Among her closest friends included Modell Abrams, Priscilla Hoke, Sharon Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Figueroa, Margaret Atkinson, Bunny Johnson, and her god-daughter, Molly. After her husband's death, Amy became an avid bus rider. She got to know many of the drivers as she traveled all over the county visiting the places she loved. Everyone she met she considered her friend. Amy will be taken home to Hawaii to her final resting place. Aloha Amy.

Amy is survived by her daughter, Agnes of Sunnyvale; brothers Clement Mahiai of Honolulu and Sam; and sisters Raylene and Agnes Mahiai.

Accu-Care Cremation Center handled arrangements.

In memory of our loving father

Robert James Tebelman

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert James Tebelman announces his passing on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at the age of 44 years. Robert was born in San Diego on August 4, 1962.

Robert was a water quality analyst for the Vista Irrigation District. He obtained his Certification in Water Technology from Palomar College and furthered his education in water quality. Over the 15 years at Vista Irrigation District he advanced from system locator to systems operator then qualified as a water quality analyst. Robert attended North Coast Church in Vista. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed golfing and riding his motorcycle.

Robert will be loved and remembered dearly by his legacy of his three children and former wife of 22 years; Gloria (21), James (20), Priscilla Tebelman (12) & Angie Anaya Tebelman. Robert will also be remembered by his mother, Olivia Wiley; his grandmother, Gertrude Estrada; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Olivia and Ed Franco, Suzette and John Ford, Tabatha Walters, Gypsy Russ, Christina Wiley and Reita Wiley; his aunts and uncles, Gloria Moreno, Michael Estrada, Rick Estrada and Tammy Mesa; as well as 12 nephews and nieces.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Monday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at North Coast Church, 1132 N. Melrose Drive, in Vista. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to North Coast Church.

Anna Lee White

December 3, 1913 - March 12, 2007

Anna Lee White, 93, died Monday, March 12.

Anna Lee was born in Missouri, to James and Maude Shelly. She attended a one-room schoolhouse and survived rugged life on a Midwest homestead, where some of her six siblings succumbed to snake- bite and disease. She was married at the age of 18 with she and her husband settling in San Diego and then the Imperial Valley, California. They spent their retirement years in San Marcos, California, where her husband of 62 years passed away in 1993. Anna Lee spent the remainder of her years in Oregon.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Manning, of Saint Helens, Ore.; granddaughter Sabrina Zeeb of Albany, Ore.; grandson Bryan Manning, of Temecula, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was much more than a mother and grandmother. She was an unassuming person who touched the lives of everyone she knew in such a positive and loving way.

Services will be held at Golden Funeral Home, Salem Ore., on Thursday, March 22 at 4 p.m.

Jonnie Russell

Shortly before midnight on March 4, 2007, Jonnie Ruth Bullock Russell ascended to heaven to be with her Lord, having been diagnosed with cancer two months prior. Her family is grateful her suffering was short.

Jonnie was born in 1927 to Amos and Maude Bullock in Pasadena, California. She was the youngest of five daughters. She married William R. Russell in 1946. Together they had three children, Kate, Chris and Bill. They celebrated their 60th anniversary last December.

Jonnie worked as a teacher's aide for the Carlsbad Unified School District for 25 years. She made many a friend within the school district - teachers, aides and children. Once a month for over 10 years, she was one of several aides who gathered for lunch at nearby restaurants to share a good meal and news of recent trips and family milestones.

Jonnie was an avid gardener, especially proud of her green thumb with roses and orchids. She was one of the first to join the Jazzercise program in the early 1970s and walked several miles a day for many years. Her family kidded her that she was the most fit of all of them.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago and won the fight. Which is why it was so hard to fathom she could not beat it again, but ovarian cancer won.

Jonnie joins her father, mother, and sisters Mildred, Amy, Ellen and Lois in heaven. She is survived by her husband, Bill; and children, Kate of Oceanside, Chris (Terry) Young of Fallbrook and Bill (Wendy) Russell of Atascadero. Also grandchildren Jennifer, Travis, Kyle, Molly, Amber and Kortney. And great-grandchildren Maxwell, Cooper and Will.

Jonnie was devoted to her family and friends and will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will he held on March 24 from 12 to 3 at the family home in Carlsbad.

Thelma Sebby Oviatt

Thelma Sebby Oviatt passed away February 21, 2007.

Seb, as she was affectionately called by relatives and co-workers, became her trademark. Most friends did not know her

real name. Seb was born on a farm in North Dakota, one of 10 children. When she graduated from high school during the Depression she opted for applying to enter nurses training because her parents could not afford to pay for her to go to college. In nurses training housing and meals were provided, along with a small stipend for spending money.

When Seb graduated in 1935, nurses were paid so little, Seb became attracted to the airlines because they paid so much more. This adventure as a stewardess with TWA was not what she really wanted to do. She stayed two years and then returned to the hospital, where she had trained and was employed in the operating room. She left Chicago in 1939 and continued to work in the operating room in a hospital in California.

In 1947 she decided to enhance her career and returned to school and earned a degree in Medical Record Library Science. Her career as a health record professional spanned 50 years, during which time she was employed in three major health centers, UCLA, Kaiser Permanente and Palomar Medical Center. In addition, she taught medical terminology and anatomy under the Adult Education Program at UCLA for 10 years.

She retired from her position as director of medical records at Kaiser Permanente when she reached age 65 and moved from the San Fernando Valley to San Marcos. However, after working in the health care field so long and liking it, she found she was not ready for retirement. She started visiting hospitals in the area with the thought of working as a volunteer in medical records. When she visited Palomar Medical Center she was asked to work on a project for which she would receive compensation. This project led to a part-time job which soon became a full-time job and a supervisory position. She continued working full-time and at age 79 retired the second time and relocated to Borrego Springs. Her husband had retired in 1968 and died in 1999.

Seb is survived by her brother, Norman; and sister Rosemary; and their families; and two stepchildren, Joseph Oviatt and Jane Stevens and their children and grandchildren. It was Seb's wish that her husband's and her ashes be buried next to her sister Agnes' grave beside their mother's grave at Immanuel Cemetery near the farm in North Dakota, where she was born.

Schuyler 'Sky' George

Schuyler "Sky" George, 89, passed away January 6, 2007.

He was born February 6, 1917, in Dodge City, Kansas. Sky moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1929, where he graduated high school. He attended six years night school at Wayne University. He married his wife, Elizabeth Tobian, on December 30, 1939.

He worked at banking for six years, then as an accountant at Packard Motor Company. He and Elizabeth moved to San Gabriel in 1942, where he was a production planner at Vultee Aircraft Company. In 1946 he moved to Oceanside, where he entered the car business. He worked for Lucky Lackey, Rorick Buick, Dixon Ford, Pacific Packard and then was part owner of Studebaker. He owned and operated his own used car business for 30 years until he retired and became a life insurance salesman and funeral counselor at Eternal Hills, where he retired at 80 years of age.

He was a life member of the Elks, past president of the Optimist Club and was an avid golfer with 12 holes-in-one.

Schuyler is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 67 years; daughter Joan Stockdale, husband William; son Robert George, wife Beverly; grandchildren Schuyler, Richard, Donald, Alan (AJ), Dennis, Kerry and eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sons Donald and Jerry and granddaughter Judy.

He was interned at Eternal Hills.

In Memoriam

Susan Hidas

Sept. 15, 1925 - March 17, 2006

Remembered by her family for all the joy she spread throughout a cherished life.

We miss you so much, Mom.

Correction

Christine Robinson, 42

TEMECULA -- Christine F. Robinson, 42, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Born Aug. 15, 1964, in Pasadena, she lived in Temecula for 13 years. She was a member of Imani Temple of Temecula and the Red and Pink Hatter organization. She was a part of the building team at her church. She was a notary public and an accountant. She enjoyed collecting Barbies and hats.

Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her father, Allen Moore, in 1971. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Henry Robinson of Temecula; mother, Mildred Pretlow of Las Vegas; son, Allen Robinson of Temecula; brothers Stanley Gary of Carlsbad, Ronald Pretlow of Baltimore, and Dennis Hilliard of Long Beach; and sisters Bernadette Van Bergan and Michelle Wehby, both of Las Vegas, Yasmine Johnson of Pasadena and LaVeda Chappell of Texas.

Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, at Miller-Jones Mortuary. Interment will follow at Menifee Valley Memorial Park in Sun City.

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