Mary Ann Lopez, 66

VISTA - Mary Ann Lopez, 66, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, of breast cancer.

She was born Aug. 26, 1938, in San Diego. She retired in 1988 from Pacific Bell.

Ms. Lopez was preceded in death by her father, Frank C. Romero, on Oct. 25, 1999; and mother Josephine C. Romero on Sept. 26, 2001. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph S. and Rosemary Lopez of Vista; daughter and son-in-law Vickianne and Douglas Schmaltz of Vista; brother Fred C. Romero of Vista; sisters and brothers-in-law Carmen and Edward Mojado and Julia A. and Tony R. Gomez, all of Vista, and Linda M. and George Lopez of Oceanside; and granddaughters Nicole, Tiffany and Julia.

No services are planned.

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

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Virgil Bradshaw, 77

RAMONA - Virgil "Brad" Bradshaw, 77, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at his home.

He was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Hannibal, Mo. He attended Rockhurst College in Kansas City. He was a deputy director of communications for The Associated Press. He worked in Omaha, Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and New York for the news agency. He was instrumental in bringing the agency into the electronics and satellite age. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the managing editor of the Vicente Valley News in Ramona and won several awards, including one from the San Diego Press Club. He wrote a book that was a collection of his essays.

Mr. Bradshaw was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Bradshaw. He is survived by his wife, Perdita of Ramona; sons Mike Bradshaw, Steve Bradshaw, Pat Bradshaw, Tim Bradshaw and John Bradshaw; and daughters Debbie, Mary and Annette; and 20 grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. and rosary recited at 6:45 p.m. today, Sept. 14, at Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary in Ramona. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Ramona. Interment will follow at Nuevo Memory Gardens.

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

Dorothy Mihoky, 85

SAN MARCOS - Dorothy Mihoky, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at her home of cardiac arrest.

Born Aug. 25, 1919, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., she lived in San Marcos for 25 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo, the lotto and going to the local casinos.

Mrs. Mihoky is survived by her sons, Kenneth Mihoky of San Marcos and Doug Mihoky of El Cajon; daughter Linda Trotter of San Marcos; sisters Anna and Mary of Plainfield, N.J.; grandchildren Guy, Travis and Lee; and six great-grandchildren.

Private cremation is planned.

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

Hardin Hanson, 82

RAMONA - Hardin Campbell Hanson, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, in San Diego.

Born Aug. 22, 1922, in San Diego, he lived in Ramona all his life. He was a heavy equipment operator for 32 years for the county of San Diego. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a gunner's mate on the USS Doyle. He was at Normandy Beach, France, on D-Day. He enjoyed decorating his home with hundreds of lights for the Christmas holidays.

Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hanson, in 2001. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason III and Dori Hanson and Hardy C. and Debra Hanson; daughters and sons-in-law Margaret J. and Mike Neill and Christy J. and Paul Ketchem; sisters Cora Delafield of Palm Springs and Margorie Hanson of Spring Valley; and nine grandchildren.

A private graveside service at Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona is planned.

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

Pedro Melgoza, 73

ESCONDIDO - Pedro Melgoza, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born June 29, 1931, in Mexico, he lived in Escondido for 30 years. He was a maintenance worker at the Rancho Bernardo Inn for 23 years.

Mr. Melgoza is survived by his wife of 49 years, Irene Melgoza of Escondido; sons and daughter-in-law Roberto Melgoza and Ruben Melgoza, both of Escondido, and Jerardo and Erica Melgoza of Banning; daughters and sons-in-law Maria and Rafael Villicana and Lorena and Leo Avalos, all of Banning, and Amalia and Felipe Cadena, Rosa and Jose Escobedo, Guadalupe and Ambrocio Escobedo and Luz and Miguel Bautista, all of Escondido; 38 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and rosary recited at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 14, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Resurrection Church in Escondido. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Clayton Nessen, 83

OCEANSIDE - Clayton M. Nessen, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, of heart failure.

Born Jan. 8, 1921, in Denver, he lived in Oceanside for 60 years. He retired in 1972 from San Diego Gas & Electric Co. He served in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees as a chief construction electrician. He was a member of the Ocean Wavers Square Dance Club.

Mr. Nessen was preceded in death by his wife, Grace L. Nessen, in 2001. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Gloria Nessen of Oceanside; and grandson Michael Nessen.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Barbara Dreyer, 81

OCEANSIDE - Barbara Elaine Dreyer, 81, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in Vista.

Born Oct. 12, 1922, in Phoenix, she lived in Oceanside for 64 years. She retired in 1984 from the Oceanside Unified School District. She worked in the cafeteria for more than 20 years. She was a volunteer at the Oceanside Noon Optimist snack bars and as a cook at Camp Wolahi for the Camp Fire group. She was a member of the Oceanside Emblem Club.

Mrs. Dreyer was preceded in death by her parents, Adelaide and John P. Eyrich. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Allen Henry Dreyer of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Robert H. and Patricia Dreyer of Spring Valley and Ronald Allen Dreyer and David Michael Dreyer, both of Oceanside; grandchildren Lisa, Mark, Christopher and Jessica; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, or the Diabetes Foundation, 225 Broadway, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92101.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Oscar Thompson, 76

CARDIFF - Oscar T. Thompson, 76, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004.

Born March 23, 1928, in Philadelphia, he lived in Cardiff for 11 years. He retired in 1992 from Rohm & Hass. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a Mason and a member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Philadelphia.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 17 years, Lynn Thompson of Cardiff; daughters Toi Savage of Barrington, Ill., and Dana Thompson; brother Harold Thompson of Philadelphia; sister Etta Sneed of North Wales, Pa.; and grandchildren Thais and Jason.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Private cremation is planned.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Robert Sellers, 74

VISTA - Robert Douglas Sellers, 74, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at a local convalescent home.

Born Dec. 12, 1929, in Richfield, Utah, he lived in Vista for one year. He lived in Orange County previously. He was a retail manager for 40 years at TG&Y and other department stores.

Mr. Sellers is survived by his sons, Scott Sellers of Oceanside and Mark Sellers of Morgan Hill; daughters Marla Lefevre of Pasadena, Patti Madsen of Woods Cross, Utah, and Linda Kerr of Horseshoe Springs, Ark.; brother Richard Sellers of Salem, Ore.; sister Mary Gray of Orem, Utah; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A graveside service is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel is handling arrangements.

Gordon du Shaune, 73

LAKE SAN MARCOS - Gordon C. du Shaune, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004.

He was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Los Angeles.

Mr. du Shaune was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine W. du Shaune. He is survived by his sister, Dolores Heimstra of San Marcos; and nephews Vincent Heimstra and Victor du Shaune, both of Lake San Marcos, L.G. Heimstra of Oceanside and John Heimstra of Los Angeles.

Private family services are planned.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Walter Bosse Jr., 47

FALLBROOK - Walter H. Bosse Jr., 47, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in Temecula of heart failure.

Born March 22, 1957, on Camp Pendleton, he lived in Fallbrook for more than 40 years. He was a heavy equipment operator. He served in the U.S. Navy. He attended Calvary Chapel.

Mr. Bosse was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Laurice Bosse. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Jerry Follstad of Fallbrook and Sandra and Jim Miller of Vista; and nieces and nephews Michael, Corrine, Thomas, Cianna, Katherine and Susan.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside.

The family suggests donations to the North County Humane Society & SPCA, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92057.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Rita Winterland, 85

ESCONDIDO - Rita Louise Winterland, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004.

Born Nov. 12, 1918, in Dayton, Ohio, she lived in Escondido for five years. She was a homemaker for 50 years. She enjoyed playing cards, antiques, reading, bird watching, hiking and the desert.

Mrs. Winterland was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Winterland, in 1977. She is survived by her daughters, Becky Nelson of Greensboro, N.C., Holly Davidson of San Diego, Ellen Schimmoeller of Marysville, Ohio, and Amy Murtha of Atlanta; sons Mark Winterland of Tempe, Ariz., and Vince Winterland of Franklin, Tenn.; brother Don Schlotterbeck of San Luis Obispo; and 13 grandchildren.

Private family services are planned.

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

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Clyde Headlee, 83

ESCONDIDO - Clyde Deloss Headlee, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, in Oceanside.

Born March 20, 1921, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, he lived in Escondido for 26 years. He retired after 20 years as a boatswain's mate from the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Merchant Marines for 15 years. His service time includes World War II.

Mr. Headlee is survived by his wife, Marietta Headlee of San Marcos; daughter and son-in-law Evelyn and Raul Verceles of Port Hueneme; son and daughter-in-law Francisco and Georgina Malagan of San Diego; sister Inez Lucy of Twentynine Palms; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Carlos Cheung, 69

ESCONDIDO - Carlos Eduardo Cheung, 69, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004.

Born Nov. 13, 1934, in Hong Kong, he lived in Escondido for five years. He lived in San Diego County for 10 years. He was owner and president of Allied Intrade Inc. in San Marcos.

Mr. Cheung is survived by his wife, Yu Mei Cheung of Riverside; daughter Caroline Cheung-Yiu of San Marcos; sisters Angelina Lam of Hong Kong, and Emma Desouza of San Francisco; and granddaughter Elaine Yiu.

Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m. and Mass celebrated at noon Thursday, Sept. 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 102 E. 13th Ave. in Escondido. Inurnment will be at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier.

The family suggests donations to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 102 E. 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025, or St. Vincent de Paul, 1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Slavoljub Milosavljevic, 53

VISTA - Slavoljub "Slobo" Milosavljevic, 53, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, in Yugoslavia.

Born Oct. 18, 1950, in Yugoslavia, he lived in Vista for 30 years. He was the co-owner of Slobo Landscaping.

Mr. Milosavljevic is survived by his wife of 25 years, Milijann Milosavljevic; daughters Dobrila Milosavljevic and Daniela Milosavljevic, both of Vista; brother and sister-in-law Dragoljub and Smilja Milosavljevic of Vista.

Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at St. Petka's Church. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at St. Petka's Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

John Stemkoski, 84

POWAY - John Joseph Stemkoski, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in San Diego of natural causes.

Born Aug. 25, 1920, in Riggsville, Mich., he lived in Poway for 24 years. He was a national sales manager. He was a greeter at Wal-Mart. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for valor at Iwo Jima. He enjoyed gardening.

Mr. Stemkoski is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jane Stemkoski of Escondido and Steve Stemkoski of Susanville; daughter Nancy Stemkoski of Sacramento; brother George Stemkoski of Carp Lake, Mich.; sister Lois Snider of Leavering, Mich., and Jean Stemkoski of Boyne City, Mich.; and grandchildren Lee, Jason, Becky, Dan, Melissa, Sam, William, John, Teresa and Curtis.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan, with inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul, Mich.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454.

Poway Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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Ned Hatch

Ned Hatch, 90, passed away peacefully at home, September 4, 2004, surrounded by loving caregivers. Ned's family wishes to thank the compassionate staff at Vitas Hospice. With your help, he died as he lived, with grace and dignity.

Ned was born to William and Elizabeth Hatch on January 5, 1914, in Tustin, California. He was the oldest of six children: Wilma, Lucille, Betty, Richard and Marilynne.

The Hatch family businesses included a chicken ranch and orange tree orchards. Following graduation from Tustin High School, Ned attended the University of California in Berkeley. It was there that he met his lifetime partner, Nan. They were married over Labor Day weekend in 1941, and just recently celebrated 63 years together!

Following graduation from Cal, Ned became an accountant with Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, where he spent the war years. After 30 years of service at Lockheed, he became a tax accountant for the State of California.

He enjoyed many Saturdays playing golf. One of his proudest moments was a "hole in one" at the Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena.

In their retirement years, Ned and Nan moved from Pasadena to Carlsbad, so they could be "closer to the mighty ocean." Ned became a devoted volunteer and gardener at Quail Botanical Gardens. They found a spiritual home at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Del Mar and enjoyed the companionship of many new friends in the Sea Cliff neighborhood.

Ned was a kind and gentle man, a loving father to Susan and John, and a devoted grandfather to Tyler, Tish, Judd, Jessica and Tamara. Because of Ned's life, the world is a better place.

The Braille Institute was a tremendous help to Ned in his battle with macular degeneration. Memorial donations may be made in Ned's honor to the Braille Institute of San Diego, 4555 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA 92121.

A celebration of Ned's life will be held Friday, September 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 334 14th St., Del Mar, CA 92014.

Guy Wainscott Jr.

Guy passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, in San Diego, California. Guy was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, to Guy C. and Sara Curry Wainscott.

Guy graduated from the University of Kentucky Business School and sailed on the USS Hopping Destroyer Escort during World War II, retiring after 20 years of U.S. Navy Reserve service as a captain.

Guy married Melva Bode (1918 - 2000) the love of his life in 1945 and they shared 55 years of happiness. Guy, his bride and their young family moved to Southern California in 1954 to enjoy the warm sunshine and the blue ocean.

Guy retired early from the business world and moved to Oceanside, California. Guy spent many a happy hour working on his stamp, coin and miniature lighthouse collections.

He was an avid reader about Naval history and Civil War conflicts in Kentucky. Many poolside parties, dinners, "Happy Hours," neighborly visits and cruises were shared by Guy and Mel and their circle of wonderful Oceana friends.

An avid golfer, Guy traveled near and far to compete in golf tournaments. Melva and Guy enjoyed traveling and making friends all over the world. They are together again, happy in heaven.

Survivors include: grandson Darrin Guy Torgersen; daughter Linda Wainscott-Torgersen; son Guy William Wainscott; sister Ann E. Wainscott; and nephew Brock Wainscott.

Memorial services are pending for early October at the First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, California.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, P.O. Box 3448, Deland, FL 32721 in Guy's name.

Kevin Huffman, 33

LAKE ELSINORE -- Kevin Paul Huffman, 33, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at Loma Linda Veterans Administration Hospital of leukemia.

Born Oct. 12, 1970, on Edwards Air Force Base, he lived in Lake Elsinore for four months. He graduated from Riverside High School in Chattaroy, Wash., in 1989. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989 to 1992. He enjoyed scuba diving, hiking and biking.

Mr. Huffman is survived by his wife of 10 1/2 years, Jeannine Huffman of Lake Elsinore; mother, Harlene Huffman of Chattaroy; father, Rynear "Ray" Huffman of Chattaroy; son, Kevin Rynear Huffman of Lake Elsinore; brothers Rod Huffman of Davenport, Wash., and Darren Huffman of Las Vegas; and sister, Jeri Roberts of Spokane, Wash.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Cornerstone Community Church in Wildomar. His cremains will be scattered.