Armstrong, Lyall

Benavidez, Robert

Diedrich, Desiree

Lindsey, Dorothy

Magill, Wayne

Ottaviano, Robert

Ross,Meryl

Robert Ottaviano, 84

OCEANSIDE - Robert E. Ottaviano, 84, died of pneumonia and Parkinson's disease Friday, Dec. 29, 2006.

Born April 11, 1922, in New York City, he lived in Oceanside for 27 years.

Hewas a real estate broker lfor 45 years. He received an associate's degree in business. He was an accomplished actor from the 1950s.

He served in the U.S. Army as a military police investigator during World War II. He did Italian interpreting for the Army.

He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was a Catholic. He enjoyed acting, fencing, volunteering and social services.

Mr. Ottaviano is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brigitte Ottaviano of Oceanside; son Steve Guidry of Las Vegas; daughter Linda Glasscock of West Hills; sisters Evelyn Rudy of Boca Raton; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, 700 E. Bobier in Vista.

Family graveside service will be held at Eternal Valley Cemetery in Newhall.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, (800) 227-2345, or the National Parkinson Disease Association, (800) 327-4545.

Wayne Magill, 53

VISTA - Wayne Magill, 53, died of cancer Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Veterans Hospital in San Diego.

Born March 5, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany, he lived in Vista for one year. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of REACT communication for many years. He enjoyed flying, fishing and model building.

Mr. Magill is survived by his son, Jason Magill of Winchester; daughters Mindy Ferraro of Vista and Heather Magill of Irvine; brother Donald Magill of Tazmania, Australia; sister Sharon Magill of Seattle; and two grandchildren.

Private services and cremation are planned.

Lyall Armstrong, 80

OCEANSIDE - Lyall "Frank" Armstrong, 80, died of cancer Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at his home.

Born Aug. 28, 1926, in Pasco, Wash., he lived in Oceanside for 10 years. He was a high school counselor in the Fontana School District. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Mission San Luis Rey and the Newcomers Couples Club of Oceanside.

Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by his sister, Lyalla Sasala, in 1982.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Armstrong of Oceanside; son John D. Armstrong of Oceanside; daughter Alison O'Neal of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.

A Mass was celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside with inurnment at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.

Oceanside Mortuary handled arrangements.

Dorothy Lindsey, 75

OCEANSIDE - Dorothy Marie Lindsey, 75, died of natural causes Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007.

Born Aug. 10, 1931, in Witchita Falls, Texas, she lived in Oceanside for six years. She retired in 2000 from property management.

Mrs. Lindsey was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Lindsey, in 2001.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Stephen M. Lindsey of Oceanside and Terry J. and Andrea B. Lindsey of Placentia; sister Shirlee A. Rebardo of Fresno; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 9, at Eternal Hills Mortuary.

A graveside service will be held at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Riverside National Cemetery.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Desiree Diedrich, 29

RIVERSIDE - Desiree Diedrich, 29, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.

Born Oct. 25, 1977, in Okinawa, Japan, she lived in Riverside for two years. She worked for Gallagher Pediatric Therapy. She graduated from Fallbrook High School in 1995. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of California San Diego in 1999 and a master's degree from San Jose State University in 2003.

Mrs. Diedrich is survived by her husband of two years, William Diedrich of Riverside; parents Erlinda and Jesus Dichoso of Fallbrook; brothers and sisters-in-law J. Dichoso of La Costa, Catherine Katilius of New Lenox, Ill., and Susan Diedrich of Sacramento; and brother-in-law Marius Katilius of New Lenox.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 9, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary Chapel in Fallbrook.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fallbrook. Burial at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery will follow.

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Robert Benavidez, 50

VISTA - Robert Benavidez, 50, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.

Born July 30, 1956, in Fresno, he lived in Vista all his life. He was a mechanic for Toyota in Carlsbad for 30 years.

Mr. Benavidez is survived by his parents, Dominga and Pedro Benavidez of Vado, N.M.; daughter Renee Benavidez of Vista; sisters and brothers-in-law Betty Jaime, Genevieve and Larry Mendoza, and Linda Ladrido, all of Vista, and Maryann and Larry Gracia of Hollister; three grandchildren; and former wife of 26 years, Barbara Cucinia of Vista.

Visitation and viewing are scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and rosary recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Eternal Hills Chapel. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Meryl Ross, 53

VISTA - Meryl Nicci Beth Ross, 53, died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, in Palm Springs.

Born March 11, 1953, in San Jose, she lived in Vista for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Ross, in 1997.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Lawrence and Kindra Lynn Ross of Palm Springs; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Vista Christian Fellowship in Vista.

Her cremains will be scattered off the shore of Hawaii.

The family suggests donations to Gideon's Bible, The Gideon's International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Forest Lawn in Cathedral City is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Pasqua Lepore

Pasqua Lepore, 95 died December 30, 2006, of natural causes in Vista, Calif.

Born March 10, 1911, in Mola di Bari, Italy, she lived in Vista for 22 years. Pasqua raised Frances, her only child on her own after being widowed at the age of 25. Frances married and moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1954. Pasqua moved from Italy in 1958, joining her daughter and young family. Illinois was her home until 1984 when the family made the move to Vista, California.

Mrs. Lepore was a religious, hard working woman and it was often joked she could do the work of three people. She enjoyed working in the yard from the early morning rose watering to tending the family garden or the many fruit trees. She also took great pride in keeping the house spotless. She worked quickly and feared nothing, and yes, she was the boss.

In her later years she survived many health challenges including breast cancer, a severe heart attack and complications from diabetes resulting in the amputation of her right leg, with which she learned to walk with a prosthetic at the age of 90. Nonna, as she was affectionately called by her three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, was a fighter. She continued fighting right up until the end. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Lepore was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her daughter, Frances and son-in-law Donald Vitulli; grandchildren Joanne (Steve) Menzies, Lake Forest, Ill.; Patti (Chris) Mason, Carlsbad, Calif.; and Joe (Susie) Vitulli of Palatine, Ill.; and seven great-grandchildren: Stephen, Jimmy, Katherine, Christine, Marisa, Amy and Donny.

Visitation and viewing are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Rosary recited at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 9, at Eternal Hills Memorial Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. A Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 525 W. Vista Way in Vista. Burial will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handing arrangements.

Sybil F. Edwards

Sybil F. Edwards died peacefully December 27, 2006, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Sybil was born October 9, 1920, in Alabama, to Armendia and Jesse Hyde. She was preceded in death by her dearest husband of 61 years, Guy Edwards, and her beloved son, Danny.

She was enrolled in nursing school when she met and married the love of her life. In 1946, after Guy was discharged from the Army/Air Force, the family moved to California, and she began her nursing career as a psychiatric nurse in a California State hospital.

She moved to Fallbrook after retiring. At that time of her retirement she was an auditor assisting in the preparation of the budgets for the state hospitals throughout California.

Always a gracious and energetic lady, she made many outstanding contributions to the community. Sybil was a founding officer of The Fallbrook Quilters Guild, a member of the Fallbrook Garden Club, a volunteer at the Fallbrook Hospital, and worked as an elections inspector at all voting events in Fallbrook.

In addition, she loved to travel, had a passion for cooking, engaged in many artistic and craft activities, entertained friends and family frequently, and participated in sewing and card playing groups. Most recently, she was an inspiration to her family and friends as she met the challenge of cancer with optimism and courage.

Sybil is survived by her son, Martin, California, daughter, Yvonne, Arizona, and sister, Canatha Earley (Bobby), and brother, Lytle Hyde (Sandy), both of Alabama.

A private family memorial is planned. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif.

If you wish, memorial donations are being accepted by Cancer and Leukemia Group B Foundation, 230 West Monroe, #2050, Chicago, IL 60606, Attn: Mary Sherrell.

Joseph Thomas Scamporino, 40

FLORIDA - Joseph T. Scamporino, 40, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006.

Born Oct. 6, 1966, in Torrance, Calif.; although he resided in Florida, he was a one time resident of Oceanside and Venice Beach, where he grew up.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, 1985 to 1989 and achieved a rank as a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class and also served as ship Medic. He enjoyed spending time with his family, baseball, flying, riding his Harley and listening to music. He also wrote a book which he was quite proud. Joseph had a funny sense of humor and made those around him laugh with his quick wit.

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Mariangela Scamporino; and their two children, Nicole and David and his eldest daughter, Sophia; parents Patrick and Linda Gomez; and his sisters, Doreen, Cindy, Aida and April; and brothers Shaun, Matthew, and Mark.

A Naval Honors ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery in San Diego followed by a memorial service from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Discovery (RSI) located at 560 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081, with Rev. Brian Andersen officiating.

Family and friends will join in fellowship immediately after services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions for his children to the Joseph Scamporino Memorial Fund, c/o Mission Federal Credit Union, 2745 Jefferson Street, Suite A, Carlsbad, California 92008, Attn: Nicole Eidal, Bank Manager.

Please call (760) 845-3077 or (760) 445-9262 if further information is needed.

Wilbur Gene Remington

Wilbur Gene Remington, 82, a 50-year resident of Oceanside, Calif., passed away on January 2, 2007, at his home.

Born March 15, 1924, in Frankton, Indiana, to parents Nellie (Seward) and Cleveland Remington, he was the middle child one of four boys (Raymond, Wilbur, Robert and Harold Remington). He lived and worked on the family farm while growing up.

Wanting to serve his country, he enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1942. During his military service, he married Genevieve Engleman, his childhood sweetheart. After his honorable discharge in 1944, he went to school and became a registered watchmaker in 1947. While still residing in Indiana, he and Genevieve had two children; a son Neil Gene Remington, born July 8, 1949, and daughter Jody Remington, born April 26, 1955. In 1957 he and his family moved to Los Angeles, Calif., to receive treatment for his war injuries at the local Veteran's Hospital and to pursue a career in watch making and repair. During that time, he was employed by an aerospace firm building gyroscopes. He then moved to Oceanside, Calif., where he was employed as a watchmaker/jeweler for 32 years.

Will loved the ocean, took up sailing as a hobby and moored his boat at Oceanside Harbor. He was very knowledgeable and active in local politics. His appreciation of architecture was evident in his artistic ability. His greatest enjoyment came from woodworking, with his masterful skills best represented by his talents in marquetry.

He was preceded in death by his son, daughter, wife and brother, Harold. He is survived by his two brothers, daughter-in-law Sandra Johnson; his granddaughter, Lara (Remington) Melissa; and his great-granddaughters Emma, Ana and Stella Melissa.

Visitation and graveside services will be held at Eternal Hills Mortuary, Oceanside, Calif., with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, and graveside service at 12:30 Friday, Jan. 12.

He loved his country and always supported our troops and their service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be donated to the Disabled Veterans of America.

Robert W. George

Robert W. George, born July 19, 1922, in Maywood, Calif., went to be with our Lord at 2:30 a.m. January 3, 2007, at Scripps La Jolla Hospital in the presence of his wife, peacefully.

Mr. George is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gerda B. George of Germany; son Thomas E.; daughter and son-in-law Kirsten and Jonathon Wright and grandson Nicholas Robert; mother-in-law Frau Gertrud Hollweg; Manfred and Adele, Ingo, Ulla, Gabi Bjoern, all of Germany, George and Eulene Weyl, Randi, Virginia and family, all of Texas, Dr. Mathew Sharpe and Dr. Melanie Sharpe and family of Washington State.

Mr. George served with the U.S. Army during WWII in Germany as an officer and infantry unit commander. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1946.

In 1947, Robert attended San Diego State University to study education and become a teacher. After graduation and receiving his degrees, Mr. George started his career working for the California Santee School District for two years and then went on to teach at San Dieguito Union High School in Cardiff By The Sea, Calif., for the next 24 years. In 1968, Robert took a leave of absence for one year from teaching at SDUHS to work on his Ph.D. Dissertation at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He resumed teaching at S.D. UHS District in 1969. After retiring from full-time teaching in 1984, he kept on teaching driver's training for the school district until 1989. Robert also instructed at the Balin Technical Institute in Oceanside drafting and mechanical design during that time, 1984 -1986 and managed a consumer newspaper in Escondido.

As a volunteer, Mr. George prepared problem high schoolers of the Palomar Mountain Indian Band to be able to graduate. He also volunteered for an adult literacy service called the Laubach program at the Escondido Public Library, teaching illiterates the English language.

Robert has been actively involved with Mission Aviation Fellowship for many years and the George family has been part of the Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido since 1970.

Mr. George enjoyed flying his 4-seater Tri-pacer plane (Piper) and writing articles for a pilot magazine. A series of beautiful poetry waits to be published.

All those who knew Bob George, know we have lost the very best as a husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Worldimpact Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, Calif., in memory of Robert George.

An urn graveside will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Dale Cody Powell

Dale Cody Powell, 88, passed away December 31, 2006, at home.

Dale Cody Powell, 88, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2006. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 28, 1918, Dale and late husband Fred retired to Fallbrook from Chicago in 1975 to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Although retired from business, life was busy, busy, busy.

Dale and Fred were married in 1940 by Dale#'s cousin, Monsignor John Cody, who later became John Cardinal Cody of Chicago from 1965 to 1982.

Dale defined Stay-at-Home-Mom before anyone really knew what that meant; in those days it was simply called "homemaker" - always there to raise her two daughters and support and encourage her family and set the right example.

Throughout her life, Dale was an active volunteer in numerous civic, charitable, social and church organizations which during her years in Fallbrook included Assistance League of Escondido Valley, where she was instrumental in starting Operation School Bell to help clothe needy children for school. She served as president in 1989/90. Dale was also a member of the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary (gift shop), St. John's Anglican Church altar guild and was named Outstanding Volunteer by the San Diego Philanthropy Council in 2000.

In addition to her many volunteer responsibilities, Dale was an avid bridge player, golfer and excelled at many crafts including, dressmaking, needlepoint, gardening and flower arranging, winning numerous awards for her original designs.

Although she would not have considered cooking a "hobby," she was an excellent, creative cook and entertained with great style. Dale and Fred also enjoyed worldwide travel adventures, often with family and friends.

Dale is survived by her daughter, Deborah Evans, Mesa, Arizona, and daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Chuck Alvord, Fallbrook; grandson and wife, Stephen and Barb Stiers, Gilbert, Arizona; great-grandchildren, Connor and Kayla Stiers.

To Dale's many friends, we appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers for our very special mother and grandmother. The family wishes to say a special thank you to Country Gardens Alzheimer#'s Residential Care Home and the wonderful nurses at Fallbrook Hospice.

Please direct any memorial donations in Dale#'s name to Fallbrook Hospice, 624 E. Elder, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Services will be private.

In Memoriam

Richard 'Dick' Olinger

6-23-1919 - 1-9-2006

It doesn't seem possible that an entire year has gone by since we lost you. No one can believe it!! We know you live on with us in spirit and in love.

There is nothing better than love and precious memories to help us get through the grief and loneliness we have felt every day since you were called away.

It has been a struggle to get on with our lives without you. We have been able to manage through the strength and guidance you provided us, through all our years together.

We are so very proud to have had you as a loving husband and father for so many wonderful years.

Until we see you again.

Your loving family

In memory of Justin Vosper

9-21-1981 - 1-8-2004

Three years have gone by without you. Weddings, births, holidays, without your shinning smile, and quick sense of humor.

I remember the first movement you made on this earth in my belly, to the last time I saw you in the hospital begging you to move. I always ask myself where you would be today if in the split second you weren't taken away by that drunk driver.

I talk to you every day, cry for you every day, and have long conversations with God about "why." There are no answers for me until I face God myself, so until then I love you, I miss you and, and I hope you are happy in heaven.

God must permit smoking because once in awhile I can smell your smoke!

Love you, like you,

Mom

Bertha Ezell-Lepley, 83

MURRIETA - Bertha "Rita" Ezell-Lepley, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007.

Born Feb. 9, 1923, in London, she lived in Murrieta for two years.

Mrs. Ezell-Lepley is survived by her son, Ralph Ezell of Alabama; daughter, Starr Rausch of Murrieta; brother, Ted Goodman of England; sisters Doris Hogan and Joyce Goodman, both of England; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A private cremation is planned.

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

Nancy Schutty, 84

CANYON LAKE - Nancy M. Schutty, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at Sun City Convalescent.

Born Feb. 10, 1922, in Camden, Ark., she lived in Canyon Lake for seven years. She was her family's oral historian. She enjoyed camping in the desert.

Mrs. Schutty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Nancy Schutty of Peoria, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Daryl Wicker of Canyon Lake; brother, Hugh Mayo of Ely, Nev.; sister, Eunice Balster of Carson City, Nev.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to the start of the funeral service at noon Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City. Private burial at Riverside National Cemetery is planned.

Miller-Jones is handling arrangements.

Memorials:

Haim Daniel Tabakman

Haim Daniel Tabakman died peacefully at his home on December 13, 2006 at the age of 91.

Born on August 15, 1915, in Lodz, Poland, he immigrated to Israel in 1917 and graduated from London University in 1938 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He became a U.S. citizen in 1957 and throughout his professional career in the defense industry also taught and lectured at California State at Fullerton, University of Southern California, University of California Berkeley, Stanford University, and Cal Tech, along with publishing over 30 technical papers. In 1979, he was invited to Berlin to present a study to the Commission Of European Communities and the International Association for Structural Mechanics.

Surviving are his wife, Beatrice of Temecula; daughter, Carmela Wenger of Eureka, California, and Wendy Munday of Beverly, England; sons David Gideon AriehTabakman of Coeur 'd Alene, Idaho and Jonathan Tabakman of Bend, Oregon, and stepchildren Gavriel Berghouse and Tamar Emihovich. He leaves behind seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren from his union with Joyce Mary Tabakman. He was a loving and interested step grandfather to Beattie's eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren as well as to David Tabakman's two stepchildren and two step-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at B'Nai Chaim in Murrieta on January 14 at 1 p.m.

Mary Luma

August 18, 1914 - December 7, 2006

Mary Luma, of Menifee, California, passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2006. Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she touched many lives with her ready smile, sense of humor, and willingness to enjoy everything and everybody. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and experienced her friendly, outgoing personality.

She was born Mary Frances Davis in Pasco, Washington, the second daughter of Herbert Homer Davis and Mayme Rosebrook Davis. She married Stanley F. Martin in Chicago, Illinois, moved to the West Coast, and raised their family in Glendale, California. Following his passing, Mary later married Richard Luma and they moved to Menifee, California, where they enjoyed many years of golf, bowling and loved to play bridge. They were married for 27 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Pierce, and her sister, Kay Limbird. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Robert Martin (Gina) of La Mesa, California; daughters Janice Phillips (Bob) of Newport Beach, California; and Patricia (Bill) Bernhardt of Tujunga, California; her sister, Ruth Smith; eight grandchildren: Bob, Bill and Dave Pierce; Steve and Mike Martin; Suzy Loustalot; Karen Marshall and Dan Bassett; and 11 great- grandchildren: Cathy and Steven Pierce; Samantha and Sarah Martin; Karissa and Brian Cook; Joel, Hannah and Zachary Marshall; and Connor and Cole Pierce.