Briseno, Felipe

Chaffee, Elinor

Dilg, Corinne

Flores, Virgilio

Freeman, Charles

Hudson, Robert

Imber, Norbert

Murphy, Gladys

Nelson, Dorothy

Patterson, Pat

Schwartz, Sidney

Thomas, Sandra

Corinne Dilg, 75

FALLBROOK - Corinne M. Dilg, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.

Born Sept. 25, 1931, in Pennsylvania, she lived in Fallbrook for 18 years. She was a legal secretary.

Mrs. Dilg is survived by her husband of eight years, Marvin Dilg of Fallbrook; sons Stewart Gavert of Los Angeles and John Gavert of Thousand Oaks; daughter and son-in-law Laura and Dan Kitridge of Huntington Beach; and one grandchild.

A memorial is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Virgilio Flores, 66

SAN MARCOS - Virgilio A. Flores, 66, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at a local hospital.

Born Nov. 9, 1940, in San Fernando, Philippines, he lived in San Marcos for eight years. He was a maintenance supervisor at Chateau Lake San Marcos for eight years. He enjoyed dancing, singing, fishing and sports.

Mr. Flores is survived by his wife, Sagrada Flores of San Marcos; daughters Lani Joson of Vancouver, Canada, Maya Nonog of Newport News, Va., Myla Fernandez, Virma Flores and Vangie Flores, all of San Fernando, Karen Flores of San Mateo, Thea Flores of San Marcos and Hazel Ramelb of Hercules; brothers Rudy and Boying Flores of the Philippines; sisters Bella Jedele, Mely Dulay, Celia Juaquin, Janet Casugay, Etang Flores, all of the Philippines, and Virginia Uson of Vancouver, Canada; 10 grandchildren; and former wife, Norma Flores of San Marcos.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, and from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, 435 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. Private cremation and interment in the Philippines are planned.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.

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

Sandra Thomas, 62

SAN MARCOS - Sandra G. Thomas, 62, died of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.

Born July 15, 1944, in Calhoun Falls, S.C., she lived in San Marcos for 36 years. She worked at Great American Savings.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joseph B. Thomas of San Marcos; daughters and sons-in-law Crystal and Richard Ray of San Marcos, Leslie and Larry Chase of Escondido, Tammy and Michael Torry of Chino Valley, Ariz., and Roger Smith of Blyth; sisters Sherry Thompson of Austin, Texas, and Elizabeth Dilleen of New South Wales, Australia; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Gateway Community Church, 1451 Montiel Road in Escondido with George Thomas officiating.

A private cremation is planned.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Elinor Chaffee, 84

CARLSBAD - Elinor Skelton Chaffee, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006.

Born March 4, 1922, in Ohio, she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Chaffee is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Pam Whitaker of Carlsbad and Tom and Marcia Chaffee of Westchester, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, Wis.

The family suggests donations to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Sidney Schwartz, 89

SAN DIEGO - Sidney Schwartz, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.

Born Dec. 24, 1917, in Pittsburgh, he lived in San Diego for 23 years. He was a salesman for American Heating Co. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans of Escondido.

Mr. Schwartz was preceded in death by his father, Morris Schwartz; and mother Molly Hornstein. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Schwartz of San Diego; sons and daughters-in-law Eric Schwartz of Pittsburgh, Brian and Gretchen Schwartz of Cary, N.C., and Michael and Andrea Schwartz of Escondido; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A graveside service was held at Riverside National Cemetery.

Dorothy Nelson, 87

ESCONDIDO - Dorothy Elizabeth Nelson, 87, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006.

Born Jan. 19, 1919, in Kenosha, Wis., she lived in Escondido for 16 years. She was a beautician for 30 years. She was a member of the Women's Moose Lodge in Escondido for two years. She enjoyed being outdoors, playing cards, dancing, walking and traveling the world.

Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Nelson, in 1971. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Alan D. and Sandra Nelson of Escondido, and Dean W. Nelson of Ketchum, Idaho; and two grandchildren.

Private interment at St. George Cemetery in Kenosha, Wis., is planned.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Norbert Imber, 64

CARLSBAD - Norbert John Imber, 64, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006.

He was born Jan. 4, 1942, in Ohio. He was a district manager for Vons supermarkets.

Mr. Imber is survived by his wife, Karen Imber of Carlsbad; sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Kelly Imber and Rick and Christy Imber, all of San Marcos; and four grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628 Santa Isabel in Carlsbad. Private inurnment at San Marcos Cemetery is planned.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Gladys Murphy, 97

ESCONDIDO - Gladys Elizabeth Murphy, 97, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at Villa Monte Vista.

Born July 18, 1909, in Ashlund, Pa., she lived in Escondido for eight years. She was a bookbinder. She was a volunteer for the Association of Retarded Citizens.

Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, James Anthony Murphy, in 1998. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James George and Pamela Ann Murphy of Escondido; and daughter Elanor Marie Murphy of Escondido.

No services will be held at the request of the deceased.

The family suggests donations to the Association of Retarded Citizens, 1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 650, Silverspring, MD 20910.

McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Robert Hudson, 77

SAN MARCOS - Robert W. Hudson, 77, died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.

Born Jan. 13, 1929, in San Francisco, he lived in San Marcos for 11 years. He worked at Pacific Bell for 38 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church. He was a past president of the International Wheelchair Aviators Association. He was a member of San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, the North County Post Polio Group and the Peacock Park Homeowners Association Board of Directors. He enjoyed flying, sailing, sports and his family and friends.

Mr. Hudson is survived by his companion of five years, Alice Gowing of San Marcos; sons and daughters-in-law Donald and Julianne Hudson of San Marcos and Dean and Meg Hudson of Mission Viejo; daughter and son-in-law Marlene and Vern Cunningham of Riverside; brother C.B. Hudson of Gainsville, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in San Marcos. A private cremation is planned.

Accu-Care Cremation in Carlsbad is handling arrangements.

Felipe Briseno, 80

ESCONDIDO - Felipe Briseno, 80, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at his home.

Born May 26, 1926, in Phoenix, he lived in Escondido for seven years. He worked at Santa Fe Railroad for 30 years.

Mr. Briseno is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lilia Briseno of Escondido; sons and daughters-in-law Eliseo and Helen Briseno of Riverside, Manuel and Clementine Briseno of Oceanside, Roy and Josefina Briseno of Vista, and Gabriel Briseno of Escondido; daughters and son-in-law Mary Zirco and Connie Aguilera, both of Oceanside, Guadalupe and Jose Acosta of San Marcos, and Maria Briseno of Escondido; sister Eduarda Haro of Los Angeles; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. today, Jan. 6, at the Vista Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, 254 Indian Rock Road in Vista. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Vista Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church with the Rev. Hector Vidales officiating. Entombment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside.

Charles Freeman, 76

FALLBROOK - Charles R. Freeman, 76, died of cancer Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at his home.

Born Aug. 24, 1930, in Gainsville, Ga., he lived in Fallbrook for 12 years. He lived in Vista previously. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He was a painter and business agent for many years.

Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife, Beverly Erickson of Fallbrook; son and daughter-in-law Vince and Emily Freeman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters and sons-in-law Jeanette and David Thatcher and Terry and Rollie Krahling, all of Hemet, Patty Parada of Escondido, Charlene and Kyle Jordan of Medical Lake, Wash.; stepchildren Michael Erickson of Carlsbad, Renee (Joe) Lauterbach of Harlan Iowa, Elizabeth Erickson of Fallbrook, and David (Shelly) Erickson of San Marcos; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Private services and cremation are planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Vitas Hospice, 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123.

Pat Patterson, 67

OCEANSIDE - Pat (Winfield) Patterson, 67, died of cancer Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at his home.

Born May 5, 1939, in Greencastle, Ind., he lived in Oceanside for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, and received the Bronze Service Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. He was in the 50th Infantry, Platoon Scout Dog Unit and did two tours of duty in Vietnam. He then managed group homes in Orange and San Diego counties.

He enjoyed music and played lead guitar. He was a portrait artist and played golf. He enjoyed traveling to Brazil and the Caribbean.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife of 35 years, June of Oceanside; sons and daughters-in-law Mark and Kim and Nicole and Hannah, all of Auckland, New Zealand; daughters and son-in-law Angela and Roger and Sarah, all of Auckland; brothers and sister-in-law George Patterson of Greencastle, Ind., and Michael and Libby Dexter of Auckland; sisters and brothers-in-law Mimi and John Musgrave and Lol and Silvano; and five grandchildren.

A private cremation is planned.

Emeon Hernandez, 49

LAKE ELSINORE -- Emeon Hernandez, 49, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Moreno Valley.

He was born Sept. 29, 1957, in Mexico. He lived in Lake Elsinore.

Mr. Hernandez is survived by his wife of 21 years, Araceli of Lake Elsinore; mother, Ninfa of San Jose; sons Scott and Stephen; daughters Llendy, Ellyn and Araceli; brothers Ventura and Antonio; and sisters Petra, Robertina, Filadelfa, Yolanda, Apolonia, Griselda, Edith and Gloria.

Visitation is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at Evans-Brown Chapel in Lake Elsinore. Viewing will also be available from 9 to 11 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Wildomar. Burial will follow at Elsinore Valley Cemetery.

Evans-Brown is handling arrangements.

Pedro Torres Jr., 28

LAKE ELSINORE -- Pedro Torres Jr., 28, died of injuries he received in an automobile accident Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, in Wildomar.

Born Feb. 8, 1978, in Los Angeles., he lived in Lake Elsinore for one year. He enjoyed playing baseball.

Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Regina Torres of Sioux City, Iowa; parents Sandra and Pedro Torres Sr. of Lake Elsinore; sisters Gabriela, Carmen and Leslie Torres; and grandmother Carmen Simpson.

Visitation is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Evans-Brown Mortuary Chapel in Lake Elsinore. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Evans Brown Chapel. Burial will follow at Elsinore Valley Cemetery.

Evans-Brown is handling arrangements.

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Carole Schumacher, 79

Vista - Carole June Hodgson Schumacher, 79, died Jan. 3, 2007, from a brain aneurysm.

She was born on July 28, 1927, in Sauk City, Wisconsin, and grew up in Eau Claire, Wis. She and her husband served in Lutheran ministries in South Dakota, Wisconsin and California, from 1953 through 1992. She was a great musician with a gorgeous voice, enjoyed travel, fashion, was an avid genealogist, had a flair for the structure and complexity of the English language, and, most especially, doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Schumacher was preceded in death by her parents, George and Loveday Hodgson; her brother, Leon; and her sister, Maurine.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Schumacher; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Kathleen Schumacher of Owatonna, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law Breck and Lindy Schumacher of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law Mary and Dean Fawcett of Vista; and daughter and son-in-law Bethany Schumacher and Thomas Konicki of Centerville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, 1315 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Vista, and 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 8, at First Lutheran Church in Vista. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at First Lutheran Church in Vista. A luncheon will follow the service.

Allen Brothers Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Edward M. Romerdahl Jr., 28

Edward M. Romerdahl Jr., age 28, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2007, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

He was born and raised in Everett, Washington, and had recently moved to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for an employment opportunity.

Eddie is so dearly missed. He loved his family and was loved so much.

He was a big, strong and private man, a quiet man, yet he had a wonderful rich laugh when something amused him - usually a goofy television show. He loved to read and he loved movies and music. He loved his dog, Spud, who doesn't understand why he is gone. No one does.

Eddie is survived by his mother, Nancy Sue Romerdahl of Oceanside, Calif.; and his sisters and their families, Rebecca and David Villasenor and Angela and Rob Morfitt of California, Tara and Jim Mizell and Beth and Tim Shipe of Washington, Cindi Romerdahl and Rob Gimlich of Massachusetts; and his brother, Eric and Renee Romerdahl of Hawaii. He had several nieces and nephews who are saddened by losing Uncle Eddie. He also leaves Aunt Angela Peterson and Aunt Beth Cantrell and their families, all of California.

He will be missed by his Mississippi family, George and Sonya Cantrell and Sessie and Joey Manieri, and Steve and Debbie Cantrell.

A celebration of Eddie's life is planned for Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Rancho Villasenor in Oceanside, California.

He will be buried near his father, Edward M. "Tom" Romerdahl, next summer in Darrington, Washington.

Our son, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle will forever be in our hearts.

Nadine Rau

Nadine Rau passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, with her daughter, Nancy Lancaster, by her side. Nadine was 91.

She was born at home in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Clara and David Pruitt on April 16, 1915.

Nadine spent her childhood in Colorado, and then moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1932. She met George Rau and married him in 1934. Together they raised their daughter, Nancy, there and Nadine remained in Tucson until 1968, when she came to Escondido to help her daughter raise her three daughters, Kris, Lisa and Suzy.

Nadine's life was defined by the care she took of others. She was a homemaker and expert dressmaker.

She was "Granny" to a hundred children she baby-sat over the years.

If Granny's blue Chevy was in your driveway, all the neighborhoods kids knew there were warm cookies inside! Nadine made prom dresses, wedding gowns and dress suits to order. How many garments were crafted by her skilled hands and were worn with pride by the lucky recipient or customer, perhaps a thousand or more? Her work was beautiful and Granny loved being at home, hers or yours, with something cooking in the kitchen and something to sew in her lap. She warmed every house she was in.

Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Crume Pruitt and David Isaiah Pruitt; her sister, Billie Marlene Pruitt, and her husband, George Rau.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lancaster; granddaughters Kristina Nicholas and her partner, Mark De Long, Lisa Nicholas and Suzy Gaxiola and her husband, Mark Gaxiola; great-grandchildren George Nicholas and Gregory Nicholas, and Spencer Nadine Gaxiola and Sumner Pruitt Gaxiola, and her adopted daughter, Jean Gaston, who all loved her deeply. So many others will miss her as well.

A celebration of Nadine's life will be held Saturday, January 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Carefree Ranch Community Center, 211 N. Citrus in Escondido.

If Nadine made an impact on your life, please attend so that together we may share our happy stories of this remarkable woman.

Consuelo 'Connie' Velasquez

Consuelo "Connie" Velasquez left this world to be with the Lord on December 31, 2006, after complications with pneumonia. As her family celebrates her ascension into Heaven, they mourn the loss of their beautiful wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend. Connie lived in Oceanside for the past 12 years. She was born on January 3, 1926, in La Union, New Mexico.

In her long life, she was a devoted mother who raised five children while being involved in her church and community. Connie served in numerous clubs and school organizations including Vista PTA executive board and treasurer, volunteer aide in classrooms, Parent's Advisory Council, and Vista High Band Boosters. She was also a parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church since 1958, where she was a member and president of the Legion of Mary, Altar Society, Eucharistic minister to the sick, Religious Education teacher, daycare for church, CCD teacher, and confirmation team. Connie was an obedient servant of God and cared deeply for others, which drove her to help others with several charity and food drives.

Connie is preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Acosta; father Francisco Sanchez; sisters Socorro Sanchez and Lucy Fragoso; and brother Augustine Sanchez.

Connie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Braulio "Bob" Velasquez; son Francisco and daughter-in-law Deborah Velasquez of Leucadia; daughters Bertha Lopez of Vista, Maggie and son-in-law Steven Jones of Vista, Patricia and son-in-law Jim Hanson of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and Christina Miller of Oceanside; brother Frederico and sister-in-law Mary Sanchez of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren Cecilia, Fabian Jr., Nathaniel, Heather, April, Cynthia, Heidi, Aaron, Hannah and Hillary; along with 12 great-grandchildren.

Viewing is on Monday, January 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.

A Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Church, 525 Vista Way, Vista. Burial to follow Mass at Eternal Hills Mortuary in Oceanside.

In following in the footsteps of the Lord to take care of others and in honor of Connie's devotion to Him, the family requests donations be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Village, 3350 E. Street, San Diego, CA 92102-332.

Robert 'Bobby' Skundrich, 80

Our family mourns the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Formerly from Pittsburgh, Pa., Bobby and his wife, Harriet, moved to Oceanside in 1993. Bobby served in the U.S. Army and fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, Pa., after 30 years of employment and began a new career in the restaurant business in Pittsburgh. After moving to California, he shared his heart and his home with his wife's daycare business. He was known and loved as Bobby by all the children. He was an avid lottery player and a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Harriet; and his loving sons and their spouses, Robert and Lori Skundrich of Livermore, Calif., Jack and Mary Lou Skundrich of Troy, Ohio, and his wife's loving children, Christine and Michael Connorton of Carlsbad, Calif., Barbara and John Pugh of Sewickley, Pa., John Bush and Veronica Vercellotti of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jim and Dawn Bush of Dublin, Ohio, and David Bush of Pittsburgh, Pa. He is also mourned by his grandchildren, Robert, Michelle and Lance Skundrich, Katie and Jack Skundrich, Casey and Courtney Connorton, Samantha, Karen and John Pugh, Mallory Bush and Ryan, Katie and Erin Bush. Ray and Betty Skundrich, Ralph Skundrich and Lois Barrett also morn the loss of their brother.

Friends and family are invited to attend memorial services today, January 6, starting at noon at the Oceanside Marina Suites located in Oceanside harbor, 2008 Harbor Drive North.