Frank Walker, 77

OCEANSIDE - Frank M. Walker, 77, died of cancer Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006.

Born Nov. 29, 1928, in Steamboat Springs, Colo., he lived in Oceanside and was employed by Pacific Bell.

He was the founding president of the San Diego County Archaeology Society, where he served as board member for 10 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association Legion of Honor. He enjoyed people, outdoors and boating.

Mr. Walker is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Guy M. and Debbie Nell Walker of Trinidad and Mark and Rochelle Walker of Kelso, Wash.; and three grandchildren.

A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Eternal Hills Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. A private burial is planned.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Bernice Martin

SAN DIEGO - Bernice Martin died of ovarian cancer Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006.

Born in Tuckahoe, N.Y., she lived in Oceanside. She was a member of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church.

She attended Elizabeth Seton College, Yonkers, N.Y., and MiraCosta College, Oceanside. She was a member of the "Busy Bees" Red Hatter Society and the "Sparkling Divas." She was employed by the Social Security Administration, retiring in 1989 after 23 years as an operations supervisor in Los Angeles. Since her retirement she worked at MiraCosta College, Wells Fargo Bank, Sears Roebuck and Co., and Customline Industries Inc. She loved Gospel music, game shows and sports.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Peter Sr. and Annie Frances Fields Martin; granddaughter Michele Angelique Fletcher; and sisters Deborah Jones and Eileen Martin.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Joi Williams; stepson Michael Fletcher; sisters and brothers Vertelle Smith, Samuel P. Jr., Mildred, Clinton Martin, and Willie C. Martin; and four grandchildren.

A funeral was held on Thursday, Sept. 21, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in in Oceanside.

Kenneth Wilcox Sr., 55

SAN MARCOS - Kenneth R. Wilcox Sr., 55, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Feb. 24, 1951, in Hartford, Conn., he lived in San Marcos for 18 years.

He was a director of market development for Penton Overseas Inc.

Mr. Wilcox is survived by his companion of five years, Karen Farmer of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth R. Jr. and Stacy Wilcox of Southington, Conn.; daughters and son-in-law Danielle and Robert Casarella of Southington and Megan K. Wilcox of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Andrea Rosenthal of West Palm Beach, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law Lisa and David Martin of Waterbury, Conn.; and three grandchildren.

A memorial is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Sept. 24, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.

Eternal Hills Mortuary in Oceanside is handling arrangements.

Oscar Eitland, 77

ESCONDIDO - Oscar Leroy Eitland, 77, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, of Pick's disease.

Born Feb. 14, 1929, in Wilson, Wis., he lived in Escondido for seven years. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired as a commander.

He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and the University of Wisconsin in River Falls. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a degree in biology. He worked 37 years for Upjohn and Wyeth Laboratories.

He was a member of the Lone Mountain Hiking Club in Las Vegas. He served on several homeowner association boards. He enjoyed water skiing, cruising around lakes in his powerboat and driving tractors. He enjoyed helping with construction and repair jobs.

Mr. Eitland is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley; daughter Kris Eitland of San Diego; son Richard Eitland of Andover, Conn.; sister Lillian Weiss of Golden Valley, Minn.; and four grandchildren.

Memorials will be held Sunday, Oct. 1, at his home in Escondido and later in October at Balsam Lake, Wis.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, www.elizabethhospice.org and the Escondido Care Center, 421 Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.

Rondel Price, 74

ESCONDIDO - Rondel E. Price, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Aug. 5, 1932, in Wichita, Kan., he lived in Escondido 30 years. He retired from the telephone company after 32 years of service in 1987. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954. He was a volunteer at North County Interfaith, where he cooked breakfast for 20 years. He served as Sacristan and head of the bereavement committee at Church of the Resurrection for five years.

Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Price of Escondido; sons Steven Price of Newberg, Ore., and Scott Price of Canaan, Maine; daughters Laurie Jo Price of Atkins, Alaska, Rhonda Jo Grimes, Patricia Jo Puleo and Catherine Jo Maloney, all of Escondido, and Jennifr Jo Price of San Clemente; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. and a Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Church of the Resurrection. A private inurnment is planned at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.

The family suggests donations to the Catholic Relief Services, 209 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Gustav Westerhold, 90

FALLBROOK - Gustav Adolph Westerhold, 90, died at his home in Rainbow, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Aug. 3, 1916, in Anaheim, he lived in Fallbrook for 42 years. He was a citrus farmer for more than 70 years. He was a charter member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook.

Mr. Westerhold was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Westerhold, in 2005.

He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Fred and Sheryl Westerhold of Harvey, N.D., and Jerry Westerhold of Fallbrook; daughters and sons-in-law Teresa and Verlin Grossman of Fallbrook and Kathleen and John Hoffman of Temecula; brother and sister-in-law John and Marian Westerhold of Fountain Valley; sisters Emma Nelson of Arkansas, and Martha Bray of Kansas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook. A private interment will follow at Temecula Cemetery.

The family suggests donations to Fallbrook Hospital Hospice, 624 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, or Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stagecoach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028, in memory of Adolph Westerhold.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Dorothy McPeek, 88

FALLBROOK - Dorothy Jane McPeek, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006.

Born Aug. 24, 1918, in El Paso, Texas, she lived in Whittier and Fallbrook. She owned a ranch in De Luz. She was a homemaker. She was a member of PEO. She was an avid painter, loved traveling, and learning new things.

Mrs. McPeek is survived by her husband of 69 years, Orlin "Mac" McPeek; son Steve; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Billy Towery; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Rose Hills-Hillside Chapel in Whittier.

Larry Spicer, 58

FALLBROOK - Larry E. Spicer, 58, died at his home, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, of brain cancer.

He was born in Mansfield, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He joined the reserves and attended Fullerton College and Humboldt State University in California. He re-enlisted in the Marine Corps and retired in 2004 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association, the Military Order of the World Wars ñ Joseph H. Pendleton Chapter, Warrant Officer's Association and the National Eagle Scout Association. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Brown fan.

Mr. Spicer was preceded in death by his father, Jack Spicer; and grandmothers Theresa Spicer and Esther Murphy. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna Spicer; daughters Bridgett Spicer of San Diego and Esther Spicer of Denver; son Matt Spicer of San Diego; mother Marjorie Spicer of Mansfield, Ohio; and sister Linda Spicer of Mansfield.

A Mass was celebrated at Sept. 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Mansfield with the Rev. Stephen Cairns officiating. Burial will be at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115-6013, the VFW, P.O. Box 254, Dayton, OH 45428, or NESA Directors S220, Boy Scouts of America, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079, in the name of Larry Spicer. On-line guest registry at www.wappner.com.

The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors are handling arrangements.

Helen Hogan, 86

ESCONDIDO - Helen Hayes Hogan, 86, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Panorama City of a massive internal infection.

Born Dec. 3, 1919, in Arco, Idaho, she lived in Escondido. She was a member of the Escondido Genealogical Society and enjoyed yoga. She was an international traveler.

Mrs. Hogan was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Matthew Hogan, in 1970.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Matthew Hogan of Madison, Wis., and Thomas and Lucy Hogan of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Mikel Mary Hogan of Huntington Beach, Mildred Kathleen and Les Hinkle of Valley Center, and Maureen Helen and Steve Zweig of Pacific Palisades; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A private cremation is planned.

Gilbert Amelio, 81

HEMET - Gilbert Neil Amelio, 81, died from injuries he received by a car while he was walking, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006.

Born Dec. 14, 1924, in the Bronx, N.Y., he lived in Hemet. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree after studying at Loyola University and USC. He completed a degree in law at the University of Detroit. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years. After his military service, he was a producer of "It Is Written" for George Vandeman in Newberry Park, The 700 Club of Pat Robertson, and took the Hour of Power (Robert Schuyler Ministries) to Sydney, Australia. He loved to read, write, paint and sculpt. He also acted and was a screenplay writer.

Mr. Amelio was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, in 1998. He is survived by his son, Frank Amelio of Carlsbad; daughters Susan Doyle of Monument, Colo., Glorina Fetherold of Agoura Hills, and Marisa Emlen of Vacaville; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and sister Gloria Osbrink of Laguna Nieguel.

Helen Bartley, 89

OCEANSIDE - Helen Bartley, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, of cancer.

Born July 8, 1917, in Madisonville, Ohio, she lived in Oceanside 12 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church and the Elks Emblem Club.

Mrs. Bartley was preceded in death by her husband, John Bartley, in 1994.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Claire and Jim Murphy of San Dimas and Bobbie and Jim Kirby of Coos Bay, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law Alan and Alice Bartley of Roseville; brother and sister-in-law Ralph and Margie Rahtz of Glendale. Colo.; sister-in-law Melva Converse of Carlsbad; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. and Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 4300 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, with the Rev. Cavenagh Wallace officiating. A private cremation is planned with interment at a later date at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

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

Fred Mansfield, 92

ESCONDIDO - Fred Mansfield, 92, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at a local convalescent home.

Born Oct. 27, 1913, in El Paso, Texas, he lived in Escondido for 28 years. He was a contract administrator for Litton Systems Inc. for 17 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1961 as a commander. He was a graduate of UCLA and belonged to the Zeta Psi Fraternity. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Escondido.

Mr. Mansfield is survived by his wife of 27 years, June Mansfield of Escondido; son Christopher Mansfield of Santa Clarita; daughter Claudia Colato of Santa Clarita; stepdaughter Jerri Lynn Bennett-Van Houten of Anaheim Hills; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido is planned.

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

Memorials

Yolanda Marin, 92

Yolanda Marin, multitalented resident of Vista, California, born in Bronx, New York, December 2, 1913, passed away September 3, 2006.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Marin, and one son, Roger Marin of Portland, Oregon. She taught Romance languages, piano and English, made appearances on TV and was acclaimed a genuine psychic. Yolanda began writing poems at a young age. At 15 she wrote "My Secret Garden." Her poems have appeared in newspapers, the Van Ness Water Gardens Catalog and her art appeared in "Dance on the Horizon," an anthology published by the National Library of Poetry.

Many of her poems were written after age 79. She has published two books of poems, "Golden Echoes" and "Golden Encores." Yolanda was a Distinguished Member of The International Society of Poets, won many awards, and was elected into the International Poetry Hall of Fame.

In memoriams

Annie Haddock Miller

Annie, we miss you, always will. You were the sunshine in our lives.

Thanks to all your friends, relatives, and also co-workers at Pinnacle Landscaping who were so kind and loving to you and your family.

Monica Badgley, mother.

In memory of Tiffany M. Kinner

6/23/75 - 9/19/06

My dearest Tiff:

It took your passing for me finally to work up the courage to write you a love letter.

It has been said that one cannot judge a book by its cover. For those who chose to judge you, are also the ones who failed to realize that they were truly in the presence of one of the most intelligent, caring, funny, and beautiful women in the world.

It also has been said that honesty is the best policy. Words by which both of us should have lived by. Concealing our relationship to others has allowed you to be laid to rest without many knowing the real you. I only wish I had the conviction to tell your mom and Colton the truth upon your passing.

You weren't alone on that fateful evening Tiff, my heart died in that accident as well. Maybe, just maybe, had I been man enough to tell you that I loved you just one more time, you'd still be here today.

You were not only the woman I have dreamed of since I was a child, but you'll always be the fire I can't put out. For what it's worth Tiff, both you and your memories make me want to be a better man.

Rest well princess.

Love,

Chuck

Michael Thomas O'Mahoney

June 5, 1971 - September 24, 1996

It's hard to believe that you left this earth 10 years ago today.

Some days it feels like it was just yesterday. I miss you terribly. I miss your face, I miss your smile. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you.

Ten years later and my heart is still filled with sadness. You will never be forgotten or far from my thoughts.

I'll see you in my dreams.

In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Thomas

W. Davis

Born to Life: May 8, 1937

Called to Eternal Life:

September 24, 2004

We still hear your sermons

We still hear your songs

We still feel your love

And share your hopes and your dreams

Knowing that your spirit will always be near us

As we continue to strive to keep in His Grace.

You are at rest, now.

No more of life's cares

You did your best while you were here

God has called you home for your promised reward

We love you and this is just a small tribute of our love,

honor and respect for you.

For this only goes to tell the world

You've been a Godly husband, father and Pastor

And that we will be seeing you soon

Your legacy still lives on!

Your loving wife, Emma and your children: Angela,

Anthony, Evelyn, Michael

and Nathan.

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Lance Vollmer, 58

VISTA - Lance W. Vollmer, 58, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.

Born Aug. 16, 1948, in Wurzberg, Germany, he lived in Vista for 58 years. He was a policy adviser for the county of San Diego County for 15 years. He graduated from Vista High School in 1966 and received bachelor and master#'s degrees from National University.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was past president of the Vista Optimist Club and lieutenant governor it its regional body. He was past president of the Vista Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Rotary Club and assisted the Vista Boys & Girls Club. He was on the Vista Unified School District Board of Trustees for 13 years.

He was on his second four-year term on the Vista Fire Protection Board. He was a special assistant to County Supervisor Paul Eckert, assistant to Gregory Smith, the county clerk and assessor, and was a policy adviser to Supervisor Bill Horn.

Mr. Vollmer was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Bullock, in 1994.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Andrea Vollmer of Vista; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Jody Vollmer of Vista; brother and sister-in-law Lex and Alyce Vollmer of Temecula; and sisters and brothers-in-law Lisa and Perry Sites of Los Angeles and Laurel and John Ekstrom of Westminster.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Vista Optimist Club in Vista. Private inurnment at San Marcos Cemetery is planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Helen Woodward Animal, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, or the Vista Boys & Girls Club, 410 W. California Ave., Vista, CA 92083.

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