Dean McKown, 41

SAN DIEGO - Dean Evan McKown, 41, died Monday, May 3, 2004, in Escondido.

Born Nov. 1, 1962, in Escondido, he lived in San Diego for 10 years. He graduated from San Pasqual High School in Escondido. He enjoyed progressive house-dance music and massage therapy.

Mr. McKown is survived by his parents, Judith and Roger McKown of Escondido; and brothers Dennis McKown of San Diego and Scott McKown of Vista.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Grant Hill Park in San Diego.

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

Gloria Woods, 78

RAMONA - Gloria Woods, 78, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at her home.

Born Feb. 24, 1926, she lived in Ramona for six years. She enjoyed antiques and owned Casa Madera Antiques in Los Gatos. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Ramona.

Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Woods, in 1996. She is survived by her sons, Vernon Maggi and James Maggi, both of San Jose, Brett Woods of Magalia, Ron Woods of Roseville and James Woods Jr. of Los Gatos; daughters Linda Maggi of Placerville, Cheryle Ramirez of San Jose, Sandra Maggi of Ramona and Julie Woods of Long Beach; sisters Mary Martinez of Lancaster and Lillian Santos and Ann Colmenero, both of Fresno; and 19 grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, May 7, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Ramona. Private interment at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine is planned.

The family suggests donations in her name to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, (800) 555-9140, http://www.pva.org/

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

Madeline Perido, 83

POWAY - Madeline Dorothy Perido, 83, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in San Diego.

Born Oct. 26, 1920, in San Diego, she lived in San Diego County all her life. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Perido was preceded in death by her son, Marlo Perido, in 1991. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Medina of San Diego, Penny Kellhoffer of Poway, Shirley Jensen of Carlsbad, Cathy Iverson of Tucson, Ariz., and Joni Beardsley of California; sons Gary Beardsley of El Cajon and Richard Orias of La Mesa; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. today, May 7, at Dearborn Memorial Park, 14361 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway.

California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.

Ernie Hommerding, 63

CHINO - Ernie Hommerding, 63, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

Born Feb. 16, 1941, in Pearl Lake, Minn., he lived in Chino since 1991. He lived in San Marcos previously. He was a property manager for 13 years.

Mr. Hommerding is survived by his wife, Jeani Hommerding; sons Lorne Hommerding of Chino, Danny Steinbrugger of Joshua Tree, James Steinbrugger of Redlands and Micah Steinbrugger of Chino; daughters Lana Hommerding of Chino and April DeLaCruz of Wrightwood; mother Dorothy Hommerding of Hemet; brothers Jim Hommerding of Ojai, Bill Hommerding of Vista, Roy Hommerding Jr. of Clearwater, Fla., and Ronald Hommerding of Sauk Rapids, Minn.; and grandchildren Katie and Seth.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 10, at Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona.

Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona is handling arrangements.

Wendy Cruse, 75

VISTA - Wendy Mary Cruse, 75, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, of lung cancer.

Born Feb. 20, 1929, in Nottingham, England, she lived in Vista for six months. She retired in 1995 as a children's writer. She wrote more than 100 stories and was published in the "Summer Weekly Reader," "Highlights for Children," "Jack & Jill" and others. She was a Girl Scout Brownie leader.

Mrs. Cruse is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roderick B. Cruse of Vista; sons and daughter-in-law Greg and Robin Cruse of San Clemente and Rich Cruse of Laguna Niguel; daughter Jill Cruse and partner Karen Deal of Oakland; and grandchildren Carli and Chloe.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar. Private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations to the San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103,

www.sdhospice.org.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Dean Shephard, 96

OCEANSIDE - Dean Moody Shephard, 96, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at Springs Assisted Living.

Born July 18, 1907, in Mississippi, she lived in Oceanside for 34 years. She was self-employed.

Mrs. Shephard was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Shephard, in 1982. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ruth Shephard of Woods Hole, Mass., and Frank and Susan Shephard of Falmouth, Mass.; daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and James. W. Stanton of San Diego and Susan and John Rozsa of Sacramento; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, (800) 272-3900.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Verna Brown, 83

ESCONDIDO - Verna Beatrice Brown, 83, died Sunday, May 2, 2004.

Born Sept. 10, 1920, in Evanston, Ill., she lived in Escondido for five years. She was a secretary at Norton Air Force Base for 22 years. She was a member of the Escondido Grandmother's Club. She played cards at The Springs Retirement Home in Escondido.

Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her first husband, Ira Rudolph, in 1959; and second husband Bill Brown in 1990. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ron Ketcham of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Edward and Nancy Rudolph of Minden, Nev.; grandchildren David, James, Kathy and Bill; and eight great-grandchildren.

Private family service at Riverside National Cemetery is planned.

California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.

Martha Heminger, 78

RANCHO BERNARDO - Martha Ann Heminger, 78, died Saturday, May 1, 2004.

Born April 10, 1926, in Los Angeles, she lived in Rancho Bernardo for six years. She was a bookkeeper. She attended The Church of Christ Science in Long Beach.

Mrs. Heminger is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Karen Heminger of Oceanside.

No services are planned.

California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.

Allan Jonas, 50

OCEANSIDE - Allan William Jonas, 50, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Tri-City Medical Center.

Born May 27, 1953, in Yonkers, N.Y., he lived in Oceanside for 13 years. He was a director of marketing for Fairchild Semi-conductor.

Mr. Jonas is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marie Jonas of Oceanside; son Christopher Jonas of Oceanside; daughter Catherine Jonas of Oceanside; and sister and brother-in-law Carol and Mark Schultz of Lexington, Ky.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at the First Lutheran Church, 1410 Foothill Drive in Vista. A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations to the Make A Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119, or the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108-1633.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Nellie Schoppmeyer, 82

SAN MARCOS - Nellie Schoppmeyer, 82, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at her home.

Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Boston, she lived in the San Diego area for 41 years. She was a homemaker for 46 years.

Mrs. Schoppmeyer was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Schoppmeyer, in 1986. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Leo J. Schoppmeyer of Vista, Kenneth and Jan Schoppmeyer of Winchester and Michael and Patty Schoppmeyer of San Diego; daughters and son-in-law Rita Grant of San Marcos and Rosanne and Jay Berggren of Halifax, Mass.; brothers Anthony Fiore of Medford, Mass., and Albert Fiore and Fuzzy Fiore, both of Boston; sisters Angela Berggren of Marshfield, Mass., and Muffy Valet of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Private burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery.

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

Connie Toffol, 81

ENCINITAS - Connie "Tillie" Toffol, 81, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, of cardiac arrest.

She was born June 6, 1922, in Italy. She was a sales clerk and a member of the Encinitas Senior Citizens Club.

Mrs. Toffol is survived by her husband, Gilbert Victor Toffol of Encinitas; son Gil Toffol; daughters Patti Miral, Linda Navurskis and Cristina Sheehan; sisters Rose Neimerk and Yolanda DeFano; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at St. John's Church with Monsignor Timothy Harnett officiating. Interment followed at El Camino Memorial Park.

El Camino Mortuary handled arrangements.

Louis Subka, 96

ESCONDIDO - Louis Bernard Subka, 96, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Life Care of Escondido.

Born April 28, 1908, in Chicago, he lived in Escondido for 32 years. He retired as a processing clerk for Santa Fe Railroad.

Mr. Subka was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Subka, in 1992; daughter Pam Subka; and son James Subka. He is survived by his grandchildren John Subka of San Diego and Jacqueline Subka of Newbury Park.

Private cremation with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Chicago are planned.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Anna Bataller, 80

LA JOLLA - Anna M. Bataller, 80, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Madonna Hills Guest Home in Carlsbad of Alzheimer's disease.

Born Dec. 18, 1923, in New York City, she lived in La Jolla for 25 years. She retired in 1988 from the University of California, San Diego.

She was a member of the Poway Lion's Club Women's Auxiliary and the Braves and Squaw's Square Dance Club in Poway.

Ms. Bataller was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Bataller, in 1973.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Lucy Bataller of Carlsbad; daughter and son-in-law Bonita and Neil Trevett of Yulee, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law Caesar and Rosemary Diaz of Levittown, N.Y.; and grandchildren Travis, Andre and David.

A graveside service is scheduled for noon Wednesday, May 12, at Dearborn Memorial Park in Poway.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Hugh Moore, 75

OCEANSIDE - Hugh "Hugo" J. Moore, 75, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at his home.

Born Nov. 2, 1928, in Birmingham, Ala., he lived in the Oceanside and Carlsbad area for 55 years. He retired as an accountant.

Mr. Moore is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Moore of Carlsbad; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Peggy Moore of Carlsbad; daughters and sons-in-law Tracy and Randy Lockhart of Temecula and Lisa and Ron Colburn of Visalia; brother Joe Moore of Florida; sister Doris McCay of Birmingham; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, May 10, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido.

The family suggests donations to Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido, CA 92025, or to Kaiser Hospice, 10992 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Elroy Wiehl, 87

RANCHO BERNARDO - Elroy F. Wiehl, 87, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at Pomerado Hospital of prostate cancer.

Born June 21, 1916, in Whitebluffs, Wash., he lived in Rancho Bernardo for more than 30 years.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years as a military attorney, and was certified to present cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Japan.

He retired as the city attorney of Escondido. He served on the Escondido Federal Credit Union Board of Directors for more than 25 years. He received his law degree from the University of Washington.

Mr. Wiehl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Wiehl of Rancho Bernardo; son William Wiehl of Carlsbad; and sister Ida May Griffin of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.

No services are planned.

Poway-Rancho Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Helen Montague, 88

OCEANSIDE - Helen Crowley Montague, 88, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, of natural causes.

Born April 5, 1916, in New York City, she lived in Oceanside for 49 years. She retired in 1975 as a clerk for the Oceanside Municipal Court.

She worked in civil service at Camp Pendleton. She was a secretary at the Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad. She was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Oceanside since 1955, where she was a CCD teacher.

She was a Girl Scout Leader for 25 years. She was a member of the Stella Maris No. 183, Young Ladies' Institute since 1959, and was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Mrs. Montague was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Montague, on June 20, 1988; and parents Richard and Helen Crowley in 1969.

She is survived by her daughters, Iris Hofreiter and Bonnie Montague, both of Oceanside; and grandchildren Thomas, Courtney and Patrick Hofreiter.

Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at Oceanside Mortuary, 602 S. Coast Highway in Oceanside.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 609 Pier View Way in Oceanside with the Rev. Patrick Mulcahy officiating.

Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery, 4050 Mission Ave., in Oceanside with the Rev. Mulcahy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Mary's School, 515 Wisconsin Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054, or St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 609 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Beverly Pagakis, 76

VISTA - Beverly Jean Pagakis, 76, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Tri-City Medical Center, in Oceanside of a stroke.

Born Nov. 29, 1927, in Chicago, she lived in Vista for 37 years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Pagakis is survived by her husband of 51 years, Chris Pagakis of Vista; sons and daughters-in-law Nick and Donna Pagakis, James Pagakis, Tom and Heidi Pagakis and Chris and Nicole Pagakis; brother James Wallace of Chicago; and grandchildren Andy, Rebecca, Zachary, Hannah, Ezekiel and Aslan.

Private services and cremation are planned.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Helen Gallo, 79

OCEANSIDE - Helen F. Gallo, 79, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at Aegis of Shadowridge in Oceanside.

Born June 20, 1924, in Logan, Ohio, she lived in Oceanside for nine years. She retired in 1985 as a personnel supervisor for Pacific Bell for 20 years.

Mrs. Gallo was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francis Gallo, in 1970. She is survived by her son, Anthony Irvin Gallo of Arizona; daughters and son-in-law Donna Gallo Miss of Oceanside and Jolene Gallo Vandolah and Daniel of Santa Fe, N.M.; and grandchildren Megan, Nicholas, Joseph and Justin.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today, May 7, at Aegis of Shadowridge, 1440 S. Melrose Drive in Oceanside with the Rev. Michael Ratajczak officiating. Private cremation is planned.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel is handling arrangements.

Stanley Hutchinson, 55

SAN DIEGO - Stanley James Hutchinson, 55, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, of injuries he received in a motorcycle accident.

He was born Oct. 16, 1948. He was president of MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc. He was a pharmacists and co-owned and operated Hutchinson's Drug Store in Flint, Mich.

Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Leon Hutchinson. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia Hutchinson; mother Helen Hutchinson; and brother David Hutchinson.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 7, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road in San Diego.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Corrections

Arlene Lalasz, 87

ESCONDIDO - Arlene Marie Lalasz, 87, died Monday, April 26, 2004, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born July 13, 1916, she lived in Escondido for 29 years and was a homemaker for 61 years. She was a jewelry department manager at Gimbels in Milwaukee for 15 years.

Mrs. Lalasz was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Lalasz, in 1995. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law William and Martita Lalasz of La Mesa; and grandchildren Sabrina and Elliott.

A graveside service was held Monday, May 3, at Oak Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Huls officiating.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary handled arrangements.

Robert Lynch Sr., 71

OCEANSIDE - Robert "Bob" L. Lynch Sr., 71, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at his home.

Born July 11, 1932, in St. Albans, Vt., he lived in Oceanside for 42 years. He retired Nov. 30, 1970, as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in Korea and Vietnam. He enjoyed freshwater fishing and playing bingo with the Samoan communities in Oceanside and Vista.

Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife of 52 years, Zinaida "Anita" Lynch of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Roy Edward Lynch of Littleton, Colo., and Robert L. and Diane Lynch of California City; daughter and son-in-law Sharon Ann and Jeff Simison of Sun City; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

His cremains will be scattered at sea.The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108-1633.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Memorials

John Tolbert Stewart

John died on May 1, 2004, in Escondido, California. He was born November 19, 1954, in Levelland, Texas. He attended Lincoln, Central, Grant and Escondido High School in Escondido. He joined the Army on his 17th birthday; he was in the 82nd Airborne and was honorably discharged. He worked in the coal mines in West Virginia, for 17 years. After the mines closed down he moved back to California and did various odd jobs throughout the county of San Diego.

John leaves behind a wife, Cheryl, of Escondido and her daughter, Courtney, and one granddaughter, Emma, who lives in Henton, West Virginia; a mother and father, Betsy and J.T. Stewart of Escondido; a grandmother in Atticia, Kansas; a younger sister, Brenda and her husband, Walter James, and their two daughters, Carrie and Maribeth James, both of Escondido; two brothers and their families, Lonnie and Hoa Stewart and their children, David, Sandy and Willie; and five grandchildren of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Alvin and Darla Stewart of Menifee, Calif.; their two children, Jeb Stewart and Dena Heart; and seven grandchildren; also his close companion, "Old Son" his faithful dog. He also leaves behind many close family and friends in Henton, West Virginia, and Escondido, California.

No funeral services are planned; John will be cremated and his ashes will be spread over the mountains of West Virginia, according to his wishes. A private family gathering will take place this week.

Jeanice Marie Roosevelt

Jeanice Marie Roosevelt, 57, of Vista, died April 29. She was a preschool teacher and was previously the director of Trinity College of Graduate Schools at San Luis Rey Mission.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Harvey of Eureka; sons Ben Roosevelt, Tim Roosevelt and Peter Roosevelt, all of Vista; mother Eleanor Whipple of Vista; brother Larry Fowler of Northborough, Mass.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Community Church of Vista, 165 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista. For more information please call (760) 732-1373.

In Memoriam

Anthony James DeGregory

Three years have passed since you left us.

We miss you every day but know you are safely in the arms of Jesus.

All our love,

Your Family