Obituaries for March 2017

Obituary

Angela Wilkinson-Hasenfus

Angela Wilkinson-Hasenfus passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, CA. Born in England, Angela had a full life and had lived in Paris, Bermuda, New York and southern California where she met her husband Paul. ...

Pilar Jensen

La Jolla Pilar Jensen, also known as a celebrity in our community and the proprietor of Pilar's Beachwear, passed peacefully in her La Jolla home. She was born in Barcelona, Spain, and quickly adapted to the coastal lifestyle here, so ...

Stephen and Ruth Ellen Gunnett

In memory of Stephen Duane Gunnett and Ruth Ellen Gunnett (Jones), husband and wife and best friends for over 44 years.Stephen Duane Gunnett was born, July 1, 1948, in San Diego, CA to George Samuel and Dorothy Lillian Gunnett (Hall). ...

Nicholas Smedley

Those of us close to Nico felt him to be the most caring person we knew. He had empathy for everyone, from a stranger on the street to his best friends. He touched our lives in so many ways. It ...

Suzanne Klatt

Suzanne was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1947. She was the oldest of two. Suzanne is survived by her husband Michael, son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Tina, and her five grandchildren.

Waymon Roberts

Waymon passed away Friday, March 17, at the age of 68. He joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Eiko Roberts to whom he was married for ...

James Guerino Polletta

"Jim", passed away on March 8th doing what he loved as he was on a bike ride near his home. Taken at a young age, he lives on in the hearts of those blessed to have known him. He was ...

Sidney Scott Sutton

Following a short battle against lung cancer, Sid Sutton, 71, of Solana Beach died peacefully to the tune of "Amazing Grace" with his brother and several friends by his side. Graduate of the University of Southern California (1970) with a ...

Kendra Jeffcoat

Dr. Kendra Jeffcoat passed peacefully at home with her husband, Jay, son, Ryan and beloved dog, Buddy, after a three-day visit of her daughter, Kasey. Kendra fought a miraculous four-year battle of Stage IV lung cancer, which metastasized to the ...

Catherine Marie Kennedy

Catherine Marie Kennedy was killed by a stray bullet in a gang shooting on her way home from a Penance Service at St. Timothy's in Escondido. Catherine was eldest of the five children of Marcelo A. and Maria A. Mendoza ...

Shirlyn Potter Daddario

Shirlyn Potter Daddario passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a heroic battle with breast cancer. Shirlyn was a San Diego native, graduated from Crawford High School, attended San Diego State University, and received her JD from California ...

Jan Spencer Gobel

The first son of Navy Commander Carl Gobel and wife Margaret, Jan was born in Oakland, California and spent his early years in Japan where his father was stationed. Jan passed away under hospice care in San Diego, California where ...

Jouliette Elias Chokeir

Jouliette Elias Chokeir, 47, of San Diego, died peacefully in her parents' home surrounded by her family on March 2, 2017 after living her life to the fullest while bravely facing breast cancer for the last 13 years. Jouliette was ...

Michael John Duckor

San Diego Attorney Michael John Duckor passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017 after bravely battling brain cancer, due to melanoma, for the past 18 months. He was 71. Mike was born on August 3, 1945 at Queen of ...

Kathryn Lynn McNally

Kathryn Lynn Fugate McNally went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 3:56pm. Kathy was the daughter of Leon and Ruth Fugate of Midwest City, OK, and the wife of LP (Pat) McNally ...

Bob Greiser

He barked at seven Presidents, the Queen and the Pope. That was Bob Grieser, world-renown photographer. He worked at the Indianapolis Star, Washington Star, and was chief photographer at the Los Angeles Times/San Diego Edition. He learned he could bark ...