WILLIAM “BILL” BENSON April 3, 1945 – November 6, 2020 Born in Sacramento, California on April 3, 1945, Bill was the first of three boys born to Robert and Marjorie Benson.  As the oldest, Bill always felt responsible for his younger brothers, Richard (Ben) and Robert (Bobby)  (yes, father Bob and sons Bill, Ben, and Bobby) Bill was very involved in both church and scouts while growing up.  At 12, he became one of the youngest to achieve Eagle Scout...

“One Day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching” Gerard Way It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Irene Marie Venzor, beloved daughter, sister, partner, mother, and grandmother. Irene passed peacefully at UCSD on November 6, 2020 at the age of 49, following a chronic illness that she battled with courage and tenacity for years.  She was born in San Diego, CA on January 17, 1971 and grew up in Old Town San Diego....

Adlai Hale Smith, 63, of Escondido, California, passed away surrounded by enormous love at his home on October 30, 2020.  His soulmate-wife was by his side. He endured almost 3 years of successful yet insurmountable cancer treatments. Adlai was born in San Francisco on September 28, 1957 and raised there. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Catherine Marie Kachurka-Smith, whom he met at work in beautiful Santa Barbara in 1989. He is also survived by his father, the former San...

Ronald Ewe Min Sng, resident of California and citizen of the Republic of Singapore, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday October 29th, 2020 in his San Diego home surrounded by loved ones. Ronald was born in Singapore on February 11th, 1932 to Sng Choon Yee and Chin Kwai Lean as the eldest of five siblings. He attended Anglo-Chinese School and lived through the Japanese occupation of Singapore in WWII from 1942 to 1945. In 1953, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the...

Frank Fitz, age 82, passed away at his Poway home surrounded by family on October 27, 2020 from complications of cancer. He is survived by his bride of 55 years, Jackie, as well as his daughters, Sherry Fitz and Peggy D’Angelo, son-in-law Stephen D’Angelo, and grandson Brendan.  He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 10, 1938 then moved to Dallas, Texas.  After serving in the U.S. Army for 3 years, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in...

  It is with heart-wrenching sadness that we mourn the passing of an extraordinary, accomplished and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Jacqueline Ann Steinmann.  Jackie was at home in San Diego when she left us peacefully in her sleep on October 24th, 2020.  Through her entire life, Jackie was always happy, maintained her fun-loving sense of humor, and cherished her family and puppy Abby.     Jackie leaves behind her children Heidi...

Gary Robert Denlinger, an educator, father, and friend died after a brief battle of cancer on October 22, 2020 at the age of 72 in San Diego, California.  A Celebration of Life honoring Gary will be held at a later date. Gary was born in Dayton on January 8, 1948 to Robert Denlinger and Mary Ellen Riber. He graduated from Heidelberg College in 1970 with a degree in Secondary Education.  His professional accomplishments were impressive.  Soon after obtaining his BS at...