Wanda Barber passed away on March 2, 2023, at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California following a brief illness, surrounded by friends and family members. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Tomas Candelario and Haydee Candelario. Wanda then as a child, moved and settled in South California and was raised in Torrance, California. Following graduation from Bishop Montgomery High School, Wanda applied to and was accepted into the nursing program at the University of...

Carmen L. Armstrong passed away peacefully at her senior living residence in San Diego, under hospice care. Carmen was born in Decatur Indiana, daughter of the late Arnold and Luella Gerberding. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Nolan, her eldest brother Miles, and her sister Charlotte. She is survived by her daughters Becky Armstrong and Karen (Mark) Hughes, and her brothers Kieth (Joanne) Gerberding, and Mark (Debra) Gerberding, as well as many nieces and nephews. Carmen...

I first came to know V in 1973 when I was working on an undergraduate research project that required using autoanalyzer equipment. Virginia, V, taught me how to operate the equipment. But more importantly she taught me the skill of trouble shooting it when it broke down or put out bizarre results. She was a terrific mentor, patient and generous with her time even though she worked a very demanding job mostly on her feet in University Hospital clinical chemistry laboratory. She was a clinical...

Margaret Kehl (Peg) passed away peacefully on February 26th  after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by loving family and is survived by 4 children and numerous grandchildren. Peg had such a positive influence on so many people’s lives, mostly due to her deep and unwavering Catholic faith.

Donald (Don) Nelson was born in Rockford, Illinois to parents Einer, a Swedish immigrant, and Ferne Nelson on December 11, 1934.   Donnie, as he was often called by his family, grew up in Rockford where he lived with his older brother Roger, and younger sister Janice and where several of his extended family still reside.  He joined the Air Force in 1954, spending almost 4 years in the service.  He recalled fondly his travels across the world during that time. ...

Carole Anne Borries, 86, passed away on February 19, 2023, in her residence at Oakmont of Escondido Hills. She was the widower (widow) of Hugh Richard Borries. They shared 39 years of marriage together. Born in Los Angeles, she was the eldest daughter of Cecil and Elizabeth (Betty) Zachary. She graduated from Montebello High School in 1952. She was employed at the Montebello Fire Department and worked as the Executive Secretaryto the Fire Chief for over 27 years. She was a member of...

VALLEY CENTER, CA – Richard A. Marvin was born on December 16, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, friends and pets on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the age of 77 after a long and courageous battle of coronary artery disease for many years and then metastatic bladder cancer for the last year. Mr. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ray & Leone, brothers Jim & Ken, and nieces Michele and Katie.  Surviving...

On February 1st, our beloved Christopher Sites decided that his fight with cancer was fought, and he was ready to explore the afterlife. Chris was 59 and has seen quite a bit of this world during his time here. Despite his diagnosis he always kept his positive attitude and kept living his life the way he used to – humble and grateful for every kind of opportunity life had to offer. Chris had a lot to be proud of and was admired by more than he dared to believe. He loved the outdoors...