Collin Robert Kolberg March 7, 1996 – April 4, 2026   Collin Robert Kolberg, 30, of Escondido, California, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Born in San Diego on March 7, 1996, Collin spent his life in Escondido surrounded by family, friends, and the animals he loved so much.   Collin graduated from Escondido High School and worked in fabrication at Bilstein. He will be remembered as thoughtful, curious, and always willing to explore something new—especially ...

(In lieu of flowers, please honor Fernanda by donating to the ALS Association, to fund their research for a cure.) Fernanda was born on May 12,1964 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born into a military family, she spent her childhood in Rio de Janeiro and other parts of the country. Fernanda attended the Universidad Federal do Rio de Janeiro and earned degrees in Social Work and Sociology. She met her husband, Eduardo Esteves, in 1987. They married under the beautiful views of the ...

In Loving Memory of Sylvia Mae Nichols Sylvia Mae Nichols (Knepper), 94, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Poway, California. She was born on October 16, 1931, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up on her family's farm in New Kingstown, PA as second oldest of eight children. Sylvia was the first of her family to leave home for college and graduated from Asbury University, Kentucky. Post graduation, she moved to California to pursue her teaching credential at UCLA. She went on to teach ...

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, we lost our hero and our patriarch, Manuel Lopez Avila. He was 88 years old, with a sharp mind and a gentle spirit. “Manny” was born and raised in Blythe, California, one of eight children. Those early years shaped the hardworking, loyal, and family-centered man we all knew and loved. He met the love of his life in 1963, and together they built a beautiful life. They were married for over 60 years, sharing a partnership filled with devotion, ...

Raymond Leon Allmon, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in San Diego, California surrounded by family.  He was born on March 30,1939 in Los Angeles, California. Ray was a man of quiet and steadfast Christian faith.  Throughout his life, he faithfully served his churches in many roles, including Choir Director, Treasurer, Elder and Usher.  He and Ann were leaders in Awana.  His faith guided the way he lived - humbly, faithfully, and in service to ...

Son of G. Russell Haltermann and Faith Poor Haltermann, Jim was born in the Long Island community of Bay Shore, New York.  Upon moving to San Diego in 1945, the family settled in Bonita.  A 1954 graduate of Chula Vista High, Jim studied at San Diego State College (now SDSU).  He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in 1960 and Master's Degree in 1970.  Jim was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Phi Delta Kappa, an honorary education fraternity. He served in the Coast ...

Jarend Paul Jones, 36, was a man whose life was defined by love—love for his children, his family, his friends, and the game of baseball that shaped so much of who he was. Jarend grew up in Poway, California, where he was raised by his mother, Shannon Jones, and his grandmother, Pam Jones, who both played an important role in shaping the man he became. Jarend is survived by his two beloved children, Jackson (“Jackie”) and ...

Manuel Angelo Lopez, 85 of Valley Center California. Left this Earth and returned Home to our Lord Jesus to begin his New Eternal Life on February 3 rd , 2026. He was born in Santa Barbara California on May 23 rd, 1940. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Helen Lopez in Santa Barbara, CA on April 15 th , 1959. Manuel is survived by 6 children: Lorene, Nick, Valerie, Helen, Anita and Christeena. 17 Grandchildren: Serena Dee, Alisa, Lorenzo, Melissa, Anthony, Michael, ...

Martha Glanbin was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925, the seventh daughter in a family of eight children.  After graduating high school, she worked as a switchboard operator, but the onset of WWII took in a different direction, and she became one of the trailblazing women working in factories so production could continue. Martha met and married the Kentucky soldier William O'Brien in Detroit, whose Army career took them to Kentucky, Arkansas, Alaska (Martha passed on the opportunity to ...

Life's events made you a nomad from an early age, but your spirit was made for it.  Your wanderings were exciting and exhausting and no matter what, you always managed to carve out contentment and happiness amongst the struggles. It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to you, and to have to endure this life without you. We will think of you always. We will remember your kindness, gentleness and caring.  Your love was quiet, steady and unconditional. You were always our number one ...