Marie Rothman, 82
TEMECULA - Marie Evelyn Rothman, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001.
Born July 18, 1918, in Springfield, Mass., she lived in Temecula and Riverside for 13 years. She was employed by the Inn of Tomorrow as a housekeeper for eight years and was a homemaker for more than 60 years.
Mrs. Rothman is survived by her daughters, Debbie Rothman of Temecula and Denise Marie Colletti of Murrieta; sister Irene Stewart of Stockton; grandsons Michael Rothman, Brandon Colletti and Taylor Colletti; and two granddaughters.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Calvary Chapel with the Rev. Gary Nelson officiating.
Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Viljo Saari, 90
SUN CITY - Viljo John Saari, 90, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Menifee Valley Medical Center.
Born Nov. 12, 1910, in DeKalb, Ill., he lived in Sun City for 23 years. He worked as a teacher/principal for 35 years for River Grove District 85 1/2 in River Grove, Ill. He was a dual member of the Masonic Lodge. He was past master of the Leyden Lodge in Illinois and a member of Lodge 411 in Sun City. He was a member of North Course Golf Club in Sun City, the billiard club and the Illinois Club of Sun City.
Mr. Saari is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ethyle Saari of Sun City; daughters Sonja Sue Hock and Diann Jo Richau, both of Upland; sisters Eila Brooks of Richmond, Va., and Lila Toivonen of Sun City; brother Joe Saari of Clearwater, Fla.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Dobbs officiating.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Elizabeth Garcia, 50
TEMECULA - Elizabeth Acosta Garcia, 50, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Sharp Memorial Hospital of renal failure.
Born May 5, 1950, in the Philippines, she lived in Temecula for three years. She was employed by Headstart. She graduated from San Diego State University and had been a social worker for more than 25 years.
Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband of 29 years, Reynaldo Garcia of Temecula; mother Susana Acosta of Oceanside; father Benmar Acosta of Oceanside; son Reynante Garcia of Vista; daughter ReynaLisa Garcia of Temecula; daughter-in-law Jonita Hux of Vista; brothers Alex Acosta of San Diego and Art Acosta of Oceanside; and sisters June Acosta of San Diego, Dorothy Acosta of Oceanside and Margie Acosta of San Diego.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Mission San Luis Rey. A private cremation is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Katie Cleveland, 84
ESCONDIDO - Katie F. Cleveland, 84, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001.
Born Dec. 30, 1916, in Minnesota, she lived in Escondido for 30 years.
Mrs. Cleveland is survived by her husband of 39 years, Elvis of San Marcos; and brother and sister-in-law Larry and Ruth Barkley of W. Covina.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Ann Gierat, 81
SAN MARCOS - Ann Theresa Gierat, 81, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Escondido.
Born April 18, 1919, in Chicago, she lived in San Diego County for 49 years. She retired after 25 years from Scripps Memorial Hospital as a PBX operator.
Mrs. Gierat is survived by her sons Robert J. Gierat of San Marcos and Kim D. Gierat of California; sisters Therese Shakenis of Meridian, Idaho, Eleanor Vallone of Chicago and Mary Katalinic of Cape Coral, Fla.; grandchildren Shelley Gierat, Michael and wife Caryn Gierat, Nicole Gierat, Ryan Gierat, Daniel Gierat and Jeremy Gierat; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at San Marcos cemetery with the Rev. Sam Brumit of Palomar Christian Church officiating. Interment will be at San Marcos Cemetery.
Allen Bros. Mortuary San Marcos is handling arrangements.
Father David Carvalho, O.S.B., 69
OCEANSIDE - Fr. David Carvalho, 69, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, of cancer.
Born March 20, 1931, in Bombay, India, he lived in Oceanside for 25 years and at Prince of Peace Abbey for 16 years. He was ordained by Cardinal Valerian Gracias in 1957 for the diocese of Bombay. He left the priesthood to marry, but after his wifešs death, he was reinstated in the priesthood and entered monastic life, on Sept. 14, 1985.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joseph Carvalho and Maria Eslinda Genevieve Miranda Carvalho. He is survived by his stepdaughters Denise Kocis Bullock of Lacey, Wash., and Mary Grove of Rochester, Wash.; and sisters Zena O. Pereira of Middlesex, England and Connie M. Filintro of Panjim, India.
A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, at the Prince of Peace Abbey with the Rev. Charles Wright, officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Prince of Peace Abbey with Wright officiating. Burial will follow.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Phyllis Conforth, 77
CHULA VISTA - Phyllis M. Conforth, 77, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, of natural causes.
Born May 20, 1923, in Milltown, Wis., she lived in Chula Vista for 70 years. She was a homemaker and a member of PEO.
Mrs. Conforth was preceded in death by her husband, John Conforth, in 1993. She is survived by sons Denis Conforth of Chula Vista, James Conforth of Lakeside and Doug Conforth of Chula Vista; daughter Janet Sintay of Escondido; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at noon, Saturday, April 14, at Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel in Bonita with the Rev. Dan Stolebarger officiating. Entombment will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita.
The family suggests memorial donations to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Glen Abbey Mortuary handled arrangements.
Doris Woodridge, 89
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Doris Elizabeth Huver Woodridge, 89, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, in Oregon.
Born Jan. 12, 1912, in Dansville, N.Y. she had lived in Oceanside for 20 years before moving to Oregon in 1999. She was a Episcopalian and attended St. Michaelšs By-the Sea where she was manager of the Angelic Gift shop and was a member of the Women of St. Michaels.
Mrs. Woodridge was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Woodridge, in 1967. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Douglas E. Woodridge and daughter-in-law Clara Woodridge of Lake Oswego, Ore.; sisters Muriel Graves and Josephine Stephens, both of Hemet; granddaughter Susan and husband Ronald Salgato; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at St. Michaelšs By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Carlsbad. Internment will be in La Mirada.
Margaret Wilson, 78
CARLSBAD - Margaret Anne Wilson, 78, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at her home.
Born Jan. 28, 1923, in Centralia, Ill., she lived in the Oceanside and Carlsbad area since 1958. She graduated from Centralia Township High School and attended Centralia Junior College. She served with the WAVES as a pharmacistšs mate first class during World War II. She was a medical lab technician and worked at Mission Park Medical Center in Oceanside from 1960 to 1986, when she retired.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Deane E. Wilson, in June 1998. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law David of Carlsbad, and Marc and Ella; and granddaughters Molly and Denise Wilson of Ottawa, Wis.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
North County Cremation is handling arrangements.
Ethel Andrews
BROOKEFIELD, Wis. - Ethel Jeanette Andrews, 76, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, of natural causes.
Born April 11, 1924, in Sharonville, Ohio, she lived in Brookfield for five years. She served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Andrews Sr., on March 15, 1987.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Howard Andrews of Vista, Stan and Kathy Andrews of Vista, Chris and Carol Andrews of Tempe and Jeff and Penny Andrews of Vista; daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Allan Abegglen of Brookfield, Bobbie and Bob Koanui of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Linda and Oliver Hermano of Aiea, Hawaii and Janine Dodds of Fallbrook; brother Herbert Collier of Largo, Fla.; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Oceanside with Dr. Allen Kolkman officiating.
Interment followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Kolkman officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (New Day Grant), 4510 N. River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Eternal Hills Mortuary handled arrangements.
Delberta Waters, 84
ESCONDIDO - Delberta Waters, 84, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Nov. 25, 1916, in Ismay, Mont., she lived in Escondido for two years. She was a self-employed in a beauty salon for 20 years and retired in 1976. She was a member of Unity Church, and a lifetime member of Masonic Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, golf and dancing.
Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by her son, Richard Blackman, in 1995. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Ted and Mary Ann Blackman of Junction, Ariz.; daughters and son-in-law Ruth and Peter Jauregui of Escondido and Orma Martin of Bellingham, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law Beryl and Wally Mortensin of Portland, Ore.; brother Newton Eggleston of Oakland; 16 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Alhiser Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Stephen Altman, 56
POWAY - Stephen Peter Altman, 56, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001.
Born March 14, 1945, in New Orleans, he was a self-employed doctor of podiatric medicine and worked for Noah Homes. He attended Brandeis University in Massachusetts and received his bachelor's and doctor of podiatric medicine degrees from California College of Podiatric Medicine. He was a board certified podiatric surgeon.
Mr. Altman is survived by his wife, Iona Altman of Poway; sons Brian Altman of New York and Michael Altman of Santa Cruz; mother Sylvia Altman of Longwood, Fla.; and brother James Altman of Altamont Springs, Fla.
Private family services and cremation are planned.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Robert Reynolds, 80
ESCONDIDO - Robert K. Reynolds, 80, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at his home of cancer.
Born Feb. 5, 1921, in Fayetteville, Ark., he lived in Escondido for 33 years. He was a grocery store manager for Southland Corp. 7-11 stores and retired on Jan. 3, 1987. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a master sergeant.
Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Reynolds of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Delight and Tom Wisniewski of Escondido and Jackie and Tim Miley of Cypress; brothers and sisters-in-law Dale and Joyce Reynolds of Denver and Winifred and Lucille Reynolds of Houston; and grandchildren Jeff Miley, Jay Miley, Brandy Garduno and Brent Garduno.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Rancho Escondido Mobile Home Park, club house. A private interment at Fort Rosecrans National cemetery in San Diego is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025-9883.
California Funeral Alternatives Escondido is handling arrangements.
George Palmer, 81
SAN DIEGO - George Harold Palmer, 81, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Point Loma Convalescent Hospital.
Born Oct. 28, 1919, in Lander, Wyo., he lived in San Diego and was formerly of San Marcos for 20 years. He was a supervisor for the Pacific Telephone Co. for 37 years. He was a retired lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He flew 200 hours of missions from the U.S. to England. He was involved in the Arnham bridge and the Battle of the Bulge. He attended Cal Poly College. He was a member of Meadowlark Community Church in San Marcos and was with the San Marcos Barber Shop Chorus.
Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lois E. Palmer, in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Whitthorne of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law James H. and Kathleen Palmer of San Diego; daughter and son-in-law Patricia Lee and Dennis Finn of Sauhrita, Ariz.; granddaughter Lindsay Michelle Irvin and Nate of Pennsylvania; and grandson James Clayton Palmer of San Diego.
A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Fort Rosecrans National cemetery in Point Loma with the Rev. Sam Brumit officiating. A private cremation is planned.
Allen Bros. Mortuary San Marcos Chapel is handling arrangements.
Barbara Rittenhouse, 71
OCEANSIDE - Barbara Leith Rittenhouse, 71, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Tri-City Medical Center.
She was born July 14, 1929, in Philadelphia. She graduated from Penn State University and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a volunteer at Paoli Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, sewing and bridge.
Mrs. Rittenhouse is survived by her son Joe Rittenhouse of Spring City, Pa.; daughters Carolyn "Tish" Gallaher of Oceanside and Susan Nickles of Vista; sister Nancy Shorney of Wheaton, Ill., and Pat Pillion of Wayne, Pa.; and grandchildren Mark, Drew, Max, Ian, Thomas, Keiffer, Shelbi and Hannah.
Burial at sea is planned.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Kidney Fund, PO Box 96507, Washington, D.C. 20077.
Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.
Floyd Aaberg, 71
WILDOMAR - Floyd Aaberg, 71, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Inland Valley Regional Medical Center.
Born May 19, 1929, in Deluth, Minn., he lived in Wildomar for 14 years. He was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and served for 22 years. He was a member of the Fleet Reserves for nine years, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1994, and the American Legion Post 201 since 1996.
Mr. Aaberg is survived by his wife of 28 years, Dee Aaberg of Wildomar; daughters Kandy Aaberg of Buena Park, Cathy Overstreet of Bloomington, Karen Overman of Desert Center, Sharon Adams of Graeagle; son Charles Williams of Rainbow; brother Marvin Aaberg of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
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Paul Norman Franklin Sr.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Paul Norman Franklin Sr., 72, of Gig Harbor, Wash., died Wednesday, April 4, 2001.
Paul was born Aug. 27, 1928, in Neosho County, Kan., the only child of Loys V. Franklin and Mildred Marie Witsell. In 1941, the family moved to San Diego, where Paul graduated from Grossmont High School.
During World War II, Paul served in the U.S. Navy with the with the underwater demolition team, the precursor to the Navy Seals, and was honorably discharged in 1947. Paul attended night classes at Palomar and Mira Costa Colleges to receive degrees in criminal justice and police science. He attended Cabrillo Pacific University where he received a law degree. He even had time to play the catcher's position on a minor A-league ball team.
In April 1954, Paul began his lengthy career in law enforcement with the San Diego Sheriff's Department. Paul rose to the rank of lieutenant and served as head of narcotics investigation and captain of the SWAT team. He received numerous commendations for his service.
Education was very important to Paul and throughout his career, he earned many certifications, including graduating from the 106th session of the FBI Academy in September 1976. Paul also taught police science at Palomar and Mira Costa College.
Paul retired from the Sheriff's Department in 1979, and moved his family to McCall, Idaho where he lived for ten years. While in Idaho, Paul owned a construction company and was a Real Estate broker.
In 1989, Paul moved his family to Gig Harbor where he went back to doing what he loved best - law enforcement. Paul ended his distinguished career with the U.S. Marshall Service in Tacoma, Wash., and only left when he was forced to retire at age 70. After retiring, Paul began building his final home which he completed in November 1999.
Paul enjoyed his many trips to the Palm Springs area, but when at home loved playing guitar, doing crossword puzzles, puttering in his garden, but mostly loved spending time with his family, especially his two new granddaughters, both born in 2000.
For the last year, Paul battled and beat lung cancer. He underwent radiation, chemotherapy and the removal of one lung, and had recently received the word that he was cancer free. Throughout the recovery process, Paul faced each day with his typical humor and confidence, with a bit of orneriness thrown in. He was sure he would beat the cancer, and he did. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to him, his family or his physicians, his one remaining lung was damaged by emphysema and could not sustain him.
Paul is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 35 years; his son Randy of Poway; Randy's daughters, Jessica and Rachel of Amherst, Mass.; his son Dan of Vista; his son Paul Jr.; his wife Tammy, and their daughter Abigail of Issaquah, Wash.; and his daughter Michelle, her husband, Aaron Wilson; and their daughter, Veronica, of Gig Harbor, Wash.
A viewing was held at Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor, Wash., on Sunday April 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Paul was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and a memorial Mass was held there on Monday, April 9, at 11 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 or the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.
Juanita Minser, 82
OCEANSIDE - Juanita Dorothy Minser, 82, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at her home.
Born July 4, 1918, in Kansas, she lived in Oceanside for 51 years. She was a homemaker for 40 years.
Ms. Minser was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Minser, in 1992.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and time. A private cremation and scattering is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Arthur Troutner, 79
ESCONDIDO - Arthur Lowe Troutner, 79, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at his home.
Born Sept. 25, 1921, in Pingree, Idaho, he was originally from Idaho.
He was an architect officer and inventor for Trus Joist Corporation for 30 years.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant during World War II.
Mr. Troutner is survived by his son, Arthur L. Troutner Jr., of Lakefork, Idaho; daughter Tara Troutner Beehler of Ketchum, Idaho; brother Roger Troutner of Middleton, Idaho; and sister Virginia Schweitzer of Reno, Nevada.
A private cremation is planned.
Allen Bros. Mortuary San Marcos Chapel is handling arrangements.
