Donald Watkins, 87
CARLSBAD - Donald A. Watkins, 87, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at Tri-City Hospital.
Born April 25, 1913, in Oakland, he lived in Carlsbad for the past 35 years. He worked for the California Highway Patrol for 28 years, retiring as assistant chief. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and left as a chief.
Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Watkins, in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Watkins; sons Donald Watkins and Dennis Watkins; daughter Maryann Watkins; sister Jeanne; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial donations to the City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010.
Mary VanCamp, 80
MURRIETA - Mary Agnes VanCamp, 80, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, of cardiomyopathy at Beverly Health Care in Murrieta.
Born March 12, 1920, in Long Beach, she lived in Murrieta for 25 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. VanCamp is survived by her sons, Philip VanCamp of Murrieta and Richard VanCamp of La Habra; daughter Angela VanCamp of Tustin; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Murrieta. Burial will follow at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 3.
Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
David Smelser, 76
MURRIETA - David Clarance Smelser, 76, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, of congestive heart failure, at Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta.
Born June 20, 1924, in Santa Monica, he lived in Murrieta for 30 years. He worked as an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance for 20 years and enjoyed boating and fishing.
Mr. Smelser is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Smelser of Murrieta; daughters Andrea Homes of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Susan Olson of Cardiff by the Sea; and four grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at the family home.
Valley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Francis Diaz, 55
HEMET - Francis "Franny" Diaz, 55, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, at Hemet Valley Medical Center.
Born Sept. 17, 1944, in Pala, he lived on the Soboba Indian Reservation for 33 years. He was a security guard for Candaleria Environmental in Anza for five years and had been a drug and alcohol counselor for the county of Riverside for 12 years. He was a former member of Union Local 1184 in Riverside and enjoyed family, deer hunting, gardening and working on his truck.
Mr. Diaz is survived by his wife of 33 years, Francie Salgado Diaz of Soboba; mother Lucille Mojado Diaz of Pala; sons David Diaz, Michael Diaz and Nakoma Diaz, all of Soboba; sisters Marjorie Norte, Carol Hutton, Patricia Agneta, Anita Rodriguez, Janice Yazzie and JoAnn Martin, all of Pala; brothers Arthur Diaz, Clifford Diaz and Howard Diaz, all of Pala; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at McWane Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Leland Wesson officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Pala Mission Church, with the Rev. Paul Marconi officiating. Burial will take place at the Pala Indian Reservation Cemetery.
McWane Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Fred Bowman, 78
ESCONDIDO - Fred Bowman, 78, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at Life Care Center of Escondido.
Born May 3, 1922, in Middlesboro, Ky., he lived in Escondido. He served in the U.S. Navy before retiring in 1962.
Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife of 42 years, Leatha Irene Bowman of Escondido; daughters Mildred Combs of Escondido and Dorothy Haney of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers Bob Bowman of Pensacola, Fla., and Lawrence Bowman of Baxter, Ky.; sisters Ruth Sumpter of Pensacola, Fla., Lois Carr of Orlando, Fla., and Elizabeth Herron of Kingsport, Tenn.; six grandchildren including granddaughter Donna Kleinsmith-Palmer of Escondido; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Oak Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Richard Huls officiating. Burial will follow.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Alexander Shortt, 54
CARLSBAD - Alexander Gilbert Shortt, 54, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at Scripps Encinitas Hospital.
Born Feb. 2, 1946, in Montreal, Canada, he lived in Carlsbad for seven years. He was a self-employed building contractor for 15 years.
Mr. Shortt is survived by his wife, Kevin Suzanne Shortt of Carlsbad; mother Pearl Shortt of Oceanside; sons Brian Shortt of Jamestown and Nicholas Shortt of Carlsbad; daughters Jennifer Shortt of Oceanside and Alexis Shortt of Carlsbad; brother Gary Shortt of Oceanside; and sister Maryatta Devlin of Prescott, Ontario.
Visitation and a vigil service were held Wednesday, Aug. 30, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with the Rev. Peter M. McGuine officiating. A Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today, Aug. 31, at Mission San Luis Rey, with the Rev. Kenneth Kieffer officiating. A private cremation is planned.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Elisaia Siluano, 62
OCEANSIDE - Elisaia P. Siluano, 62, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, of cancer, in Oceanside.
Born Aug. 9, 1938, in American Samoa, he lived in Oceanside for 41 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps before retiring as a master gunnery sergeant in 1985. He worked for the civil service and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Vista.
Mr. Siluano was preceded in death by his mother and father, Milosia Nakiso Siluano and Pua'a Siluano; and brother Faamaile Amituanai'. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Edna Siluano of Oceanside; sons and daughters-in-law Eddie and Theresa Siluano of Fountain Valley, Jonathan Faamaile and Marisol Siluano and David Siluano, all of Oceanside; daughters and sons-in-law Rachel Saxton, Evelyn and Joel Siluano-Henry, Sue Maninoa and Cesar Siluano and Elisa Siluano, all of Oceanside; brothers John Huckaby of Samoa, Anthony Lefefe of Laguna Hills and Paoa Nakiso of Hayward; sisters Tali Tagata, Siolo Laurenson Veli Williams and Maisu Hula, all of San Francisco, Maninoa Ashan of Hawaii, Su'e Failauga of Samoa, Maisu Itula and Mani Ah-san; and grandchildren Danielle, Jacob, Kenedi, Junior, Elijah, Amanda, Ariana, Trevor, Nathaniel, Rene, Stevie, Jonathan and Joshua.
Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Vista, with the Rev. Stratter officiating. Burial will follow at Eternal Hills Mortuary, with full military honors.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Alice Humphrey, 80
ESCONDIDO - Alice Moore Humphrey, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at her home.
Born May 21, 1920, in New York City, she lived in Escondido for 27 years. She was a homemaker for 50 years. She graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor of science and served as president on the board of the Villa Madeira Association in Escondido. She was a member of PEO, Chapter ES in Emporia, Kan. and of the First Presbyterian Church in Emporia. She enjoyed gardening, painting, swimming, traveling and her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Humphrey was preceded in death by her first husband, Champ A. Graham, in 1967; and her daughter, Kerin Elizabeth Graham, in 1958. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Grant Humphrey of Escondido; daughters Ann graham of Ewing, N.J., Margi Grimwood of Emporia, Nora Rodrigues of San Diego and Patty Williamson of Escondido; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Nativity Catholic Church in Rancho Santa Fe, with the Rev. Clark officiating. A private cremation is planned with interment to take place at a later date in Emporia, Kan.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Harold Barker, 88
FALLBROOK - Harold Wilsea "Hal" Barker, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Fallbrook Hospital.
Born June 5, 1912, in Long Island City, N.Y., he lived in Fallbrook for 44 years. He was a western film actor for more than 40 years. He served as a major in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in Iwo Jima, receiving a Silver Star. He was top salesperson in Southern California during his 22 years of work for Security Title, Safeco Title and Chicago Title. He was manager of the Gird Ranch in Fallbrook for more than 20 years and was past president and lifetime member of Caballeros del Camino Real.
Mr. Barker is survived by his wife of 17 years, Bonita J. Barker of Fallbrook; stepson James Chaffin of Fallbrook; stepdaughter Debbie Ramsey of Fallbrook and Patricia Lockard of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fallbrook, with the Rev. Don Kroeger of St. John's Episcopal Church in Fallbrook officiating. Inurnment will take place at Fort Rosecrans National cemetery in Point Loma.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Margaret Foussat, 82
OCEANSIDE - Margaret E. Foussat, 82, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Vista.
Born March 30, 1918, in Tucson, Ariz., she lived in Oceanside for 81 years. She worked for Triplettes Co. before retiring in 1970. She was a member of Mission San Luis Rey Catholic Church.
Mrs. Foussat was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeannie Anaya, in 1991. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Louis Foussat of Oceanside; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Vickie Foussat of South Carolina; brother Ernist Estarda of Cardiff by the Sea; sister Gertrude Estarda of Oceanside; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for noon Friday, Dec. 8, at the mortuary. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Diane Vladic, 63
ESCONDIDO - Diane Vladic, 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Feb. 28, 1937, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, she lived in Escondido for 33 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Vladic is survived by her former husband, Milorad Vladic of Temecula; daughters Milka Vladic and Mara Vladic, both of Escondido; brothers and sisters-in-law Dusan and Nancy Hinich and Bude and Julie Hinich, all of Hamilton, Ontario.
Visitation and an evening service were held Thursday, Nov. 30. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Dec. 1, at the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Petka in San Marcos, with the Rev. Milan Vukovich officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Agapito Sandoval, 83
ESCONDIDO - Agapito Sandoval, 83, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at his home.
Born Nov. 3, 1917, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, he lived in Escondido for 41 years. He was an auto salesman for 25 years.
Mr. Sandoval is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Sandoval of Escondido; daughter and son-in-law Marie and George Lottritz of Eureka; brother Manuel Sandoval of Portland, Ore.; sister Martina Rodriges-Sandoval of Los Angeles; grandchildren John Lottritz, Laura Lottritz, Cinthya Lottritz and George Lottritz; and great-grandchildren Hanna and Sarah.
A private family service is planned.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
John McGreevy, 64
SAN MARCOS - John McGreevy, 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in La Jolla.
Born Nov. 30, 1935, in New York City, he lived in San Marcos for seven years. He was a concierge in the hotel and restaurant industry and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Mr. McGreevy is survived by his daughters, Laura McGreevy of Washington and Jennifer McGreevy of Georgia; brothers Edward McGreevy and Robert McGreevy, both of New York, and Fred McGreevy of Washington; and sister Kathleen McDermott of Florida.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Beck's Hill cemetery in South Salem, N.Y.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Joyce Clendenin, 65
ESCONDIDO - Joyce E. Clendenin, 65, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Escondido.
Born March 12, 1935, in Longview, Texas, she lived in Escondido for nine years. She was an executive secretary for Clendenin & Associates.
Mrs. Clendenin is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Clendenin of Escondido; sons Mark Grigsby of Walnut Creek and Dan Grigsby of Pacific Palisade; daughter Lisa Pilkington of Mission Viejo; sisters Elaine Richmond of Bakersfield, Katy Parker of Las Vegas and Marilyn Beatse of Illinois; and 15 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Calvary Chapel in Escondido. A private inurnment is planned.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Claire Clem, 55
ESCONDIDO - Claire Lynda Clem, 55, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Nov. 24, 1944, in California, she lived in Escondido for 15 years.
Ms. Clem was preceded in death by her father, Roland Lussier. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lussier of Clairmont Mesa; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Paul Bennett of Escondido; and grandchildren Seth, Larissa and Tiffany Claire.
Telephase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.
William Robinson, 86
SAN DIEGO - William Robinson, 86, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, of heart failure, at Villa Pomerado.
Born May 19, 1914, in Yorkshire, England, he lived in San Diego for 15 years. He was a horse trainer, training hackney show ponies in Scotland, Canada and the United States, before retiring in 1999.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Robinson, on Feb. 9, 1999. He is survived by his son, David Allen Robinson of Ontario, Canada.
A memorial service will be held at noon Monday, Dec. 4, at Scripps Miramar Ranch in San Diego, with Allan Baulsh, president of ASHA, officiating. A private cremation is planned, with cremains to be scattered.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
