Mary Jane Hewlett, 96
SAN MARCOS - Mary Jane Hewlett, 96, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at her home.
Born Oct. 24, 1904, in Neosho, Mo., she lived in San Marcos for three years and previously lived in Escondido. She was a sales clerk for Christian Art Studio for seven years.
Mrs. Hewlett was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Hewlett, in 1962. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Queener of Newbury, S.C.; grandchildren Cynthia Hewlett of Escondido, Martin Hewlett of Lake Tahoe, Sherry, Diana and Del Turk, all of Murrieta, Lee Slajer of Los Angeles, Lynn Berenschot and Penny and Don Hewlett, all of Escondido; and many great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 12, at Oak Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Richard Williams of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido officiating. Burial will follow.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Carol Martinez, 68
SAN DIEGO - Carol J. Martinez, 68, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla.
Born Sept. 1, 1932, in Escanaba, Mich., she lived in Carmel Valley for six years. She was a registered nurse before retiring.
Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband, Izar A. Martinez of San Diego; daughters and sons-in-law Jean and Timothy Burgess of King City, Elizabeth and Oscar Chacon of Sonora; sons and daughters-in-law Jeffrey and Susan Martinez of Redlands, Marc and Sonnie Martinez of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; sister Elizabeth Maitland of Estes Park, Colo.; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, at the Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe. A private cremation, with inurnment is planned.
El Camino Memorial/Encinitas Chapel is handling arrangements.
Earlene Rood, 69
SAN MARCOS - Earlene Rood, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, of a stroke.
Born July 8, 1931, in Los Angeles, she lived in San Marcos for 11 years. She worked for Copley Newspapers before retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Rood is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald Rood of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Jeanne Rood of Escondido; daughter Donna Rood of San Marcos; brother and sister-in-law Roger and Sue Peck of Niwot, Colo.; and grandchildren Amanda Rood and Haley Rood.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Cornerstone Community Church in Oceanside, with the Rev. Frank Keeler officiating. A private cremation is planned.
Accu-Care Cremation Service is handling arrangements.
Vivian McDonald, 80
ESCONDIDO - Vivian Lorena McDonald, 80, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at Las Villas Del Norte.
Born July 21, 1920, in Bristow, Okla., she lived in Escondido for 14 years and had lived in Oceanside for 12 years. She was chief inspector for Wem's Electronics for 13 years.
Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Newton McDonald, in 1993. She is survived by her son, Gary Chilcoat of Banning; daughter Mona Sims of Escondido; brothers Ronald Alexander of Oklahoma City and Russell Alexander of Stroud, Okla.; sisters Joyce Lee of Tulsa, Okla., and Vera Stafford of Bristow; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Kleinschmidt officiating. A private cremation is planned, with her cremains to be scattered.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 3686 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Mary Jane Hawkins, 95
POWAY - Mary Jane Hawkins, 95, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Poway.
Born Feb. 7, 1905, in Eastlake, Colo., she lived in Poway for 10 years and in East San Diego for 60 years. She was a homemaker for 75 years and enjoyed crossword puzzles and card games.
Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie Hawkins, in 1956. She is survived by her son, John Edward Hawkins of the Marshall Islands; daughter and son-in-law Georgia and John Ratcliffe of Escondido; numerous nieces and nephews; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held. Burial will take place at Cypress View cemetery in San Diego.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Daniel Carter, 41
RAMONA - Daniel Ray Carter, 41, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000.
Born Sept. 18, 1959, in Escondido, he lived in Ramona for 25 years. He graduated from Escondido High School and was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic for 20 years. He enjoyed nature and friends.
Mr. Carter is survived by his mother, Susanne Y. Carter of Nevada City; brothers Stephen Carter of Santa Ysabel and Harrison Carter of Ramona; sisters Lyda Carter of Ramona and Darlene Carter of San Diego; and nieces and nephews Christine Stahl of San Diego, Travis Carter of Vista and Roland Stahl of Sacramento.
Call Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary for service information.
The family suggests memorial donations to the "In His Steps" program, 1619 La Brea, Ramona, CA 92065.
A.R. Robbins, 80
SAN MARCOS - A.R. Robbins, 80, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in San Marcos.
Born Feb. 21, 1920, in Douglas, Wyo., he lived in San Marcos for seven years. He served in Patton's tank corps in Africa and Europe during World War II and worked in the Nevada gaming industry for many years, the last 30 years in Lake Tahoe, retiring in 1955. He owned a golf club making business and was a member of the Men's Golf Club.
Mr. Robbins is survived by his wife, Pat Smiley Robbins of San Marcos; son Rick Robbins of Georgia; and grandchildren Aaron Robbins and William Dressler.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carlsbad.
North County Cremation is handling arrangements.
Joseph McDonough, 79
WYNOLA - Joseph L. McDonough, 79, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at his home.
Born Sept. 11, 1921, in Boston, he lived in Wynola for 13 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning a Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon and a Victory Medal. He was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Julian and the Knights of Columbus and served in the Massachusetts National Guard. He worked in office management for more than 40 years.
Mr. McDonough was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary McDonough, in 1995. He is survived by his sons, Thomas McDonough of Julian and John McDonough of Princeton, Mass.; daughters Mary Nixon of Redondo Beach, Winnie Dodge of Jamul and Elizabeth Caviano of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.
A memorial Mass was celebrated Monday, Dec. 11, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church of Julian, with the Rev. Donal Walsh officiating. A committal service and burial will take place at the Alpine Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101; or to St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, PO Box 366, Julian, CA 92036 .
Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Robert Kelleher, 74
ESCONDIDO - Robert C. Kelleher, 74, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Aug. 12, 1926, in Ohio, he lived in Escondido for one year and had lived in Long Beach. He was a physician, a member of the Florence Avenue Foursquare Church in Santa Fe Springs, the Long Beach Yacht Club and the American Medical Association.
Mr. Kelleher was preceded in death by his brother, Bill William Kelleher, this year. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Janet Kelleher of Escondido; sons and daughters-in-law Patrick and Janell Kelleher and Bill and Halida Kelleher, all of Houston, Scott and Anita Kelleher of Huntington Beach, Phillip and Kirsten Kelleher of San Diego and Jason Kelleher of Palm Springs; daughters and sons-in-law Kathleen and Kevin McCarthy of Santa Monica, Tamara and Eric Barto of Maui, Hawaii, Maureen and Jerry Wood of Buena Park and Lorelei Kelleher of Escondido; brother and sisters-in-law John and Rosemary Kelleher of Toledo, Ohio, and Margaret Kelleher of Bloomsfield Hill, Mich.; and grandchildren Amber, Sarah Ann, Candace, Holly, Kathleen, Carter, Audrey, Kelsea, Ellie, Dylan, Patrick, Connor, Madeline, Bridget and Elliana.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Florence Avenue Foursquare Church, with Dr. Paul Risser and Terry Risser officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Robert C. Kelleher Living Memorial Tree Fund at the Florence Avenue Foursquare Church, 11457 E. Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.
North County Cremation is handling arrangements.
Helen Archer, 87
CARLSBAD - Helen M. Archer, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Encinitas.
Born Aug. 13, 1913, in Texas, she lived in Carlsbad for 50 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Archer was preceded in death by her mother and father, one brother and daughter Jane Archer, in 1970. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Mansford Archer of Carlsbad; daughter Mary Beth Archer of Oceanside; brother B.C. Carter of New Mexico; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A private cremation is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Nellie Gilbert, 69
SAN MARCOS - Nellie R. Gilbert, 69, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at her home.
Born Oct. 24, 1931, in Needles, she lived in San Marcos for 11 years. She was a licensed vocational nurse.
Mrs. Gilbert is survived by her husband of 18 years, Raymond E. Gilbert of San Marcos; sons Mark Shafer of Barstow and Ken Shafer of Salem, Ore.; and grandchildren Kala Shafer and Chris Gordon.
A private family service is planned and a private cremation will be held.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.
Mabel Wise, 91
SANTEE - Mabel S. Wise, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, of heart failure, at Santee Convalescent Home.
Born in Ohio, she lived in Santee for 10 years and had lived in Vista for more than 20 years. She worked for Allan's Alley from 1970 to 1980.
Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wise. She is survived by her son, Joseph Wise of Oceanside; daughter Mary Lou Barrett of Santee; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial donations in care of Pearl Poole, Washington Mutual, 985 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, Attn: Harry Cesena.
Preferred Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Helen Baker, 90
ESCONDIDO - Helen F. Baker, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Nov. 13, 1910, in Garrison, Mont., she lived in Escondido for 59 years. She was a homemaker and a supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of Escondido.
Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband, Neville Baker, in 1992. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Shirley Baker and Mark and Margie Baker, all of Escondido, and Jerry and Martha Baker of San Diego; brother and sisters-in-law Clay and Carol Connick and Shirl Connick, all of Missoula, Mont.; grandchildren Todd Baker, Ted Baker, Shelley Ferenz, Jeff Baker and Steven Baker; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Interment will follow.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Travis West, 56
OCEANSIDE - Travis West, 56, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born May 13, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, he lived in Oceanside for 20 years. He was a golfer and poker player.
Mr. West is survived by his mother, Gloria Whitthorne of Vista; father Ret. Col. John Wertz of Rancho Bernardo; son Brett Markos of Lake Tahoe; sister Marsha Chalden of Atlanta; and nephew Scott Chalden of Atlanta.
A private cremation is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Gwendolyn Munger, 70
OCEANSIDE - Gwendolyn M. Munger, 70, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at her home.
Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Mich., she lived in Oceanside for more than 20 years and in Carlsbad for 20 years.
She worked for Leahs Club before retiring in 1994. She was a 1948 graduate of Mayfield School of Holy Child Jesus in Pasadena.
Mrs. Munger is survived by her daughter, Kelly Jenkins of Oceanside.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Inurnment will follow.
