Roberta Woolliscroft, 63
RAMONA - Roberta Belle Cook Woolliscroft, 63, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at her home.
Born Aug. 26, 1937, in San Jacinto, she was a longtime resident of Ramona. She graduated from Ramona High School. She had been an electronic assembler for Johansen Dielectrics Inc.
Ms. Woolliscroft is survived by her companion, Charles E. Smith of Ramona; mother Margaret Sneddon of Ramona; sons David O¹dell and Brian O¹dell, both of Ramona; daughters Terry Runkle and Bernice Blacklock, both of Ramona, and Rhonda Berns of Iowa; sister Patricia Wilson of San Diego and eight grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Ramona Nuevo Memory Gardens with Dr. F. Alan Pickering, Elizabeth Hospice chaplain, officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Bonham Bros & Lee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Johnson, 70
ENCINITAS - LeRoy Carl Johnson, 70, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Born Dec. 12, 1930, in Oceanside, he was a resident of Carlsbad. He was retired from Pacific Bell and served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Johnson of Carlsbad; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Maureen Johnson of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Patrick McChesney of Washington, brother Sonny Johnson of Oceanside; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A private cremation is planned.
Eternal Hills is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Leslie, 81
SAN DIEGO - Robert Joseph Leslie, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Born Oct. 8, 1919, in Glendale, he was a resident of La Jolla for 10 years. He was president of Mercotac Inc.
Mr. Leslie is survived by his wife, Dorothy Leslie of La Jolla; sons and daughters-in-law David and Dale Leslie of Riverside, Richard and Kathryn Leslie of Bend, Ore., and Timothy and Linda Leslie of Valley Center; brother Donald J. Leslie of Alta Dena; sister Betty Grimes of Newport Beach; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced at a later date.
El Camino Memorial is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Finch, 72
ESCONDIDO - Robert A. Finch, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000.
Born Feb. 12, 1928, in Sacramento, he was a resident of Escondido for 11 years. He was a gate attendant for Del Mar Race Track.
Mr. Finch is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cindi Finch of Escondido; sons Larry Finch of Anaheim and Ralph Finch of Riverside; daughter Helen Finch of Los Angeles; brothers Charles Finch of Lynwood and John Finch of Seal Beach; sister Martha Ziegler of Seal Beach; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
No services are planned.
McLeod Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
DeNiece Trull, 65
ESCONDIDO - - - DeNiece Elaine Trull, 65, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa.
Born June 1, 1935, in Los Angeles, she was a resident of Escondido for eight years. She retired in 1997 as an activities director at Morning View Terrace. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a volunteer for Kaiser, Escondido, and a graduate of Stanford University in 1957.
Mrs. Trull is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Anne Mussatti of Overland Park, Kan., and David and Kelly Mussatti of Valley Center; daughter Mary Mussatti of Escondido; sisters Dolores Grondahl of Oslo, Norway, and Mary Louise Burrell of Los Angeles; and granddaughters Rebecca and Erika Mussatti.
A memorial service is scheduled for today, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Escondido, with the Rev. Faith Conklin officiating. A private cremation and scattering at sea is planned.
CA Funeral Alternatives of Escondido is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Stetson, 87
SAN MARCOS - - - Marie Haakina Stetson, 87, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.
Born June 4, 1913, in Scarsdale, N.Y., she was a resident of San Marcos for 37 years. She was a homemaker for 50 years.
Ms. Stetson was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Petty Officer John P. Stetson, in 1972. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Stetson of Valley Center; daughters and sons-in-law Crystal and Mark Miller of Escondido and Barbara and Richard Grabowski of San Marcos; and brother Henry Weiss of San Marcos.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at San Marcos Cemetery, with the Rev. Chico Goff officiating.
CA Funeral Alternatives of Escondido is in charge of arrangements.
Dolores Milkey, 77
SAN DIEGO - - - Dolores Loretta Milkey, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 2, 1923, in Flushing, N.Y., she was a resident of San Diego for eight years. She was a homemaker for 57 years.
Mrs. Milkey was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Edwin A. Milkey, on March 7, 1992. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sue Milkey of Long Beach and Edwin F. and Kathy Milkey of Sacramento; daughters and sons-in-law Helena and Michael Cleveland of Long Beach and Debra and Steve Goldblatt of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Loretta Cassidy of Great Falls, Va.; sister Mickey Kriescher of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Poway Bernardo Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. Louis Fischer officiating. A private inurnment will take place.
Poway Bernardo Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Brooks, 84
ESCONDIDO - - - Margaret Brooks, 84, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Sept. 16, 1916, at Lordsburg, N.M., she was a resident of Escondido for 50 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for 50 years, a member of the church craft group and a Sunday school teacher for many years.
Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, W. Randolph Brooks, in 1980 and her brother William Edger in 1998. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Michael Circle of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Vera Edgar of Fayetteville, Ark.; and sister-in-law Vinita Brooks of Escondido.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Dec. 20, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Aurelio Martinez-Leon, 70
POWAY - - - Aurelio Martinez-Leon, 70, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at Pomerado Hospital.
Born Sept. 25, 1930, at Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of San Diego for one year. He worked for Rockwell International as an aerospace engineer, served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and was a co-holder of the U.S. patent for the design of a rocket engine.
Mr. Martinez-Leon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Geraldine Martinez of Rancho Bernardo; mother Carmen; daughters and sons-in-law Elisa and Tom Wing of San Diego and Laura and Steve Keil of Brazil; brothers Nestor and Alfredo; and sisters Candy, Marta, Margie and Norma, all of Puerto Rico.
Vistitation and funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, and interment was held at El Camino Memorial Park, with the Rev. Josh Acton officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to The American Heart Association, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Janet Donachie, 81
ESCONDIDO - - - Janet Donachie, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in Poway.
Born June 9, 1919, in Bellville, N.J., she was a resident of Escondido for 12 years. She was a loan officer for Palmer Savings Bank.
Ms. Donachie is survived by her daughter, Joanne Piechota of Rancho Penasquitos, and three grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Resurrection Catholic Church.
McLeod Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Delores Alter, 71
SAN MARCOS - - - Delores Joan Alter, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, of a heart attack in San Diego.
Born May 23, 1929, in Oceanside, she was a resident of San Marcos.
Mrs. Alter was preceded in death by her son Alan Gould in 1994. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frank Alter of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Mark W. and Edna M. Stevensen of San Jose; daughter Pam Thorstad of Shady Cove, Ore.; brother Ted Keife of Texas; sisters Patricia Wulff of Escondido and Eileen Gain of Santee; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Interment is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego.
North County Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Toni Moynihan, 63
ENCINITAS - - - Toni C. Moynihan, 63, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at her residence.
Born Dec. 19, 1936, in Los Angeles, she was a resident of Encintas for 18 years. She was a registered nurse with All Care Home Services and volunteer at Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Moynihan was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul D. Moynihan, and her parents, Jose and Lorreta Corral. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Y. Moynihan of Borrego Springs; and stepson Patrick Moynihan of New York City.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at St. John's Catholic Church in Encinitas. Cremation and private inurnment are planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3625, San Diego, CA 92163-1625; American Diabetes Association, 225 Broadway, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92101; or the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street, Encintas, CA 92024.
El Camino Memorial/Encinitas Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Paula Highburger, 46
ESCONDIDO - - - Paula Louise Highburger, 46, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at her residence.
Born Sept. 27, 1954, in Oakland, she was a resident of Escondido. She was an interior designer and attended Sonrise Community Church in Santee.
Ms. Highburger is survived by her fiance, Keith Studer of Escondido; and son James Highburger of El Cajon.
A memorial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Sonrise Community Church in Santee, with the Rev. Donald Hamer officiating. Interment is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Singing Hills Memorial Park in El Cajon.
The family suggests memorial donations to The American Cancer Society, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego, CA 92128.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Arline Wilson, 77
VISTA - - - Arline C. Wilson, 77, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, N.Y.
Born Jan. 8, 1923, in Boston, she was a resident of Newburgh for three years and previously lived in Vista for 30 years. She worked at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base for 30 years.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Wilson, on Nov. 9, 1983; son Bernard C. Clay on April 19, 1961; sister Josephine Rolfe in 1984; mother Catherine Hanson; and father Joseph Bright. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Regina and Richard Scott of Newburgh; and sister Mary Pelton of Tryon, Okla.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside.
The family suggests memorial donations to The Braille Institute of America, Inc., 741 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90001.
Engel Funeral Home Inc., Newburgh, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements.
Alton Thayer, 88
OCEANSIDE - - - Alton Russell Thayer, 88, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000.
Born Jan. 28, 1912, in Stoughton, Mass., he was a resident of Oceanside.
Mr. Thayer is survived by cousins Ivy Glenn and Terri Hyde.
Private services were held.
The family suggests memorial donations to Tri-City Hospice, 2095 W. Vista Way Suite 101, Vista, CA 92083.
Hansen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
