Leonard W. Philbrick, 75
OCEANSIDE --- Leonard W. Philbrick, 75, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, of cancer.
Born May 10, 1925, in Newmarket, N.H., he was a resident of Oceanside for 38 years. He retired in 1985 from Oceanside Unified School District. Mr. Philbrick served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp from 1943-1945, was a member of MENSA, Newmarket, N.H. Historical Society, Mira Costa College Advisory Council, Calfiornia Teachers Association, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego Society of Natural History, American Legion and California Retired Teachers Association.
Mr. Philbrick is survived by brothers and sister-in-law Richard and Marguerite Philbrick of Niskayuna, N.Y. and Herbert Philbrick of S. Berwick, Maine and sister Doris Mullen of Dover, N.H.
A memorial will take place at a later date. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetary, Newmarket, N. H. with Kent and Pelczar Funeral Home officiating. There will be a private cremation.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Suite N, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Manuel Reyes, 73
MURRIETA - Manuel Reyes, 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at his residence.
Born July 20, 1927, in Glendale, Ariz., he was a resident of Murrieta for two months. He was retired from Kaynar Microdot in Fullerton.
Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Beneranda, of Murrieta; sons Alberto Reyes of Fullerton and Fernando Reyes of Temecula; daughter Sylvia Sender of Pomona; brothers Aosea Jose Reyes Jr. of San Miguel, N.M. , Carlos Reyes of Pico Rivera; Gerry Reyes of Las Vegas and Armando L. Reyes of Deming, N.M.; sisters Mary Lou Lewis of Las Cruces, N.M., Alicia Reyes of San Miguel, N.M. and Lupe Leyua of San Miguel, N.M.; grandchildren Vanessa Reyes of Murrieta and Jacob Reyes of Temecula and great-grandchildren Alec and Nadie of Murrieta.
Visitation and rosary was recited from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at Stout Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Dec. 23, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Temecula Cemetery.
Stout Family Funeral Home-Temecula is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Langston, 71
MURRIETA - Ruth Olive Langston, 71, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at Rancho Springs Medical Center.
Born Aug. 28, 1929, in Paterson, N.J., she was a resident of Murrieta for 27 years. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, gardening, television and reading.
Mrs. Langston is survived by her husband, Robert Langston of Murrieta; sons Kenneth Langston of Santa Ana, Donald Langston of Yorba Linda and David Torres of Murrieta; daughters Barbara Torres of Oxnard, Roberta Doverspike of Costa Mesa, Patricia Langston of Winchester and Rayanne Centeno of Norco; sister Barbara Langston of Anaheim; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Valley Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Valley Funeral Home with burial following at Riverside National Cemetery.
Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Christina Smith, 75
MENIFEE - Christina Marie Smith, 75, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta of pneumonia.
Born Oct. 14, 1925, in Johnstown, Pa., she was a resident of Menifee for 11 years. She was retired from McDonnell Douglas, where she was an aircraft mechanic for 33 years. She was known as Grandma Chris to many people. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, bingo, crocheting and dogs.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Dolores and David Banales of Menifee and Nancy McCallister of Menifee; son and daughter-in-law David and Alice Smith of Buena Park; sisters Betty Giddings of Boulevard and Ann Kaufman of Fallentimber, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at Miller-Jones Mortuary. A service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Dec. 23, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Teresa Monahan, 83
CANYON LAKE - Teresa Monahan, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000.
Born June 7, 1917, in New York City, she was a resident of Canyon Lake for two years. She was a homemaker for 41 years and enjoyed cooking, art, home decorating, dancing and jazz music.
Mrs. Monahan is survived by her husband, Quentin Monahan of Canyon Lake; daughter Patricia Kaufman of Canyon Lake and two grandchildren.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Riverside National Cemetery No. 5.
Evans Brown Sun City Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Burkholder Jr., 53
QUAIL VALLEY - Lloyd Kenneth Burkholder Jr., 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at his residence of complications of a stroke.
Born May 21, 1947, in New Kensington, Pa., he was a resident of Quail Valley for 30 years. He was the owner of Burkholder Construction Consulting for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Army, retiring with a rank of E-4, and received the Bronze Star, National Defense and Vietnam metals, Bronze Star medal and Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Mr. Burkholder is survived by his wife, Judith Burkholder of Quail Valley; daughters Dawn Egan of Lowell, Ark., Ronda Randolph and Sandra Kerrigan both of Riverside; sons Ronald Johnson, Michael Burkholder, Richard Burkholder, all of Riverside and Wayne Burkholder of Fredrick, Md.; sisters Roberta Carter of Temecula, Debbie Locascio of Sugarland, Texas, and Beth Burkholder-Lopez of Clovis and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Dec. 23, at Evans-Brown Sun City Chapel. A private cremation and burial at Riverside National Cemetery is planned.
Evans-Brown Sun City Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Cleo Davis, 76
OCEANSIDE --- Cleo "Dave" Davis, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at Tri-City Hospital of a heart attack.
Born May 11, 1924, in Aldrich, Mo., he was a resident of Oceanside for 38 years. He retired in 1980 from Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base civil service from base maintenance after 29 years. He served in World War II in the European arena.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bobbie R. Davis of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Jerry Davis of Oceanside and Ed and Fumate Davis of San Marcos; brother Jim Davis of Mira Loma; sister-in-law Barbara Davis of San Juan Capistrano; grandchildren Chad and Julie Osborne, Nicki, Glenn and Jason Davis and great-grandchildren Taryn, Thomas and Caius Osborne.
A graveside service with interment is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Melba Williams, 88
VISTA --- Melba L. Williams, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside of a short illness.
Born July 4, 1912, in Tooele, Utah, she was a resident of Vista for 29 years. She was a homemaker, an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel H. Williams on July 4, 1998. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Tony and Bunny Williams of Palm Springs and Jim and Joanne Williams of Seattle; daughter Diane Kay of Swan Lake, Idaho, ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Vista Latter-day Saints First Ward with the Rev. Morris Vance officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Eternal Hills, Oceanside.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, 225 Broadway, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92103.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Ford, 88
ESCONDIDO --- Leonard "Gene" Ford, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at a local convalescent home.
Born Jan. 6, 1912, in McIntosh County, Okla., he was a resident of Imperial County for 31 years and San Diego County for 49 years. He was a self-employed rancher for 31 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Escondido Elk's Lodge for 55 years.
Mr. Ford is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Donna Ford of Valley Center; brother Charles Ford of Phoenix and sister Lenora Webb of Barstow.
A memorial is scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Dec. 27, at American Legion Post #149 in Escondido with Escondido Elk's Lodge #1687 officiating. A private inurnment will take place at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Andrew Sutzko, 71
OCEANSIDE --- Andrew Sutzko Sr., 71, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000.
Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Pennsylvania he was a resident of Oceanside for 15 years. He was retired from Gershenoff Industries as a machinist.
Mr. Sutzko is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Andrew John and Julia Sutzko of N.C., Michael C. Sutzko of Escondido and Kurt W. Sutzko of Oceanside; daughter JoAnn Davis of Oceanside; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private cremation is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Pedro Cruz, 67
OCEANSIDE --- Pedro Marcos Cruz, 67, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at his residence.
Born Jan. 18, 1933, in the Philippines, he was a resident of Oceanside for 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from civil service at Camp Pendleton Marine Base.
Mr. Cruz is survived by his wife of 47 years, Felicidad Cruz of Oceanside; daughter Lennie Cruz of Oceanside; sisters and brothers-in-law Fe M. Joy Nyun and U. Soe Nyun of Oceanside and Remadios and Pablo Pascua of Olympia, Wash.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
Eternal Hills is in charge of arrangements.
Shaun Gamboa, 22
OCEANSIDE --- Shaun Michael Gamboa, 22, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, of a sudden illness.
Born Oct. 29, 1978, in Oceanside he was a resident of Oceanside for 22 years. He was employed by Legoland as a landscaper.
Mr. Gamboa is survived by his companion fiance of four years Tamara Meyer; mother Karen L. Gamboa of Oceanside; father Jesse Gamboa of Oceanside; sister Melissa Alana Gamboa of Oceanside; grandparents Ed and Lila Rudinger; Rudy Gamboa and Jane and Merrill Balser; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Cornerstone Community Church with the Rev. Frank Keeler officiating. A burial at sea is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad.
The family suggests memorial donations to Miramar Federal Credit, PO Box 45309, San Diego, CA 92145.
Preferred Funeral Alternatives is in charge of arrangements.
Vernon Arndt, 65
ESCONDIDO --- Vernon "Vern" L. Arndt, 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Onawa, Iowa, he was a resident of Escondido for 28 years. He was a Hidden Valley Middle School teacher.
Mr. Arndt is survived by his wife of 18 years, Billie Arndt of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law William and Mary Arndt of Aberdeen, S.D.; step-son and wife Richie and Ronae Cherkin of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Daria Rae and Sugar Bear Knoepfle of Artas, S.D. and Debbie and Ray Fisher of Warner, S.D. step-daughters Pam Dodson of Escondido and Jill and David Mercado of Temecula; sister Jean Dommer of Dunlap, Iowa and 16 grandchildren.
Viewing is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at McLeod Mortuary Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at McLeod Mortuary Chapel. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to Garden of Innocence, PMB #108, 11808 Rancho Bernardo Road #123, San Diego, CA 92128.
McLeod Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Mulford, 41
VISTA - Jeffrey Briar Mulford, 41, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at his home.
Born Feb. 3, 1959, in Cleveland, he lived in Vista for 26 years. He was a licensed vocational nurse for 18 years and served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Mulford is survived by his mother, Shirley A. Mulford of Vista; son Jeremy Mulford of Vista; brother Neil Mulford of Leedington, Mich.; sisters Katherine Walters of Erwin, Tenn., and Lesley Cox of Valley Center.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Vista Christian Fellowship. A private cremation is planned.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Sandra Foster , 57
ESCONDIDO - Sandra L. Foster , 57, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at her home.
Born Nov. 4, 1943, in San Bernardino, she lived in Escondido for six years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband of 11 years, Dennis Foster of Escondido; father Ted Nicolay of Sun City; brother Reggie Kim Nicolay of Alpine; and one nephew.
A private family service is planned. Her cremains will be scattered at sea.
California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.
