Vernon Wolfe, 78
FALLBROOK - Vernon Richard Wolfe, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born July 14, 1922, in Garber, Okla., he lived in Fallbrook for four years. He was the head track and field coach for the University of Southern California for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame and the USC Hall of Fame.
Mr. Wolfe is survived by his wife, Marilyn Wolfe of Fallbrook; sons Corey Wolfe of Washington and Dean Wolfe of Lomita; and one grandchild.
A funeral service is pending. Interment will take place at a later date at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
The family suggests memorial donations to USC Track and Field Building Fund, Attn: Don Winston, Athletic Department, Heritage Hall, Room 203A, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0602.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Dan Van Ness, 86
RANCHO BERNARDO - Dan Van Ness, 86, died Friday, Oct. 20, of a massive cerebral hemorrhage, at Pomerado Hospital.
Born Nov. 4, 1913, in Kansas City, Mo., he lived in Rancho Bernardo for 22 years. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1935 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as captain in the Reserves after the war. He established an endowment for the International Institute for Entrepreneurs at California State University, San Marcos.
Mr. Van Ness was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Van Ness, in 1995.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Fort Rosecrans National cemetery in Point Loma, with Chaplain Nerice Kaufman of Elizabeth Hospice officiating. Inurnment will follow.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Leola Richards, 86
CARLSBAD - Leola Richards, 86, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at Scripps Memorial in Encinitas.
Born Aug. 15, 1914, in Negaunee, Mich., she lived in Carlsbad for 24 years. She worked for Moore Business Forms before retiring in 1976. She enjoyed traveling and playing bridge and Scrabble.
Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Watz, in 1967; her husband, Bill Richards, in 1990; and her daughter, Joanne Engle, in 1981. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Bob Coutts of Long Beach, Patti and Mike Moder of Palm Desert and Gretchen and Bob Baker of Vista; sister Eleanor Keskey of Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad, with the Rev. Stephen McCall officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
The Neptune Society is handling arrangements.
Elaine Greer, 89
ESCONDIDO - Elaine Greer, 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in Escondido.
Born July 25, 1911, near Santa Monica, she lived in Escondido for 15 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Greer is survived by her husband of 67 years, Hugh B. Greer of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law David Hugh and Elizabeth Ann Greer of Escondido; grandson Brian H. Greer; and great-granddaughter Hailey E. Greer.
A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 30, at Greenwood Mortuary in San Diego. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Mausoleum.
The family suggests memorial donations to Champagne Village Lions Club, 8975 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026; or to Vitas Hospice, 8880 Rio San Diego, San Diego, CA 93108.
Greenwood Mortuary, San Diego, is handling arrangements.
Edith West, 76
ESCONDIDO - Edith Mabel West, 76, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at her home.
Born July 3, 1924, in Arkansas, she lived in Escondido for seven years. She was a homemaker and helped run a farm in Salome, Ariz.
Mrs. West is survived by her husband of 62 years, Woodrow West of Escondido; sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Nancy West of San Marcos and Allen and Linda West of Torrance; daughters and sons-in-law Karen and Jim Thomas of Oakdale, Ill., and Nedra and Joe Whitaker of Mesa, Ariz.; sister Lora Kinion of Cushion, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 26, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Cathedral of the Valley Foursquare Church in Escondido, with the Rev. Joel Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025-9883.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Anita Castillo, 60
PALA INDIAN RESERVATION - Anita Louise Castillo, 60, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000, of renal failure, in San Diego.
Born Aug. 26, 1940, she lived on the Pala Indian Reservation for 50 years. She was an education coordinator at SCTCA.
Mrs. Castillo is survived by her companion, Gene Jackson of Pala; sons Joseph E. Castillo Sr., Anthony P. Castillo, Andrew H. Castillo, Theron G. Castillo and James C. Castillo, all of Pala; daughters Bernadette M. Castillo and Josephine R. Castillo, both of Pala, and Mildred E. Castillo of La Jolla; brothers Ernest McGill and Manuel Moro, both of Pala; sisters Juanita Ramirez of Sycuan and Mary Guachino of Pala; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held and a rosary recited at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at Mission San Antonio de Pala. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the mission. Burial will follow at noon at Pala Indian Cemetery.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Eloise Heller, 81
SAN DIEGO - Eloise Gibson Heller, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Pomerado Hospital.
Born Dec. 12, 1918, n Lakeland, Fla., she lived in San Diego for 20 years. She was a homemaker for 55 years.
Mrs. Heller was preceded in death by her husband, James Heller, in 1990. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William and Bobbi Heller of Greenwood, Ind., Robert and Linda Heller and Thomas Heller, all of Seattle, and Richard and Julie Heller of Western Springs, Ill.; brother and sister-in-law John and Brownie Pickens of Plainfield, Ill.; sister Evelyn Case of St. Charles, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Hope United Methodist Church in Rancho Bernardo, with the Rev. John Nagel officiating. A private burial at sea is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hope United Methodist Church General Fund, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128-3223; or to the American Heart Association, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Marlys Lofgren, 72
VISTA - Marlys Swanson Lofgren, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Tri-City Medical Center.
Born Jan. 25, 1928, in New Ulm, Minn., she lived in Vista and Edina, Minn. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Lofgren is survived by her husband, Lloyd V. Lofgren of Vista and Edina; son Scott Lofgren of Minneapolis; daughters Jane Anderson of Boise, Idaho, and Ann McNamara of Derry, N.H.; brother Virgil Swanson of West St., Paul, Minn.; six granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at San Marcos Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Knutsen officiating. A private cremation is planned. Burial will take place at Winthrop cemetery in Winthrop, Minn.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Margarito Garcia, 89
ESCONDIDO - Margarito Reyes Garcia, 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Feb. 22, 1911, in Tustin, he lived in Escondido for 53 years. He was a custodian for San Pasqual High school before retiring in 1964 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of 53 years, Francisca Garcia of Escondido; sons and daughters-in-law Salvador and Sharon Garcia of Ramona, Tomas and Linda Garcia of San Marcos and David and Kim Garcia of Elkridge, Md.; daughters and son-in-law Mary Lou Castillo of Encinitas and Concha and John Villalobos of San Marcos; brother and sister-in-law Dario and Lori Garcia of Spring Valley; sister Connie Caballero of Valley Center; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Church of the Resurrection in Escondido. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Michael Billings, infant
VISTA - Michael Charles Billings, infant, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Tri-City Medical Center. He was born Oct. 22, 2000.
Michael is survived by his mother and father, Mary Anne and DeWayne L. Billings of Vista; brother William Andrew Billings of Vista; grandparents; and great-grandparents.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Vista. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Dolores Castro, 95
CARLSBAD - Dolores Castro, 95, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at Tri-City Medical Center.
Born Jan. 29, 1905, in Cananea, Mexico, she lived in Carlsbad for 60 years. She was a homemaker for 80 years and a member of St. Patrick Church in Carlsbad since 1940. She was also a member of the seniors center. She met two popes while traveling in Europe.
Mrs. Castro was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Castro, on Oct. 22, 1982. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Cecelia Castro of Prescott, Ariz., and Joe and Irene Castro of Carlsbad; daughters and sons-in-law Mickie Pinmentel, Esther Ramos, Sarah and Alex Valdiveso and Celia and Ray Jimenez, all of Carlsbad; sister Ramona Alvarado of Carlsbad; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., with a vigil at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad. A graveside service will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Candace Smith, 51
DEL MAR - Candace Marie Smith, 51, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2000.
Born June 30, 1949, in Encinitas, she lived in North County her entire life. She attended San Dieguito High School and was the business manager of the Bill Smith Foreign Car Service of Solana Beach. She was a volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul. She enjoyed golfing and gardening.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bill Smith; daughters Jennifer Smith de Perea Kihien of Arequipa, Peru, and Wendy Willingam of San Diego; son Mark Smith of Del Mar; and sister Sandra Stark of Solana Beach.
A private service is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010; or a charity of choice.
Mickey Allbee, 42
OCEANSIDE - Mickey Albert Allbee, 42, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000.
Born Feb. 23, 1958, in Calexico, he lived in Oceanside. He was a senior test equipment engineer at MV Technical Sales for six years.
Mr. Allbee is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kimberley Allbee; daughters Shelcy Allbee, Ashley Allbee and Kaylin Allbee; and mother Pauline Bishop.
Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.
Thurman Gossett, 83
OCEANSIDE - Thurman S. Gossett, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at his home.
Born July 29, 1917, in Hastings, Okla., he lived in Oceanside for three years and had lived in Escondido for eight years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Imperial Irrigation District before retiring in 1982 and was a member of Moose Lodge in Imperial Valley.
Mr. Gossett was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Gossett, in 1992. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Joy Gossett Hatfield and husband Frank of Carlsbad, and Mary Eugenia Berkley of Hobe Sound, Fla.; grandchildren James Burnside, Kevin Hatfield, Elizabeth Campbell, Joni Fleschood and Kellie Senini; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Oak Hill Memorial Park, with Dave McCament officiating. Inurnment will follow.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Helen Johnson, 74
OCEANSIDE - Helen L. Johnson, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born July 27, 1926, in Minnesota, she lived in Oceanside for 30 years. She worked for the city of Carlsbad before retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Toni Bainville of the Virgin Islands; daughters and sons-in-law Bonnie and Jack Smith and Rene Selleck, all of Minnesota, Mary and Ron McOmber of Sun City and Michelle and Dwayne Pike of Oceanside; brother and sister-in-law Louis and Faye Lundhagen of Carlsbad; sisters and brothers-in-law Curly Macaskoll of Wisconsin, Mickey and William Bagley of Huntington Beach and Patty Hembree of Oceanside; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A graveside service and burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Abraham Jimenez, 69
OCEANSIDE - Abraham Jimenez, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his home.
Born Dec. 12, 1930, in Zinzimeo, Mexico, he lived in San Diego County for 15 years. He was a welder for 50 years, most recently with Richins Ornamental Iron.
Mr. Jimenez is survived by his wife of 49 years, Abigail Jimenez of Oceanside; sons Abraham Jimenez, Miguel Jimenez and Roman Jimenez, all of Escondido, Javier Jimenez, Sergio Jimenez, Antonio Jimenez and Jose Jimenez, all of Oceanside, and Gustavo Jimenez and Manual Jimenez, both of Mexico; sisters Flora Jimenez and Carmen Jimenez both of Mexico, and Lola Jimenez of Canada; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation and viewing were held Friday, Oct. 27, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel. A graveside service and burial followed at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Leonard Holscher, 83
ESCONDIDO - Leonard Holscher, 83, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Nov. 21, 1916, in Minnesota, he lived n Escondido for 42 years. He owned Escondido Tree Service for 26 years before retiring and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Holscher was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosalia Holscher, in 1991. He is survived by his daughters, Lenore Vega of Austin, Texas, Marita Wilson and Delores Thomas, both of Escondido; brother Gerald Holscher of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
