Karl Roundy

Karl Roundy passed away on April 10, 2022 with his children by his side. Karl was born in Pennsylvania on April 10, 1960, and he found his way to San Diego nearly 40 years ago. He loved the great outdoors, and taught his kids how to fish, navigate rivers and lakes, camp under the stars, ride their bicycles off-road, and to truly appreciate the simple things in life. Notably, Karl taught his children, Misty Hirsch and Joshua Roundy, to embrace curiosity, and seek out the how’s and why’s of life, which is something they have done throughout their lives. When grandkids entered his life, Karl shared the same enthusiasm for nature and life’s wonders as he had when he was younger.

Karl also spent his life working with his hands. Whether he was building a motorcycle or fixing a Porsche, sketching schematics for a new part, teaching his kids how engines operated, or even crafting skateboards out of scrap metal, he was thoughtful with every project and truly knew his craft. He showed off his skills in various capacities over the last 25+ years as a Federal employee for the Department of the Navy.

At Karl’s request, his children will scatter his ashes in the mountains during a private ceremony. Family, friends, and members of the community are invited to join the Hirsch and Roundy families on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm at North Coast Church (2405 N Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084) for a celebration of life service.

Elizabeth Elaine Luna

Elizabeth was born December 9, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA. to Antonio and Helen Luna.

She would attend Colton High School in Colton, CA. She continued her education at San Bernardino Valley College earning an Associates Degree. She later moved settling in Escondido, CA. She would later relocate to San Diego working for Corelogic. She would make San Diego County her home making many new friends along the way.

Elizabeth grew up enjoying horse back riding and a love caring for animals. She enjoyed going to the San Diego Harbor frequently taking boat rides whale and dolphin watching.

She is survived by her 2 sons Gary of San Diego and Luke of Toronto.

BRANDON RAY BARR

Our beloved Brandon Ray Barr, 48, of Oceanside, CA, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, after a long battle with brain cancer.   

Brandon is survived by his loving wife Randi, son Keano, daughter-in-law Amber, grandson Krew Ray, mother Lucinda Barr-Bayless, sister Kristen Terrill and brothers Jake and Jared Rundell, as well as numerous cousins, family and friends who will all miss him more than words can say. 

Brandon was preceded in death by his father Gail Ray Barr Jr., his paternal (Barr) and maternal (Stutler) grandparents, and his uncles Michael Dwayne Stutler and Gregory Alan Davis. 

Brandon was born April 12, 1973, to Lucinda Barr-Bayless and Gail Ray Barr Jr. in Anaheim, CA.  After Brandon graduated from Lake Havasu High School in 1991, he went to work the family business at Barr Welding and Machine Shop for a few years. His son, Keano Gail Barr, was born in 1994 and was a source of much joy and pride in Brandon's life. In the early 2000s, Brandon moved to Carlsbad, CA, and it was at this time Brandon began his career as a plumbing apprentice. 

He would continue to advance in the construction field and eventually start his own contracting business in 2009.  His son Keano joined him in the business in 2018 and worked alongside him until his death. Brandon met his wife, Randi, in 2006, and they loved traveling to the Pacific Northwest and being with friends and family. The birth of his grandson, Krew Ray Barr, in 2020 was a light of hope and brought Brandon great happiness during what was a very challenging time.

Brandon was a loyal, helpful friend who could fix or build practically anything.  As a classic car enthusiast, he was very proud of his restored 1954 Chevy Bel Air. Brandon was an exceptional general contractor and enjoyed his trade very much.  Although he was a man of few words, he was genuinely kind with a huge, compassionate heart, an infectious laugh, warm smile, and a mischievous sense of humor.  A truly unique individual, he has left us with a gaping hole in our lives, and his favorite saying rings in our ears: "It's always something.”

Special thank you to the medical team at Scripps and the staff at Hospice of the North Coast for their exceptional compassion and care for Brandon.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. 

WARREN LEE DUNN

Warren Lee Dunn 10/24/1941-3/17/2022

Warren was born in Loma Linda, California in 1941 and spent his young years growing up in several Southern California towns, eventually graduating from Chula Vista High School in 1959. His passion for art began at an early age and continued throughout his life.

After high school he worked to save for college and was eventually juried into California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1970. Warren went on to gain a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1972 from the University of Washington majoring in ceramics, cast metal sculpture and glassblowing. Most of his active military service was spent painting murals and instructing in the post craft shops. He was an active member of the San Diego Potters Guild and the Oregon Potters Association in Portland.

Upon graduation, his teaching career in the “fire arts” disciplines began immediately at Lassen College in Susanville. After three years, he secured a full-time, tenure-track position at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. Over the next thirty years, Warren developed the programs and taught ceramics, cast metal sculpture, glassblowing, jewelry, stained glass, drawing, design, computer graphics and film studies. Though never having had children of his own, Warren considered all of his students as his kids and mentored them through a myriad of educational and career choices. Beyond his passion for art, Warren enjoyed maintaining and showing his restored 1940 Oldsmobile coupe, 1940 Oldsmobile convertible and 1958 Porsche coupe. He also supported several environmental organizations and animal rights groups.

During a sabbatical year leave to study the ceramic forms and graphics of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, Warren attended a local Christmas sing around the wassail bowl gathering and was drawn to an angelic voice that belonged to his soon to be wife, Marcia. Marcia followed Warren up to Vancouver where they began their 27 year marriage.

Upon retirement, Warren and Marcia moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico and for the next six years, bathed in the artistic ambience of the town. However, the arrival of a new step-grand-child in San Diego prompted a move back to Southern California. Settling into the retirement community of Laguna Vista Estates in Oceanside, Warren voluntarily developed the Laguna Vista Clay Club where, for nearly ten years, senior citizen residents have been exploring the rewarding experience of working with clay.

After fighting pancreatic cancer, Warren passed peacefully in the presence of his loving wife. He predeceases his brothers David and Mike and his sister Tarey, two nephews, two step-sons and four step-grand-children. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 on April 30 at the Laguna Vista Clubhouse in Oceanside. Warren wouldn’t want to see anyone in a tie, so please dress comfortably. Warren encourages everyone to contribute to charities that care for animals and Earth’s fragile environment.

TYRONE DENNIS COX

TYRONE DENNIS COX January 20, 1939 – February 24, 2022

Tyrone Dennis Cox passed away peacefully at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California on February 24, 2022. Tyrone was born in Walhalla, North Dakota on January 20, 1939. Ty is survived by his wife Peggy Hutchinson Cox; son Jason Michael Cox, daughter-in-law Victoria Ryan Cox and two granddaughters Ellie Ryan Cox and Peyja Ryan Cox. Sister-in-law Mary Pilcicki; brother-in-law Charles Michael Hutchinson and wife Mary Ellen Hutchinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Tyrone was preceded in death by his father Albert Cox, mother Jean Hewitt Cox;

sister Wilma Gainer, and brother Albert Cox.

Ty served 4 years in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge.

Ty retired from Ace Hardware Corporation and spent many of his retirement years actively involved in Christian ministry and as a volunteer Chaplin at Mercy San Juan Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in San Diego, California. Friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to:

Unicare Hospice, 1510 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92015

Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607

Arlene Ann Rosky

February 8, 2022

Arlene Ann Rosky nee Osterberg, age 82 of Oceanside CA passed away early Tuesday morning February 8, 2022 due to complications of a stroke. Arlene was born on March 31, 1939 in Weehawken, NJ to William Osterberg and Louise (Clancy) Osterberg. Arlene spent her childhood growing up in Weehawken NJ with New York City as her back yard with her older sister Marylou and brother William. Her brother William died in his early twenties having a profound effect on her. Arlene played a small part in a historical event in Weehawken as the final tube of the Lincoln Tunnel was opened in 1957, Arlene as a majorette at Weehawken High School marched through the tunnel during the opening ceremonies.
After graduation Arlene began a career in New York City as a secretary at an engineering firm. She enjoyed exploring NYC, attending Broadway Shows, Comedy Clubs and Night Clubs. She recently shared many of those stories with her eldest grandson when he moved to Manhattan. In addition to enjoying everything Manhattan had to offer Arlene also enjoyed travel, two highlights were camping out near Mt Rushmore and exploring Europe with her girlfriends.
Arlene met and married the love of her life, Leonard Rosky. They were both in the wedding party of mutual friends. While participating in the friend’s wedding they quickly fell in love and were engaged and married shortly after. Arlene and Lenny set up an apartment in Weehawken and began to raise a family. They quickly outgrew the apartment and later moved to a larger apartment in Lodi, NJ and then bought a house in Pompton Lakes NJ as their fourth son was born.
Arlene spent most of her time as a devoted wife and mother raising her four sons. She actively participated in Cub Scouts and being a class mother. The family enjoyed summer camping vacations up and down the East Coast. She was active in her community and PTA, helping to bring the “Helping Hands Program” to Pompton Lakes. Arlene also contributed to help make ends meet as a school crossing guard, town librarian and later as a pre-school teacher. Arlene was a devoted Catholic and an active member of St Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
Before moving to Oceanside CA in their retirement and following two of her sons to the San Diego area she enjoyed playing with her two grandsons, never hesitating to get down on the ground to play with toys and act out what ever character she was assigned in role playing games. In retirement, Lenny and Arlene began to explore the West Coast, taking frequent train and bus excursions, even revisiting Mt Rushmore. Arlene always kept busy as an active member of her condominium board and taking courses at the local community college. Her and Lenny always enjoyed Yoga for Seniors. She was also frequently seen sitting in a chair reading books on the pier while Lenny chatted up the fishermen.
Arlene is survived by her four sons, William Rosky and wife Anne Zenger of Juneau AK, Peter Rosky and wife Tracy of Wayne, NJ and their sons Thomas Rosky of New York City , NY, John Rosky of Aurora CO, son James Rosky and wife Sharon of Oceanside CA and their children Randy Vitello and Heather Snyder and her children Sienna and Scarlett Snyder, and son Charles Rosky of West Milford, NJ. She is also survived by her sister Marylou Crummey of Livingston, NJ. She is predeceased by her husband Leonard, parents William and Louise Osterberg, her brother William Osterberg, her brother-in-law John Crummey and her niece Nancy (Crummey) Crowe.

Steven Schuh

Steven Carl Schuh, age 75, died after a lengthy illness on January 24, 2022 in San Diego, California. He was born to MSGT Carl Edward and Huguette Germain Schuh in Altoona, Pennsylvania. As an Army brat, his family moved frequently, but ended up in Wilmington Delaware, where he graduated from Brandywine High School. Steve enlisted in the U.S. Army in the late 1960’s, where he was sent to study Japanese at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California and was then posted to Okinawa. After an honorable discharge, he was hired as an employee of the Central Intelligence Agency. He lived and worked in Hawaii for several years before he returned to Washington, D.C. There, he met and married Laura Jones in Annandale, Virginia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1977 from the University of Maryland. He and his wife were then posted overseas in East Asia and Europe for many years before returning to settle down in Herndon, Virginia. His marriage later ended in divorce. He retired from the government and eventually moved to San Diego. He is survived by his two adult children,US Marine Gunnery Sergeant Andrew Schuh and his wife Ariana of San Diego, and Robin Schuh Murphy and her husband Dennis of Bristow, Virginia and two Murphy grandsons. His mother, father, and sister Nicky DeAngelo predeceased him. He is also survived by his sister Annette Hamilton and her husband David of Perryville, Maryland, and his brothers Jim Schuh and wife Ann of New Port Richey, Florida and Patrick Schuh and wife Kristina of Wilmington, Delaware, and several nieces and nephews. Steve loved animals, convertibles, model building, stamp and coin collecting, and golf throughout his life, and was known on occasion to bake special Easter and French breads to share with his friends.

Daniel Duran

It is with heavy hearts that we share; Daniel “Danny” Duran, age 51, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on January 3rd, 2022.

Danny suffered courageously over 3.5 years with an extremely rare neurological disease called CLIPPERS, diagnosed only 5 months prior to his demise. Sadly, he contracted COVID, which accelerated his final days.

Daniel was born on July 30th, 1970, the third child of seven, eldest twin to Juan R. and Rosario Duran in Tijuana, BC. His family moved to Oceanside CA when he was 3 years old which is where he remained throughout his life.

In his early days Daniel was tenacious, energetic, a happy child. He excelled academically and musically. He enjoyed playing basketball and football and he was a proud Oceanside High School Pirate! His days in the school orchestra battling for violin first chair, and the Triple Superior ranked choir were some of his favorite memories.

Daniel married the love of his life Miriam in 1992. Their 29-year marriage was blessed with two wonderful daughters who were the apples of his eye. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, and he was endlessly proud of his daughters. He made sure that each one had every opportunity available to them. He never passed up a chance to cheer for them at games, competitions, and performances. He was a classroom dad and chaperoned many field trips. Daniel ALWAYS chose family over any other activities.

His greatest joys were his family and his Savior Jesus Christ. Daniel loved praising God. Whether it was singing with the worship team or special music at church. His beautiful, strong voice was inspirational. He was a people person who genuinely cared for others. He made many friends along the way. Regardless of where he went, he would undoubtedly run into someone he knew and would spend time catching up or praying with them. He was a steady, strong, faithful, and loving, son, husband, father, brother, tío, and friend. His infectious smile and laugh will live on forever.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Juan R and Rosario Duran. He is survived by his loving wife Miriam, daughters Vanessa & Cynthia. Father and Mother in-law Marcos & Maria Rosa. Brothers Johnny, David, Carlos, Estevan, Marco, Charles & Danny B. Sisters Ana W., Ana D., Jessica, Joey, Rosalia, Angelica, Martha & Maria. Cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grand nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 18, 2022, at 3:00pm at the Oceanside 7th Day

Adventist Church

1943 California Street

Oceanside, CA 92054

Leonard Charles Rosky

Leonard Rosky, age 83 of Oceanside CA passed away after a bout with pneumonia on December 29, 2021. Leonard was born on April 27, 1938 as the only child to Polish immigrants in Bronx, NY. Leonard’s Bronx accent and attitude remained with him his entire life.

After graduating high school Leonard enlisted in the National Guard. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, where he was trained as a truck driver. His brush with history was in 1957 when President Eisenhower deployed federal troops to help with the integration of Little Rock Central High School of the first African Americans.

While serving in the National Guard, Leonard stayed in the Bronx and began his career with Conard Shipping. He also purchased a beloved 1957 Chevy Belair.

Leonard met the love of his life, Arlene Ann Osterberg while they were both serving in the wedding party of mutual friends. It was love at first sight and they were engaged 6 months after their first meeting and were married shortly after. His love for Arlene was so great that he left his beloved Bronx and they began to raise a family in Weehawken, NJ. As the family grew they moved to Lodi and then to purchasing their own home in Pompton Lakes, NJ. There they successfully raised four boys. Leonard worked hard to support his growing family as a truck driver and proud Teamster member. He primarily drove for Axelrod Dairy, waking early and making deliveries to supermarkets around New York City. He occasionally took his boys as “helpers”, exposing them to the trucker lifestyle, country music and their first cups of coffee. The family often spent their summer vacations camping up and down the East Coast. Leonard was also a fan of the writer Studs Terkel.

After their boys grew up and left home, Leonard retired and he and Arlene followed two of their sons West. They purchased their retirement condominium in Oceanside CA, just a short drive to the Pacific Ocean and the fishing pier. Leonard and Arlene spent their retirement exploring the Western part of the United States. They often took group bus and train excursions exploring the West. One of the highlights was visiting Mount Rushmore. In their later years Lenny and Arlene would spend time on the pier, while Arlene set up a chair and read books, Lenny would fish, but mostly engage the fisherman in conversation and his infamous one-liner jokes.

Leonard is survived by his wife Arlene of Oceanside CA, his four sons William Rosky and his wife Anne Zenger of Juneau AK, Peter Rosky and his wife Tracy Rosky of Wayne, NJ, James Rosky and his wife Sharon Rosky of Oceanside CA and Charles Rosky of West Milford, NJ. He is also survived by grandchildren Thomas Rosky of New York City, NY, John Rosky of Aurora CO, Heather Snyder and Randy Vitello both of Oceanside CA and great granddaughters, Sienna and Scarlet Snyder. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lottie Rosky

Caroline Swan

Caroline Mae Swan age 93, of Rancho Bernardo passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 after a relatively short battle with Lymphoma. She was born on January 27, 1928 in Santa Monica California as the only child of Charles and Margaret (Jessop) Halverson. Caroline grew up in Los Angeles and Culver City and attended Alexander Hamilton High School, graduating in 1945. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Lester Swan, on January 14, 1950 and moved to Hermosa Beach. Caroline and Bob purchased a new house and moved to Torrance, California in 1955 where they made a warm and welcoming home and raised their three children, Dennis, Cydna, and Eric. After raising their children, Caroline and Bob moved to Thousand Oaks, California in 1984 where they enjoyed a busy retirement life, taking on leadership roles with their community groups and traveling extensively both domestically and internationally. In 2004 they moved to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego and continued to enjoy an active retirement life. Bob passed away in 2009. Caroline survived a major stroke in 2017 that left her disabled for the last four years of her life.

During her younger years, Caroline held various jobs, including working as a page at MGM studios as a teenager and later for Von’s Grocery Company as a long-standing member of Retail Clerks Union local 905. At home, Caroline enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting, decorating, entertaining, and caring for her cats.

Caroline is survived by her children; Dennis Swan of Torrance, Cydna Swan of San Diego, and Eric Swan of Oakland; and her six grandchildren : Terra, Izaac, Aimo, River, Jenna, and Astrid. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Halverson, and her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert Swan.

DURGA KHATRI

Durga Khatri left this earthly realm on May 24th, 2021 after being unwell since 2017. She was 79 years old and was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Mohan Lal Khatri.

Durga courageously faced the challenges of her life from being a refugee who fled from Pakistan to India at a young age and then immigrating a second time to the United States at the age of 49. In India and in the US, she balanced managing a household and held a job for many years, contributing to her family's income. It is through her that we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. Durga is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Raj and Jyoti Khatri, her daughter and son-in-law, Renu and JP Sethi. She is also survived by three sisters in India and her youngest brother, Anil, who she raised like a son, and sister-in-law, Shashi Katyal. Her legacy lives on through her five grandchildren who have many loving memories of her such as enjoying her comforting head oil massages, listening to her endless stories at bedtime, and sharing Coke and ice cream floats with her.

FIDEL DANIEL CHAVOYA

1929-2021

Resident of Carlsbad, CA

On Mar. 29, 2021, after a brief illness, Fidel Daniel Chavoya passed away in his home in Carlsbad, CA; he was a former resident of Cupertino and San Jose, CA.

The third of seven children, Fidel was born on May 12, 1929, in Carlsbad, CA to Estevan and Evangelina Gastelum Chavoya. Estevan Chavoya was proud of the Chavoya family history: Fidel was a 5th-generation native Californian and a descendent of Antonio Chabolla, the original holder of the Rancho Yerba Buena Spanish land grant (which covered what is now known as the Evergreen area of San Jose, CA). Fidel attended Carlsbad Union Grammar School and San Juan Capistrano High School for 9th and 10th grades. In the summer of 1946, his family moved to Cupertino, CA where he attended Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, CA, and in 1948 Fidel graduated and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Military Police. Due to the Berlin Air Lift, in late 1948 Fidel was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany. In early 1952 Fidel was assigned to Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, CA. Following his honorable discharge, in Sept. 1952 Fidel married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Grijalva (deceased Apr. 1983). They had three children and were married for 30-1/2 years. After working for several years in the grocery business, in Sept. 1963 Fidel became an agent for New York Life Insurance Company until 1988 when he retired.

Fidel was a life-time member of the Knights of Columbus (“KofC”). In 1960 he was one of the founding members of the KofC St. Francis of Assisi Council No. 4981 serving the Cupertino-Saratoga area of CA. He held every office including Grand Knight. Starting in 1983 Fidel served two terms as District Deputy. Fidel was also a member of the KofC Fourth Degree Color Corp.

In 1989 Fidel met Susan Buerger, and in March 1992, they were married. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary just days before he passed away. After living in San Jose, CA for eight years, in late summer 2000 Fidel and Susan moved to Carlsbad, CA where they have been members of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Fidel was happy to be living again in Carlsbad and continued to be active with the KofC, joining St. Patrick Council No. 15076.

Fidel is survived by his widow, Susan Buerger Chavoya, his children from his marriage to Rosemary Grijalva Chavoya: Rosanne Chavoya Minnici (Joseph), Rosalind Chavoya, Fidel D. Chavoya, Jr. (Eric Earsom), his two grandchildren, Phillip Minnici and Krysten Minnici Kennedy (Bob), his brother and sister-in-law Herb and Rosella Chavoya, his sisters Emma Chavoya Qualls and Rachel Chavoya Ochoa, his sisters-in-law Bonnie Wiegel Chavoya, Rebecca Grijalva Jurado and Veronica Grijalva Lewis, numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, and Susan’s adult children and grandchildren from her first marriage: David Buerger (Carol), Karen Buerger Andrew (Marshall), Eric Buerger, Alicia True, Andrew Naselli, Shalece Doucette, Sarah Andrew, Kendra Buerger and Kaila Buerger.

Fidel has been cremated, and due to CA’s COVID-19 restrictions, his memorial services are being delayed. The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church located at 3821 Adams Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, followed by interment on Friday, Jul. 30, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery located at 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. These plans are subject to California’s COVID-19 gathering restrictions in place at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Fidel’s memory to the “Knights of Columbus Council No. 15076” and sent to St. Patrick Catholic Church at the address provided above.

Corrine Beatrice Louis

Corrine Beatrice Louis otherwise known as Sister Connie passed in her home in Escondido, California at the age of 93. She was born in Sioux Falls South Dakota on 11-09-1927. She is survived by her daughter Dava June Birge- Sharp and her brothers; Richard and Gerald Foster. Her grandchildren are Roxana Daye Neeley, Amanda Wendy McCain and Anthony James Birge. Her great grandchildren are, Tavia Beth Morgan, Nakona Ann Grimes, Dakota Birge and Seth Michael Berry.

Sister Connie was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Louis, her father Paul Foster and her mother Gertrude Luella Miller. She also lost her brother Van Foster and two sons; Hal Allan and Manual Alfred Birge.

Connie was a devout Christian all her life. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother and great grandmother. She had a sharp wit and a hilarious sense of humor. She was a gifted musician who played the piano and the accordion. She performed with the Sweet Adelines and sang with the choir in the United Pentecostal Church.

In loving memory of Corrine Beatrice Louis. She is forever in our hearts.

You are gone
but thank you
for all these soft, sweet things
you have left behind
in my home,
in my head,
in my heart..

Nikita Gill

Psalm116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Daniel A. Schroepfer

October 7th, 1958 – January 19th, 2021
Age, 62, passed away on January 19th of heart and lung failure at his home in Oceanside, CA. Dan was born to Al and Ramona (Underdahl) Schroepfer at Trinity Hospital in Minot, North Dakota on October 7th, 1958. Dan is preceded in death by grandparents, parents, and baby brother, Richard. Dan is survived by a son, Evan Schroepfer of Maple Grove, MN, a brother, Jeff Schroepfer (Melinda) of River Fall, WI, his loyal little dog, Lola, and many cousins and friends.
For years, Dan dealt with the effects of radiation damage to his heart and lungs caused by treatment he received for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1987. While the treatment he received 34 years ago cured the cancer and allowed him to go on to have a family, engage in a productive career, travel the world, and make and maintain close friendships, it ultimately took his life. Dan displayed incredible resilience and strength while managing his condition and striving to live life to the fullest, particularly during the past four years.
Dan spent the first four years of this life in Minot, ND before the family moved to Crystal, MN. He attended Neil Elementary School, Sandburg Junior High School, and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1976.
Many hours of Dan’s youth were spent with his dad, Al, and brother, Jeff, in pursuit of building the ultimate go-cart. Test runs were frequently conducted on Idaho Avenue North in Crystal! Throughout his childhood, Dan made many family trips to the Minot, ND area to spend time with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He thoroughly enjoyed the hours spent on his Honda 50 with his brother and cousins on his aunt and uncle’s farm in Ryder, ND. At the age of 12, he developed a love for playing and coaching soccer which continued from junior high school to college and beyond. He was particularly proud of introducing his brother to the game and later coaching his son, Evan’s, youth soccer teams. Dan developed many close relationships through his involvement with soccer and was comforted by these long-lived friendships when his health began to slip.
Dan graduated from the University of Minnesota – Institute of Technology with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1981. He began his professional life at Honeywell in the Military Avionics Division where his team engineered an electronically steerable antenna that was used on the NASA space shuttle fleet and is currently used on the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Dan and the Honeywell team ultimately obtained a patent for this device. Dan later worked at Polaris, Inc. as a Business and Marketing Manager for the Personal Watercraft Division, at Weber Automotive as a Product Marketing Manager, and at Textron Motors as a Business Development and Marketing Manager. Dan’s career path allowed him to travel extensively around the country and in Europe.
Dan was married to Kathy Veum from October of 1988 to 2007. They made their home in New Hope, MN and later, after the birth of their son Evan, in Mound, MN on Lake Minnetonka. Dan enjoyed living on the lake and pursuing his passion for personal watercraft with friends and family for 20 years.
In 2014, Dan realized a life-long dream of living in southern California by moving with Evan to Orange County and then Oceanside. While there, he and Evan were able to participate in their shared passion for personal watercraft races. They spent many hours working together as a solid racing team: Dan served as the chief mechanic and logistics manager allowing Evan to focus on being a racer.
Dan was a dedicated son, brother, father, and friend who sought excellence for himself and worked tirelessly to foster excellence in others. He will be missed by family and friends in MN, ND, CA, and around the world.
A memorial service will take place at Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, MN yet this spring: Date and time to be announced. Dan’s friends and family are also planning a celebration of life for later in the year: Date and location to be announced. Memorials can be sent to the Salvation Army of MN or ND.

Joe R Salazar

Joe R Salazar was born in Jocotepec Jalisco, MX on January 31,1946 and passed away due to COVID-19 on February 3,2021 in Chula Vista California. He was a strong man and cared for his family. Was a hard working man and always provided for his family it may of not been a lot but he at least had clothes on our backs and food at the table. He has 3 surviving children and one son that passed in 2016. He has 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandkids. He will be missed and never forgotten. He is now in heaven will all our loved ones that we have lost.

ROBERT EUGENE STEVENS

Robert Eugene Stevens, age 93, of Fallbrook, California, passed away January 20, 2021 after a long fight with dementia and a short fight with COVID-19. Bob was born on Dec. 19, 1927 in Battle Creek, Iowa to Ida and Paul Stevens. He studied forestry at Iowa State and, after a summer as a fire lookout in Montana, joined the Air Force. While in the Air Force he became a photogrammetrist. He moved to Washington, D.C. where he married Janet Kleefisch on October 3, 1953. With the purchase of a convertible, Bob and Jan traded in their chilly DC life for a home in Southern California and 60-odd years of sunshine.

Bob was proudly licensed as a professional engineer and after several years working for American Aerial Survey he opened his own business, Robert E. Stevens, & Assoc. in Covina, Ca. He loved running his own business, especially being able to spend time outdoors and allowing time in the schedule for an afternoon nap.

Bob loved a good joke and a cold beer. He loved walking through the forest and sharing the scientific name of each tree. He loved going to the casino and traveling the world, filling his house with treasures from his travels. But mostly he loved his children, his grandchildren, and his dogs.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Jan. He is survived by his children Tamara Homnick of Hickory Corners, MI, Ronald Stevens of Concord, CA, Marta Baker of Solana Beach, CA, and Rebecca Solander of Fallbrook, CA, as well as 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Donations can be made to the San Diego Zoo or Elizabeth Hospice.

Gary A. Jenerette

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gary Alfred Jenerette passed away on December 21, 2020 at his home in San Marcos, California.

Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1937 to Carol Partlow and Ellis Vandon Jenerette. Gary came from humble beginnings. Throughout his childhood, his family relocated frequently. Eventually, his family settled in Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed growing up with his six half- brothers and sisters. As a young adult, he attended college at Millersville State University. He then joined the Army and was assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas. After finishing his military service, he settled in El Paso, Texas. It was there that he discovered what happily became his life long career: a career in newspaper advertising. Gary’s first sales job was with the El Paso Times. He often exceeded his sales goals, and even won a grand prize trip to the World’s Fair. During a vacation to San Diego in 1969, Gary toured The San Diego Union-Tribune. He spontaneously applied for a job and was hired on the spot! At the UT, he continued to excel in advertising sales and was eventually promoted to managerial positions in both the display and classified advertising departments. Gary loved his career at the Union Tribune and was a beloved employee there for 35 years.

Gary met the love of his life while working at the Union Tribune. They married in 1985. He was happily married to Linda Jenerette for 35 years. His daughter, Lisa Jenerette, resides in El Paso, Texas. Her sons, Zachary and Joshua, enjoyed spending time with their grandpa on their visits to California. His daughter Joy resides in Simi Valley, Ca. She has four children. Gary loved spending time with his large family which includes David and Linda Rick, Lisa and Baris Sarsilmaz, Kathryn Rick Binney, Charles and Amy Rick, Amy Kennedy and 15 perfect grandchildren! He is survived by his wife Linda Jenerette, his two daughters Joy Lee and Lisa Jenerette, and his siblings Jane Jenerette, Bea Ladley, Viola Mayberry, Faith Traini, and Vandon Jenerette as well as many nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his father, Ellis Vandon Jenerette, his mother, Carol Partlow, his step-mother Viola A. Jenerette, and brothers George S. Jenerette and Peter M. Jenerette.

Due to current COVID restrictions, there are no plans for a service at this time. A small family gathering will be held at a later date.

Kathleen Rae (Foley) Havlik

San Marcos, CA

On Friday October 30, 2020, Kathleen Rae (Foley) Havlik gained her wings and passed away unexpectedly with her sister Laura by her side.

Kathleen was born January 17, 1970, in Leominster, Massachusetts to Leonard and Carolyn Foley, and moved with her family to Carlsbad, California in the summer of 1985. She graduated from La Palma in 1989. As a CNA, she had several elderly and disabled clients that she cared for, then became a transportation aide with the Vista Unified School District.

Our family has lost a child, a mother, a sister and an aunt. Her robust laughter and great sense of humor will be severely missed by all who knew her. Her ability for joke and story telling could fill a room with laughter even in the darkest of times, a great comedian she was. She enjoyed spending time with her great niece Norah.

She is survived by her parents, her husband Scott Halvik; a daughter Kimberly Moore, a son Connor Havlik. A brother Norman Camire of Montana, sisters Brenda Glenny of Sherborn, MA, Karen Parent and husband Scot of Carlsbad, CA, Laura Baxter and husband Richard of Vista, CA, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and close friend Darrel Annabelle. She is preceded by her brother Stephen Foley and nephew Kyle Secrest.

The family will hold an intimate family graveside service at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life is being planned for January 16th at Marshall Street Park, Oceanside, CA for family and friends. The family wishes to thank everyone who has sent their condolences and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory at Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America AAFA.org

VALERIE DINSMORE

Valerie “Vicki”, “Val” Dinsmore, 75, of Carlsbad, CA passed away peacefully at home onNovember 3, 2020.

Valerie was born in Butte, MT to George and Geraldine Garrison. She grew up in Montana along with three siblings and eventually settled in California.

A retiree of the City of Carlsbad, she loved her family dearly and enjoyed playing board games, cards, and rides along the coast.

She is survived by her four children, Wendy Dinsmore, Shelly Howell (Enos), Bryon Dinsmore (Jeny), and Travis Dinsmore (Siri). She is also survived by 10 beautiful grandchildren: Blake and Kevin Howell, Christena, John, Taylor, Noah, Matthew, Isaiah and Abigail Dinsmore and Silas Dinsmore-Johansen.

She is preceded in death by her partner Alvy Funaki.

She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

No service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice By The Sea.

SCIPIO ECKERT

Scipio died Wednesday, October 7th. He is survived by Elyse OHare , MaiaEckert and Creed Eckert. They are his children. His wife , Dawn Eckert will miss him .