Mary Lee Saurwein August 30, 1950 – November 28, 2023 Mary Lee Saurwein (nee Ayers) passed away surrounded by family at her home following a long illness on November 28, 2023 at age 73. Mary was born in Broadway, New Jersey on August 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Harold K. Ayers and Shirley Ayers (nee Kelly). She had three siblings – the late Harold K. Ayers Jr., the late Steven Ayers, and Susan. Mary grew up in western New Jersey graduating from Warren Hills High School...

Born March 6, 1926 in Gardena, CA to Umajiro and Masa Takayama. Entered heaven, after 97 years, on 11/19/23 from her home in Pauma Valley, CA, surrounded by her children Brian Kariya of Los Gatos, Alan Kariya (Colleen) of San Jose, Rick Kariya of Pauma Valley, and Suzanne Kariya-Ramos (Roland) of Honolulu.  A celebration will be held at North Coast Church-Pauma on December 16, 2023 at 1100 with a reception following.  Mary mainly grew up in Buena Park. Upon moving to Santa Fe...

William “Bill” Louis Hoese, age 86 of Escondido, California died at home following a prolonged illness on November 17, 2023. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Maurice Porter Hoese and Bernice Jeanette (Parks) Hoese. On September 26, 1959, he married Elinor Diane (Romero) Hoese in Carmel By The Sea, California. Together they shared 64 years of marriage. Bill leaves behind his children, William “Skip” (Stephannie Pugh-Hoese) Hoese, Michael (Bonnie) Hoese,...

Helen Reimer passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 at the age of 86 in Escondido, California. She was born on January 13, 1937, in San Diego, California. Helen was a wonderful mom, grandma, and friend. She cherished spending time with family and friends and was blessed to be actively involved in their lives. Helen was the second child of three to be born to her late parents William and Helen Renison. Although they did move around a bit when she was a child, the family eventually...

Brett P. Hamiton passed away in his boyhood home on 13 November 2023 in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California. He was born on 20 November 1967 to Laurie J. Hamilton and James R Hamilton at the dawn of the hippie era. They made their first home in Pacific Beach, California, and because his parents were struggling college students who didn’t have two nickels to rub together, his first bed was the bottom drawer of a hand-me-down bureau. And apparently thereafter he never had any trouble...

Lee Osborne, age 81, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 13, 2023, with his son Tracy Osborne by his side. Born in Akron Ohio to parents, Eddie, and Mae Osborne, raised him alongside his sister Karen. Lee joined the Navy in 1961 and moved his family to San Diego. After serving four years in the Navy, he returned to Ohio and worked for Goodyear. Always longing for San Diego, Lee moved back in 1978. He worked as an Inspector at Chem-Tronic's until he retired and moved...

On November 11, 2023, Jacqueline Murry, a long-time resident of Hanford, California, peacefully departed from this world wrapped in the arms of her daughter Kelli, at the age of 70, leaving behind everlasting love and memories that will forever be engraved in our hearts. Born on January 7, 1953, Jackie's love for her family was immeasurable. As a child, she loved spending time with her grandparents Harley Leonard and Callie Louise Crow, hunting rocks and minerals in the hills of...

Dear Family and Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we announce our dear mother, Jeanne Valdez died peacefully at home on October 30 surrounded by loved ones.   She lived a full life never saying no to adventure, sharing love and wisdom to all who shared her journey.   Jeanne is survived by her two sons and daughter, 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.   A celebration of life will be announced in the coming weeks, until then we welcome your messages and...

Kelly Taylor Harkey, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G. Kelly was a well-respected and beloved OB/GYN physician at Scripps Health and a devoted, loving husband and father. He passed away in his sleep on October 30, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the oldest of 3 children. He earned 2 degrees from UCLA and became a fierce fan of all things UCLA. He attended medical school at UCSD, where he fell in love with San Diego. After two years of...

Margaret Jeanne Barnes, 95, a long-time resident in the Landers, California area, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2023, at the Aaspen Village Care Facility in Yucca Valley, California. She will be cremated, and her ashes scattered at sea in San Diego, California, per her wishes. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on September 27, 1928, to Ward Elsworth and Ruth Doud. Margaret was married to Jack Randall Barnes, who passed away in Los Angeles, California in May...