Encinitas, CA Obituaries

Shenbei Zhang, aged 88, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1937. Shenbei Zhang was a resident of Carlsbad, California.

Michael Alfred Mejia, aged 58, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1967. Michael was a resident of Solana Beach, California.

Carolyn McCarty, born on September 5, 1951, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Carolyn was a resident of Seguin, Texas.

Mitra Shabankarehiean Ostresh, aged 63, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born in Tehran, Iran on January 23, 1963 and immigrated to the United States at the age of 15. Mitra was a long time ...

Donna Miedama Carr, born on March 15, 1954, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 71. Donna resided in Encinitas, California.

Steven Gregory Proesel passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on September 4, 1946.

Ignacia Martinez, born on July 11, 1952, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 73. Ignacia was a resident of San Marcos, California. A visitation will be held at El Camino Memorial, located ...

Joan Elizabeth Van Wicklen Kindle died at her home in Carlsbad, CA. on January 20th, 2026 at the age of 94. Joan was born on April 14, 1931 in Queens Village, New York, daughter of the late Ruth and W...

Patricia K. Johnsen, born on April 4, 1960, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 65.

Nicholas A Krall, Ph.D. 1932 – 2026 A pioneer in nuclear physics, Dr. Nicholas Krall was drawn to the stars, where the study of astrophysics and stellar dynamics led him to high energy nuclear plasm...

Eve Berkson passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on September 22, 1927. Eve was a resident of Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Jeffrey Clement Halloran was called home on January 11th at the age of 66. A cherished father, beloved son, and proud grandfather, Jeff lived his life deeply rooted in family, faith, community, and an...

Carol Mae Lightner, aged 93, passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1932. Carol was a resident of Carlsbad, California.

Jeri Lou Farrar, born on September 15, 1962, in Encinitas, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life service will be held on January 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 am. The...

In Loving Memory of Douglas Murray Ball October 13, 1947 – November 27, 2025 Douglas Murray Ball, a dedicated family man and proud military veteran, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of si...

Veronica Mary Roth, age 78, passed from this life on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. Veronica lived a life devoted to family, friends, and pursuing her passions. Born on January 5, 1947...

Patsy Sue Estes was born on October 28, 1936, in Menard, Texas to her father Richard “Sug” Wyatt and her mother Jewel Wyatt. She had three siblings: Jimmy, Betsy and Brenda. Patsy was very proud to be...

Gabrielle "Gaby" Maria Renate Harkiewicz passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2025. Born on July 1, 1945, she lived a life marked by faith, resilience, and a remarkab...

Lucas Emmanuel Garcia Hern was born on October 29, 2024, and passed away on September 20, 2025. A visitation will be held at El Camino Memorial, located at 340 Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA, 92024, Unit...

Pattie McNelis Biller (born Patricia Ann McNelis in Germantown, Tennessee) left this world exactly as she lived in it — beautifully styled, surrounded by love, and wearing lipstick. She passed away pe...

Leonard Joseph Davison, born on March 19, 1974, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a resident of Encinitas, California.

Agnes Carreon Abola, born on February 28, 1949, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 76. While we are filled with aching and eternal sadness at the death of Agnes Carreon Abola, I write ...

John Stanley Porter, 77, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in San Diego, surrounded by his family. Born on March 4, 1948— “at a very young age,” as he liked to say—to Irene and Lewis Po...

William J. McDonnell III, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 26, 2025. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail; daughter Julia (Michael) McD...

It is with great sadness the family of Kay Sauers announce she has left this world peacefully on August 24, 2025. Kay Sauers (Klocke) was born on August 3, 1942, in upstate New York, and grew up one ...

Bobbie Jane (Parkin) Regan, 92, living in Encinitas California, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Thursd...

Patrick “Paddy” O'Donnell, age 23, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Carlsbad, California, after a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma. Born on July 5, 2002, in Encinitas, California, Padd...

Where to start? Dr. Donald Paul Gieschen, PhD was a man of many talents with a huge love of family, animals, & the pursuit of knowledge. It's difficult to tell Don's whole story without doing an inj...

Carol Arlene (Nikoden) Larion left this life to be with her Lord, Jesus, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on February 13, 1940. On June...

Edith Guadalupe Orejel, born on December 12, 1985, in Orange County, California, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 39. My mom was the sweetest most kindest person I know. Even tho she ha...

Curtis Jack Good, 86, of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif., passed away peacefully on Aug 11, 2025, at Hospice of the North Coast Pacifica House in Carlsbad. Jack will be remembered as a “Builder” in every s...

Joy Waldron With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joy Waldron, a loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, caring sister, and loyal friend, who left this world peacefully on August ...

Solana Beach, CA To my loving family and unbelievable friends, Thank you for being in my lif...

Edwin Arthur Howell II was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 30, 1988; he died on July 19, 2025, after bravely fighting bile duct cancer for two and a half years. He passed holding the hand of his wif...

Roger Harold Schmitt, born on July 27, 1942, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a resident of Encinitas, California. An interment will take place at Miramar National Cemetery, lo...

In Loving Memory of Kathy Burinskas (Klaahsen) Kathy Burinskas (Klaahsen), beloved mother to Jennifer and proud grandmother to JJ and Jordan, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by f...

Debra Anne Dominski, lovingly known as Debbie or Deb, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on April 25, 1956, Debra lived a life full of warmth, strength, and compassion. S...

Lucy Drulias passed away peacefully in her own home on June 22, 2025. She was born to Greek immigrant parents who had four daughters and one son. Lucy graduated from George Washington High School in ...

Col. Franklin Peter Eller, Jr. USMC (Ret.) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 92. He and his wife Dolores (Dee) Eller had recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary, havi...

Shirley Mae Hodgen, age 90, of Carlsbad, California passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Joyce Elaine Liebig, age 79, of Encinitas, California passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Ronald Holfield, of Oceanside, CA, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 17, 2025, at the age of 74. Ron was born on June 18, 1950, in San Diego, CA, to Nellie Love. He moved t...

Amir Houshag Rostami Tehrani, age 95, of Carlsbad, California passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Afterglow I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles When...

Terence Edward Richardson November 7, 1941 – June 7, 2025 Terence Edward Richardson passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in Encinitas, California. He was 83 years old. Born in Vancouver, British ...

Carolyn Sue Akiskalian (Krone), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, in Encinitas, California. She was born on February 22, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, and in 1967 moved to Santa Barbara,...

Robert Michael Maxwell, age 73, of Solana Beach, California passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A funeral mass for Robert will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM at St James Catholic Churc...

David Michael Mercado, age 58, of Encinitas, California passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved David Michael Mercado on May 29, 202...

1935-2025 Eleanor Lorraine Radimiri passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of Professor Guido Radimiri, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. A devot...

William Stuart McMillan died Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, at his home in Carlsbad, California. Born March 17, 1956, at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Beaufort, South Carolina to the late Lieutenant Colone...

Gioacchino (Jack) Mazza 85, from Brooklyn, New York Passed away on May 14, 2025 Jack Mazza was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 29, 1940 to Seraphina (Fanny) and Ernest Mazza. He was marr...