Ronald Lawrence Coombs

(1933-2016)

Ronald L. Coombs, 82 years of age, passed away on February 6, 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 10, 1933 and was a San Diego resident since 1958. Ron married Joan Mary Keough Coombs on June 2, 1956 at Our Lady of Angels in San Diego. Ronald served in the USMC during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, Ronald attended Woodbury College and had a career in accounting.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Joan and five children: sons Patrick Robert Coombs, Matthew Zane Coombs, and Thomas Quentin Coombs, and daughters Sharon Marie Vazquez and Teresa Ann Sellar. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his seven grandchildren: Jessica Sellar Burnam, Ian Sellar, Aidan Sellar, Andrew Vazquez, Laura Vazquez, Joaquin Coombs and Isabella Coombs. Ronald is also survived by his brother, Garrett Coombs.

In addition to spending time with his family, Ronald enjoyed painting, golfing, fishing, all sports, and beach trips, and was an animal lover.

Funeral arrangements will be held at 11am on February 29, 2016 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 293 H Street in Chula Vista.