El Cajon, CA Obituaries

Chester Leonard Parkhurst passed away peacefully at his home on May 5th 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family. Chester was born on October 19, 1935, in Commerce to Cora Carrier and ...

Hana Tawfik Iessa passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 71; she was born on October 16, 1954, in Iraq, and resided in El Cajon, California. She is survived by her spouse, Faraj Halabi; her children,...

Yvette Abdulraheem Alaka passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 96; she was born on August 15, 1929, in Iraq, and resided in El Cajon, California. A Funeral Service will be held at Our Mother of...

Mary Ruth Lopez, age 89, passed on April 26, 2026, and was a resident of El Cajon, California. Visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service, 684 South Mollison Ave., El Cajon,...

Mary Louise Pedrin passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on April 12, 1925, in Oakley, Iowa, Mary Louise lived in Hemet, California. A Celebration of Life will be held at El Cajon Mortu...

~ Paul Anthony Gonzales was called home to the Lord and Savior on April 20th, 2026. He passed away in El Cajon, California, surrounded by family. He will be laid to rest at Miramar National Cemeter...

In Loving Memory of Angelica Gomez Our beloved Ama, Nana, great-grandmother, and family matriarch, Angelica Gomez, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born on November 18, 1943, she lived a life rooted in...

Robert Cruz Rosario passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on November 29, 1963, in Inarajan, Guam, Robert was the son of Gregorio Rosario and Teofila Cruz. At the age of e...

In Loving Memory of Thomas Allan Simpson It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing after a long struggle of Thomas Allan Simpson, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, on March 24, 2...

Thomas Anthony Jenkins, Jr. Thomas Anthony Jenkins, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026, surroun...

Salwa Saleem Abdulkareem passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 86. Born July 1, 1939, in Iraq, Salwa lived in Spring Valley, California. A Funeral Service will be held at Our Mother of Perpetual ...

Joyce Sylvia Barner passed away on April 13, 2026, at Grossmont Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on July 10, 1937, the daughter of Horace and Ivy Bradshaw. A proud graduate of Gros...

Marilyn Suzanne Grame, née Wilt, was born in San Diego in 1933 and resided her whole lifetime in Southern California. She was married to William Grame, Jr for over fifty years, a mother of three, step...

Marjorie Marie Powell passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 61. She was a resident of Spring Valley, California. Visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service, 684 South...

Brigitte Elisabeth Kirkman, born June 20, 1939, in Vienna, Austria, passed away on April 11, 2026, after a long illness. Brigitte lived a life defined by warmth, curiosity, and deep compassion. She fo...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WAYNE RODNEY CARPENTER. OF ALPINE ., CALIF BORN NOVEMBER 14, 1944, PASSED ON APRIL 9 TH, 2026. WAYNE WAS 81 WHEN HE DEPARTED THIS WORLD. WAYNE WAS BORN AT WILLIAMSPORT, PA. HE MOV...

Irene Genevieve Williams (Crosthwaite) was received into God’s hands on Wednesday night, April 8, 2026, at 10:08 pm. She will be sorely missed by her three sons, Mark, Lance, and Bryan, their wives Ju...

Manuel Vázquez, un trabajador de mantenimiento jubilado de National City, California, falleció el martes 7 de abril de 2026 en su casa en National City, California, al cuidado de sus hijas, debido a ...

Norman Kent Marocco was born on April 8, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois. Raised in a warm and loving Italian family, Norman experienced the joys of growing up alongside his brothers Frank, Wayne, Joe, Da...

Jeanette Veikoso passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on February 4, 1955, Jeanette lived in El Cajon, California.

Danial Jebo Pato passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Lakeside, California, and is survived by his spouse, Warda Mikho (Bushra), and his children: wahed Jebo, Yalda Jebo, Wa...

Evlen Abdulahad, age 85, passed on April 2, 2026, at 11:30 am. Born July 1, 1940, Evlen resided in El Cajon, California, and is survived by her sons Laith Jajou, Haitham Jajou, Saad Laith, and Waad Ja...

Gretchen Kathleen Taylor passed on March 26, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on August 20, 1942, in Utah, and residing in Spring Valley, California. A Memorial Service will be held at El C...

Noori Hirmiz Shamaan passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 91; born October 1, 1934, Noori lived in El Cajon, California, Noori is survived by spouse Faten Shamaan, daughters Hadeel Shamaan and Mo...

Donald Moyer Hunsberger (1944–2026) Donald Moyer Hunsberger, 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in La Mesa, California, after a courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Born...

Althea Rose Kardos passed on March 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on June 13, 1946, Althea was a resident of Spring Valley, California.

Ghaniya Naser Maqadsi, age 92, passed on March 25, 2026. Ghaniya was born July 1, 1933, and resided in El Cajon, California. Ghaniya is survived by Shaml Hayali and Nashat Hayali, sons; Ghada Ha...

Dennis Calvin Bowling passed away on March 18, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 28, 1955, in Pearl City, Hawaii, to Henry and Nita Bowling. Dennis met his wife Kathl...

Lana Gundermann passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. Lana was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She shared 57 years of marriage with...

Agripina Yangat Yoro passed on March 16, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 15, 1932, Agripina Yangat Yoro was a resident of El Cajon, California.

Marietta de la Paz Delarmente passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 89.

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Virginia Ibarra De Ruiz, who passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her beloved fami...

Talal Shukur Al Banaa passed on March 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born November 8, 1945, in Iraq, he was a resident of El Cajon, California, and is survived by his spouse, Inam Mahrok; his children, O...

“Where one door closes, another opens.” Hazel Schmid passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 92. She is lovingly remembered by her family: her daughter Linda; her sons Jim and Mark; ...

Irma Alicia Torres passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Born April 26, 1953, Irma resided in El Cajon, California. Visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service...

~ Born June 15, 1937, in New Hampshire to Harry and Flora. Betty Jane Nelson resided in El Cajon, California passed away on March 7, 2026. Visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremati...

Asaad Najeeb Qas Hanna passed on March 6, 2026, at the age of 59. He was born on September 7, 1966, in Iraq, and resided in El Cajon, California. He is survived by his spouse, Jakleen Tames Douka; ...

Carl Ruiz was a machinist in the aerospace industry, a retired computer teacher for the San Diego Center for the Blind, and a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army. Born in Santa Barbara to G...

Born in Gloucester Massachusetts, just days after her parents were processed through Ellis Island, Rosalie was the first US Citizen in her Family! She was the 3rd born of 8 children & the first girl…....

Bahija Najor passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 103. Born on December 1, 1922, in Iraq, she was a resident of El Cajon, California. She is survived by her son, Peter Najor, her daughter, S...

Samir Habib Hanna passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 50. Born on November 17, 1975, in Iraq, Samir lived in El Cajon, California, and is survived by Eva Hanna, Samantha Hanna, Santos Hanna, A...

Mary Zullo In Loving Memory “Your memory will always be a guiding light in our lives.” Mary was born in El Paso Texas on October 31st, 1930, to Edmundo and Hortencia Martinez. Mary was the third of...

James Edmond Murphy, born October 8, 1952, in Canada, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 73. He would probably want it noted that 73 is “not old,” just “well-seasoned.” Growing up, Jim wa...

Charles Edwin Berry August 18, 1941 – February 18, 2026 Charles “Charlie” Edwin Berry age 84, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born August 18, 1941, to Howard and Charlo...

Sami Yousif Polus Abbo passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 1, 1943, in Iraq, Sami was a resident of El Cajon, California. Sami is survived by Nathira Sami Abbo, Christop...

Dolores Jean Muscio passed on February 18, 2026, at the age of 98. Born December 15, 1927, in Tresckow, Pennsylvania, she was a resident of El Cajon, California. A Committal Service will be held a...

Bernard Urlaub, M.D., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 81, from restrictive fibrotic lung disease caused by COVID. Bernard was born February 17, 1944, in Jamestown, ...

Hana Nissan Yousif, born on October 9, 1946, in Iraq, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 79. She was a resident of El Cajon, California. Her surviving family includes her brothers, Sam...

Hayat Baho Hanna, born on July 1, 1939, in Iraq, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a resident of El Cajon, California. A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Chaldean ...

Jack Hartyoon Bodikian, born on July 1, 1930, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 95. Jack is survived by his son, Ara Bodikian, daughter-in-law, Suzy Babajan, daughter, Mary Bodolian, so...