El Cajon, CA Obituaries

James Carleton Hastings passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on June 4, 1939, and was a resident of El Cajon, California.

Lupe Pena Madrigal passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 18, 1949, in California, Lupe was a resident of Brawley, California.

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...

Joseph Dennis Griffin passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on June 4, 1952, in San Diego, California, Joseph was a resident of Jacumba Hot Springs, California.

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...

Richard Wallace Fuller passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 12, 1946, in San Diego, California, Richard lived in El Cajon, California.

Mary Zullo passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on October 31, 1930, Mary was a resident of San Diego, California. Visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Ser...

Lois Kathryn Hubbard passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on May 23, 1930, in Newton, Kansas, Lois was a resident of Santee, California.

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...

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

~ 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 Jamestow...

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...

Jarmila (Jeri) D’Agosta, 102, of El Cajon passed away Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at Novellus Assisted Living, Clairemont. Born in the Czech Republic, Jarmila Hes, immigrated to Omaha, Nebraska, at ...

Khider "Abu Tania" Alkass Tobiya, born on July 1, 1941, in Iraq, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of El Cajon, California. Abu Tania is survived by his children: T...

~ Walter Eugene Burgoyne IV “Gene” was born on January 20, 1959, in Riverside, CA to Walter Eugene Burgoyne III and Judith Ann Selters. Gene, a devoted and loving family man, went to be with our Lord ...

Richard Anthony Tortes Jr., born on November 16, 1981, in San Diego, California, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 44. A Special Procession will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Crematio...

Arlene Fae Vogel, born on October 2, 1923, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 102. She was a resident of La Mesa, California.

Melba “Dusty” Lavern Thanner December 12, 1938 – January 25, 2026 Melba Lavern “Dusty” Thanner passed away January 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Dusty was born in Maple Springs, Arkansas on December...

Cornelius Jackson (Corn) passed away on January 23, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, a sense of humor and dedication to family that will be cherished by all who knew him. Corn was a ...

Zainab Asbir, born on April 15, 1939, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a resident of El Cajon, California. She is survived by her sister Souad Asper, sister Layla Asper, sis...

Shami Butrus Hirmiz Kabola, born on July 1, 1928, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Shami is survived by her children, Ghazala M. Ishaq, Fahmi M. Ishaq, Kareem M. Ishaq, Kamal M. Is...

Beverly Ann Shannon, born on December 19, 1929, in Iowa, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Spring Valley, California. A funeral service will be held at Santa So...

We are deeply saddened to share that on January 14, 2026, Victor T. Lopez went home to be with the Lord. Victor was strong and courageous, a true testament to love, faith, and resilience. He touched ...

In Loving Memory of Stella Irene Verrill Pierce Clarke 1944 - 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Irene Verrill Pierce Clarke, who was a cherished Wife, Mother, Gra...

Richard Andrew Halliday of El Cajon, CA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Jan 12, 2026 at his home. Rich was originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan where he grew up and attended East Grand Rapi...

Debra Gamage was born on January 20,1951 in Albion, Nebraska to Robert Jesse Graham and Shirley Graham. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marcia Graham-Oliva. Debra has 3 childre...

Dorothy Cloud Mason, born on November 9, 1934, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Alpine, California. A memorial service will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cre...

Bonnie Mae Rice, a devoted servant of the Lord, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on January 5, 2026. A woman of unwavering faith and boundle...

Jackalyn A. Munoz, 74, of El Cajon, CA. passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 2, 2026, at Grossmont hospital. A funeral service will take place at El Cajon Mortuary on January 15...

David Eugene Allen was born on June 16, 1941, in Los Angeles County and passed away on December 26, 2025. He lived the last 53 years in Lakeside, San Diego County, where he built not just a life, but ...

Normand Phillip Croteau passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on November 14, 1932, in Lewiston, Maine. Normand was a resident of El Cajon, California. A visitation will be ...

Salim D Gappy, a beloved and cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 99. Salim was a devoted family man. He and his wife, Ekhlas were blessed wit...

George, who passed away, reveals a life of dedication, faith, and achievement. Born in Baghdad on December 25, 1937, George was the brother of Sami, Peter, Nouria, and the late Nouri, Joseph, Hikmat, ...

Raheel Mansoor, born on July 1, 1939, in Iraq, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Raheel was a resident of San Diego, California. Raheel is survived by daughters Ferial Shlimoon, Sah...

Lorraine Ann Flores left our world on December 23rd, 2025 in Santee, California at the age of sixty-four. Her legacy is vast and her memory a cherished blessing. She leaves behind her mother Lucy, he...

Aldean was born on March 8, 1938, in Shelton, Washington, to Roy and Eythel Newman. She and her family moved to San Diego and lived in Ocean Beach where she attended OB Elementary, Dana Jr. High, and ...

Aaron Tony Alto, born on May 26, 1992, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 33. He was a resident of Boulevard, California. Reunion in the Stars Birdsongs echoed through the halls Our cr...

Luis Armando Cifuentes Torres, aged 53, passed away on December 17, 2025. Born on February 23, 1972, he resided in El Cajon, California. A visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation S...

In Loving Memory of Patsy Ruth Patsy Ruth Snow Smith was born on July 28, 1932, in Reck, Oklahoma, the youngest daughter of Minnie May Lockwood and William Presley. She grew up with her siblings, Mar...

1/30/1948-12/12/2025 Pamela Blanche Macdonald, 77 of Crest, California, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Pamela was a devoted wife to Allan Adwen Macdonald, a loving mother to her daughte...

John Casarrubia 63 years old of El Cajon, California passed away on December 9, 2025 after a short illness. He was known for his love of gardening, growing trees and plants and traveling to Italy . He...

Beloved wife, mom, grandmother, friend, Linda Sue Lotze, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2025 at 10:53 pm in the evening. She was surrounded by family on this day and passed peacefu...

In Loving Memory of Dr. Harry Paul Cuero, Jr. “Junior” was born into a world steeped in culture, community, and song—elements that profoundly shaped the essence of his being. One of his earliest rec...

Edna Rosella (Hill) Hennings passed into eternity on December 5, 2025. Edna was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 12, 1938, the sixth of nine children. Edna was raised in extreme poverty and spent ...

John Thomas Rohowits June 16, 1936 – December 2, 2025 John “Skip” Rohowits was born in Seattle, Washington on June 16, 1936. During the early days of World War II, his father received a commission w...

Shivondi Germaine Brass, born on December 2, 1979, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 45. Shivondi was a resident of El Cajon, California. A visitation will be held at El Cajon Mortuary ...

We all lost a truly remarkable woman on December 2nd, 2025, when Debbie Fitzpatrick-Wellik passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was joined with the love of her life, Darrell, in her final r...