El Cajon, CA Obituaries

Frederick William Dick passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on October 26, 1933, in Canada, Frederick was a resident of Santee, California.

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 away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on June 13, 1946, and 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...

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...

Lois Kathryn Hubbard passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Lois was born on May 23, 1930, in Newton, Kansas, and 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...

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 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...

John Calvin Blackwood April 12, 1941 – February 12, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Calvin Blackwood, born April 12, 1941, in San Diego, CA. John passed away peaceful...

Eugene Richard Perry, Jr. (“Rick”) January 16, 1945 – February 6, 2026 Eugene Richard Perry, Jr., affectionately known as Rick, was born on January 16, 1945, in Portland, Maine, and was received by t...

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...