Encinitas, CA Obituaries

Pete Ernaga passed on July 14, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on December 3, 1937.

Devan Andrew Lee-Gurr passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 38, having been born on April 19, 1988.

Richard Edward Moore, also known affectionately as Dick, of Carlsbad, California, passed away on July 8, 2026, at the age of 88. Richard was born on October 15, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to James and...

Simona Montes Gonzales, 98 passed away peacefully on July 7 at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, surrounded by her family and the sounds of her favorite Big Band music. Simona Montes Gonzales was ...

Robert Lynn Cohrs With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Robert Lynn Cohrs, who died on July 3 at the age of 84 in San Diego, California. Bob was born on April 16,...

Robert Joseph Maxwell passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on September 5, 1934, Robert lived in San Marcos, California.

Acclaimed actress and lyric soprano Ann Blyth passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026 in Rancho Santa Fe, California. She began performing on radio at age six, Broadway at age twelve, and acted in her...

John “Jack” Labrie “At this stage in my life, I have moved from being a ‘giver’ to being a ‘receiver’.” Jack Labrie offered his perspective shortly before his passing on June 23, 2026, at the age of ...

Phyllis Grant Flechsig June 26, 1931 – June 21, 2026 Encinitas, CA Phyllis Flechsig, cactus and succulent grower, known for hand-pollinating and growing rare plants from seed, including the well-know...

Robert John Frantzen passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 89. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Street, Encinitas, CA 92024, on September 5, 2026, with deta...

Giovanni Ayon 02/25/2003 - 06/06/2026 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Giovanni Ayon, a loving father, devoted son, cherished brother, beloved nephew, and ...

Kevin Robert Matuozzi passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 68. Kevin was the beloved husband of Julie Matuozzi and father of Beth and Sam, brother to Jim Matuozzi. Kevin was born in Brooklyn, NY a...

Frank David Benchanan It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frank David Benchanan, age 56, on May 21, 2026. Frank was the beloved son of Jacques and Janina Benchanan. Frank w...

Robert Stanley Green Sr., known to all as Bob, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 92. Born the youngest of nine children on May 16, 1934, in Pennsylvania, Bob built a long, full lif...

Neva Mae Meinhardt, 98, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her sister Doris Collins, her three children...

Nancy Leigh Turetzky (Corey) was born November 7, 1937 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was raised by her parents, Walter and Geraldine “Gerry,” with her older brother, Walter “Van,” and younger brother...

Patrick Joseph Flynn 01/14/1952 – 05/09/2026 First, before you get too sad, you need to know Patrick went out like the legend he is. Sure, an aggressive form of Parkinson’s took on my dad , but in the...

William Francis Golden December 18, 1936 – May 7, 2026 William Francis Golden, lovingly known to all as Bill, passed away on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on Decembe...

John Hugh O'Connor, born November 6, 1934, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 91.

Gerald James Bibler, 92, passed away from complications as a result of cancer on Monday, April 27, 2026. Jerry was born July 2nd, 1933 in Fresno, California to William and Imelda Bibler. He was raise...

Jon-Luc David Harvey passed on April 10, 2026, at the age of 19.

Patricia Hope Meyers February 28, 1941 — April 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia "Hope" Meyers on April 5,...

Duke Arthur Montanez passed on March 25, 2026, at the age of 66.

It is with great sadness that the family of Corinne M. Simondes announces her passing on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Corinne was a woman of strength, compassion, and deep love. To all who had the privile...

M. James “Jim” Palmer passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 91. Jim was born on August 10, 1934, in Chadron, Nebraska, the youngest child of Thomas and Dorothy Palmer. He grew up al...

Thomas Scott Appleby passed away from complications of cancer on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66.

Gage Lance Logiurato passed on March 4, 2026, at the age of 49. A Mass will be held at St James Catholic Church, 625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, US, on April 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Ina Louise Sandusky peacefully passed away on March 9, 2026, at her home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. She was born on November 26, 1929, in Caruthers, California, to Thomas Jefferson Mills and ...

David Lincoln Cox Born June 22, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona, David grew up surrounded by a family of lawyers and Arizona Supreme Court justices. During his youth he served as a DeMolay President. Those ...

Mary C. McIsaac March 10, 1939 – March 1, 2026 Mary McIsaac (Carnes) Loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at her home in Encinitas, California with her family ...

William “Bill” LeRoi Farlow was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 27, 1959 to his parents Jean and LeRoi Farlow. Bill graduated from Sandia High School in 1977, then joined the Marine Corps in 1...

Linda Gene McKee passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Linda Gene McKee was born on April 26, 1948, and was a resident of Encinitas, California.

Helen Janiece “Jan” Jones, born on January 8, 1929, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 97. She lived a full and meaningful life defined by devotion to family, strength of chara...

Shenbei Zhang died peacefully at his home in Carlsbad, CA on February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Shenbei was born on November 25, 1937, in Bei Bei, Chong Qing(北碚, 重庆), son of the late Yao Ming and Zh...

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.

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 ...

Kathleen “Kathy” Cummins March 14, 1966 – January 28, 2026 Kathy Cummins — beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend — left this world, taking with her a warm and loving spirit that touched ever...

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.

Howard Thomas Coffey, age 91, passed away on January 13, 2026. A 40-year resident of Carlsbad, California, he was born on September 23, 1934, in Bristol, Virginia. Howard was an accomplished physicist...

Lynn was born on April 17, 1938, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to Donald and Ruth Yeast. Her childhood was strongly colored by the hardworking spirit of her father, who worked on the railroad, and h...

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...