California Cremation and Burial Obituaries

Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching event. In such difficult times, the obligations of making arrangements for their final journey can be overwhelming. Among these, an important and intimate task is the composition and publication of an obituary. This article takes a closer look at the processes of cremation and burial obituaries in California, guiding you to navigate these necessities with ease.

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Obituaries are an important and traditional way to commemorate and honour the life of a loved one who has passed away. They establish a record of their life while serving as an announcement for the upcoming funeral services.

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Coleman Burton Jr. - June 19, 1945 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Coleman Burton Jr..

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Felipe Acosta - May 06, 1939 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Felipe Acosta.

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Mark Bryan Wyatt - July 26, 1951 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Mark Wyatt, 70, of San Diego passed away on Saturday March 19, 2022 aboard his sailboat at a local marina.

Mark was born in Omaha, NE on July 26, 1951 to Jacob “Jake” and Margaret “Ann” Wyatt (Miller).  He attended Boise High School in Boise, ID where he was one of 4 merit scholars.  Mark had his sights on attending Columbia University but settled on Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA.  He graduated in 1973 with a BS in Chemistry.

Mark enjoyed backpacking, mountaineering, skiing and of course sailing.  He crewed various racing sailboats in the San Diego area.  He was a licensed surveyor for the California Department of Transportation for about 20 years as well as various counties in the Pacific Northwest and private engineering firms.  He learned to survey while working various temporary positions for the Forest Service in Oregon, Washington and Alaska.  Mark spent some time living in Wenatchee, Walla Walla and Seattle, WA.

He loved to spend his free time sailing, camping and jeeping throughout the West. He belonged to a 4x4 club in Southern CA as well as the Point Loma Yacht Club.  He was an officer at the yacht club in 2018.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister Jill Wyatt in Baker City, Oregon and his brother Scott Wyatt in Anchorage, Alaska. Celebration of Life Service will be combined with his mother’s service (Margaret “Ann” Wyatt) and will be held at St Stephan’s Episcopal Church in Baker City, Oregon May 14th at 2 pm.  The service will be streamed via zoom.  For those who would like to make a donation in memory of Mark, the family suggests: a sailing or heart disease charity.  Online condolences can be shared at http://www.californiacremation.com

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Clifford W. Perrin - June 04, 1955 - March 14, 2022

Departed: 03/14/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Clifford Wesley Perrin was born in San Diego, California on June 4, 1955, to the union of William Wesley Perrin and Florestine Williams. He was the last of eleven children: Joe, Betty, Arthur, Ida, Charles, Sue, Janet, Jackie, Belinda, Marsha, and Clifford. Clifford was lovingly called Wesley by many relatives and friends. Clifford attended Stockton Elementary, Memorial Junior High, and graduated from San Diego High School, Class of 1973. He continued his education at San Diego Community College for two years.

Clifford worked for many years as a Carrier for Emery and later worked for DHL. He often talked about all the wonderful people that he worked with that became like family. Clifford went on to be employed for 17 years as a Route Service Representative for Quest Diagnostics, retiring in August 2021.

In August 1994, Clifford married the love of his life, Melissa Politte, and this union produced two children, Asia Ja’Lacie and Emon Alyse Perrin. Clifford was a loving and caring husband, and a wonderful father.

Clifford received the Lord of his life many years ago; he would often say it was “the best thing that ever happened” to him. He went on to get baptized at Coronado Beach. His walk with the Lord was very transparent: he would share the love of Christ with all he met. Clifford and his family were members of Crosspointe Life Church for the past sixteen years, joining under Pastor Barry Sappington and serving the past six years under the leadership of Pastor Craig Osborne. Clifford loved his pastors.

Clifford served as an usher and greeter at Crosspointe. Every person that walked through the door was greeted with a big smile. He also made sure to greet every child, making them feel comfortable and welcome. Clifford loved the children, and all the children knew and loved “Mr. Cliff.” Clifford also served, alongside his wife Melissa, distributing food to the community residents and ministering to young men.

Clifford was a gentle giant. He was loved and made friends everywhere he went. He loved his family deeply. His two girls were his world. He would often say, “Love God, Love People,” and always lived his life that way. He was very humble, sweet, and spirit filled. Clifford loved to barbecue, and he loved his football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. You would find him, at any given Sunday, watching his Steelers, shouting, and talking to the television about the plays that could have been avoided. He loved “The Steelers.”

On March 14, 2022, Clifford transitioned and joined his parents and his siblings, Joe Williams, Betty McNamee, Arthur Williams, Ida Moore, Charles Williams, Jackie Rayford, Belinda Richardson, Marsha Brown, and Sue Armstrong.

Clifford Wesley Perrin is survived by: his wife, Melissa Perrin; his daughters, Asia and Emon; his sister, Janet McClellan; his best friend and “brother,” Greg Monroe; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dearly.

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Gertrude P. Brown - January 04, 1954 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Gertrude “Cookie” Pauline Brown-Underwood was born on January 4th, 1954, to the union of David Brown and Gertrude Elizabeth Wilson-Brown in Los Angeles California. Cookie, as she was nicknamed by her parents due to her sweet nature.  Cookie was raised in the home built by her father and her uncles at 11614 Herrick Avenue, in the city of San Fernando California. As a beautiful soul, she immediately brought joy and laughter to the world around her as a child. During Cookie’s teenage years she attended San Fernando High School and in 1970 she graduated at the age of 16 as an honor student. After graduating high school, Cookie attended Los Angeles Community College. During her years in college, she fell in love with community service, community advocacy, and art. With a deep passion for helping others, Cookie decided to focus her education on nursing studies. In 1974, Cookie obtained her Associates Degree. Upon graduation Cookie attended Northridge University’s nursing program and graduated as a Registered nurse in 1977. This led Cookie to pursue a career in nursing that lasted for 30 years until her retirement.

In 1979, Cookie met Kenneth Underwood Senior while living in Los Angeles California. Cookie fell in love with Kenneth Underwood Senior, and they became instant best friends. After years of dating, on Valentine’s Day 1982, Gertrude and Kenneth got married and remained married for over 20 years until Kenneth Underwood Senior’s death in 2002. Together they had 3 children, Cherizarr, Chenee, and Kenneth Brown- Underwood. Cookie was a fiercely dedicated mother to all her children, raising all of them to be loving, kind, and hard working. Cookie prided herself in faith, family, education, community service, and artistic expression. Cookie was very passionate about celebrating holidays and enjoying family. Throughout her life, Cookie’s home was a place anyone could get a hot meal and a loving person who was always willing to listen. She also had a passionately fierce side that helped people get back on track. This created a culture of compassion and helping others within her household. She instilled these values not only within her children but also within her family, friends, and community.

As a woman rooted in faith, Cookie was a dedicated advocate for the less fortunate. She remained a dedicated volunteer at the Saint Vincent DePaul Homeless Shelter in San Diego since the early 1990s. She always looked for ways to help the homeless within San Diego. Looking to improve her community outreach, in 2006 Gertrude returned to San Diego Community College to continue her education and became a licensed chemical dependency counselor. She was able to help rehabilitate many of San Diego’s homeless community working in collaboration with the Saint Vincent DePaul Homeless shelter. Cookie remained a dedicated community advocate until her last breath. Cookie transitioned in her home on March 7, 2022, in San Diego, California while surrounded in love by all three of her children. Now, that Cookie is at peace, she will be joining her Parents David Brown and Gertrude Wilson-Brown, her husband, Kenneth Underwood Senior; her siblings, Gertrude Yvonne Brown, Carl Clifford Brown, and David Charles Brown; her uncles, Samuel Mean Brown and Maurice Brown; aunts, Barbara Blunt and Leola Alfred; and her nephews Quincy Lee Brown and Robert Davis Jr.

Cookie is survived by her children Cherizarr C. Brown-Underwood, Chenee C. Brown-Underwood and Kenneth B Brown-Underwood; her siblings, Roy Brown-Hancox, Katheryne Brown-Lee, and Consuella Juanita Brown. She is also survived by her uncles, Hugh Brown, Nathaniel Brown; Leon Culpepper, aunts Sylvia Brown, Viola Robbins, Delores Ann Simpson, Ethel Culpepper and, Versie Brown; nephews David T Brown and Brant Lloyd Malcolm Hancox; nieces Nealynn M Slade, Roblynn E Davis, Julisa Hancox, Teresa Thomas, and Jessica Hancox. Lastly, Cookie is survived by her sole grandchild whom she cherished deeply, Kenzli Pauline Denise McClure, daughter of Chenee Underwood. Gertrude “Cookie” Brown-Underwood was blessed with a multitude of siblings, children, nieces, nephews, a grandchild and a host of cousins, grandnephews and grandnieces along with her extended family and a multitude of friends. We will forever remember Cookie’s laughter, love and joy in our hearts. The hole left by her absence will be difficult to fill, but her values and spirit will live on forever among her family, friends and community. We gotta love each other because we all we got! -Cookie

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Juana G. De Aguilar - September 16, 1941 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Juana G. De Aguilar.

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Dedrick L. Girley - November 19, 1971 - February 28, 2022

Departed: 02/28/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Dedrick was a proud father of 6 children, who he loved dearly. The U.S. Marine owned his own computer business called The Future Unlimited for over 18 years. He was an avid photographer and videographer whose favorite subject was the pole vault. He helped countless athletes perfect their jumps using his stick figure hand demos and hours of available vault videos on Youtube. He invited the entire SD county to come to La Costa Canyon to vault in the Friday Night Vaults Series, which allowed vaulters to continue their seasons into the summer. But most importantly, Dedrick was the always smiling, helpful coach at the pit, willing to help anyone improve their jump.

His love for pole vaulting was followed closely by his love for music. A former saxophone player, Dedrick discovered a passion for playing the drums. He recently was given the opportunity to perform live with several up and coming artists at the Music Box in San Diego.

Dedrick Girley, will live on in the hearts of those who love him. He truly will be remembered for centuries to come.

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Maria E. Diaz - October 10, 1946 - February 25, 2022

Departed: 02/25/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Maria E. Diaz.

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Kayla Robitaille - September 14, 1991 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Kayla is survived by her son, Augustus (Auggie) Jack Thieme and his father Douglas Thieme; her mother, Kelli Ann (Souza) Curtis and her stepfather, Joel Lee Curtis; her sisters, Celine Robitaille of New Hampshire and Ashley (Robitaille) Martin of Maine, along with her brother in law, Jared Kyle Martin and her nephew, Damon Grey Martin. She is also survived by her grandmother, Lucia (L'Europe) Robitaille of Rhode Island as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She is predeceased by her father, Donald Robitaille Jr.; her grandfather, Donald Robitaille Sr.; and her grandparents Daniel and Celine (Corriveau) Souza.

Kayla was born on September 14, 1991 in North Providence, Rhode Island. She spent the first ten years of her life in Rhode Island, before moving with her family to Maine. She was pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting at San Diego State University. She married Douglas Thieme on September 13, 2013. On November 8, 2012, they welcomed their son Auggie into the world.

Kayla had many interests in life, she enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. She loved to draw, paint and admire art. And she loved days spent on the beach surfing and enjoying the sun. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and all who knew her.

The family is choosing to have a private ceremony to remember the life of Kayla at a later date.

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Betty R. Johnson - October 26, 1948 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Betty R. Johnson.

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Marsha L. Ochoa - September 13, 1946 - February 07, 2022

Departed: 02/07/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Marsha Louise Ochoa, faithful wife to Louis Ochoa Sr. and loving mother to "Little" Louie and Sherice Ochoa was called to heaven on February 7, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Marsha was the firstborn child of John and Margaret Cruz. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1946 where she spent most of her childhood playing with her brother Johnny and cousins Linda and Gene Yee until the family was relocated to San Diego, California. That is where she met the love of her life "Big" Louie. Marsha and Louis were married in 1963 and shortly thereafter began their family. Her children Louis and Sherice were her pride and joy. When her children became of school age, Marsha then pursued her college education, graduating from Coleman College, which then led to a long career in Human Resources and Payroll Management. Marsha traveled to Laguna Beach this past August to attend the wedding of her son Louis and his new bride Diana. She was so excited when she found out last Fall that she was going to be a grandmother for the first time. She was thrilled at seeing the baby’s first sonogram.

Marsha was loved by everyone that knew her. She had a great sense of humor and was always looking for a laugh. Everyone that knew her also knew about her love of Elvis Presley. She collected Elvis memorabilia over the years and had it lovingly displayed in her home.

In her younger days, Marsha loved to go camping with her family at the La Jolla Indian Reservation or spending time at the Bahia on Mission Bay. Later on, Marsha enjoyed making trips to Las Vegas with her husband Louis. They eventually moved to Las Vegas along with John and Margaret and of course daughter Sherice. Sherice and Marsha were not only mother/daughter but best friends and were inseparable.

Marsha will be lovingly remembered by her husband Louis and children Louis (Diana) and Sherice (John P.). Marsha will also be forever in the hearts of brother John J. Cruz and sisters Valerie Walker, Angela Mock, Henrietta Conrey, Nellie Tucker (Gary), nephew Bub (Stephanie), nieces Marsha Diane (Don), Phyllis, Michelle (Andy), Tricia (Carlos), Elizabeth,; Godchildren Roman Moreno, Jeffrey Conrey, and Elizabeth King as well as her many cousins and all of her great nephews and nieces.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Cruz and brother-in-laws Roddie Lee Walker III and Bobby Islas.

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Gumersindo Acosta - January 13, 1941 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Gumersindo Acosta.

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Frances Ransom - August 25, 1941 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Frances Ransom.

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Lyn Dumawal Saracho - November 12, 1970 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Lyn “Mchelle” Dumawal Saracho was born November 12th

, 1970 in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Michelle is the sixth of nine children born to Romeo Diwa Dumawal and Nelita Beltran Gonzales, along with her twin brother Michael. Michelle was brought up Catholic in a loving home. She attended Universidad De Sta. Isabel from prep school to high school in Naga City. She went to Science and Technology Institute after high school and then switched to the University of Nueva Caceres for Commerce the second semester in Naga City. The following year, Michelle went to Emilio Aguinaldo College for nursing in Manila. She then finished her nursing

schooling at Ago Foundation College in Naga City. Michelle met the love of her life Larry Carolina Saracho in

Manila in 1989. In March 1995, Michelle relocated from the Philippines with her firstborn child James to San Francisco, California. This was a big move for her but she knew she could flourish with new opportunities. She married her sweetheart Larry, on January 15, 1996, and nine months later had their firstborn daughter Angelica. Later that year Michelle returned to the Philippines to finish her

schooling and receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Upon returning to California, Michelle reunited with the love of her life, Larry, and children James and Angel in 1997. Larry and Michelle relocated the family to San Diego. The following year they were blessed with their second daughter Andrea Nicole and ten years later their last daughter Samantha Lauren. Michelle eagerly fulfilled her nursing dreams by becoming a Registered Nurse at Paradise Valley Hospital. She served for 20 years working on the Surgical Medical Team and from time to time floated to Telemetry (Cardiac monitoring Unit). While working there she met and built close personal bonds

with her coworkers who became like family to her.

Michelle fell in love with Jesus and the Christian faith. Her faith in God remained with whom she shared with her

family. They attended Bonita Valley Community Church. She also loved staying active and healthy by running, hiking, and biking. When she was home, she enjoyed watching movies and tv shows, reading books, cross-stitching, and art and crafts. Above all, she loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, making memories in beautiful new places. Michelle was known as compassionate, hardworking, adventurous, and

creative. Michelle is preceded in death by her mother Nelita, her

father Romeo, and brother Diony. Michelle leaves her fond, loving memories to be cherished by her husband Larry, son James, 3 daughters Angelica, Andrea Nicole, and Samantha Lauren, grandson Dean Mason, soon to be born granddaughter Baby Miller, 3 brothers, Renel, Lito, and Michael, 4 sisters Marissa, Cherry, Marita, and Imee, and many nieces and nephews and a host of other family members

and special friends that she held dearly.

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Beatriz G De La Rosa - June 08, 1991 - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Beatriz G De La Rosa.

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Moses James Hatcherson - September 11, 1943 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Moses James Hatcherson, was born on September 11, 1943, in Baldwin, Louisiana; the third child, and second son of Albert and Dorothy Hatcherson. Growing up in a strict Christian home, Sunday School and church attendance was a must. Moses accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age and was baptized by Rev. C.E. Batiste at Special Providence Baptist Church. He became part of the music ministry, and with his melodious voice, he often sang “How Great Thou Art” and would bless the congregation. You could tell he knew the One he sang about. Moses would often help his grandmother who lived alone, and needed physical assistance from the family, oftentimes spending nights with her. She must have seen God’s Spirit in him and told him on many an occasion he would one day be a preacher. Moses was an obedient child; he went to school at Baldwin Negro Elementary School and graduated from Willow Street High School in Franklin, LA. He had a desire to play football, but with his mother fearing he would get hurt, made the decision to sign up and join the Navy.

He joined the Navy in 1963. While attending a wedding, he met and married the love of his life, Jeanette Sinegal; they were married on April 11, 1964. To this union, one child was born, Stephanie Renee. After 4 years in the Navy, he retired and immediately started working for Pacific Southwest Airlines and worked for the company, even after they were bought by US Airways as a machinist. He prided himself in doing the job correctly the first time. After 32 years he retired from Us Airways.

Moses initially was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church but joined Jeanette to service at Greater Trinity Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. Feeling the call to serve elsewhere, he left Greater Trinity and began attending Encanto Southern Baptist Church for two years, sitting in the back, until the Holy Spirit nudged him and he became a member on February 6, 1983. His family soon followed him and began to serve in the ministry there. But the Holy Spirit wasn’t done nudging; Moses accepted and followed the call to become an ordained minister during the summer of 1985. Moses served at Encanto in the Sunday School Department as a teacher, VBS director, participated in various choirs at the church, played softball on the church team, worked with the Brotherhood. Whatever was needed at the church, he was there to help. He had a strong bond with elder members, Bro. Charles Endsley and Deacon Richard Hilliard. He also worked mentoring other men of God at the New Hope Friendship Baptist Church on Saturdays.  He also led a convalescent ministry at Brighton Place. Under the guidance of Pastor Don E. Conley, Moses accepted the call to start a church mission out in San Ysidro. Under the leadership of Pastor Hatcherson, many were saved, taught, and discipled through the ministries of San Ysidro Southern Baptist Mission. In 2003, the mission shut down, but the work continued back at Encanto where Moses continued to inspire souls to seek a life in Christ. He served in the Men of the Word; he loved singing praises to God. He was also involved in the School of Theology as a member of the Board of Directors and as one of the school’s professors. It was his joy to provoke conversation from the brethren.

When his health wouldn’t allow him to share the gospel with others, he would call people to encourage them to keep up the fight. On January 29, 2022, the Lord called him home to rest. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanette, his parents, Albert and Dorothy Hatcherson, his brothers, Albert Phillip Hatcherson (Lucille), Nathaniel (Balladette) Hatcherson, his sisters, Ida Mae Moton, and Alzena Guy (Charles). He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his daughter, Stephanie Thomas, 3 grandchildren, Antonio Harris, Devin, and Eryca Thomas, two sisters, Alice Reed (James) and Brenda Prejean (Paul), nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of family and friends who will miss him, his counsel, his singing, his preaching, and his teaching. “Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” Psalm 73:24 “Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.”

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Maria E. Horta - December 21, 1965 - January 27, 2022

Departed: 01/27/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Maria E. Horta.

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Maria Elena Martinez - March 20, 1961 - January 18, 2022

Departed: 01/18/2022 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Elena Martinez.

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David Lee Brown - June 12, 1929 - December 21, 2021

Departed: 12/21/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Born June 12,1929 to the union of Samuel Mean Brown and Consuella Moore-Brown. He was raised in south central Los Angeles California. David attended and graduated from Thomas Jefferson high school as a member of the class of 1947.  Shortly after Graduating high school in 1950 David was introduced to Gertrude Elizabeth Wilson from Riverside California. After two years of courtship, they decided on December 9,1952 to travel to Arizona to get married. In this beautiful union were born David Charles Brown, Gertrude Yvonne Brown, Gertrude Pauline Brown, Carl Clifford Brown and Consuella Juanita Brown. David also served as a proud Parent to his son Roy Brown-Hancox and daughter Katheryne Brown-Lee. On July 11,1952, David was gainfully employed by Hoffman and Atchley Cabinets Incorporated in Chatsworth, California where he worked as a master carpenter for 40 years until his retirement in 1992. After working diligently in his new profession, that same year in 1952, David built the foundation for his house alongside his brothers at 11614 Herrick Avenue, in the city of San Fernando California. After struggling with alcohol addiction for many years, David decided he no longer wanted to be dependent on alcohol and in 1958 he became a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He recommitted himself to the serenity prayer and fulfilled his goal of sobriety for 60 years until his death on 12/21/2021. To provide additional strength to his faith, in 1963 David became a member of the Apostolic church on Herrick Street in Pacoima, California.  Now that David is at peace, he will be joining his children Gertrude Elizabeth Brown (1959), Gertrude Yvonne Brown (1951), Carl Clifford Brown (1981) and David Charles Brown (2010) in the afterlife along with his siblings Samuel Mean Brown, Maurice Brown, Barbara Blunt and Leola Alfred. David is survived by his son Roy Brown-Hancox and daughters Katheryne Brown-Lee (Riverside, California) Gertrude Pauline Brown-Underwood (San Diego, California) and Consuella Juanita Brown. His siblings: Hugh Brown and Sylvia Brown(sister-in-law) (Los Angeles, California), brother Nathaniel Brown (Palmdale, California), sister Viola Robbins (Los Angeles, California), sister Delores Ann Simpson (Tennessee), Versie Brown (Sister-in-law) (Palmdale, California).  His Grandchildren David T Brown (Las Vegas, Nevada). Cherizarr C. Underwood (San Diego, California), Chenee C. Underwood (San Diego California) and Kenneth B Underwood (Oakland, California). Lastly, His Great grandchildren Alexandra Brown 24, Davion Brown 23, Kamarius Carter 20, Demario Elliott 18, Zepheniah Brown- Elliott 17, Anevion Moore 12, Angeles Brown 12, Arielle Brown 11, David T. Brown jr.  9, and Kenzli Pauline McClure-5. David Brown was blessed with a multitude of siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great grandnephews and great grandnieces along with his extended family and a multitude of friends. As David would say “You’re my Dime-man. I’ll go to the gates of hell for you, but I won’t go in”. In closing “Goodnight my love. Pleasant dreams. Sleep tight my love. May tomorrow be sunny and bright and bring you closer to me” -Jesse Belvin PER THE FAMILY: NO FLOWERS THANK YOU

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Lillie V. Jacobs - March 02, 1943 - December 17, 2021

Departed: 12/17/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Lillie V. Jacobs.

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Lelia Sharpe - August 03, 1925 - December 17, 2021

Departed: 12/17/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Lelia Sharpe.

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Sandra Jo Denny - May 02, 1947 - December 06, 2021

Departed: 12/06/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Jo Denny.

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Nina O. Jones - May 08, 1929 - December 06, 2021

Departed: 12/06/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Nina Opal Jones was born May 8, 1929, to James and Myrtle Lee, as the middle child of three, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The family moved to San Diego, California in 1942. She graduated San Diego High School in 1943 at the young age of 14. Nina went to Bishop College in Texas, but transferred and graduated from San Diego State College in 1948. She then started at UCLA Grad School that summer.

While staying with Esther Durham, or Ms. Esther, she learned about Jehovah and enjoyed what she heard. Nina is quoted as saying, “I had some choices to make, my parents were all for education. I was taught to reason and make informed choices. In 1949, I was baptised a Jehovah’s Witness. I believe that this is the religion for educated people, not educated in book learning. But educated people’s minds learn to reason, are taught to think.” Her parents were not happy and stopped supporting her education. Nina persevered, and started working at Juvenile Hall for County of San Diego, as the first African American female youth counselor, which made her parents happy. They rewarded her in 1955, by paying for her trip to attend the European portion of the “Triumphant Kingdom” Convention Tour with Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Nina married Robert Jones in August 1956 and they had 5 children.* She switched jobs and became an adult educator, from the 1970’s to the early 2000’s, when she stopped teaching. Along the way during the 1980’s, she got a Master’s of Education degree. During this time period, she enjoyed Auxiliary pioneering every chance she got.

As many know, Nina O loved to travel and her saying was: “Travel while you can, not when you can.” Nina O took her children, her grandchildren, and sometimes other people's children everywhere, but always attending meetings, assemblies, or conventions and going in field service, why? Because “You never take a break from Jehovah.” Over the years, her travels took her to six continents, meeting and acquiring many friends that serve Jehovah, strengthening that bond with Him. Travel was one of several hobbies she had. Playing pinochle on Sunday nights, sitting in the sun reading, in fact she made it her goal to read the entire Bible, until her vision grew dim, then she listened to the audio recording of the Bible. Collecting teapots from around the world, or playing scrabble with family, friends, or herself. Any accomplishments by the family were displayed on the front door for all to see.

Nina’s generosity knew no bounds, as she followed Proverbs 3:27, Do not withhold good from those to whom should give it If it is within your power to help. As examples some received monetary gifts for a time, others one time gifts. Some Nina would spiritually help to recover. For decades, she volunteered her home for meetings for service and hosted foriegn delegates any time she could. Mom loved peppermint stick ice cream from Niederfrank’s so much, she would donate their ice cream to pioneer school each year and Kingdom Hall builds.

Nina passed away at home peacefully on December 6, 2021. She was 92 years old, and faithfully served her God Jehovah for 72 years. Nina’s parents James & Myrtle Lee, older sister Juanita Hayes, younger brother James Lee III (Uncle Brother), and husband Robert Jones preceded her in death. Nina is survived by her 5 children. Mark (Terry) Jones, Philip Jones, Myrtle (Mario Sr.) McCurley, Herman Jones, & Vincent (Camille) Jones; her grandchildren Mario Jr. McCurley, Elliot Jones, Martine McCurely, Cheyenne Nwamu, Robera Milo; her great grandchildren Anthony Brown, Elijah Chillers, Caden McCurley, Lariah McCurley, Faye Chynelle Nwamu; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The Jones family would like to thank everyone that knew Nina Opal Jones and befriended her from the 4 corners of the Earth, for your love, support, visits, calls, cards, and care packages. For Nina, it truly was a love affair with Jehovah. We thank All of You for being a part of it. Zoom Service Online

December 24th 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Zoom Information Meeting ID 897 1138 5509 Passcode 522342

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Virginia Foster - January 01, 1952 - December 04, 2021

Departed: 12/04/2021 (San Diego)

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Raymond M. Newton - June 06, 1986 - November 26, 2021

Departed: 11/26/2021 (San Diego)

Obituary Preview: Raymond Michael Newton (35), born June 6,1986, in Winfield, Illinois and grew up in Carol Stream, Illinois currently of San Diego, California. Passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 26, 2021, in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by the love of his mother, Elizabeth Newton, father, LeRoy Newton Jr., sisters, Rachael (Newton) Mennes, Emily Newton, and partner, Ana Clara. He is survived in death by his wife Micah, and children Dylan and Serena. Brother-in-law Jerry Mennes, nieces Maxine and Vivian, Maternal Grandmother Bonnie LaBarre, Paternal Grandmother Rita Newton as well as a many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather Donald LaBarre and Paternal Grandfather LeRoy Newton Sr.

Ray attended Glenbard North High School graduating class of 2004. In his childhood years Ray spent time riding bikes, skateboarding, playing in the creeks, playing baseball, and spent summers swimming at the pool.

Ray enlisted in the United States Navy in 2007 where he completed bootcamp at Great Lakes Naval Base. Ray’s first duty station was in Yokosuka, Japan aboard the USS Curtis Wilbur DDG 54 from 2007- 2013. While serving Ray completed many missions and humanitarian efforts, one of which was as a first responder in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The epicenter in the Pacific Ocean occurred east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tohoku region. The tsunami caused the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, primary meltdowns of three reactors caused the discharge of radioactive water in the Fukushima and the associated evacuation zones affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. Residents within a 12-mile radius were evacuated.

During his time on the USS Curtis Wilbur DDG 54 Ray was capped to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class and received the Admiral Zumwalt Award for Visionary Leadership. The Zumwalt award winners are nominated by subordinates or peers and receive an endorsement from their command. Each year there are 2 winners from the entire United States Navy. As Ray’s time was ending on the USS Curtis Wilbur, Dylan was born on August 21, 2012, in Yokosuka, Japan.

With a brand-new family member, he was then transferred to Port Operations White Beach Okinawa operating small boats providing security and oil spill response and where he discovered his passion for diving. Ray also spent 2 weeks with his family in February 2013 so Grandma and Grandpa and Aunties could meet our new family member. During that trip Ray visited every tourist spot on the island so that we would not miss one thing. He also was a part of an Okinawan traditional dragon boat racing team and was accepted as a local while stationed in White Beach made one of the hardest and most beautiful dives someone can make to see the Yonaguni Submarine Ruins. It was his time spent in Japan and traveling during his deployments that further developed his passion for traveling. Shortly before Ray’s shore duty was ending, Serena was born on August 13, 2015, in Okinawa, Japan. When Serena was six months old, Ray and the family traveled home to Chicago for oldest sister Rachael’s wedding in October 2015.

After growing his family again, and Ray’s shore tour ended he took orders in February 2016 to the USS Spruance DDG 111 stationed in San Diego, California, bringing him back stateside. During his deployment to the middle east with the USS Spruance he was nominated and received his second Admiral Zumwalt award. Ray is the only two-time winner of the Admiral Zumwalt award to date.  He was then subsequently advanced to First Class Petty Officer. After his sustained superior performance as the Deck Division Leading Petty Officer, he was then selected for the rate of Chief Boatswain’s Mate in September of 2019, a title that fewer than one percent of enlisted Sailors are able to achieve. Shortly after being selected to Chief, he was given orders to transfer to shore duty. BMC Newton’s current assignment was Leading Chief Petty Officer of Code 911, Rigging and Weight Test Shop, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center.

While Ray had a most impressive Naval career, he was a Sailors Sailor. His two greatest accomplishments are his children Dylan and Serena. Ray blossomed as a dad, loving and kind instilling hard work and kindness above all else. He was patient, made sure the kids were his top priority, he was the fun Dad.

Ray was always up for anything. There is nothing he would not try. Surfing, local delicacies in foreign countries, getting diamonds in his teeth in Thailand, cliff diving, listening to any music, camping, hiking, white water rafting, sky diving, diving with whale sharks, playing under waterfalls, visiting tourist spots across the globe. Ray was a true world traveler. Ray would help anyone that needed it. If you needed help moving a couch Ray was there, if you needed a place to live Ray was there. He would give you the shirt off his back (if he had one on).

Ray lived life to the fullest above all he loved his children.

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