All Obituaries

Delone E. Mandelko Langum November 6, 1927 – July 5, 2018  Delone Langum passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018, at the Ramona Senior Manor in Ramona, California surrounded by her family.  Delone was born November 6, 1927 at home in Bristol Township, Minnesota to Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko.  Delone attended Preston High School in Preston, MN. She was active in various school and church activities, band and she was the 1945 Homecoming Queen and is still wearing...

Charles Anthony Taylor July 11, 1958 September 10, 2018 Charles Anthony Taylor, a longtime resident of Ramona, CA, went home to be with God on September 10, 2018, after a brave struggle with heart disease.  Charles was born to Annie Hall Taylor and Dempsey Taylor in Ballinger, Texas on July 11, 1958.  He was the second of six children.  His family relocated to Lubbock, Texas during Charles' primary years where he grew up and attended Lubbock Christian College (LCC). ...

Mae Aloyis Wheeler 05/11/1926 08/10/2018 Mae "Boots" Wheeler, beloved mother of Michael and Madelon, as well as grandmother of Tanya, Nicole, Abbey, Sarah, Laura and Marcus, passed away on August 10, 2018.  She is a long time resident of Ramona and formerly, the owner of Minda Mae's Tea Shop. On the day of service, the family asks that everyone wear bright colors that will reflect Boots' personality!! The services will be as follows:  Viewing on Monday, August...

Bessie M. Gates DeSilva  September 16, 1928 July 08, 2018 Bessie Gates DeSilva passed away peacefully on July 08, 2018 at Cypress Court in Escondido, California. Bessie was born in Woodland, CA on September 16, 1928 preceded in death by her parents Dano and Odetta Stowe, her first husband Charlie T. Gates, her second husband Francis W. DeSilva and daughter Sharon M. Clanton and other loving family members.  She was a caring and generous lady.  Worked at Western Auto, as a...

Maria Lourdes Repalda Holmes November 9, 1960 July 17, 2018 Maria Lourdes R, Holmes, know to her friends as Lulu, was born on the 9th of November 1960 to Constancia Baldonado and Magdalino Repalda in the small town of Tactobon Leyte, Philippines.   Father God blessed her with her loving husband Clarence, four loving children, Michael, Maurice, Mark and Maggie as well as ten grandchildren and .ten brothers and sisters. She was kind and loving.  She would open her...

Roy Meredith Birdsell January 1, 1930 June 18, 2018 Friends and family mourn the loss of Roy Birdsell who passed away Monday, June 18th.  Roy was born on New Year's Day in Julian, 88 years ago.  He was born to Alfred E. "Bud" Birdsell, who was the son of Alfred E. "Mike" Birdsell Sr.  Mike Birdsell came to Julian in about 1895, hauling a sawmill to North Peak from Los Angeles.  He stayed to set up the mill and cut lumber for several houses. ...

Alfred Mena Luna Jan 28, 1935 - May 31, 2018 Al Luna, age 83, passed away in the hospital. He fought a brave fight, for he had many medical issues. While his family and friends miss him deeply, there is comfort in the knowledge that he is in heaven, cooking, smoking a Cuban cigar, and no longer using an oxygen tank.  Al loved to cook, and he was known for his rolled tacos. He was very social and enjoyed the company of friends and family. His favorite thing was visiting Our Lady of...

Colleen Barbara Barnum November 17, 1936 May 29, 2018 Born in Los Angeles, California on November 17, 1936. Passed into heaven from Ramona, California on May 29, 2018. Colleen led a charmed life raised in Whittier, California. She attended Whittier High School and graduated in 1954. It was at high school where she met her first love, Bob Eyler. They were married in 1956 and settled in Huntington Beach, California to raise their three children, Christy, Jill, and Bob. After 21 years of...

Jack Carl Schwaesdall  June 15, 1955 – May 3, 2018 Jack was born and raised in San Diego, CA then moved to Ramona, CA in the late 1990’s and resided there until his death. After several years of many health problems, Heaven gained another “Rock-Star” on May 3, 2018 due to complications following open heart surgery. Jack had a big personality and lived life to the fullest. He was extremely loyal to his family and friends. All who knew him will never forget him. A...

Vincent Joseph Balesteri, age 68, passed away on May 14, 2018, at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. He was born in San Pedro, California, on March 12, 1950, to Anthony “Tony” and Virginia (Iacono) Balesteri. Vince attended Mary Star of The Sea Catholic School with his two brothers and many cousins, and enjoyed growing up with a large family. Vince graduated from Loyola Marymount University, and went on to attend Pharmacy School at the University of Southern California. While...