All Obituaries

David Enrique Guerrero, 58, died Wednesday, September 20,2023.    David was born August 5, 1965 in Woodland, CA to Carmela and Celestino Guerrero. David was truly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. He will be laid to rest at Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona, October 18th at 11am.  Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.  

Jack Montgomery Hamilton, AKA Alley Oop, left this side on September 14, 2023, at the age of 90. Lifelong resident of the Mesa Grande Reservation, he is survived by his ever-patient wife, Laura Hamilton, and proud children, Joanne and Jason. He leaves a Papa-sized hole in the lives of grandchildren, Jaiden and Josh, and son-in-law, Carl. He will be welcomed by grandchild, Baby Jack, and daughter-in-law, Laura, as well as his parents, Gummy and Babe, and siblings, Lincoln and Joanne. The...

Michael Craig Heil, known as Mike, aged 61, died on Thursday, September 6th, 2023 in Escondido, California from natural causes. He was born on March 28th, 1962 as Michael Jenkins to Vera Lynnette Louise Johnson and Ron Jenkins in Southern California. In 1966, Mike and his younger brother were adopted by his mothers new husband, Gary Brian Heil, thus taking the last name Heil. Some of Mike’s favorite memories were summer vacations traveling up the California Coast visiting the...

Our beloved mother, Armida Martinez (Piña), passed away on September 01, 2023 at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. She was boring in San Diego, CA and was on of 12 siblings. She was raised in a small house next to Chicano Park in San Diego. When she married Louie they raised their family in National City until 1978. Armida moved to Chula Vista and then Ramona in 2017 with her daughter Lisa's family.  Armida, also known as "Grandma Rooster" loved roosters and...

John Lincoln Smith left this earthly plain on the morning of 20 August 2023, the day following a visit by many family members. He was six months shy of achieving a century of life. John was born 12 February 1924 in Buffalo, New York, son of John Patrick Smith (1882-1969) and Pauline Carolina (Jauch) Smith (1884-1963). John went to University of Buffalo, and with support of the U.S. Army, completed his medical degree (as first lieutenant) in 1946. The day of graduation, John married Miriam...

 Emma Lewis Morse passed away on May 12, 2023 peacefully in her home just two months shy of her 100th birthday after having the loving care of her daughter, family and friends. She was a 35 year resident of San Diego Country Estates in Ramona, California and previously lived 30 years in San Gabriel, California.       Born July 5, 1923 in Conrad, Montana, she grew up with one brother and four sisters. Her parents homesteaded in Cut Bank, Montana. Emma attended...

Bob Krotzer 75, passed away on July 27, 2023 from metastatic melanoma. He was born to William and Lee Krotzer in San Diego, CA. He spent his life in San Diego, going to school and working as a manager for San Diego Superior Court for 33 years. Bob was a fierce animal lover, especially horses. He rode all his life. He had horses in Ramona, CA. Volunteered for Sunshine Therapeutic Riding and Oasis Reading Program for 10 years during retirement. He also was a long time member of OMBAC...

Bright spots are ever so important in our everyday lives. There are not many that shone brighter in many of our lives than those of Martha Starr Masch. She was the sunshine that touched many little universes (lives) throughout her lifetime across the Back Country of San Diego County. Martha lost her battle with cancer, and passed away peacefully on July 10 surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friends. Martha was dearly loved by many and will be profoundly missed by all that knew her....

Beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Nolan Ray Wynn Sr. was born and raised in Waco, Texas. He attended North Texas State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in history and a minor in business studies.  Later he received his master’s degree from Pepperdine University in California with a degree in public administration.  Nolan was a dedicated teacher and administrator at the Julian Union High school for 33 years.  Nolan retired in...

Arlene Marian Nelson, 79, of Ramona Ca. passed away on 5/14/23, surrounded by family. Arlene was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to North Dakota where she met her Husband of 60 years, James Nelson. They married at 18 and 19 and moved to California and owned a residential real estate business together. She was a very talented knitter and sewer. She enjoyed fishing, crafts and reading. Arlene will be dearly missed and always remembered. Arlene was predeceased by her Mother, Father...