All Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Marilee Jean Strech October 27,1946 May 21, 2018 Marilee Jean Strech (Paige), 71, long time resident of the Julian area, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Alta Dena, California on October 27, 1946 to Kathryn (Frost) and Arthur Paige.  She graduated from Mira Costa High School and California State University Long Beach with a degree in Home Economics.  Marilee married Dennis Marvin...

Dawn L. Dillon October 3, 1965 March 20, 2018 Dawn was born and raised in San Diego, CA and a Ramona resident for 46 years. After a long, hard fought 12 year battle with breast cancer, our beautiful, sweet angel, Dawn passed away on March 20, 2018, the first day of Spring.  Dawn loved life and lived it to it's fullest.  Throughout this extremely difficult time in her life, she always remained positive, strong, and managed to find the strength,...

Leona E "Betty" Hurd passed away on April 6, 2018.  Survived by her daughter and son in law Brenda and John Kolb, grandchildren James Kolb and Lynn (Moise) Garcia and great grandchildren Michelle, Christopher and Vanessa.  Visitation will be at Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary in Ramona Thursday, April 19, time pending.   Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 21 at the Holy Redeemer Chapel, Holy Cross Cemetery in...

The world is a little less interesting place since Robert John Fraser departed it on March 28, 2018. His heart finally gave out because he had lived life with such zest and enduring passion. Bob, as he was known, truly lived life to its fullest. He was born in Brentwood, England on September 3, 1939 and from the beginning was a larger-than-life character. Bob was a lifelong rebel and an adventurous spirit, who arrived in the United States with a little over a dollar in his pocket in 1960....

Kenneth James Christman July 9, 1941 February 27, 2018 Kenneth James Christman, 76, long time resident of Ramona, passed away on February 27, 2018.  He was born in El Cajon and moved to Ramona in the early 1960's. Kenneth was the first born to Ruth (Solis) and Guy Christman.  He is predeceased by his parents Ruth and Guy, his oldest son Kenneth J Christman Jr., as well as his siblings, Dave Christman, Pauline Christman and Guy Christman. ...

Francisco Bueno Verduzco November 27, 1955 March 19, 2018 Francisco Bueno Verduzco, 62, of Ramona passed away on March 19, 2018.  A viewing and Rosary will beheld at the Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, March 22nd from 5pm - 8pm.  Rosary will be recited at 7pm. On Friday, March 23rd, there will be a Funeral Mass at 11:30am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial following at Nuevo Memory Gardens in...