All Obituaries

Lorien Watkins Hall was born to Ronald and Robin Watkins in Ramona, CA. Possessing strength and intellectual curiosity, she embraced a diverse range of passions, careers, and friendships. Lorien, an accomplished social butterfly, effortlessly engaged in conversations with anyone on any topic. Whether she was actively involved in her child’s activities, celebrating at family and friends' gatherings, or excelling in her career as a realtor, Lorien was a dynamic individual. A student...

Paul was born in Unionville, Michigan on June 6,1946 to Harold Bauer and Ella Mull. He was the eldest of 9 children and he cared for each and every sibling throughout his young life. He was preceded in death by sisters Jackie Molden, Diana Weber and Robin Bach, and his brothers Sonny Bauer, Rich Bauer and DJ Bauer. He is survived by his two sisters, Nona Engelhardt and Connie Grant.  After graduation at Unionville High in 1964 he joined the U.S. Air Force as a radio operator. During...

Lynn Taliaferro Mills, 83, of Ramona passed away peacefully in her sleep at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, on October 20th, 2023. She was born Lynn Dele “Lindy” Adams in Archer City, Texas to Benjamin Frank (Ben) Adams and Mattie Lee Adams (Atchley).  Lynn graduated from Archer City High School in Archer City, Texas in 1958 where she excelled in sewing and cooking and was crowned Miss Future Homemaker of America with the FHA. Soon after graduation, she began her...

In Loving Memory of Alyssa Anne Keen Alyssa Anne Keen, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born on April 25th, 2001, in Poway, California. Her radiant smile graced this world for 22 beautiful years until she peacefully gained her wings on September 17th, 2023, cradled in the loving arms of her devoted mother at Pomerado Hospital. One of the many lessons Alyssa helped teach the world about was about a condition called Trisomy 18. Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal condition in which babies...

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.  

Edith Pauline Wright passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, with her oldest daughter and oldest son at her side. Edith was born to Cecil H. Palmer and Cecil L. Palmer in Toledo, Ohio in 1940. Edith’s siblings were Elizabeth, Wayman, Gerald, Frances, and Bonita Palmer.   A graduate of Libby High School, Edith married Ernest Wright in 1958 and moved to Columbus, Ohio while Ernest attended Ohio State University. Edith and Ernest moved to Los Angeles, California in 1960 and...

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...