All Obituaries

Michael R. Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home in Country Estates. Michael was born on February 23, 1947 to Walter Ralph Cooper and Sybil Baxley Cooper.  He was born and raised in Clearwater, FL. He joined the Navy in 1965 and in 1973 graduated from Vanderbilt University, as a Naval Officer, with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. After Flight School in Pensacola, FL, he began flying E2's for the Navy on the Enterprise aircraft carriers off the...

John David Bittner, “Dave”, age 75, died on January 9th, 2020 in Ramona, California while conducting a technical climb to a critically threatened Golden Eagle nest in San Diego County’s Bandy Canyon.  Dave was born on December 30, 1944 in Mt Healthy, Ohio to John and Marian Bittner and was the oldest of their six boys. He is survived by his five brothers: Thomas (Kim), Scott (Linda), Dean (Jill), Ross (Jennifer) and Todd (Linda); his wife Leigh and their children:...

Kenneth Paul Woodward was born in Oceanside, CA on May 5, 1933 to Geneva and Guy Woodward.  He passed away on December 19, 2019 in Escondido, CA.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard D. Woodward.  He is survived by his wife Corrine Woodward, son Kevin Guy Woodward, granddaughter Jessica Marie Woodward and step daughter Anne Barney. Ken attended Oceanside High School for three years and graduated from El Centro High School in 1951.  At both schools...

Dolores J. Kelley May 3, 1937 December 6, 2019 Dolores J Kelley passed in peace in her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 82. Dolores was preceded in death by her oldest son Sean Kelley.  She is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart Charles Kelley.  She is also survived by her children - Kathleen Kelley, Colleen (Bob) Montz, Patrick Kelley, Amy Kelley and daughter-in-law Robin Kelley (Sean).  She was blessed with seven...

Kenneth (Kenny) Alan Smith July 8, 1963 November 8, 2019 It has saddened our hearts, and has filled our eyes with tears as Kenny has been called to the heavens to his next journey.  It has also left us so very blessed with the time to be with him and know him, allowing us to experience his drive to a great life.  Kenny passed to his next journey very peacefully at his home with his family near him.  Kenny battled brain cancer for many years, defying the odds over and over...

Frank Falls Jr. November 21, 1953 November 12, 2019 Frank, the second child and eldest son of Francis Falls Sr. and Mary Falls, was born and raised in Oakland, CA  Frank attended St. Jarlath Catholic School, Bret Harte Jr High and graduated from Skyline High School in 1971.  A veteran of the Gulf War, Frank joined the US Navy in 1975 serving with distinction for 20 years. Stationed in San Diego during his time in the Navy, Frank came to call Ramona, CA his home.  After...

Raleigh Eugene Neilson August 20, 1933 July 15, 2019 Raleigh Eugene Neilson passed away on July 15, 2019, having lived and enjoyed life to the fullest.  He was born in Beaver, Utah, on August 20, 1933, together with his twin brother, Richard, to Donald and Marie Neilson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna; brothers Bill and Richard; and his loving grandson, Ryan. Raleigh served his country both in the United States Air Force and during his career in the Fire...

Richard Wayne Green August 7, 1950 September 13, 2019 Rick Green, a long time resident of Ramona, passed away on September 13, 2019 at the age of 69. Rick was born and raised in Bonne Terre, Missouri.  At 18, he joined the US Navy, where he served in Vietnam during his nine years of service.  In 1981, he entered the California Highway Patrol Academy.  Upon completion he was transferred to the El Cajon CHP Office.  The last ten years of his career he worked as a Resident...

Abraham Vicente Soto February 26, 2005 September 16, 2019 Abraham Vicente Soto, 14, of Ramona passed away on September 16, 2019.  He leaves behind his parents, Julio and Cynthia Soto, grandparents Mary and Rob Snyder, Luciano Soto and Teresa Castro. Abraham was a freshman at Ramona High School and was loved by all who knew him.  He was an avid gamer, a computer whiz, a Rubik's Cube master and a Parkour expert.  Abraham also enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Victoria Ann Cavallari November 3, 1957 August 26, 2019 Victoria A. Cavallari, age 61, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Ramona due to natural causes.  She was a life long resident of Ramona, graduated from Ramona High and was a past Honored Queen of Job's Daughters Bethel 178 of Ramona.  She worked for Bank of America for 41 years. She was beloved in the community and will be sorely missed.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Michael Cavallari and their...