APRIL 7, 1949 – NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Richard Kenneth Forsyth of Pauma Valley, CA, passed away November 28th at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Sue, his four children, Christopher, Nicholas, Timothy and Marika, his stepchildren Greg and Laura, and 9 grandchildren.

Richard was a dedicated husband. His appreciation and commitment to his wife, Sue, never wavered through his challenges. Together they enjoyed traveling, playing golf, playing endless games of gin rummy, and most importantly each other’s company. Their love for each other only grew stronger as their time grew shorter and the amount of teamwork it takes to make a relationship that strong is a standard to which he was also proud of, and thankful for.

As a father, Richard spared no expense or time away from his children. He was “the coach” his boys and their friends got to play for, he was “that dad” who supported his daughters’ cheerleading ventures, and he ALWAYS made time to enjoy his grandkids’ games, performances, baptisms, and birthday parties. As kids, they always knew that dad had their backs. He was a superhero in their eyes, and built like one to those that didn’t know him. His patience, love, confidence, and empathy are all values he didn’t just preach, but presented to his kids every day of his life. Richard was the Owner/Laboratory Director of California State ELAP Accredited Sierra Analytical Labs,

March 24, 1939 – December 17, 2024

Born March 24, 1939 in Massachusetts to Amy Catherine Nasif and Benjamin Michael Knowles. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on December 17, 2024 in Escondido California. Rita gave back to her community as an LPN for 20 years at Grossmont Hospital, and helped raise her nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard Paul, and is survived by her sister Virginia, her children Michael, Donna, Keith and Mary, her grandson Michael Paul, her great grandchildren, and countless other friends and relatives, and her dog Buddy. Rita loved spending time with her family, playing slots at her local casino, and watching the turtles swim in the bay on Hawaii Island.

Services will be held Monday, January 6 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Silver Lining Cremations and Burial located at 421 S. Andreasen Drive, Escondido, CA 92029. All questions, flowers and in kind donations can be directed to the funeral home or to (619) 846-9400.

October 5, 1950 – August 1, 2024

The Savanh Family is sad to announce the passing of Wilson (Bounthanh) Savanh on August 1, 2024. He is loved and missed by his girlfriend, Fong, his daughters, Jacqueline and Kate, and son Tong. He has 4 grandchildren, Jeylin, Emily, Sean, and Ryan. He also has two sons-in-law, Savas and Brian. Wilson’s passion for Laotian and Thai culture, traveling, fashion, and his loving and welcoming nature touched all who knew him.

Daniel “Dan” James Kash passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a battle with gastric cancer with metastasis to the brain.

Born in 1965, he was raised in Smithtown and Port Jefferson, New York. Dan was an only child, although he was a devoted half-sibling to Louis Kash Jr., Kathryn Kash Murphy, Gregory Kash, Jeanne Kash Barbet, Robert Walker, Nancy Walker Fish, and Thomas Walker.

Dan was a volunteer fireman, on the high school rifle team, and earned honors as an Eagle Scout. He received an Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, and graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. While there, Dan also enjoyed skiing and playing rugby. He became a member of the Theta Chi, Epsilon chapter fraternity. Upon graduation, Dan was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating flight school, he was assigned as a pilot to March Air Force Base, Riverside, CA to fly KC-10 Extender aircraft. During this time, Dan proudly served in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

In 1990 Dan met the love of his life, 2nd Lieutenant Deborah “Debbie” Ann Haley. They both served in the Air Force at March Air Force Base and married in 1991.

Donald “Don” Edward Wenger, age 77, from San Marcos, CA passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2024. Don was born to Clarence and Dorothy Wenger at Washington, Iowa hospital on October 6th, 1946, and grew up on a 280-acre family farm in rural Wayland, Iowa. He was taught the good work ethic by his parents, working together as family and was surrounded with unconditional love. He gave his life to the Lord at age 14 and walked with Him all of his life.

Don met his lifetime sweetheart, Candace “Candy” Renee Luse, as a teenager and knew at once that she was the one for him. They were married in Iowa City, IA on October 13, 1968 and were excited to start a family. Children born to them are son Shane (Cori) Wenger, Kalona, IA, son Greg (Kimberly) Wenger, San Marcos, CA and daughter, Erica (Scott) Poore, Kearney, MO. Grandchildren are Mitchell Wenger, San Marcos, CA, Chelsea (Farris) Suleiman, Wahiawa, HI, Destonee VanBoening, Maryville, MO, Dylan (Destiny) DeOrnellis, Polo, MO, Donny (Elizabeth) DeOrnellis, Polo MO, Deijah Poore, El Dorado, KS, Delayne Boyd, Dalton and Dakota Poore, Kearney, MO, Danan Wenger, Washington, IA and Kyrra (Titeus) Miller, Washington, IA. Great-grandchildren are Olive and Zayn Suleiman, Levi Wenger, Cole, Jaden and Sarah Miller, Oaklee, Greyson and Evelynn VanBoening, Delilah Poore and Charlotte DeOrnellis.

Wayne Paul Russ passed away January 19, 2024 following a favorite bicycle ride near his home in Long Beach, CA. He was born January 30, 1942 in Grants Pass. OR., to Lois Loesch Russ and Dr. Robert Russ.

During the first three years of his life, he traveled with his family to various military bases while his dad served his time with the US Army Air Corp during World War II. After the war the family returned to Grants Pass on the Lower River Road.

Wayne attended FT. Vannoy Grade School graduating from the eighth grade in 1956. The family then moved to Ely, NV, where Wayne attended White Pine High School graduating in 1960. The family returned to Oregon. Wayne attended the then Oregon State College, Corvallis. He graduated in 1964.

Following graduation Wayne worked as a flagger on the construction of I-5 in Roseburg. That fall he moved to Southeran California where he was employed with Occidental Life Insurance Company of California as a computer programmer. After several years he accepted a position with Rockwell International Aircraft as a computer programmer. He retired in 1997.

On July 3, 2014 he married Jenny Wilson, his friend of many years.

Wayne lived in California much of his adult life. He enjoyed traveling and riding his bicycle often thirty miles or more a day. Las Vegas was one of his favorite places to bike along with Bull Head City, AR.

Richard Korts was born on Jan 25, 1939 in Joplin, MO. His parents, Ingraban & Eloise Korts lived in Baxter Springs, KS, about 20 miles west of Joplin, His father was a mining engineer. Brother David was born in 1941, sister Elizabeth in 1944.

In 1945 the family began a series of moves that over three years would take them to Olmsteadville, NY, Lakeland, FL and Berkley CA. In October 1948, the Family moved to Denver, Colorado where they lived except for two years until the late 1960’s. In 1952 the family moved to Northern Michigan (Marquette & Negaunne), returning to Denver in 1954. Richard finished Jr. High School & graduated from East High School in Denver in June, 1957. In Sept 1958, Richard began attending the University of Colorado in Boulder where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1962 with a bachelor of science in Applied Math.

Richard worked for two years at Lockheed Missiles & Space Company in Sunnyvale, CA, returning in 1964 to Colorado where he married Carol Jean Dreher in August, 1964. He received a Masters of Science in Applied Math with a minor in Computer Science from The University. He then took employment at the General Atomic division of General Dynamics in San Diego (known today as General Atomics) (GA), where he worked in the computer sciences department. In 1967, Richard & Carol divorced. Richard continued his employment at GA. In 1974, Richard met Janet Anne Fussleman, and with Janet’s son Joey, they were married on Nov. 6, 1976 in San Diego. Together they had son Steven Richard Korts in 1977 and daughter Karen Marie Korts in 1979.

In Memory Of Our Beautiful Daughter and Delightful Granddaughter

Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Courteney Alexandra Taylor (age 29) and her daughter Amaya Anais Taylor (age 4), both of San Marcos, died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash involving an alleged DUI driver on Saturday, April 23, 2023 on their way home from a day in the sun with their friends.

Courteney was the oldest/middle child in our family — the rainbow and the glue that blended two households into a family. She was born November 23, 1993 in Macomb, Illinois to David Jr and Barbara (Talley) Taylor. Courteney has two older sisters, Megan Noel, Lavella Delgado, and two younger siblings, David Taylor III, and Kelsi Taylor.

Mitchell Kagan Berner, devoted husband, son, brother and friend, passed away on January 18, 2023 after a tenacious battle with colon cancer. He was 59 years old.

Mitch was born on June 29, 1963, and adopted by Joyce and Edgar Berner of San Diego. Mitch always considered himself fortunate to be part of the Berner family, whose home welcomed all who crossed its threshold. Mitch spent his childhood surrounded by extended family, biking down Montezuma Road, goal tending for both hockey and lacrosse, jet skiing on Mission Bay, and working at the family business.

After graduating from La Jolla Country Day School, Mitch attended the University of Texas, graduating with a degree in Political Science. There he met the love of his life, Kelly Whitmire, whom he married in 1986. Mitch went on to get his Master‘s of Public Administration from USC and pursued a fulfilling career in politics working for San Diego politicians and running his own political consulting business, Public Solutions.

Mitch was known for his fierce stubbornness, quiet strength of purpose and laser-like focus on any task he deemed worthy. Those who really knew Mitch appreciated his devotion to family and friendships; his eclectic interests in sports, travel, music and theater; and his quirky obsessions with Riverdance, Sweet Factory candy, and his cat, Kaspar. He expressed his depth of emotion quietly and unexpectedly with gifts of service, always seeking to make life easier for those he loved. Whether it was planning family reunions, trips with friends, shipping meals to someone going through hardship, or showing up at a hospital bedside to offer comfort and love, Mitch embodied those early lessons of family supporting anyone who crossed his threshold.

April 14th, 1981 – January 13th, 2023

Jeff had a brilliant mind. He was a talented artist and author. He wrote, illustrated, and published several books. Jeff had a kind, loving, compassionate heart. He was passionate about his landscaping business, education, his students at Sycamore Ridge School, and his fiancé and her daughter.

Jeff is sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He was loved by all who knew him. Jeff made a difference in many lives.