Obituaries

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September 25, 1987 – January 15, 2025

Hannah Rose Brock, age 37, of Escondido, CA, formerly of New Castle, CO, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with liver disease on January 15, 2025.

Born to Bradley J. and Cheri Lee Rose Brock on September 25, 1987, in New Castle, Colorado, Hannah was a bright and determined individual. She graduated with honors from Rifle High School and pursued her passion for...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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