Son of G. Russell Haltermann and Faith Poor Haltermann, Jim was born in the Long Island community of Bay Shore, New York.  Upon moving to San Diego in 1945, the family settled in Bonita.  A 1954 graduate of Chula Vista High, Jim studied at San Diego State College (now SDSU).  He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in 1960 and Master's Degree in 1970.  Jim was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Phi Delta Kappa, an honorary education fraternity. He served in the Coast ...

Jarend Paul Jones, 36, was a man whose life was defined by love—love for his children, his family, his friends, and the game of baseball that shaped so much of who he was. Jarend grew up in Poway, California, where he was raised by his mother, Shannon Jones, and his grandmother, Pam Jones, who both played an important role in shaping the man he became. Jarend is survived by his two beloved children, Jackson (“Jackie”) and ...

Martha Glanbin was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925, the seventh daughter in a family of eight children.  After graduating high school, she worked as a switchboard operator, but the onset of WWII took in a different direction, and she became one of the trailblazing women working in factories so production could continue. Martha met and married the Kentucky soldier William O'Brien in Detroit, whose Army career took them to Kentucky, Arkansas, Alaska (Martha passed on the opportunity to ...

Life's events made you a nomad from an early age, but your spirit was made for it.  Your wanderings were exciting and exhausting and no matter what, you always managed to carve out contentment and happiness amongst the struggles. It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to you, and to have to endure this life without you. We will think of you always. We will remember your kindness, gentleness and caring.  Your love was quiet, steady and unconditional. You were always our number one ...

Sabrina Cheung, age 87, was born 1938 in Hong Kong and passed away peacefully on Sunday 25 January 2026 in San Marcos, California. Sabrina was a devoted mother to her only child, Caroline and a loving grandmother. She was known for her generosity and lively spirit. She enjoyed cooking and took great pleasure in hosting family and friends, especially during the holidays. Her home was often a place of gathering, good food, and conversation. She believed deeply in helping others, ...

Jermaine Lemuel Samuel, beloved husband, devoted father, coach, veteran, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, 15 January 2026 in San Diego, California. Jermaine’s presence filled a room - kind, real, and unforgettable.  His passing leaves a profound and immeasurable absence in the lives of all who loved him. Jermaine was the loving husband of Heather and the proud father of Christiana and Gabriella. He loved these ladies fiercely, and above all else, he was the best ...

Gerald “Jerry” Richard Vanderhoff Sr, of Escondido, California, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026, at the age of 91, at the Veterans Home of California in Chula Vista. Born on April 24, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Iva Louise (Bunting) and Francis Ferris Vanderhoff, he was the eldest of five children. Jerry's parents divorced when he was a teen and Iva remarried Eugene De Felice who became a loving father to Jerry and his siblings and later an adoring grandfather to their ...

Bernard “Ben” Thomas Fastiggi, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Bernard was born on August 2, 1930, in Calitri, Italy, to Michael and Antonietta Fastiggi. He later immigrated to the United States, where he proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 through 1953, during the Korean War. Bernard grew up in Mt Vernon, NY with his two sisters Mary and Lucy. He was the first college graduate from an Italian ...

Michael Jon Boldrick was born March 10, 1939. Michael was a dearly loved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He lived in Southern California his entire life. Michael loved the ocean and sailing in his youth. In his older years, he enjoyed his classic Volkswagen bug. Throughout his life, he was an incredibly hard worker. He was a quiet man who lived a quiet life, but when he laughed, his laughter filled the room. Michael passed away at home, the evening of ...

Terry L Herbel ,Lauxman, Bricker 1-30-1948 12-30-2025 Born in Kansas To Pauline & Charles Herbel Attended & Graduated schools in Kansas Married High School Sweetheart in 1968 Marion Lauxman Divorced She has lived in Escondido since 1979 Worked for Retail Clerks Union Had 1 Daughter Shannon M Sutton ( Vance) 1 Granddaughter Brittany ( Ricky) and 2 Greatgrandchildren Maya & Adrian all of Escondido Siblings Susan Wolf (Everett) 3 Nephews Linda Stone Melanie Nuss(Craig) 2 ...