Rita Polumbo Bleecker
1931 - 2025
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Rita Polumbo Bleecker peacefully ed away with family by her side on April 3, 2025. She was born March 8, 19 ... Read More
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Lee Carver
1939 - 2025
La Jolla, CA
Lee Carver of La Jolla, CA, and Vail, CO, ed away at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. His wife, the love of his li ... Read MorePublished in:La Jolla Lightfrom June 5, 2025 -
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Curtis Lee Johnson
1951 - 2025
Ramona, CA
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the ing of Curtis Lee Johnson on November 24, 2024. Curt ed peacefully, ... Read More
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Susan Myerson
1942 - 2025
La Jolla, CA
Dedicated. Loyal. Loving. Tenacious. Determined. All words her friends and family would use to describe her, we lost a d ... Read More
Published in:La Jolla Lightfrom June 5, 2025
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June 1, 2025
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Matthew (Matt) Rock Carr
1954 - 2024
San Diego, CA
Matt was a special man who touched the lives of so many people. His presence was felt by others wherever he went, people ... Read More
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Christopher R. Hager
1958 - 2025
San Diego, CA
With great sorrow, we announce the loss of Chris Hager on May 16, 2025. Chris touched the hearts of many people during h ... Read More
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Steven Nelson Kearley
1954 - 2025
Yuma, AZ
February 12, 1954 - May 15, 2025 Steven Nelson Kearley was born and raised in San Diego, CA, and ed away i ... Read More
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Susan Myerson
1942 - 2025
La Jolla, CA
Dedicated. Loyal. Loving. Tenacious. Determined. All words her friends and family would use to describe her, we lost a d ... Read More
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Naomi Julia Nicholas
1932 - 2025
San Diego, CA
Naomi slipped away peacefully early in the morning May 22nd, smiling and beautiful to the end. She dearly hoped to be re ... Read More
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Susan Shean
1947 - 2025
San Diego, CA
Susan Shean, of San Diego, California, ed away on May 9, 2025 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Douglas J. Slavens
1962 - 2025
San Diego, CA
Douglas J. Slavens, 62, ed away unexpectedly at his home in San Diego, California, on May 12, 2025.
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San Diego, CA
A Celebration of Life to be held 6/7/2025 at 11:00am at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, ... Read More
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Elaine Valadez
1927 - 2025
San Diego
Elaine Greta Valadez (Nielsen) ed away peacefully at home. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Peter Nielsen and Ir ... Read More
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James Roger “Jack” Vickery
1934 - 2025
San Diego, CA
A longtime resident of San Diego, Jack ed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1934 in Cod ... Read More
Published in:San Diego Union Tribunefrom June 1, 2025
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In Memory
This special print edition commemorates and honors those who were lost the previous months.
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![Bo Mazzetti. (Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians)]( "rincon-16x9-1")
77-year-old chairman of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians dies following cancer battle
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Walt Ekard, longtime top county executive, dies at 71. To acolytes, he was a ‘giant among mortals.’
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Bob Filner, former mayor and lawmaker accused of harassment, dies at 82, leaving complicated legacy
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Tecolote Canyon advocate Eloise Battle, beloved for her dedication to the open space, dies at 95
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![Wink Martindale is seen arriving at the International Myeloma Foundation 7th Annual Comedy Celebration at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2013. The longtime TV game show host died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home in Rancho Mirage He was 91. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)]( "AP214159372649")
Wink Martindale, longtime game show host and legendary DJ, dies at 91
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![Harry Mathis was presented one of eight people honored with the 24th annual “Citizens of Courage” awards on April 25, 2013, by then-District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. Mathis, a former San Diego City Council member, was beaten as he tried to protect himself and his wife during a violent home invasion robbery, a day shy of his 79th birthday. (John Gibbins / The San Diego Union-Tribune)]( "SUT-L-harry-mathis-UTI1711178")
Life of service: Former council member, Navy captain and transit leader Harry Mathis dies at 92
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![Gianna Buzzetta, photographed in 2022 at Jeune et Jolie restaurant in Carlsbad, was killed in a hiking accident on March 24. The Michelin-starred restaurant will raise money for Buzzetta’s medical and burial expenses on Monday, April 7. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)]( "sut-z-giannabuzzetta-new")
Restaurant industry steps up for pastry chef Gianna Buzzetta, who died in hiking accident
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Richard Chamberlain, actor in ‘Shogun,’ ‘The Thorn Birds’ and ‘Dr. Kildare,’ dies at 90
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Richard Chamberlain, actor in ‘Shogun,’ ‘The Thorn Birds’ and ‘Dr. Kildare,’ dies at 90
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Former San Diego County Sheriff Jim Roache dies at 79
Carroll James "Jim" Roache, who led the department from 1991 to 1995, died March 20
