James Elmer Pope

December 24, 1946 - February 28, 2017

James Elmer Pope passed away on February 28, 2017, at the age of 70.  He died peacefully at his elder daughter’s home in Nuevo, CA, in the company of family.  Born in Columbia, Tennessee, he was l of 5 children of William Arthur and Lucille Pope.  He spent his childhood in Tennessee before enlisting in the Navy at age 18.  After serving honorably, including multiple combat tours during the Vietnam War, and having received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Star, he retired from the Navy in 1971.  Upon his departure from active duty, Jim entered the Naval Reserve and took up residence in Lakewood, CA.  He was employed as a Field Technician (Pole Climber) for Pacific Bell/SBC for more than 30 years before retiring in Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Mr Pope is survived by his 3 adult children, son James Pope Jr, daughters Janice Tremblay and Jocelyn Krist; and his 6 grandchildren, grandson Gilbert Marquez, and granddaughters Madison Tremblay, Aillee Pope, Rubi-Mae Pope, Reagan Krist and Devyn Krist; as well as his brother Michael Pope of Columbia, TN

 Max L. Jarrett

June 23, 1981 - February 28, 2017

Mr. Max L. Jarrett, 35, was a dedicated husband and father who had a love for living life to the fullest. After a lengthy battle with cirrhosis, he passed away peacefully on February 28, 2017 at the Kindred Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga,   Ca. 

Max had the soul of a fighter and the love of a king. Max was born to Teena L. Meacham and Donald W. Jarrett on June 23, 1981 at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, Ca. His first breath into this world was too premature and his last breath out of this world was untimely. During his lifetime, he became a man of many accomplishments. At a young age, Max became a self taught man being able to do most things such as mechanics, minor construction, and painting. After learning many trades, he later became a Master Painter for the Department of Defense MCLB in Yermo, Ca. where he detailed and painted military vehicles. He went on to receive certification to be a painter and instructor. During his leisure time, Max enjoyed traveling to various places with family and friends. He enjoyed the adventurous sightseeing, history, foods, and drinks. Max's love for family and friends led to many memorable events such as barbecues, birthdays, and holiday celebrations. Max also suffered from an alcoholic addiction, a disease he struggled with for many years. While he was unable to overcome that battle, he was a fierce and persistent fighter who lived everyday of his life as fully as he could. 

Max is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Cocoa Jarrett, two beautiful children, Toby Roby and Jenessey Jarrett, His mother, Teena Marquez, His father, Donald Jarrett, Grandparents, Moreley and Jennie Jarrett, Deloye Meacham, siblings, Darby Mathis, Jason Jarrett, Tiffany Ballestracci, Joe Marquez, David Jarrett, Angela Jarrett, SummerDawn Jarrett, Glory Jarrett, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded by Kay Bas, and Barbara Meacham, both grandmothers. Private memorial services will be held in Barstow, Ca. On March 10, 2017 in celebration of Max's vivacious life. 

Donald Kemble Ward

February 9, 1919 - February 27, 2017

Gregory Stabile

February 17, 1959 - February 27, 2017

Danny Joe Spangler

November 22, 1935 - February 26, 2017

Tony E Martinez

July 23, 1937 - February 25, 2017

Age 79 passed away peacefully on February 25, 2017 with family at his side, he was preceded in death by his parents Eusebio "Chevo" and Josie Martinez . Originally from San Bernardino, Tony was a resident of Rialto for 40 years. He worked for the Press Enterprise for 31 years.  Tony is survived by his wife of 38 years,
Rose Reyes-Martinez and children David Martinez, Steven Martinez (Veronica), Michael Martinez , Johnny Boy Guillen (Toni), Kenneth Guillen and Alma Alva.  He has 31 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren,  and 18 Great-Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held on March 9, 2017 at San Salvador Catholic Church at 10am with Rosary at 10:30am, A Funeral Mass to follow at 11am. Interment to follow at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton. Tony will be remembered for his unfailing wit, sense of humor and loving spirit by all who knew him

Peggy Ann (Vogel) Wheaton

July 19, 1952 - February 24, 2017

 Peggy Ann (Vogel) Wheaton of Grand Rapids Michigan and of her adopted home town, San Diego California, passed away in Temecula California at the age of 64 on Friday, February 24, 2017.

Two memorials will be held.  One at Life Church (1001 W Country Club Ln, Escondido, California 92026) at 3:30 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2017, 

The second At West Golden Wesleyan Church (2752 N 34th Ave, Mears, MI 49436) at 11:00 AM on July 27, 2017.

Peggy was born to Harry and Betty Vogel on July 19, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  After graduating from Ottawa Hills High School, she attended Ferris State College, and graduated from Grand Valley with a bachelor’s degree and credentials in Elementary Education and Physical Education. She resided for brief periods in Arizona and New Mexico and a little longer in Florida before moving to San Diego, California in 1986. She taught in Florida for four years. She taught in San Diego from 1987 through 2007 except for school year 2003-2004 which she spent in Ohio. Peggy married Max Wheaton on March 27, 1988 in La Jolla, California. Peggy volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and provided foster care for several animals as well as having many pets of her own.  She also volunteered for the special Friends program through San Diego County that led to a twenty year relationship with Mike Johnson who was considered a son by both Peggy and Max.

Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Harry Vogel and by a son according to her heart, Mike Johnson.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Max Wheaton; son Nicholas Wheaton; step son Sean Wheaton; her mother, Betty Vogel; sisters, Linda Harris  and Sally Irwin; brothers Steve Vogel, Mike Vogel, and Tom Vogel.

Peggy loved children and animals and cared passionately for people who suffered from intestinal ailments as she did. Therefore, it is recommended that mourners consider contributing in her memory rather than giving flowers. Consider volunteering to help foster children, perhaps as a CASA as she did https://www.speakupnow.org/ .  Also, donations in her memory can be made to Animal Friends of the Valleys http://animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/give-online/ or to Crohn’s & Colitis foundation http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/donate-to-ccfa/honors-and-memorial.html. 

William Tearle Wallace

December 11, 1924 - February 24, 2017

Ignacio Lopez

February 1, 1928 - February 24, 2017

Dale Bryan Hering

April 14, 1952 - February 22, 2017

Randy Neil Tennyson

March 20, 1962 - February 21, 2017

Per Randy's request, his final resting place after cremation will be at his friend, Dan Ferguson's farm in Miranda, CA

Laverne Franco (Ward)

September 28, 1957 – February 20, 2017

Laverne Franco (Ward), age 59, was born in Riverside County, California and passed away in Murrieta, California.  She lived on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Reservation for more than fifteen years, where she worked as a Tribal Clerk.  She attended Banning High School in Banning, California.

Laverne was widowed to Frank D. Franco and is survived by five daughters; Melissa A. Franco, Desiree Franco, Rachel Franco, Renicia L. Smith and Omaovensi Coochwytewa. Two sons; Edwin R. Ward (Sonny Franco) and Darren Hill, Sr.  Nine grandsons; Steven, Micah, Donavan, Edward, Isaiah, Douglas, Frankie, Darrin Jr., and Ayden. Seven granddaughters; Mejaumi, Onya, Skyla, Malia, Maria, Antanelle and Darla; and one great grandson Naswet.  Four brothers, three sisters and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and “Aumi” to many Torres Martinez Youth.

Church services will be Friday, March 10, 2017 at 5:30pm – 7:00pm officiated by her brother Pastor Alvin Ward, followed by an all-night traditional wake, on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Reservation, 66-725 Martinez Road, Thermal, California 92274.  Church services will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8:30am – 10:00am.  Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Reservation.

Josefina Casaos

August 24, 1958 - February 20, 2017

Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a service at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Inland Memorial Harford Chapel in Hemet, CA.  Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, CA.

Alice Gertrude (Leach) Crosno

February 7, 1926 - February 20, 2017

Alice was born February 7th 1926 in Cordova Nebraska and passed away February 20th 2017 in Ontario California

One of 15 children, she lived in several states before coming to California

She married Lumis B  Mc.Cormick in 1941 and had 5 children; Edward Bobby, Kay, Gloria and Janet. Only Edward and Kay Remain. 

Remarried to Phillip Crosno in 1961 Phillip passed on March 20th 2011. 

Alice had many interesting jobs; Cab driver, bartender, cook, truck driver.

She leaves behind her son and daughter, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, plus her surviving sister June Buchanan.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends. God give her peace.

Reinald Robert Zottneck

March 25, 1938 - February 19, 2017

Michael Leonard Jeub

March 2, 1943 - February 19, 2017

Michael Eugene Ritchie

March 17, 1971 - February 19, 2017

Barbara Jeanette Dubois

January 18, 1929 - February 18, 2017

Rex Clayton Garrett

October 1, 1951 - February 18, 2017

Rex Clayton Garrett, age 65, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones February 18, 2017, in West Covina, California.

He was born October 1, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama. To Charlie Samson Garrett and Marian R'Ola Chase Garrett.

He had a heart of gold and was always cracking a joke to make you laugh and smile. Especially when you were feeling down. He would give you the biggest bear hugs to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He will be missed here but now he is with his parents and siblings cracking those jokes to make them laugh and smile. There will never be a dull moment whether here or there with "Sexy Rexy".

He is survived by Denise Sesco, his life partner of 22 years, who he loved and adored. His brother, Fred Garrett. His three children, Syrie Sage, Mickey Mills and Brooke Garrett. His many grandchildren, great grandchildren and tons of cousins, nieces and nephews. 

He is welcomed with open arms in the eternal life by his parents, Charlie Samson Garrett and Marian R'Ola Chase Garrett. His brothers, Brad Garrett, Kenneth Garrett and Charlie "Judge" Garrett. His sisters Fay Garnes, Irma Harrison, Mary Clark and Hazel Oefinger. They are now together headed to the fishing hole, to go catch the "big one". Here fishy, fishy, fishy...

There will be a celebration of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah. Date, time and location to be announced. 

Jacqueline Gladys Haynes

December 19, 1932 - February 18, 2017

Services will be held at

First United Methodist Church of Ontario

Saturday, March 4th

10 AM

918 N. Euclid Ave.

Ontario, Ca

Mary M. Campos

January 2, 1932 – February 17, 2017

  

Memorial Information:

Celebration of Life for Mary M. Campos

Calvary Chapel Chino Valley

12205 Pipeline Avenue

Chino, CA 91710

Friday, February 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm

Ramon Victor Valdivia

February 28, 1929 - February 17, 2017

Visitation and service will be 5:00 pm - 9:99 pm, Thursday, March 16th with a reception to follow plus a visitation and service from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, March 17 - both at Inland Memorial Harford Chapel, Hemet, CA.

Graveside service will be Friday, March 17 at 2:00 pm at Santa Ana Cemetery in Santa Ana, CA.

Joseph Francis Fisher

December 25, 1948 - February 15, 2017

Sylvia Kathleen Scully

February 1, 1936 - February 14, 2017

Desmen Joel Ruben Denton

December 9, 1987  -  February 14, 2017

Desmen, the youngest of seven boys, was an active, warm, quiet person. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed skateboarding, snow boarding and surfing.  Desy loved to cook for his family and friends.  He was working as a machinist and was progressing in this field.

  

His greatest joy was Kai and their son, Zephyr.

Desmen is survived by Kayulani Robinson and their son Zephyr Dean Denton, his parents Dennis and Ronna, his siblings: Dalton & Kyria, Dan & Pam, Dion, Dillion & Trisha, Dale & Sheena, Dakota & Crystal, nephews: Dallas, Zane, Koen & Porter nieces: Lilly, Willow, Dakota Rain & Luna, and Grandmother: Donna Lax, along with numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on February 21, 5:00 pm  at the Temecula Recreation Center on Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.

John Dominguez

June 12, 1934 - February 13, 2017

Entered into rest peacefully on February 13, 2017.  Born on June 12, 1934.  

Beloved son of his late parents Julia and Seferino Dominguez.  John was born in Carlsbad, NM and raised in Artesia, NM.  

John Dominguez leaves behind his three children: Sylvia, (Tony) Martinez, Ruben, (Reyna) Dominguez and Lydia Dominguez.  John has eight grandchildren, Sabrina Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Jessica Urbina, Crystal Dominguez, Johnny Dominguez, Seleste Torres, Armando Torres, Grecia Villa and eight great grandchildren D’Lila and Samuel Rodriguez, Jaqueline, Diego, Damian Urbina, Julian, Lesly and Ben Dominguez.  John is survived by his brother Pete Dominguez and sister Alyce Delgado. Four deceased siblings, Alvino Dominguez, Jerry Dominguez, Ramona Pacheco and Trini Martinez (Dolores).  Survived by several nieces and nephews.  

John joined the Navy and served four years, loved to sing and play the guitar, was also a joker and loved going to the Dodger games.

Viewing 9 AM-10 AM March 3, 2017 at Centro Cristiano Sinai, 12880 Heacock St., Moreno Valley, CA.,  Service to follow. Burial will proceed at Riverside National Cemetery.

John will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Daisy Dean Pirot

June 14, 1930 - February 13, 2017

Nancy A. Jensen-Vahovick

February 16, 1951 - February 13, 2017

Proverbs 31:26
When she speaks her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness.

Surrounded by her family, Nancy Jensen-Vahovick of Upland, CA passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2017. She was 65 years old.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 3 years, Charles (Chuck) Vahovick, his children and grandchildren, a sister, Helen Goldie, brother in-law Roy Goldie and niece, Ashley Goldie of Littleton, CO., as well as her Uncle Frank Sukle of Cranston, RI and Uncle Edward Kovach of Hershey, PA. She is also survived by numerous cousins and all those whom have been fortunate to cross her path on her selfless journey through life.

Nancy was born on February 16, 1951 and preceded in death by her parents John and Helen Sukle of Steelton, PA. as well as her first husband (and college sweetheart), of 31 years James Brownlee Jensen and their adopted-in-spirit children Nicholas and Adam Zakowicz. She was a graduate of Fontana High School and California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly).

Nancy was an accomplished marketing professional and a dedicated CEO at Avendren. She was a generous, witty, driven woman who loved helping others and was passionate about giving back. Nancy will be remembered by those closest to her for her tireless work ethic, which was only eclipsed by her selfless giving to friends, community, family, and anyone in need. Nancy was generous, kind and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know and love her.

A Joyous Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held April 8^th, 2017 at 1:00pm
at: Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2462 N. Euclid Ave, Upland CA 91784.
Gathering will follow immediately after at the residence of Nancy Jensen-Vahovick located at 2278 N. Euclid Ave, Upland Ca 91784
Her ashes will be scattered at the Seven Sacred Pools in Maui.

The family would like to thank (caregivers, hospice. Etc) for their efforts, care and dedication.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Nancy A. Jensen to the Make A Wish Foundation, www.wish.org/Donate or unselfishly provide a random act of kindness.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.

Larry Philip Claeys

October 23, 1941 - February 12, 2017

Lorraine Gaynel Bond

September 28, 1931 - February 10, 2017

Richard Anthony Ramos

February 22, 1956 - February 10, 2017

Virginia Rea Carter

July 7, 1958 - February 10, 2017

Steven Peter Scoglio

December 11, 1944 - February 9, 2017

Doris Laverna Eakins

June 7, 1934 - February 9, 2017

Services will be held at

First Assembly Church

March 4, 2017 at 1pm

21881 Ottawa Rd.

Apple Valley, Ca 92308

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Marlin Paul Rethwisch

August 20, 1933 - February 7, 2017

Marlin was born in Carroll, Nebraska and lived in Hemet for 27 years.

He is predeceased by his wife, Phyllis and son, Scott.

Marlin is survived by his daughter, Anne M Conley of Tennessee, son, Mitch, brothers Dave & Darel all of California and 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 12, at Trinity Luhteran Church on Columbia Avenue in Hemet.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Alice May Boyd

March 25, 1928 - February 6, 2017

Denise Marie Mayfield

December 25, 1989 - February 5, 2017

John Lynne Kittnell

September 11, 1927 - February 5, 2017

Raymond Leon Hornback

February 5, 1942 - February 5, 2017

Raymond Leon Hornback was born February 5, 1942 in Lordsburg, NM and passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2017, his 75^th birthday.

He worked for the Labor’s Union Local # 1184 in Riverside, CA.  He had many hobbies like fixing small gas engines, wood crafting and making homemade rootbeer.  He had a backyard orchard where he planted and cared for an assortment of fruit trees, grape vines and an annual vegetable garden.  He raised chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese and goats for many years. He liked to listen to classic county music.  Some of his favorite singers were George Jones, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard to name a few.

He is preceded by his father, Vernon, mother, Coretta (Tucker), two brothers, Richard and Roger and one sister, Frances Coates.

He met Rosita (Rosie) Liera, the love of his life, as a teenager at the Hemet Packing Company on State Street in Hemet and they were married for 58 years.  He leaves behind his wife, Rosita (Rosie) Liera, five children, a son, Raymond Jr of Hemet, four daughters, Rosalie Patke of Fort Bragg, CA, Laura (David) Short, Donna (Lawrence) Gibson and Tina Gingras all of Hemet, seven grandchildren; Wynter Berlin of Fort Bragg, CA; Craig Gibson, Richard Gingras, Naomi Gingras, Allie Gingras, Sheila Short and Rachel Short all of Hemet, two great grandchildren, Brandon and Jacob Smith of Fort Bragg, CA, three brothers, Carl, Frank and David.

A memorial will be held at a later date. 

Carole Louise Willison

January 2, 1944 - February 4, 2017

A Rosary will be said for Carole at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Hemet, CA on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am followed by a luncheon at the Fellowship Hall.

John Michael Foskitt

October 20, 1954 - February 3, 2017

Harold Goldfine

April 28, 1931 – February 3, 2017

Harold Goldfine passed away the evening of February 3, 2017 from kidney failure as a complication of congestive heart disease. He went peacefully at Santa Monica (Calif.) UCLA Hospital with his sister, Marilyn Benjamin, and niece, Sharon Abrams, by his side. His only son, Scott Goldfine, and his family, wife Jill and Harold’s only grandson Nathan, were able to say their goodbyes that evening over the phone long distance from their home in North Carolina. Harold was 85.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., (Coney Island specifically), Harold was one of three siblings born to Morris and Anna Goldfine. His parents and only brother, Paul, passed away in 1998. Harold’s wife, Phyllis, passed away in 2010 as the result of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Harold served his country as a U.S. Army corporal and radio operator on the frontlines during the Korean War in the early 1950s and he received an honorable discharge. He went on to become an electronics technician and spent the balance of his professional life in that capacity for RCA and later Sperry in Van Nuys, Calif., principally working on avionics technology.

Always very evident was Harold’s love of the arts, especially music and audio equipment, and his enthusiasm for sports. And, despite not earning a college degree, he was highly intelligent, and also passionate in his own way with a great sense of humor. In his later years, when his wife became ill and bedridden for an extended period, Harold visited the nursing home every day looking out for her and doing what he could to not only lift her spirits but those of other residents as well. He regularly brightened those people’s lives by playing harmonica and singing to them.

Almost to his last breath, Harold still played his harmonica and sang to those worse off than himself, and delighting others as well. He was clearly beloved by those he regularly encountered, including neighbors, healthcare workers and assisted-living residents. Ultimately, Harold Goldfine lived a good life, one that should be celebrated and that has left an everlasting impression. He was laid to rest February 27, 2017 with a military funeral service at Riverside National Cemetery. 

Marilyn Joyce Roberts

June 26, 1939 - February 3, 3017

Watson Leonard Wylie

July 23, 1956 - February 2, 2017

George Budd Millard

January 29, 1922 - February 2, 2017

Sylvia Garcia Marquez

December 1, 1946 - February 2, 2017

Sylvia Garcia Marquez, age 70, passed away February 2, 2017 of complications from cancer.  She was educated from San Bernardino Valley College and received a BA from University of Riverside. Sylvia retired from March Air Force Base as a civilian employee in the retirement department.  Sylvia lived last in Redlands, California.  she joins her mother, Chole Mercado and stepfather, Rosendo Mercado from Colton, California. Sylvia is survived by sisters, Priscilla Sierra, Dee Sanchez (Sal), Maria Munoz and Rebecca Mercado Gabaldon.  She has many cousins, nieces and nephews of Southern California. New Mexico and Arizona.  Sylvia chose cremation with simple words over her from a Christian pastor, with few in attendance and no reception. 

Gregoria Flores Perez

December 17, 1916 - February 2, 2017

Carmen Darlene Cootware

September 25, 1952 - February 2, 2017