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Donna M. Darois-Jewell
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Marie Darois-Jewell, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Donna’s love for her family, specially her "boys", and friends was the heart of her vibrant and colorful personality—one that brought joy to all who knew her. Donna’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for those she loved made her truly special. Whether sharing laughter with family, offering words of wisdom, or simply being a comforting presence, she left an indelible mark on the lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by: her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and dear friends, who will forever cherish the memories of her love, humor, and generous spirit.
She is survived by:
Husband Harold Jewell of Bakersfield, CA
Sons Doug, Ken and Andy of San Diego, CA
Daughter-in-law: Julieta Prieto of San Diego, CA
Step Daughter Sandy(Bob) Press and Pam(Scott) Guseman
Brother Rich Nelson of Maryville, TN, Robert Nelson of Bakersfield, CA
Grandchildren: Ashley Darois, Rachelle Burton, Nicole Prieto
Great Grandchildren: Preston and Tristen Darois, Rylee Burton
Nieces and Nephews: Andrea Melanson, Donna Melanson, and Jerry (Gaby) Melanson, Zach (Maria) Grabo, Jake Grabo, Anna (Justin)
Brother-in-law: Rick Grabo of Columbus
Great Nieces and Nephews: Jarius, Saniyya, Bryony, Dayshanay, Madeline, Abby, Eli, Scarlett, Dylan, and Bella
Though Donna may no longer be by our side, her love, laughter, and the beautiful memories she created will forever live on in our hearts. Her spirit will continue to guide and inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.
CHARLES GEORGE SHEVLIN
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Charles George Shevlin (Chuck) on November 5, 2024, at the age of 67. Chuck was born on January 19, 1957, in Virginia to Charlie Shevlin and Patricia Branton. His bright spirit and love of life touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Chuck grew up in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Florida in his mid-teens. From there he left for Michigan in which he attended Automotive school. After working as a mechanic in his 20’s, Chuck decided to pursue his education in science. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Arizona, then achieved his PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Missouri. Chuck moved his family to San Diego, CA where he completed his postdoc at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla.
One of Chuck’s greatest joys was playing soccer with his friends and family every Sunday morning, rain or shine. It was a tradition that brought him immense joy that reflected his love for both the game and the connection it fostered with those around him. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed spending his free time working in the garage on cars, wood and metal. Beyond his skills, Chuck was a natural storyteller, always eager to share a funny tale or a bit of wisdom with those around him. Chuck was full of life, with an infectious energy that could light up any room. His warmth, humor, and generous spirit made him a cherished presence to all who knew him.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Beatrice Shevlin; his three children and their spouses: Iain Shevlin (Tanya), Caroline Simunich (Sergio), and Grace Spooner (Pat); his siblings: Cory Gonzales, Celina Christiano, and Sean Shevlin; and his grandchildren: Lara Simunich, Elena Shevlin, and Zachary Simunich, along with many other family members and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Patricia Shevlin, and his former wife, Chella Shevlin, who passed away eight years ago. Together, they raised a family that he was immensely proud of.
Chuck’s legacy of kindness, brilliance, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered with love and gratitude.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on February 21, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. The church is located at 13734 Twin Peaks Rd, Poway, CA 92064.
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A private reception will be held following the service for close friends and family. Space is limited, and details will be shared individually.
Steven Carpenter
Beloved father and husband. Survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Marzetta and Clarissa, and step-son Brandon. Steven loved football and his LA Rams. He was a wonderful grandfather to all his grandkids. He was a wonderful person and will be missed so deeply by his family. (Posted 10/7/2024)
florida c. dahman
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Florida C Dahman. She passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on the 24th of September 2024. She adored her family with all her heart. She showed that everyday through her love and her cooking. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Gerald, her children Rosemarie, Robert & Jennifer, their spouses Frank, Sharmell & Dan. Her grandchildren Jamie & Bradley, Nathan & Tracy, Nicole & Carlos, Kekoa, & Hanna. Her great grandchildren Kylee & Lunabella. Her brother Uldarico, Januario & Jose. Her sisters Antonio & Lynn. She touched everyone she met. She will be sorely missed, always loved and never forgotten. (posted 9/30/2024)
Margaret Ellen Priddy
Marty Priddy passed on 9/11/2024. To those left behind I know she would want you to live happily and do everything you want in life because it is short. (posted 9/25/2024)
Philip D. Gay
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip D. Gay of San Diego (La Mesa), California. Phil departed peacefully in the very early morning hour of August 18, 2024. Phil had been a member of the San Diego educational community after he and his first wife, Sue, moved to San Diego from Ohio in 1962. Not only does Phil leave behind a loving family, but he has left an amazing mark on the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and the San Diego public school community as a teacher, administrator, and active member, as well as the director of the San Diego Fair for five decades. Phil spent many years as the voice announcing winners at the Annual GSDS&EF Awards Night, and he and his second wife, Wendy, chaperoned many students to the International Science Fair, as well. After retiring from the San Diego City School District, he and Wendy, ran a B & B in Julian sharing their beautiful home “Rainbow Hill” that was designed by their dear friend, James Hubbell. Phil and Wendy have lived in La Mesa full-time since 2000.
Phil is survived by Wendy, his wife of 37 years as he joins his first wife of 25 years, Sue. He leaves behind his daughter, Susan, his son Jonathan with his wife, Misty, along with his step-children Jeff with his wife Melanie, Kevin, and Chris. Additionally, he was extremely proud of his 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Phil is now at peace after handling Parkinson’s for years. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Please make any donations in his name to the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair or to Parkinson’s disease research — Ways to Give | American Parkinson Disease Association or Ways to Give | Parkinson's Disease. (posted 8/21/24)
Feyyaz Omer Baskent
Feyyaz Omer Baskent, January 1, 1947 – May 18, 2024 Born in Ankara, Türkiye, his first loves being soccer, the sea, the sun, and speed boats, Feyyaz immigrated to this country in 1966 when he was 19 years old. He was fearless and courageous with a zest for life that was contagious.
In 1971 he was an All-American for Suny Broome Community College and played soccer at Binghamton University from 1971 to 1973, ranking 14th in the nation and being written up in the Hall of Fame, with historic victories, and conference championships, ending his collegiate soccer career in 1973 as Athlete of the Year.
He was an amazingly complex and intelligent man, earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1973, working for companies such as Union Carbide (now Dow Chemical), Great Western Foam Products, FoamEx International, and FoamTech. He had 25 patents and made significant contributions to our world in the field of chemistry that we enjoy and appreciate today.
Feyyaz was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was kind, and humbly and anonymously generous with a tremendous heart and enduring compassion. He had a will of iron and lived life with pride and conviction. His presence was a force to be reckoned with and his impact on all of us is great and will be felt deeply through eternity.
Feyyaz is survived by his 2 brothers, 4 children, 1 grandson, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters in law, 3 nephews, 1 son in law, and 2 former wives. (posted 08/12/2024)
Chaluai Stenz
Chaluai (Charlie) Thong Choothong Stenz passed away early on the morning of July 26, 2024 at home under hospice care and is survived by her husband of 32 years Jim. She was born November 11, 1948 in Sukhothai, Thailand and came to the US in 1973 with her first husband who was stationed in Thailand with the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Charlie and Jim met in Alameda CA. in 1991 when he was stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 and were married on February 14, 1992. She loved to sew and gardening. She was able to visit Thailand in 2005 for the first time since 1973 and then again in 2008. In 2016 she suffered a stroke that left her bedridden but she always had a smile and a positive attitude till the end. (POSTED 8/5/2024)
JEFFREY LLOYD DONHAM
On July 4th, 2024, Jeffrey Lloyd Donham passed away in Carmel Mountain Ranch; a town in San Diego, California. He was 54 years old.
Jeff was born on January 26th, 1970. He was the youngest of 4 kids; his mom, Loretta Donham and dad, Kenneth Donham, raised him and his siblings, Kenneth Donham Jr, Christopher Donham, and Lisa Wendell, in Ramona, California. Jeff grew up spending lots of time outdoors which shaped him into an athletic young man. He would then grow up to run on his highschool cross country team. Not only was he an ambitious runner, he was a well-liked and dare I say popular guy in his class of 1988. He made friends easily and was well-known for his humorous and trend-setting personality. After highschool, Jeffrey started his career as a Network Engineer and would continue working for many large corporations throughout his life.
Jeff married Lisa Nichole Donham in July of 1996 and welcomed 4 daughters into the world within the next 7 years; Hailey Elizabeth Donham, Emily Nichole Donham, Melanie Carolyn Donham, and Natalie Evelyn Donham. They raised their kids in Ramona to then move to Carmel Mountain in 2009. Jeff was a big part of their lives; he helped coach their softball teams throughout their childhood and to this day remains their biggest fan.
Throughout his life, Jeff struggled with mental illness and alcoholism which would ultimately take his life. Although he is gone, his legacy remains with his kids. They are all very proud of him, knew he struggled but continued to love them to his best ability. They chose to remember him by his silly, goofy personality. They can still see him putting on a scary halloween mask and hiding outside by the window waiting for them to see him and run to mom; memories like this will remain in a special place in their hearts forever. They will continue to watch their dance party home videos seeing him smiling and hearing him laugh in the background, knowing that was him at his happiest.
Per his wishes, Jeff will be cremated at Trinity Funeral Home in San Diego, California. His family is choosing to do a private service in order to honor him respectfully and say their goodbyes.
To help support Jeff’s family, they ask for you to consider donating to NIAAA, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, or financial contribution to the family to help with the cost of the services.
Jeff’s family continues to grieve his loss; knowing he is in a better place and finally at peace. They understand that he loved them more than he loved himself. His children will treasure the good memories they have together and hope he knows that he will be missed and loved for the rest of their lives. (POSTED 8/5/2024)
Michael Scott Harvey
Michael Scott Harvey, 54, of La Mesa, CA bid farewell to this world on April 28, 2024. He leaves behind a zest for life and a sense of humor that touched the lives of many.
Born on August 15, 1969 in Grosse Pointe, MI to Michael Harvey and Margaret Gallan. Michael eventually moved with his Mother to North County San Diego.
A devoted father to his daughters Isabella and Chelsea, Michael’s love for his daughters shines in countless ways. His love extended beyond his family to his loyal companion, Lexi, his beloved dog.
Michael was a man of many talents and passions. As a skilled handyman and carpenter, he had a knack for fixing things and turning the ordinary into extraordinary. If you could dream it, he could build it. His artistic flair shone through his work as a tattoo artist, where he brought stories and emotions to life on skin.
An adventurer at heart, Michael found solace and joy in the freedom of fixing and riding motorcycles and chasing waves as a surfer. These experiences brought him closer to nature and filled his soul with boundless energy and excitement.
In every aspect of his life, Michael embodied resilience, creativity, and a zest for living fully. His warm smile, good conversation, kind heart, and infectious laughter will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
As we bid farewell to Michael Scott Harvey, we honor his memory by carrying forward the love, passion, and adventurous spirit that defined his remarkable journey through life.
Survived by his daughters Chelsea and Isabella. His father Michael (Susan) and mother Margret. His sisters Jennifer (Judd), Brielyn, and Jessica (Salvatore). His cousins, Kevin (Paulette), Dorothy (Dan), John, Amy, Ejay, Jenna, Randy, and Eric. His dog, Lexi.
To honor Michael’s memory, a celebration of life will be held at Santee Lakes on May 31th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Michael’s honor to the American Heart Association.
(POSTED 05/01/2024)
Donald Ray Johnson
Donald Ray Johnson affectionately known as "Casino" entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2023. He was 69 years young, a native of Los Angeles, CA, but San Diego was home.
Son of the late Dolores Johnson and survived by his father Woodrow Johnson, Sr. He was preceded in death by two of his siblings, Woodrow "Butch" Johnson, Jr. and Samantha Johnson.
Don is survived by his wife Denise King-Johnson, his two daughters Dee Dee (Lamar) Andrews & Nicole (Oscar) Martinez, and his four step children ~ Angelo Samantha) Henry, Sr., Wesley Smith, Nicole & Edwin King. Additionally, he leaves behind his sister Serada Johnson and his first wife & friend Norma Jean Johnson, along with his grandchildren ~ Savvy & Amon Andrews, Alaina, Alyvia, Elijah & Jaden Martinez, Angelo Jr., Andreas, Arianna & London Henry, Sarah, Taliyah & Kaylah King; and a host of nieces and nephews and his favorite furbaby Bella Wella. He leaves behind very dear friend & confidant, Pastor Mark Jappe & the community at Gateway Church, for which he called on for all his spiritual guidance & prayers.
Don served in the United States Navy and worked for General Dynamics.
He enjoyed singing, bodybuilding, bowling, playing basketball, shooting pool & going to the casino.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Rest easy Don Johnson!!
Relatives & friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service which will be held at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, CA on Friday, December 15, 2023, beginning promptly at 11 a.m.
Funeral planning entrusted to the caring staff of Trinity Funeral Services, 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123. (POSTED 12/13/23)
John Louis Mattos Sr.
John Louis Mattos Sr. passed away in his home on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 89. John was preceded in death by his parents Manual and Elizabeth Mattos. John was born in San Diego, California. He grew up primarily in Point Loma and attended St. Agnes Catholic School and Saint Augustine High School. John was a tuna fisherman for about a decade before working as a bread delivery driver for several local bakeries. In retirement he lived in Las Vegas for about 20 years before returning to San Diego. John leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 70 years Carol, his four children, John (Barbara), Jim (Ardene), Corrine Brindley (Tim), Claudine Espinosa (George), nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and his sister Rita Carvalho. Services will take place Tuesday, November 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Point Loma followed by a remembrance reception at the SES Portuguese Hall. In support of John’s love of baseball and youth league coaching, donations can be made to Peninsula Little League, P.O. Box 81684, San Diego, CA 92138.
Jennifer Pennix (Russell)
Obituary Content: Jennifer Lynn Pennix (Russell), 59, Born August 13, 1964. Passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023 at Hospice of Butler & Warren County with her family by her side. She was born in Middletown, Ohio to Nathan (Deceased) & Sue Russell. She leaves to cherish her Mother Sue Russell; 1 Son Connor Miller; 1 Grandson Gavin Miller; 2 Sisters Ann Harrison (Nick) , Jane Russell (Jeff) 1 Brother Christopher Russell; 2 Nephews Nicholas Harrison (Amanda), Cole Thomas. 2 Nieces Carrie McMahon (Dan) ; Heather Thomas (Cody). Special Friends, Peggy, Tonya, Pam, Brenda, LaDonna, Karen that all helped in caring for Jenny during her illness. Donations can be made to Hospice of Butler & Warren County or The Compton Center at Atrium. There will be no services. (POSTED 10/24/2023)
David Kent Miller
Obituary Content: David Kent Miller. July 16, 1955 - October 6, 2023. David K. Miller passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frances A Miller and Raymond R. Miller; his sister Lynett M. Miller. David was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He traveled with his family as his father was in the Military. Upon graduation from Point Loma High School in San Diego, California, David joined the United States Marine Corps, where he did several tours of duty. He worked many years as a Supply Clerk until he became disabled. David is survived by his sisters; Lynell Randolph (James). Candyce Spruel (Michael). brother, Russell Cook III: Stepmother: Blanche Miller. A host of nieces and nephews. David was a loving son, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all. (POSTED 10/16/2023)