United States High School Yearbooks by County
Lee DeMeo, 5
ESCONDIDO - Lee John DeMeo Jr., 5, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at UCSD Medical Center.
Born Dec. 2, 1994, in Sellersville, Penn., he lived in Escondido.
Lee was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob DeMeo, in 1999. He is survived by his mother and father, Jennifer and Lee John DeMeo of Escondido; five uncles; three aunts; and grandparents Dorothy Williamson of Vista and Jack and Irene Williamson of South Carolina.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 16, at Gateway Community Church in Escondido. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. today, at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorial donations to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, checks to UMDS, PO Box 1151, Monroeville, PA 15146-1151.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Alice Eriksen, 74
ESCONDIDO - Alice A. Eriksen, 74, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at her home in Escondido.
Born Aug. 15, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas, she lived in Escondido for 30 years. She was a homemaker, a member of the City of Hope Auxiliary in Duarte and a volunteer at Palomar Medical Center.
Mrs. Eriksen is survived by her husband, Robert Eriksen of Escondido; brother Gene Biemer of San Antonio; and sisters Helen Maritzen and Cecilia Milski, both of San Antonio.
A rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Escondido, with Chaplain Ryan Perkins officiating. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in San Antonio. interment will follow at St. Jerome's Catholic Cemetery in Martinez, Texas.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Angelo Messina, 73
VISTA - Angelo Messina, 73, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at his home in Vista.
Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Sicily, Italy, he lived in Vista for four years after retiring from New York. He was a mason with Mason Tenders Union Local 79 in New York for 50 years.
Mr. Messina is survived by his wife, Lillian Messina of Vista; sons Angelo Messina and Santo Messina, both of Vista; daughters Lillian Rolfini of Vista; two sisters in Italy; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., today, Feb. 16, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Vista, with the Rev. Ramon Marrufo officiating. interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Kathleen Pearce, 79
OCEANSIDE - Kathleen C. Pearce, 79, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at her home.
Born March 16, 1920, in Minnesota, she lived in Oceanside for 40 years.
Mrs. Pearce is survived by her son, David Pearce of Oceanside.
No service will be held at the request of the deceased. Inurnment will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Samuel Hyde, 18
RAMONA - Samuel "Sam" William Hyde, 18, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, the result of an automobile accident on Poway Road. He was on his way to work.
Born July 8, 1981, in El Centro, he lived in Ramona. He attended schools in Ramona and Warner Springs and graduated from Ramona High School's "Future Bound" program. He worked for Ralphs grocery store in Carmel Mountain for several months and was a member of the Ramona Presbyterian Church.
Samuel is survived by his parents, William A. and Nancy L. Hyde of Ramona; brother Carl T. Schwettmann of Ramona; sister Rebecca J. Schwettmann of Escondido; adopted sister Louise C. Parnell of San Diego; aunt Mary A. Caratachea of Escondido; sister-in-law Nina M. Alessi of Ramona; nephews Raymond E. Nevarez of Escondido and Carl T. Schwettmann III and Cody J. Schwettmann, both of Ramona; and niece Angel L. Nevarez of Escondido.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at Ramona Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Herb Christ officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the "Future Bound" program at Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane, Ramona, CA 92065.
Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Edward Kraft, 52
TEMECULA - Edward James Kraft II, 52, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at his home.
Born June 24, 1947, in Glendale, he lived in Temecula for 12 years. He worked for Metal Bars Inc. in Santa Fe Springs.
Mr. Kraft was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore Kraft, in 1979; and his son, Chad Kraft, in 1979. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Janice Kraft of Temecula; mother Virginia Kraft of Dover, Alaska; mother-in-law Mariete "Tari" Farmer of Temecula; sons Matthew Kraft and Sean Kraft, both of Temecula; daughter Sarah Kraft of Temecula; sister and brother-in-law Diane and Bob Morris of Dover; brother-in-law Dean Farmer of La Mesa; and sister-in-law Laurie Root of Lake Forest.
Viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary, with the Rev. Dennis Ginoza officiating. Inurnment is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Temecula Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Kraft Family Education Trust Fund, c/o Hagerty Stewart & Associates Inc., 205 E. State St., Redlands, CA 92373.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Thelma Walters, 69
OCEANSIDE - Thelma Kathleen Walters, 69, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, of cancer, at her home.
Born Aug. 4, 1931, in New York, she lived in Oceanside for 20 years. She was a respite worker and a member of Shepherd of the Valley in Oceanside.
Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her husband, George Walters, in 1991. She is survived by her sons, George E. Walters of Maine and Andrew C. Walters of Roswell, N.M.; daughters Ronice A. Brice of Oceanside and Thelma K. "Teddie" Penny of North Carolina; brother Eral Heartsch; sisters Louise Gunderson and Elonar Green, both of Pennsylvania; grandchildren Laura Walters, Steven Walters, Matt Clary, Adam Clary, Colleen Brice, Jacklin Brice, Denise Clary, Jimmy Clary, Richie Clary, Tim and Joey Walters, Michelle Penny, Christina Brice and Robert and Scott Walters; and great-grandchildren Kenny Ruppel, Karl Ruppel, Christopher Ruppel, Scott Williams and Cody Walters.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the Lutheran Church in Oceanside.
The family suggests memorial donations to Ronice A. Brice, c/o Union Bank of California, San Luis Rey Branch, PO Box 85413, San Diego, CA 92186, Acct. No. 7401-67983.
Accu-Care Cremation is handling arrangements.
Paula Westerlund, 71
ESCONDIDO - Paula Louise Westerlund, 71, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at her home.
Born Dec. 11, 1928, in Jackson, Mich., she lived in Escondido for 36 years. She worked for AT&T before retiring.
Mrs. Westerlund was preceded in death by her husband, George Wesley Westerlund, in 1989. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Pye of Ramona, Kathy Blackburn, Cynthia Lee and Chess Westerlund, all of Escondido, and Lauri Timmins of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A private service is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Hildegarde Maus, 84
ESCONDIDO - Hildegarde Augusta Maus, 84, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Aug. 28, 1915, in Jackson, Mich., she lived in Escondido for 15 years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Maus is survived by her husband of 64 years, Earl F. Maus of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law Michael E. and Diane L. Maus; grandchildren William and Tammy; and great-grandchild Casey Anne Maus.
The Telophase Society is handling arrangements.
Kathleen Pearce, 79
OCEANSIDE - Kathleen C. Pearce, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2000, at her home.
Born March 16, 1920, in Minnesota, she lived in Oceanside for 40 years.
Mrs. Pearce is survived by her son, David Pearce of Oceanside.
No service will be held at the request of the deceased. A private cremation is planned with inurnment to take place at a later date at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Alice Walsh, 82
ENCINITAS - Alice McDonald Walsh, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Casa Palmera in Del Mar.
Born Aug. 26, 1917, in Fleming, Saskatchewan, Canada, she lived in Long Beach for 48 years before moving to Encinitas in 1999. She was a registered nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center, retiring in July 1981.
Mrs. Walsh was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frederick M. Walsh, on Dec. 7, 1969. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas G. Walsh of Long Beach, E. Michael and Ginny Walsh of Toronto, Ontario, and Philip M. Walsh of Aliso Viejo; daughters and sons-in-law Bernardine D. and Martin Curtin of Avalon, Mary A. Walsh-Cole and Stan Cole and Heather and Robert Raasch, all of Encinitas; sister Lorine Cooledge of Moosomin, Saskatchewan; and 11 grandchildren.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 16, at Stricklin-Sniveley Mortuary in Lakewood. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Long Beach, with the Rev. Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach.
Stricklin-Sniveley Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Patricia Le Ora Betz, 74
CARLSBAD - Patricia Le Ora Betz, 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at her home.
Born April 16, 1925, in Long Beach, she lived in Carlsbad for 35 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Betz was preceded in death by her husband, John Betz, in 1983. She is survived by her son, John P. Betz of Denton, Wis.; daughters Gay Betz of Carlsbad and Jackie Vann of San Diego; sister Dolores Bergman of Idyllwild; half-sister Dorothy Wilson of W.V.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carlsbad, with the Rev. Steve McCall officiating. Burial followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Oceanside Mortuary handled arrangements.
Herbert Mateas, 67
FALLBROOK - Herbert Jack Mateas, 67, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born Sept. 11, 1932, in Los Angeles, he lived in Fallbrook for 11 years. He was the owner/operator of Dragon Tree Distributors for five years and started the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce, serving as its first president.
Mr. Mateas is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jacqueline Alice Mateas of Fallbrook; sons Ronald Mateas and Kevin Mateas; sister Luella Berry of Medford, Ore.; and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 16, at Berry-Bell & Hall Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Hislop officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Zoological Society of San Diego, PO Box 120271, San Diego, CA 92112; or donate blood to the Red Cross.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
