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Lillian Hoppe, 90

SAN MARCOS - Lillian B. Hoppe, 90, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999.

Born May 13, 1909, in Boston, she lived in San Marcos for 27 years. She worked for Escondido Country Club before retiring.

Mrs. Hoppe was preceded in death by her husband, William Hoppe, in 1965. She is survived by her sons, Rudy Hoppe of Henderson, Nev., and Richard Hoppe of San Marcos; brother Arnold Burrough of Massachusetts; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

No service will be held at the request of the deceased.

Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.

Dwight Garrett, 85

SAN DIEGO - Dwight McKay Garrett, 85, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, of diabetes and kidney failure, in San Diego.

Born May 31, 1914, in White City, Iowa, he lived in San Diego for 51 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Elks Club.

Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his wife, Marie E. Garrett, in 1989. He is survived by his sons, Dwight David Garrett of San Diego and Dennis Michael Garrett of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter Juanita Marie Dorman of Escondido; grandchildren Wirt H. Dorman Jr., Carol Smith, Julie Bliss, Eric Garrett, Tamaca, Treeana, Nichol and Penny; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, 7297 Ronson Road, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92111-1411.

Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.

Howard Stratton, 74

FALLBROOK - Howard Lee Stratton, 74, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Fallbrook.

Born Aug. 18, 1925, in Los Angeles, he lived in Fallbrook for 28 years. He was an electrical contractor for Stratton Electric for 45 years and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Stratton is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy L. Stratton of Fallbrook; daughters Patricia Dales of Fallbrook and Vicki Nye of Temecula; sister Donna Schroeder of Hemet; and grandchildren Nancy Dales, Jessica Nye and Chad Nye.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert Cunningham officiating. Inurnment took place at Riverside National Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-24564; or Fallbrook Hospice, 624 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, Ca 92028.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Oliver Steen, 89

CARLSBAD - Oliver T. Steen, 89, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, of cancer, in San Diego.

Born Jan. 29, 1910, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he lived in Carlsbad for more than two years. He was a radiologist at McKessport General Hospital in Pennsylvania before retiring and served as a captain in the Canadian Army Medical Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Steen was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Steen, in 1986. He is survived by his son, Jon Steen of The Woodlands, Texas; daughter Judy Johnson of Carlsbad; grandchildren Jennifer Davey, Jeff Steen and Tim Hall; and great-grandchildren Brittany Steen, Spencer Steen and Danny Hall.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A cryptside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. Barry Moller of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church officiating.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

James Berry, 79

RANCHO SANTA FE - James Harvey Berry, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, of mesothelioma, in Rancho Santa Fe.

Born June 19, 1920, in Tulsa, Okla., he lived in Rancho Santa Fe for 26 years. He was in the building materials business and served as a paratrooper during World War II. He was a frequent contributor on the subject of water rights to the Opinion Page of the North County Times.

Mr. Berry is survived by his wife, Shirley Berry of Rancho Santa Fe; four daughters; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at El Camino Mortuary.

The family suggests memorial donations to Greyhounds of America, 9078 Winter Gardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA 92040.

El Camino Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Grace Graeff, 94

OCEANSIDE - Grace Marie Graeff, 94, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Oceanside.

Born April 28, 1905, in Indiana, she lived in Oceanside for 29 years. She was a claims adjuster for the Auto Club before retiring.

Mrs. Graeff was preceded in death by her husband, George Graeff, in 1972; and her son, Thomas Graeff, in 1971. She is survived by her son, James Graeff of Granada Hills; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held from 1 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 7, at Oceanside Mortuary. A graveside service with burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Raymond Bradlow, 90

OCEANSIDE - Raymond Francis Bradlow, 90, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Vista.

Born Nov. 1, 1909, in Waterbury, Conn., he lived in Oceanside for 49 years. He was a pressman for the San Diego Union-Tribune before retiring.

Mr. Bradlow was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Bradlow, in 1993. He is survived by his son, Raymond Bradlow Jr. of Murrieta; daughter Patricia Bradlow of Poway; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No service will be held at the request of the deceased. A private cremation is planned, with cremains to be scattered at sea.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Tillie Vasquez, 58

SAN MARCOS - Tillie Lupe Vasquez, 58, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born April 30, 1941, in Los Angeles, she lived in San Marcos for 28 years. She was a branch manager for the First Republic Bank in Del Mar for 12 years.

Mrs. Vasquez is survived by her husband of 37 years, Antonio "Tony" Vasquez of San Marcos; sons Paul Raymond Vasquez of San Marcos and Leonard Brian Vasquez of Los Angeles; daughter Kimberly Ann Vasquez of San Marcos; brothers Richard Villa of Whittier, Robert Villa of Wildomar, Casey Villa Jr. of Orange and John Villa of Rancho Cucamunga; sisters Helen Flores and Virginia Villa, both of Whittier; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 ;.m. today, Jan. 5, at McLeod Mortuary, Escondido Chapel, with Deacon Richard Jansing Jr. of St. Mark's Catholic Church officiating. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. George Dunkley officiating. Burial will follow.

McLeod Mortuary, Escondido Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Opal Sferruzzi, 88

OCEANSIDE - Opal Deloras Sferruzzi, 88, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in Oceanside.

Born Jan. 3, 1911, in Indiana, she lived in Oceanside for 10 years.

Mrs. Sferruzzi was preceded in death by her husband, Salvadore Sferruzzi, in 1994. She is survived by a daughter in Oceanside; two sisters in Indiana; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

No service will be held at the request of the deceased. A private cremation is planned.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Cora Lee, 90

ESCONDIDO - Cora Ethelyn Lee, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Valle Vista Nursing Center in Escondido.

Born Jan. 23, 1909, in Arkansas, she lived in Escondido for five years. She was a department manager for Broadway stores before retiring. She was past regional president of Ventura County American Legion Auxiliary and a 1926 graduate of Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles.

Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Lee; and her son, Charles E. Storie. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Arthur Doig of Oceanside; and grandchildren David Collins of Encinitas, Paul Collins of Long Beach, Liane Collins of San Francisco, Randy Storie of MIchigan and Glen Storie of Georgia.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Sylmar, with the Rev. Richard Miller officiating. Interment icon will follow.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Ivy Rogers, 95

FALLBROOK - Ivy Rogers, 95, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Fallbrook.

Born Jan. 17, 1904, in Oklahoma, she lived in Fallbrook for 36 years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Rogers is survived by her granddaughter, Diane Hartcorn.

A private cremation is planned.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Harvey Seapy, 85

FALLBROOK - Harvey Sherwood Seapy, 85, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in Fallbrook.

Born Nov. 23, 1914, in Hegesville, Mont., he lived in Fallbrook for 25 years. He was an aeronautical engineer with McDonald Douglas for 32 years and a member of the United Methodist Church of Fallbrook.

Mr. Seapy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Viva Seapy of Fallbrook; son John Reed Seapy of Manhattan Beach; daughter Megan Castrup of Corning; brother John Windsor Seapy of Anaheim; and grandchildren Mark Castrop, David Seapy and Daniel Seapy.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the United Methodist Church of Fallbrook, with Dr. Dennis Y. Ginoza officiating. A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests memorial donations to Fallbrook Hospice, 624 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028; or to Scholarship Fund, United Methodist Church of Fallbrook, 1844 Winterhaven Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Barbara Carlier, 42

OCEANSIDE - Barbara A. Carlier, 42, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in La Jolla.

Born July 14, 1957, in Green Bay, Wis., she lived in San Diego County for 20 years. She was a medical records supervisor at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital for 19 years, a member of the Valley Bible Church in San Marcos and a secretary of AWANA.

Mrs. Carlier is survived by her husband of 10 years, James W. Carlier of Oceanside; mother Shirley Leurquin of Connellsville, Pa.; sons Jimmy Carlier and Joey Carlier, both of Oceanside; brothers Francis Leurquin of Enid, Okla., Joseph Leurquin of Connellsville and Duane Leurquin of Redwing, Minn.; and sisters Michelle Channon and Lisa Vidrio, both of Houston, and Charlene Astorga of Tracy.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel. A graveside service with interment will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bill Ferrel officiating. A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Palomar Christian Church in San Marcos, with the Rev. Ferrel officiating. A reception will follow.

The family suggests memorial donations to They Jimmy and Joey Carlier Trust Fund, c/o Valley Bible Church, Attn: Wilma Frace, 1350 Discovery St., San Marcos, CA 92069.

Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.

May Moyryla, 84

FALLBROOK - May Carrie Moyryla, 84, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Fallbrook.

Born Dec. 9, 1915, in Grundy, Va., she lived in Fallbrook and Rainbow for 25 years. She was a secretary for American Linen Supply for 22 years and a member of the Rainbow community Church and former chaplain of Rainbow Grange.

Mrs. Moyryla was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Ruth Mallett and Ella Margie Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul Moyryla of Fallbrook; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation and viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 5, at Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Berry-Bell & Hall Chapel, with the Revs. Stan Wujek and Ed Lockmoeller of Rainbow Community Church officiating. Interment icon will follow at 12:45 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 4.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Jose Duran, 64

CARLSBAD - Jose A. Duran, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, of cancer of the liver, at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Born Feb. 6, 1935, in Mexico, he lived in Carlsbad for 44 years. He worked for Union Local 89 and the Carlsbad Unified School District.

Mr. Duran is survived by his companion of 33 years, Alice Grijalva of Oceanside; mother Lola Rios Duran of Texas; father Jose Duran of Mexico; sons Jesse Moreno of Oceanside, Fidel Grijalva of Las Vegas, Jose A. Duran of Sacramento and Robert Duran of San Diego; daughters Magdalena Duran of Whittier, Teresa Duran of Oceanside and Gloria Mortenson of Carlsbad; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Whittier Rose Hill Mortuary. A graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Jan. 5, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Burial will follow.

Rose Hill Mortuary in Whittier is handling arrangements.

Verne Parris, 95

MURRIETA - Verne Vinton Parris, 95, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at his home in Murrieta.

Born Sept. 14, 1904, in Burlington, N.D., he lived in Murrieta. He was a grain farmer for 40 years and a member of Vista Masonic Lodge and Al Bahr Shrine, San Diego, in the Tin-Lizy Unit.

Mr. Parris is survived by his wife, Genevieve Parris of Murrieta; sons Wayne W. Parris of Woodinville, Wash., and Stanley P. Parris of Sarasota, Fla.; daughters Joyce Parris of Campbell, Janet Shaffer of Murrieta and Peggy Chubb of Paradise; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, with Vista Masonic Lodge officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Murrieta Valley Cemetery.

Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Martin Taylor, 60

ESCONDIDO - Martin P.R. Taylor, 60, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Escondido.

Born June 12, 1939, in Nottingham, England, he recently retired to Escondido. He worked in pool construction for 10 years and was an engineer for more than 30 years.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Taylor of Escondido; brother Monty Taylor of England; sons Michael Taylor and Andrew Taylor; daughters Helen Taylor, Lisa Hersom and Kristen Kent; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3625, San Diego, CA 92103.

Edith Wright, 83

SAN MARCOS - Edith A. Wright, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in Redfield, Ark.

Born March 1, 1916, in Madison, Wis., she lived in San Marcos.

Mrs. Wright is survived by her son, Arlynn Gary Wright of San Marcos; daughter Sharon J. Phillips of Redfield, Ark.; brother Leslie Morrill of Long Beach; sister Nadene Crabtree of Hughson; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at El Camimo Mortuary in San Diego. A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

El Camino Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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