Joseph Taylor, 84
SUN CITY — Joseph B. Taylor, 84, died Wednesday, June 16,2004.
Born March 22, 1920, in Portland, Ore., he lived in Sun Cityand, previously, Warner Springs. He was an aircraft mechanic for 35years for the federal civil service at Norton Air Force Base in SanBernardino. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Cross inRialto. He enjoyed traveling and reading.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor Taylorof Sun City; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Glenda Taylor ofLake Elsinore; daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Jeff Horn of PineCove; and three grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for noonTuesday, June 22, 2004, at Riverside National Cemetery with theRev. Ralph Buchhorn officiating. A private cremation isplanned.
The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society,2655 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handlingarrangements.
Wyatt Lee, 77
HEMET — Wyatt Ray Lee, 77, died Saturday, June 5, 2004, inWichita, Texas.
Born May 27, 1927, in Jayton, Texas, he lived in Hemet for fiveyears. He lived in Anza for 20 years previously, where he owned andoperated an apple orchard. He served in the U.S. Navy during WorldWar II aboard the USS Cleveland. He was a member of the HemetValley Baptist Church.
Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, KathyLee, in May 2004, and son David Seligman in 1990. He is survived byhis son Frank Seligman of Seattle; daughters Cheryl Welbes ofBillings, Mont., and LaFrieda Smith and LaQuita Maag, both ofWichita Falls, Texas; sister, Darlene Stokes of San Angelo, Texas;11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June24, 2004, at Hemet Valley Baptist Church, 1480 N. Kirby S. inHemet, with the Rev. Ken Fletcher officiating. Inurnment willfollow at 1 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to the Veterans of Foreign WarsPost No. 2266 or the Diabetes Foundation, Inland Empire Chapter,9041 Magnolia, Suite 308, Riverside, CA 92503-3941.
McWane Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Cathryn DiStefano, 83
ESCONDIDO Cathryn T. DiStefano, 83, died Wednesday, June 16,2004.
Born May 13, 1921, in Des Plaines, Ill., she lived in Escondidofor 42 years. She was a homemaker. She was co-owner of theDiStefano Brothers Mushroom Farm on North Broadway in Escondido.She was a member of the Lady of Resurrection.
Mrs. DiStefano was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J.DiStefano Sr., in 1978; son John N. DiStefano in 1982; and sisterMarian F. Speer in 1986. She is survived by her sons anddaughter-in-law, Frank J. Jr. and Veronica DiStefano of Vista andDave A. DiStefano of Escondido; daughter and son-in-law Carol M.and John Maletich of Loveland, Colo.; brother and sister-in-lawEdward A. and Dolly Geisen of Santa Clarita; and grandchildrenBryan, Kyle, Stefanie and Nick.
Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m.Tuesday, June 22, at the Church of the Resurrection, 1445 Conway inEscondido. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family suggests donations to the Church of the Resurrection,1445 Conway, Escondido, CA 92027.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
John Yoneda, 93
ESCONDIDO John Narumi Yoneda, 93, died Wednesday, June 16,2004, at Palomar Medical Center of a stroke.
Born Nov. 10, 1910, in Glendale, he lived in Escondido for eightyears. He was a member of the Vista Buddhist Church, the KaraokeClub of Vista Cultural Center and Washu Kai. He enjoyed growingplants, Taichi and Sumie.
Mr. Yoneda was preceded in death by his wife, Hatsuye SueYoneda, in 1995. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law,John K. and Carole A. Yoneda of Escondido; sisters Itsuye Nakanoand Keiko Yoshimitsu, both of Hiroshima, Japan; and grandchildrenScott, Sam and Andrea.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26,at the Pasadena Buddhist Church in Pasadena.
North County Cremation Service in San Marcos is handlingarrangements.
Joseph Taylor, 84
SUN CITY Joseph B. Taylor, 84, died Wednesday, June 16,2004.
Born March 22, 1920, in Portland, Ore., he lived in WarnerSprings previously. He was an aircraft mechanic for 35 years forthe federal civil service at Norton Air Force Base in SanBernardino. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Cross inRialto. He enjoyed traveling and reading.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of 56 1/2 years, EleanorTaylor of Sun City; son and daughter-in-law Steven and GlendaTaylor of Lake Elsinore; daughter and son-in-law Teri and Jeff Hornof Pine Cove; and three grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for noonTuesday June 22, at Riverside National Cemetery with the Rev. RalphBuchhorn officiating. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society,2655 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handlingarrangements.
Dovie Kafka, 82
VISTA Dovie Anne Kafka, 82, died Wednesday, June 16,2004.
She was born March 28, 1922, in Pensacola, Fla. She sold jewelryfor about 35 years. She was a member of St. Francis CatholicChurch.
Mrs. Kafka was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Kafka; andgrandsons Craig and Stephen Easterling. She is survived by her sonand daughter-in-law, James and Peggy Easterling of Vallejo;daughter Edie Easterling of Vista; sister-in-law Betty Fricke ofCathedral City; grandchildren Michael, Chris, Corbin and Sabrina;and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 23,at Eternal Hills Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
James Brown, 59
SAN DIEGO James Rufus Brown, 59, died Monday, May 10,2004.
Born Dec. 2, 1944, in Mississippi, he lived in San Diego for 20years. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Brown is survived by hisbrother, Douglas L. Brown of Fort Worth, Texas.
A graveside service was held at Skyvue Memorial Garden inMansfield, Texas.
North County Cremation Service in San Marcos handledarrangements.
Edward Maxcy, 68
ESCONDIDO Edward A. ³Skip² Maxcy, 68, died Tuesday, June 8,2004, at Dameron Hospital in Stockton.
He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Escondido for 20years and a member of the American Legion. He served in the U.S.Marine Corps for 30 years.
Mr. Maxcy was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Maxcyand Bruce Maxcy; and sister Connie Maxcy. He is survived by hisdaughter, Jan Hernandez of Stockton; brothers Howard Maxcy, JackBeresford and Brian Beresford; sisters Josephine Royer, PatriciaSexton and Elizabeth Ragsdale; and two grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, June 12, at DeYoung ShorelineChapel in Stockton. Private interment took place.
DeYoung Shoreline Chapel in Stockton handled arrangements.
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Raymond Walter Mahony, 83
Ray Mahony, a popular bandleader, died on Sunday, June 13, 2004,of pneumonia.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1920. Afterlearning to play clarinet and saxophone in high school, he playedin professional dance bands throughout his life, stopping only toserve in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Ray studied electronics and business, and in 1954, moved hisyoung family to California, to work for Hughes Aircraft, where hebecame a contracts administrator. He received a Ph.D. in businessadministration in 1979, and worked for Interstate Electronics.
In 1992, he moved from Anaheim to Oceanside, where he continuedto arrange music and lead bands until last year.
Ray will be greatly missed by his many friends, his fellowmusicians and his loving extended family.
Survived by his wife of seven months, Mary; his daughter,Christine Michika; and two grandchildren, Marla and MichaelMichika.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, atHoly Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward St. in Fountain Valley,Calif.
Robert T. Buteau
Jan. 28, 1931 April 26, 1999
Another Father¹s Day is here, dear Bob, and it¹s been five yearssince you were taken from us.
We miss your beautiful tenor voice and your laughter andremember how you loved us, our pets, the U.S. Infantry, theCalifornia ³ranch,² Christmas, your red convertible, and steaksmedium-rare.
Thanks for all the treasured memories.
Loving you always,
Gwen, Diane and Gail
In loving memory of
Hugh Jackson Moore
Nov. 2, 1928 May 3, 2004
Dad, your cards and letters over the years are now among ourtreasures.
Yes, we remember our childhood days with love and respect. Beachdays, school carnivals, church retreats, Scout and Campfire Girlmeetings. The special choir nights with sing-a-longs all a part ofour past.
Sadly, we were denied visitation and phone calls during yourlast days.
You struggled to be a good father to us under the most unkindand unpleasant of circ*mstances, but your loving spirit is now freeof the silent torment you endured. You are strong once more andpain free.
Ever close to you,
Daughters Cheryl and Karen
Happy Birthday Steven
6/20/75 2/27/00
I sit in your garden, scent of flowers in the air,
It¹s your day Steve, the 29th birthday for those who care.
The birds sing here with a cheerful glee,
The wind blows steady for no one to see.
It¹s been a few years since you left us that day,
Changing lives forever in a powerful way.
I never knew until you… that I could fly,
It was only a matter of believing how high.
You soar with eagles, in paradise you wait,
Someday we¹ll meet, in front of His Pearly Gate.
A lifetime of good, cut short by the Plan
Touching so many and believing you can.
If only in life I could do what you¹ve done,
You¹ve captured our hearts… your battle is won.
Written by Rick Webb in loving memory of his brother, Steve.
John W. Henchman
8/20/25 6/20/94
Early in the misty dawn, birds singing in the trees
Reminds me of how simple
Life can be
Cats crossing the street,
heading home
A dog howling, feeling so alone
Flags waving in the cool breeze
Before the heat of day
Time flies, memories stay
So many years have
passed on by
Since we lost a wonderful man
With a big heart and
bright blue eyes
A special person who made
a difference
With his caring, sharing
and tender touch
Our Papa Bear, how we miss you
Oh, so very much
Happy Father¹s Day
Loving you today
Forever and always
Semper Fi,
The Henchman Family
