Bridget Kelline Campbell Dies at 46; Grossmont Grad Was Born in La Mesa

She worked for Macy’s for 24 years, serving in many capacities, including as a manager.

Denise Edna Holcombe—Helix Graduate—Dies at 67

She worked in the airline industry.

Sally Joanne Godwin—La Mesa Resident—Dies at 78

She grew up in San Diego.

Dianne Baydo Dies at 64; Grossmont High School Graduate

She was born in La Mesa.

Jailed Spring Valley Man Shot to Death by Deputy

Anthony Dunton was shot after he tried to escape.

Jose Reviro Rodriguez Dies at 84

He worked at local restaurants.

Adeline Buckelew—Longtime La Mesa Resident—Dies at 97

She lived in La Mesa since 1941.

Mark Petix Dies at 57; Grossmont High Grad Was Award-Winning Journalist

“He had a knack for making people care about everyday news,” said a former employer.

Nora Emma Flowers Trunnell—Spring Valley Resident—Dies

She was 90.

Mildred Underwood Heckard Dies at 100

She moved to La Mesa in 1959.

Gordon Porter—La Mesa Resident—Dies at 80

He was a commercial realty appraiser.

Leonard Louis Smorin—Local Teacher—Dies at 80

He was also a parishioner at Santa Sophia Catholic Church.

Memorial Service for Don Sanfilippo of La Mesa Pizza Fame Is Tuesday

Longtime Village merchant and civic figure was 72 when he died July 1 in wake of major stroke.

Phil Morell Dies at 91; Taught at Grossmont and Helix High Schools in 1950s

“Everyone he touched—either as a military officer, high school teacher or principal—came away the better for it,” said a longtime friend.

Mogens Grove Bildsoe—WWII Veteran—Dies at 89

He lived in La Mesa.

Lois Jane Smith—Veteran—Dies at 89

She served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Ila Pinegar Dies at 81

She was a member of the La Mesa First Church.

Janice Leigh Minor—La Mesa Soroptomist Club—Dies at 60

She also taught at SDSU.

Ann Hunt Dies at 85

She lived in La Mesa for more than 50 years.

Robert Sandlin Dies at 85; Was Grossmont Alum and Audiologist

Sandlin also served aboard the USS Eldorado during World War II.

Jerry Victor Williams—Mt. Miguel High School Grad—Dies at 73

He was also a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church.

VIDEO: San Diego County Residents Mourn Seau’s Death

Friends, family and fans of Junior Seau gathered at the Oceanside home where the NFL legend was found dead.

Spring Valley's Wilma Groh, Founder of Wil-Mat Project, Dies at 89

Wilma Groh gained national attention for herself and the group when she was named the Huffington Post "Greatest Person of the Day" on January 9, 2012, for their innovative and eco-friendly homeless service project.

John Brown Northcote Dies at 89

He was a Grossmont High graduate and operated the New Frontier Mobile Home Community.

Vaida Jones Helland Dies at 93; Family Moved to La Mesa in 1938

She was active in PTA, Presbyterian Church, Kiwaniannes, thrift shop and other service groups.

Hours Before Death, Dr. Jeff Marxen Had Best Softball Game of Adult Life

League will remember Sharp Grossmont Hospital surgeon at its next games Thursday night.

Dr. Marxen Was on Way Home from Softball Game When Crash Occurred

Wife says memorial celebration of life for Sharp Grossmont Hospital surgeon is Saturday, March 3.

Update: Memorial is March 3 for Jeff Marxen, ‘Doctor’s Doctor’

La Mesa Rotary Club friends and medical colleagues recall popular orthopedic surgeon, 60.

Freddie Maas Autopsy Reveals No Cause of Death at 111, UCLA Finds

Great nephew says: “There are no plans for a memorial, though we are considering it.”

Dan Hoff Interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery as Air Force Veteran

Donations invited in memory of La Mesan who triggered a search of Poway’s Iron Mountain.

Update: Leonard M. Smith Dies; ‘Dean’ of La Mesa Real Estate Agents Mourned

Realtor of 65 years worked with Col. Ed Fletcher and started one of city's oldest businesses.

‘Halloween Politics’ Is All Tricks, No Treats

Politicians are trying to scare people into doing what they want, Colleen O'Connor says.

Howard Linke Dies at 97; Lions Club Legend and Ex-Engineer With the City

“I think with my father, he just didn’t want to slow down, he didn’t want to stop and he didn’t want to quit,” said his son, Col. H.T. Linke.

Update: Jerry Schad Dies at 61; Hiking Writer Once Lived in La Mesa

Author of a dozen books, including the definitive Afoot and Afield local series, had kidney cancer.

Laursel Cambell, 80; Mourned by Many, Including Friends of La Mesa Library

She was a beloved mother to many who will be remembered for service at the library bookstore.

Fred Strachan, 81; Avid Traveler and Pilot

Longtime local resident and businessman had ties to the tuna fleet.

Lloyd Pierre La Plant, 95; Ex-Grossmont Vice Principal and Pearl Harbor Survivor

Plus other La Mesans in memoriam: Matthew Van Keuren, 94.

Bobby Wright, 85; World War II Veteran and Postal Worker

Plus other La Mesans in memoriam: Andrew Taft, 20.

­In Memoriam: William ‘Billy’ Cullen (1955-2011)

San Miguel Fire commemorates the life of one of its own.

Mary Elaine McCormick, 89; Charity-Minded Seamstress

Plus, other La Mesans in memoriam: Hazel Williams, 89; and Donald James Ruiz, 76.