Joe Miller, Santee Sheriff's Department Volunteer, Dies at 87

He spent 18 years with the Santee Sheriff's Department Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) program.

Santee Sailor Burned in Pennsylvania Explosion Dies

Pasquale Troisi, just returned from Afghanistan, suffered burns over three-quarters of his body.

The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: Santee Lost Three of Its Own

It's been 10 years since the start of the Iraq War. Santee lost three of its own in the Iraq War.

Alonzo E. 'Lon' Ferris, Vietnam Veteran, Dies at 71

A Santee trucker and military veteran.

Judy Carol Ehlen, Friend of the Santee Library and Sheriff YANA Volunteer, Dies at 70

She was an active volunteer in the community.

Juanita Louise Harrison Severe, Lantern Crest Resident, Dies at 91

She enjoyed being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years and owned and operated Ocotillo Wells Trailer Park and Market until retiring in 1989.

Karen Mays, Speech Therapist in Santee School District, Dies at 62

"Karen was all about the kids: she made them forget what they couldn't do and do what they thought they never could."

Mary Lou Laudner, El Capitan Journalism Teacher in 1960s, Dies at 88

Her husband, Delbert, passed away recently and both will be remembered at a memorial service Saturday.

Santee Resident and Member of Cowles Mt. Hiking Group, Steven M. Gongol, Dies at 59

Steve was owner of GK Mechanical for 30 years.

Simeon Edward Johnston Jr., Santee Resident for 51 Years, Dies at 84

The WWII veteran was a resident long before Santee was a city.

Santee VFW Member Gus J. (Gazel) Koren Dies at 66

Koren served in the US Navy during Vietnam.

Santee Resident John Joseph Ricci Dies at 57

John loved fitness, sports, the outdoors and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Beloved Santee Resident Tomas Vargas Dies at 83

Tomas was succesful in life, beginning as a poor child in Mexico and building a new life for his family in the U.S.

Barbara Jean Holder Hicks Dies at 80; Father was Santee Postmaster

Born in 1922, she grew up in Santee; her father owned the general store and was the postmaster.

Helen Lucille Clark Ewing Dies at 88, One-Time Santee School Employee

In memory of the Lakeside resident and one-time Santee School District employee.

Doyle W. Duvall Dies at 79; Helped Open Santee Costco

The decorated veteran lived in East County for 42 years.

Lois Mary Corbett Dies at 91; Lived in East County for 64 years

She was an artist, writer, actress, director and volunteer.

Santana Alumnus and Local Teacher Kathleen Erin Neuenswander Dies at 43

During her 11 year battle with breast cancer she continued teaching part time and volunteered.

Veteran, Teacher, Volunteer: Perry Thomas Shipman Sr.

Santana High School teacher and WWII Marine veteran, he also worked to incorporate Santee as a city more than 30 years ago.

Joan Abegail Lundquist, Santee Resident, Dies at 80

A licensed medical transcriptionist who had worked around the country.

Nelson S. Gerhart, Santee Veteran, Dies at 91

WWII veteran of the invasion of Iwo Jima, scoutmaster, loving husband and father.

Dean Stanley Evans, Santee Resident, Dies at 59

Resident of Santee and engineer with the City of San Diego.

Russel Waterman Crane Jr., One-Time President of Santee Rotary Club, Dies at 92

The Point Loma resident was a member of the Santee chapter of Rotary International.

Jewel Inez Patterson, Founding Member of Santee Christian Church, Dies at 94

Church was a huge part of her life.

Walter Leon Davidovich, Santee VFW Member, Dies at 81

He passed away at his Poway home on July 14.

Robert Gregory McManus—Santee Resident—Dies

McManus served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years.

Santee Native Dies in Crash at Fresno County Bicycle Race

Nicola Grossi, who "loved being on his bike" according to his wife, died after he lost control on a road during the Climb to Kaiser race.

Freda M. Wood, Santee Resident, Dies at 95

She passed away at her home on June 13.

Elizabeth "Libby" Beckett Dies at 84

Longtime Santee resident Elizabeth Beckett died on June 8.

Walter Christian Ludwig Dreis Jr. Dies at 75

He was a graduate of Grossmont High School and served in the United States Army.

Patricia Digangi, Lakeside Historical Society Member, Dies at 64

A longtime member of the Lakeside Historical Society.

Santee Resident Darlene June York Dies at 70

Darlene worked for 15 years as an Executive Secretary in the Aerospace field.

Retired Santee School District Psychologist Dr. Svea Marie Hewett Dies at 71

The San Diego resident spent many years at the Santee School District.

Santee Resident Catherine Simpson Dies at 61

She spent much of her life doing various volunteer work.

Robert Niles Hunt, Lakeside Resident, Dies at 68

He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed fishing, hunting and car restoration.

Joe Bill Hall Dies at 65

Married and memorialized at the Santee United Methodist Church, Joe spent his years coming and going from Santee.

Henry Arthur Mounts, War Hero and Santee Mail Carrier, Dies at 84

He fought in Korea and was stationed around the world with the Navy, and then he came to work in Santee.

Charles Shephard Baldridge, Santee Sheriff Volunteer, Dies at 81

An avid Santee volunteer and golfer is remembered.

Margaret Elizabeth Harrington—a Teacher—Dies at 95

She was born in Santee.

Louise Doris Mathie Dies at 76

Santee resident passes away surrounded by loved ones.