Obituaries
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Anne Bernon Sipe
Born at home in the hills outside of Berea, Kentucky on July 22, 1921, mom died at home on Bittersweet Farm outside of Bloomington, Indiana December 28, 2023. Our mother lived a life of romance and adventure as the wife of a US Nav... — Updated 2/15/2024
Bettina Smith Sonderegger
Bettina (Betts/Betty) Smith Sonderegger, 97, of Cotuit, MA and Borrego Springs, CA passed away at her Borrego Springs home on December 26, 2023. Her parents were Roland Smith and Dorothy Simonds Smith, both of Weymouth, MA. She... — Updated 2/15/2024
Sanford Burton Bothman
We mourn the passing of Sanford Burton Bothman, and bid farewell to a man whose kindness and generosity touched many lives. Sandy, 94, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on November 19, 2023 from cancer and Parkinson's... — Updated 2/15/2024
"Remembering Sam Webb"
Borrego Springs, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center lost a good friend earlier this month with the passing of Sam Webb. Sam and his late wife, Astrid, were Honorary Mayors of Borrego Springs (2003 – 04) and both were l... — Updated 2/15/2024
Joe "Pogy" Pogorelc
Affectionately known as "Father Joe," Joe "Pogy" Pogorelc, was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 30, 1931. The last of six boys, he was a former seminarian, Korean Conflict Vet, College Football All-Star & MVP, and NFL draft pick for... — Updated 2/15/2024
Patricia Anne Dupont
On late Friday evening, February 17, 2023, Patricia Anne Dupont, passed away while in the hospital after a three week stay. This was after undergoing surgery, at the CCH Hillcrest Hospital, in Mayfield, in the Greater Cleveland area, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She had entered the... — Updated 11/21/2023
Laara K. Maxwell
Laara K Maxwell, died peacefully at her home in Vancouver, BC on September 24, 2023 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and partner of 57 years, Saul Miller, and her son Garfield Lindsay Miller (wife Ana), her... — Updated 11/9/2023
The Rev. James E. Brooking
The Rev. James E. Brooking has died. His last pastoral assignment was at West Covina United Methodist Church. He was pastor of Borrego Community United Methodist Church from July 2007 to July 2015. Pastor Brooking was born on May... — Updated 11/9/2023
Kayle Amen
Kayle Amen passed into eternity to his Heavenly Father on August 24, 2023. Kayle was born to Clarence and Isabell Amen on July 29, 1957 in Sterling, Colorado. He bravely battled an accidental injury that ended his life at age 66.... — Updated 9/14/2023
Verle Byron Prickett Sr.
Verle passed away on Aug. 9 at his home in Ilwaco, Washington. He was born to Verne and Myrle (Moss) and he grew up on the family farm just west of Banks, Oregon. He attended Banks Schools, where he was active in the FFA and... — Updated 9/14/2023
Thomas Francis Keyes
Thomas Francis Keyes was born September 19, 1957 to Gerard and Rose (Ciancola) Keyes. He grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, and quickly developed a love of baseball, drawing, and music. He got his first guitar when he was 10, and... — Updated 9/14/2023
Patrick Neil Ellis (Pat)
Patrick Neil Ellis (Pat), passed away on June 10, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, while at a family gathering. Pat was born on June 7, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to his parents, Ernest William and Muriel Ellis. In 1964, he graduated from Fayetteville (NC) Senior High School as... — Updated 7/18/2023
Millar Joseph (Skip) Northcott
Skip was 71 and passed away peacefully on April 12th at his Borrego home with his beloved wife Shelley by his side. He was known as Skip to everyone. Skip graduated from Laguna Beach High School in 1970. While attending school, he... — Updated 6/21/2023
Terrence C. Walsh
Terrence C. Walsh passed away on Saturday May 23, 2023 at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills as a result of complications from pneumonia. He was 76 years old. He was known as Terry to his close friends and associates.... — Updated 6/13/2023
Walter Wesley "Butch" Barling
Butch, 73, passed away April 21, 2023. He fought a dreadful illness of pancreatic cancer for a number of months. He was born in Brawley, California in 1950 to his parents, Henry A. Barling Sr., and Lucy C. Barling – being their e... — Updated 6/13/2023
Victoria Lynn Wilhelm
Victoria Lynn Wilhelm, 55, passed away on April 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought the disease until the end with incredible heart and bravery. Vicky's time passed too soon and we were not ready for her to... — Updated 5/24/2023
Rosemary Fey
Rosemary Fey passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in 1943 in Burlingame, CA. She and her husband Jared lived in Lake Tahoe, and later in New York City, before moving to Borrego Springs in the 1970’s. Rosemary and Jared were well known for starting t... — Updated 4/5/2023
Donna Spragg Pegues
Donna Spragg Pegues, of Juneau, AK, Oceano and Borrego Springs, CA, passed away peacefully on Jan 22, 2023 after suffering a stroke. She was at home, in Borrego Springs, with family, friends, and her loyal dog Josie by her side.... — Updated 3/16/2023
Donna J. Grossman
Donna J. Grossman passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023 at age 101, the Daughter of Joseph Rodmadke and Alphild Luundquest-Romadke of Minnesota. She studied at Minneapolis College of Art and Design where she developed her... — Updated 3/16/2023
Harley Arthur Hartman
Harley Hartman passed away peacefully with family in Palm Springs, California. Harley had resided in Borrego Springs, California for many years. Harley was a Veteran of the Korean War and an active member of the American Legion... — Updated 3/16/2023
George Bernard Schmoll
George Bernard Schmoll was born in Wabeno, Wisconsin on May 2, 1924 to parents Theophilus and Clara Schmoll. He grew up in Wisconsin with his parents and his two siblings. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps just prior to WWII and... — Updated 3/14/2023
Thomas Michael Busic
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Thomas Michael Busic passed away at the age of 72. Thomas was born on February 18, 1950 in Newman California to Billy and Herminia Busic. Upon graduation from high zchool in Geyserville California,... — Updated 3/6/2023
Hilda Beatrice MacFarland
Hilda Beatrice MacFarland transitioned on Jan. 13, 2023 at the age of 73. She leaves behind her children: Ralph, Nick, Michael and Bianca along with her grandchildren Ariah, Mikel, Nick Jr., Ralph Jr., Maximiliano, Alina, Dolores,... — Updated 2/14/2023
Myrna Louise Sinclair Schmitt and Stephen William Schmitt
It is with profound sorrow that we announce that Myrna Louise Sinclair Schmitt and Stephen William Schmitt have passed away. Myrna, a cancer survivor, passed on Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 81 after a long illness. Her husband of 61... — Updated 2/7/2023
Cyril DeLoyt "Dee" Weaver
Cyril DeLoyt "Dee" Weaver of Borrego Springs, California, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Dee was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Cyril and Sybil Weaver on June 12, 1936. Soon after he was born, the family moved to... — Updated 2/7/2023
