Borrego Sun - Since 1949

Mike's signature is on hundreds of checks from the Borrego Ministers Association given to families and folks in need in our community, especially during the Pandemic. His kind smile and gentle manner greeted visitors from all over... — Updated 8/9/2022

The family of Agnes Bronson mourns her passing on June 10, 2022. Agnes was born in Racine, Washington on May 10, 1927, residing in Borrego Springs for the past 18 years. Agnes was very active in the community, at times... — Updated 7/23/2022

Joannie died in San Diego with dear friends by her side following major health challenges, including the devastating loss of her vision. Good friends rallied to support her, and she had many well wishers for her 97th birthday in... — Updated 6/2/2022

Peter Dudley, 83, and the love of my life, departed for a new adventure on May 12, surrounded by our three sons and a granddaughter. When his heart and kidneys began to fail, while in our California home, he desperately wanted to... — Updated 6/2/2022

Robert E. Anderson passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 at Fredericka Manor Care Center in Chula Vista, California at 100 years old. Robert (also known as Papa) was a respected veteran, devoted Christian, and the patriarch... — Updated 3/22/2022

Losing a close friend is never easy, especially when they had a major influence on my life and the lives of many others. Such was my friend Larry Talbert. He lost his battle with cancer on Dec. 20, 2021. He will be greatly missed... — Updated 2/8/2022

Don Nicholas passed on peacefully November 30, 2021 in Oceanside, California. He is survived by his wife Jan; his children Steve, Lisa and Celia Nicholas Ewing; his stepson Brad Miller and eight grandchildren. Don and his wife Jan... — Updated 1/24/2022

Larry Wayne Talbert Dec. 27, 1942 – Dec. 20, 2021... — Updated 1/10/2022

Barbara Scott (Overman), 91, passed away October 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, Idaho. Barbara was born December 22 1929 in Lyons Colorado, the daughter of John and Vivian Overman. Barbara was a graduate... — Updated 12/7/2021

Sherlyn was born in Carpenter Iowa, July 16, 1935. She married James Barrington Phares on June 16, 1953. He was stationed in the United States Navy out of Long Beach, California. Sherlyn fell in love with sunny California. Moving... — Updated 12/7/2021

Manfred Knaak, 78, a long-time resident of Borrego Springs, and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, colleague and friend, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, at Pioneer's Hospital in Brawley, California, from kidney... — Updated 11/19/2021

David Michael Stang, age 79, passed away on October 14, 2021 at his beloved Lake George, MI home when his 10-year hard-fought battle against Parkinson's, the fastest growing neurological disease in the world, came to an end. Dave... — Updated 11/1/2021

MADISON – "Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely." – Buddha John Angle, age 79, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, beloved twin brother of Burr Angle of Madison, passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg on Sun... — Updated 8/25/2021

Richard E. Hasselbring passed away on Aug. 3, 2021. He was born May 6, 1942 in Danville, Illinois. The only child of Hoberd and Dorothy Hasselbring. He grew up on a family farm near Cissna Park. He married in 1960, and went to... — Updated 8/25/2021

Robert Henry Juers, age 83 passed away June 15, 2021 at El Centro Regional Medical Center, El Centro, California. Bob was born January 29, 1938 to Elmer and Minnie (Heitman)Juers, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Bob attended District #10... — Updated 6/24/2021

Norinne S. Polmanteer, 81, of Ithaca New York, died on May 17, 2021. During her retirement years, Norinne enjoyed traveling the country, until settling in Borrego Springs, California, where she performed in the local community... — Updated 6/10/2021

Eleanor was born on May 11, 1935. She was a San Diego native and spent her childhood in Old Town San Diego. In 1995, she moved to Ocotillo Wells with the love of her life, Henry. The two immediately fit in the community and quickly... — Updated 5/28/2021

Diana Patricia Koppenhaver (n'ee Collard) age 69 died in Borrego Springs, California on April 1, 2021 after a sudden illness. A private family memorial service was held on April 24 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa, Iowa, and... — Updated 5/7/2021

Hal Hawkins, a long-time Borregan, who graced a painting with just a stroke of a brush, a World War II veteran, and a kind-hearted soul, passed away at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido on April 2 at the age of 98. Hal was born... — Updated 4/29/2021

Gail Copeland Allen (73), loving wife of the late Francis Allen, died on February 23, 2021, at her home on the Open A Ranch in Lakeview, Oregon. Gail was born on July 17, 1947, in Hartford, Conneticut, daughter of the late Lenore... — Updated 4/23/2021

Orville Arnold Gray died peacefully in his home on March 13, 2021 in Fallbrook, California at the age of 84. Arnold is survived by his wife, Margarita, four sons; Doug, Steve, Kenny, Tony, and his daughter, Tina. As well as nine... — Updated 4/16/2021

It is with a sad heart to announce the passing of my precious brother Geoffrey Lance Mehl. He died Sunday March 21 at 5:30 p.m. at JFK hospital in Indio. He had a combination of deep vein thrombosis, end stages COPD with... — Updated 4/16/2021