Charles Sekol, 80
LA COSTA —— Charles “Chuck” W. Sekol, 80, died Wednesday, August3, 2005, at Sunrise Assisted Living of La Costa of Alzheimer’sdisease.
Born April 17, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., he lived in La Costa forfive years. He retired as the owner of the Gregory Pump Co. Heserved in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a Mason and amember of Quiet Birdmen.
Mr. Sekol was preceded in death by his wife, Callista Sekol.
He is survived by his son, Scott Sekol of Oceanside; daughtersand sons-in-law Jan and Jim Swanson or Oro Valley, Ariz., and Caroland Kelly Graeber of Carlsbad; brother A. L. Sekol Jr. ofRochester, N.Y.; and grandchildren Josh, Nicholas, Justin, andSydney.
A private cremation is planned with his cremains scattered atsea. A private celebration of his life will be held at a laterdate.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’sAssociation of San Diego, 8514 Commerce Ave., San Diego, CA92121.
Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.
Warren Chicoine, 59
LA COSTA —— Warren A. “Chic” Chicoine, 59, died Saturday, July23, 2005, at Scripps Hospital in Encinitas.
Born April 17, 1946, in Evergreen Park Ill., he lived in LaCosta for 14 years and was formerly from Dyer, Ind. He was amarketing executive for the Virginia Hardwood Co. in San Diego.
Mr. Chicoine is survived by his wife of 27 years, TriciaChicoine of La Costa; daughter and son-in-law Christine and DeanSever of Roswell, Ga.; brothers and sister-in-law Gerald and TenieChicoine of Eagle, Colo., and Larry Chicoine of Chicago; andbrother-in-law and sister-in-law Philip and Sherry Daly of Tampa,Fla.
A Celebration of Life ceremony is planned at 4 p.m. Saturday,August 27, in La Costa. His cremains will be scattered at TorreyPines Golf Course overlooking the ocean.
The family suggests memorial donations to Southeastern GreyhoundAdoption (SEGA) Greyhound Rescue, c/o Mrs. Christine Sever, 6090Hampton Bluff Way, Roswell, GA 30075.
Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.
Vicki Handa, 56
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA —— Vicki Marie Abernathy Handa, 56, diedMonday, Aug. 1, 2005, at home
Born Feb. 14, 1949, in Los Angeles, she lived inCardiff-by-the-Sea for 32 years and retired from Scripps Encinitasin December 2001. She was a registered nurse for 26 years.
Mrs. Handa was preceded in death by her father, James D.Abernathy, in 2000.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Gary Handa ofCardiff-by-the-Sea; mother Peggy Abernathy of Vista; son anddaughter-in-law Jeff and Kelly Handa of Vista; daughter andson-in-law Zoe and Niels Mohler of Encinitas; sisters andbrothers-in-law Linda and Jud Harvey of Vista and Sue and Tim Mooreof Norco; and grandchildren Jette, Ellika, Trevor and Tanner.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18,at Magee Park and Heritage Hall, 3650 Garfield St., Carlsbad, CA92008, with the Rev. Linda Olson officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to Palomar CollegeFoundation, Vicki Marie Abernathy, R.N. Memorial Scholarship, Attn:Kim Hartwell, 140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069.
Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.
Margaret Huepper, 91
SAN DIEGO —— Margaret Stark Huepper, 91, died Monday, July 18,2004.
Born Sept. 18, 1913, in New York, N.Y., she lived in San Diegofive years. She was an elementary and high school teacher inMamaroneck School District in New York. She had a bachelor’s degreefrom Connecticut College.
Mrs. Huepper is survived by her daughter, Nancy Huepper ofLindale, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law Steven and Marion Huepperof Sanford, N.C., and Kenneth and Lynne Huepper of Rancho Bernardo;and brother and sister-in-law A. Burton and Barbara Stark ofNaples, Fla.
A graveside service is planned for 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 19,at Dearborn Memorial Park, 14361 Tierra Bonita Road in Poway.
Janice Dahl, 87
FALLBROOK —— Janice J. Waldon Dahl, 87, died Sunday, July 31,2005, of natural causes.
Born Dec. 24, 1917, in Marshalltown, Iowa, she lived inFallbrook. She enjoyed people, laughter and traveling.
Mrs. Dahl was preceded in death by her son, Stephen; andgreat-grandson Taylor.
She is survived by her son, Ted of Chicago; daughter andson-in-law Sally and Brian Nygren of Fallbrook; sister Shirl Owenof St. Luis Park, Minn.; and nine grandchildren.
Inurnment is scheudled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, atLakewood Cemetery in Minneaolis.
The family suggests memorial donatons in Janice’s name to acharity of choice.
Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Dyer Bitsui-Villa, infant
PALA —— Dyer Bitsui-Villa, an infant, was born Tuesday, Aug. 9,2005, and died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at Sharp Medical Center inSan Diego.
Dyer is survived by his parents, Wilney D. Bitsui and Karina F.Villa, both of Pala; and grandparents Melvin and Barbara Bitsui andAbelino and Esperanza Villa, all of Pala.
Viewing is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Berry-Bell& Hall Fallbrook Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at 2p.m. at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handlingarrangements.
MEMORIAL
Dorothy May White
Dorothy May White “Daisy!” joined the angels on August 5,2005.
Born in spring, April 4, 1930, daughter of William and Ora LeeHaymond, she was a singer, poet, lover, mother and friend. Lover oflife, her name meant gift of God and she was a true ray of light.Dorothy had the rare quality of looking beyond the physical bodyand seeing into the very soul. A strong spirit, she cared for andembraced all of God’s creatures as if they were her own. She sawand encouraged beauty in everyone and everything and taught us allthe true meaning of love. Her children and grandchildren rememberhow they could tell her anything and she would understand. All ofher family and friends are grateful to have been part of herlife.
MEMORIAL
Don Pusker
Don Pusker, 72, a resident of Escondido for 43 years, passedaway on August 3, 2005, from leukemia.
Born on November 23, 1932, in San Diego, he spent his earlyyears in Hillcrest until his family moved to Linda Vista in 1944.He attended Chesterton Elementary and graduated from Kearny HighSchool in 1951.
He enrolled at San Diego State in the fall of 1951, but quitschool in March to enlist in the United States Air Force during theKorean War. He was trained as a radio-radar intercept operator andwas stationed in Germany for three years.
After his discharge in 1956, he re-enrolled at San Diego Stateand completed his bachelor’s degree in history/social sciences witha minor in business and a master’s degree in education. He accepteda teaching position with the Escondido Union High School Districtstarting in the fall of 1961 and spent the next 31 years as ateacher and counselor working at all three high schools. He retiredin June of 1992.
His passions included camping, golfing, photography, and worldhistory.
He is survived by his three children: Mike, Jennifer and Greg;his brother, Mike; and sister, Marjorie; his former wife, Linda;and four grandchildren: Jessica, Jordan, Austin and Rachel.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, at EagleCrest Gold Club in Escondido from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The servicewill take place on the lawn, so please bring a chair or ablanket.
A private family ceremony will be held near the mountains of theSierra Nevada in his honor.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the SanDiego Hospice at 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103-1407 or theAmerican Cancer Society at P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA30368-2454.
MEMORIAL
Wild, Henry F. “Hank” — Beloved husband to Peggy for 63years.
On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9, Henry F. (Hank) Wild, passed awayfrom injuries resulting from a fall in March. Hank was born on July28, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pa. His 61-year career with the EquitableLife Assurance Society started in March 1937 in the cashier’soffice. In October 1941 he was drafted into the Army. When WorldWar II ended his last assignment was as a first lieutenant at theSacramento Signal Depot. After the war, his equitable careerresumed, highlighted by opening the first office Honolulu, Hawaii,in 1958, taking over the Los Angeles agency in 1962, and retiringfrom management but not sales in 1977.
Hank is survived by his ever-loving first wife of 63 years,Peggy; daughter Claudia and her husband, Larry Lanpher of ChevyChase, Md.; sons David Wild and his wife, Paula of Irvine, Calif.,Keith Wild and his wife, K.C. of Columbia, S.C., and Jeff Wild andhis wife, Eve of Baar, Switzerland. In addition he is survived byfive grandsons: Dr. Brendan Lanpher, Mark Lanpher, Dr. Jason Wild,Kory Wild and Travis Wild; and one great-grandson RobbyLanpher.
Hank and Peggy moved to Columbia, S.C., in December of 2002,into an independent living community called WildeWood Downs. Theyhave made countless new friends and have appreciated thefriendliness of the South.
Hank was active in civic organizations, a past president of theRotary Club in West Los Angeles — Brentwood, an avid golfer and ginrummy player and a joke teller. He will be missed.
Services will be at St. John Neumann Catholic Church inColumbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, August 20, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The AmericanInstitute for Cancer, 2759 R Street N.S., Washington, D.C.20080
Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com. The family has entrustedGreenlawn Funeral Home with the arrangements.
MEMORIAL
Elwin “Curley” Mateer
Elwin “Curley” Mateer passed away peacefully on Aug. 8,2005.
Curley was born on Aug. 21, 1917, and raised in Hermosa, SouthDakota. When World War II started, he joined the Marine Corps andserved in the South Pacific. After his military discharge, hereturned to Iowa, to visit relatives and met his future wife,Hannah Grow.
Hannah “Caroline” Grow was born on Sept. 12, 1918, in Iowa, andattended the University of Iowa. She taught physical education inWisconsin, for a short time. Caroline loved music and taughtherself to play the piano. After hearing a song just once, Carolinecould sit down at the piano and play it.
Caroline and Curley moved to San Diego after they married.Curley worked for Coca Cola and Caroline working at Anthony’s FishGrotto and later at the Hob Nob Hill Restaurant. They traveled manyplaces, including Europe twice and made yearly trips to seerelatives in South Dakota and Iowa. Many people knew them; Carolineand Curley were excellent hosts and entertained guests everyweekend. Many people remember Caroline’s famous chocolate cake,pickled peaches and watermelon pickles and Curley could grill amean steak on their outdoor barbecue.
In 1971, they moved to Vista to be closer to where Curleyworked. Caroline continued her piano playing at church and theybought an organ. They continued to entertain and travel, though notas often.
Although they had no children, fond memories of Caroline andCurley are kept alive in the hearts and minds of family and friendswho knew them. Curley is remembered for his kindness and generosityand Caroline for her sparkling wit and infectious laughter.Caroline preceded Curley in death. Caroline is survived by herbrother “Pink” of Rippey, Iowa. Curley is survived by one brother,Charles Mateer, of Custer, South Dakota. Niece Kathleen Mc Mullenlives in Oregon, and dreams of Caroline’s chocolate cake. StevenMateer, voted “favorite nephew” by both Caroline and Curley, livesin El Cajon.
No service is planned.
The family requests that donations be made either to San DiegoHospice and Palliative Care or to the Arthritis Foundation.
