Dana Point Times | Obituaries

Robert Willett JrRobert Edgar Willett Jr

1944 - 2025

Robert Edgar Willett Jr., affectionately known as "Bad Bob," crossed the final finish line December 5, 2025.

Bob was the proud patriarch of the "Willett Clan," survived by seven siblings, a large extended family, and his favorite companion, MC.

Born in Carlsbad, California, Bob was the first son and second of...

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Brennan Miller-JonesBrennan Thomas Miller-Jones

2007 - 2025

Brennan Thomas Miller-Jones passed away on December 2, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, at the young age of 18. Born on February 8, 2007, and raised in Dana Point, California, Brennan's infectious smile and adventurous spirit were a gift to all who knew him.

Brennan's academic journey was marked by excellence and...

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Mrs. Ingrid McGuireMrs. Ingrid McGuire

Ingrid McGuire, former Mayor of Dana Point and longtime public servant, passed away after a life defined by resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to her community.
Born in Austria, Ingrid studied chemistry at the University of Graz and received a scholarship to the United States, where she met her future...

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Billie WilcoxBillie Vaughn Wilcox

1925 - 2025

Billie Vaughn Wilcox was born on November 3, 1925 and died April 30, 2025. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loved ones .

Billie came to San Clemente, from Chester Springs, PA in 2007 to be near her daughters Cassie Speace and Abbie Love (now of PA). Billie immediately chose to live...

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Michael DunaheeMichael Dunahee

1942 - 2025

Michael H. Dunahee Announcing the passing of Michael H. Dunahee, Sr., 83, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Mike and his family moved from Westlake Village in Ventura County to San Clemente in 1985 where they proceeded to live for a number of years. A banker by trade, Mike worked as president of the Bank of San Clemente. A...

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Michael StipherMichael Adrian Stipher

2025 - 1945

Michael Adrian Stipher passed away at the age of 79 in his home in San Juan
Capistrano, CA on February 13, 2025.
He was born June 23, 1945 to Adrian and Marcella Stipher in Indianapolis, IN. He is
survived by Joanie Wilson, and sisters Gretchen (Jim) Cain, Nancy (Dave) Foley and
Marylynn (Jim) Hoffmann, 10 nieces...

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John Bates Jr.John Leroy Bates Jr.

September 17, 1937 - May 20, 2024
San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Bates, a life-long southern Californian was born on September 14, 1937 in Los Angeles, to Thelma (Trompeter) Bates and John Leroy Bates.
John's father Leroy owned and operated several markets in Santa...

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Dr. John BrandonDr. Alex John Brandon

Dr. Alex John Brandon, aged 59, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was a be loved father, brother, com munity member, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his two cher ished daughters, Monroe (11) and Josie (9), whom he adored more than anything.
AJ was born on...

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Edward BenzEdward Tompkins Benz

Ed was raised in South Pasadena but a passion for the ocean drove him to make a beeline for the Beach Cities as soon as he graduated high school in 1960.
From there, the adventures began. He was a long-time Sano Surf Club member and drove down to surf in his 1949 "Helm's Bakery" panel truck, or his...

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Ruth VakiliRuth Elisabeth Vakili

Our beloved Ruth Elisabeth Vakili, age 91, passed peacefully at her home on July 30, 2023. She
was born in the Upper Silesian area of Germany on November 4, 1932, to Paul and Ottilie
Protzer and was the youngest of 4 children. In 1959, at the age of 27, she immigrated to Long
...

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Adaline BrownAdaline Reenders Brown

ADALINE (ADDIE) REENDERS BROWN
July 3, 1924 - April 11, 2023
After 98 years of a life filled with love, laughter, special friendships, and professional and personal accomplishments, our mom, Addie, passed away on April 11th in San Clemente, California.
She is survived...

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Marie Brady BrendeckeMarie Theresa Brady Brendecke

Marie Theresa Brady Brendecke, better known as Theresa, Terry, Mom, Grandma Terry, Gram Cracker, GG and many other loving names, passed into the Kingdom of our Lord on April 5th where she is dancing with the angels. She was born in St. Louis, MO to Eleanor Karst Brady and Dr. Ewing Paul Brady DDS, in September of...

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Randolph DavidRandolph Henry David

Randolph Henry David 7/24/51 - 8/31/22 "Rand" passed from this earth at 71. He was "Randy" to family. He lived in Orange County, most recently in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and Lake Forest. Rand was born in Los Angeles to Henry and Helen David. The family lived in Manhattan Beach, Garden Grove, and Huntington...

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Ronald FixRonald Wayne Fix

Ronald Wayne Fix died unexpectedly at just 57 years old on July 29, 2022. In 2019, on his brother Scott's 55th birthday, Ron and Scott were in an auto collision with a DUI driver. Scott died on impact while Ron suffered 18 fractures, including one to his skull; the DUI driver sustained minor scratches. For 18 months...

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Delaney MarchantDelaney Marchant

Delaney's Story
12/1998 to 4/2022
Remembering Delaney
Our beautiful, feisty, funny, kind, driven, talented, and witty Laney Bug touched, changed, and dramatically influenced more lives in 23 years than most do in 90.
On April 28, we lost the most...

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Victor DemeterVictor Steven Demeter

In Loving Memory
Victor Steven Demeter
December 29th, 1965 – April 13th, 2022
Victor Steven Demeter, age 56, passed away on April 13th, 2022 in his current town of Dana Point, California.
Victor is survived by his beloved wife Kathy Demeter (age 56,...

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Leslie GilliesLeslie R. Gillies

Leslie R. Gillies passed away peacefully at home from a brain tumor on March 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Les was a beloved hard working family man with a generous humble heart and a strong belief in God. He was a great provider for his family and an inspiration to those that knew him.
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Jon MansurJon Carlton Mansur

JON CARLTON MANSUR
10/09/45-03/11/22
Jon Carlton Mansur passed away on March 11, 2022, at his home in Murietta, California, at the age of 77.
Jon was born in 1945 to Wilbur Carlton Mansur and Willie Rae (Homan) Mansur. They resided in Riverside County where they owned...

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Joseph SinacoriJoseph Peter Sinacori

Joseph Peter Sinacori
February 11, 1937 – January 15, 2022
Former Dana Point, California resident, Joseph Peter Sinacori, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born and raised in Rochester, New York by immigrant parents, Sarah and Vito Sinacori.
...

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Geralyn GuilbertGeralyn Guilbert

August 4, 1953 – October 20, 2021
Geralyn "Geri" Guilbert, 68, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Dana Point on Oct. 20, 2021.
Geri leaves behind her beloved husband of 19 years, John Guilbert, of Dana Point, and two children.
Geri was born in Des Moines, Iowa,...

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Patricia PhillipsPatricia A. Phillips

Patricia A. Phillips of Laguna Niguel passed away peacefully on 11/15/21 comforted by her children, Lori Robillard and James "Jim" Phillips. Patricia is survived by her two sisters Margaret "Marge" Foley and Dolores Foley and her beloved four grandchildren: Spencer and Parker Robillard, and Roman and Lola Phillips....

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Olive SchofieldOlive Keough Schofield

Olive Keough Schofield
passed away peacefully with the Lord on October 13, 2021 at her home at Aegis of Dana Point in California.
She was 102.
Olive was born in Chester, New Jersey on April 26, 1919, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Keough. She was the tenth of ten...

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Jack CantuJack Cantu

Jack Cantu, 34 year resident of Dana Point, caught his final wave on October 9, 2021.
Jack was born Nov. 22, 1946 in Orange, California to Rudy & Edith Koelling Cantu. Surfing was his passion. At age 18 he moved to Dana Point, California where he was hired at the original Hobie Sports on Pacific...

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Ronald GrantRonald Lee Grant

In Loving Memory of Ron Grant
Captain Ronald Lee Grant, age 83, of San Juan Capistrano, California, born in Seattle, Washington, to Alexander and Ethel Grant, passed away in his home surrounded by family on September 6th, 2021.
After receiving his Master's at the University of Hawaii,...

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Dr. Robert StoneDr. Robert L. Stone

Dr. Robert L. Stone, DVM (Bob) was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 7th, 1951, and passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 19th, 2021, in Carlsbad, California. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Bobbie), and daughters, Dana (Craig) and Cory (John). Cory and John are currently expecting Bob's first...

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