Portrait of Joan Mae Barnette

Joan Mae Barnette

, California

Joan Mae Barnette passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2 2026 at the age of 89 at Elite Manor in Escondido California. After living with dementia for nearly two years she is now at rest. Joan was born on February 18 1937 in Lynwood California. She attended Compton College where she discovered her love for acting performing both in college and community theater. Though she left college before completing her degree her passion for creativity and expression stayed with her throughout her life. Joan dedicated over 30 years of her career to Pacific Bell retiring in 1993. Outside of work she filled her days with the things she loved mostneedlepoint knitting crossstitch macram playing games and cards and collecting beautiful jewelry that perfectly matched her vibrant spirit. Joan was truly the life of the partyfunny talented kind loving and wonderfully colorful. She had a way of lighting up…

Portrait of Salvador R. Uson Jr.

Salvador R. Uson Jr.

, California

Yong was born in the Philippines in 1946 the 4th son to Guadalupe and Salvador. He was the baby of the family and grew up in a household of boys and a menagerie of pets. He continued his education through MBA school and held different roles post graduate school including educator finance executive and film distributor. He and his wife Rubia permanently immigrated to the United States with their daughter Joy in 1979. The family lived in Chicago and New York before finally settling in California where their son Davy was born. In earlier years Yong was an avid tennis player. For a period he was a hobby gardener who was certain that exotic fruit trees would thrive under his care in Southern California. Yong was a collector of many things throughout his life. At different stages he enjoyed stamps Snoopy memorabilia Hallmark ornaments and watches. Lots and lots of…

Portrait of Robustiano Olivas

Robustiano Olivas

, California

He was born on December 31 1951 in San Gregorio de Bosos Durango Mexico to Ramon and Cleotilde Olivas. In 1974 he made his home in Fallbrook California where he built a life rooted in hard work family and community. He dedicated many years to his work at Olive Hill Greenhouses. Robustiano was known for his warm heart and joyful spirit. He had a deep love for roosters and chickens and an extraordinary gift for music. A talented accordion player he brought life laughter and celebration wherever he played leaving lasting memories with everyone who had the pleasure of hearing him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Nieves Olivas and his daughters Blanca Irma and Vanessa who will miss him with all their hearts. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Michael Emma and Alexander who brought him immense pride and joy. A viewing will be…

Portrait of Wilhelmina Williams

Wilhelmina Williams

, California

Wilhelmina Nadine Katura Watson Williams was born on May 26 1945 in Daytona Beach Florida to the late Josh and Minnie Watson. She was the fifth child born to this union. She was baptized at an early age at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until she moved to further her career and travel the world. When Wilhelmina decided to reside in the Golden State of California she met the love of her life Tommy Lee Williams in San Diego on a night out on the town with friends and they married on March 24 1973. Three children were born of this union. She was the proud loving mother of three children April Erika and Nicholas an extra loving grandmother...known as Nana...to Reial Tanae and Noelle and a great grandmother to Aavanna and Alani. Wilhelmina received her formal education at Campbell Street High School. She…

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