In Our Prayers

PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN MEMORIAM

Kathleen Durning died November 23. She was received in 1998 by Djalma Araujo and is survived by her husband Val Lance, son Blake, stepdaughter Kio Lance, stepson Valentin (Deidre), and two grandchildren. Services are pending.  

Roberta "Bobbie" Wells died November 6. She was received in 1998 by Craig Dorval and is survived by her husband, James, daughters Stephanie Wells, Suzanne Sanders, Carolyn DelGrande (Chris), and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary on Monday, December 16 at 1 PM.

Eunice Rose died October 28 in Berkeley, CA. She was received in 1972 by C. A. McClain and is survived by her sons, David and Samuel, 4 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Jerral Miles died October 12. He was originally received in 1998 by Craig Dorval and is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter, Nancy Miles,  son David Miles (spouse David Higgins). A memorial service was held in the sanctuary on Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM.

Barbara Gilbert died September 13. She was received in 1953 by Stanley McKee and is survived by her sons, Eric Gilbert and Scott (Kristie) Gilbert, and 5 grandchildren. Eric hosted a Celebration of Life for both parents in the backyard of their home on Sunday, November 3.   

Sharon Rogers died August 19. She was received in 2006 by Jim Standiford and is survived by her husband Will Rogers, their son Will Rogers IV (Anna), and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Trotter Chapel on Saturday, September 21 at 11:30 AM.

Marion Davis died August 13. She was received in 1987 by Mark Trotter and is survived by her sons, Eugene Davis and Kenneth (Wanshan) Davis, 6 grandchildren, and a sister, Adrianna Swanson. A memorial service was held in the sanctuary on Saturday, September 21 at 2 PM.

Rev. Djalma Araujo, associate pastor at FUMCSD from 1991 to 2005, died July 23. He is survived by his wife Marcia, and children Djalma (Irma) and Suely (Jack) Haynes, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church San Diego on September 12 at 1 PM.

Renee Gokenbach died July 14. She was received in 1970 by Reverend McClain, Jr. and is survived by her daughters, Marjorie (Richard) Bautista, Jennifer Gokenbach, and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 24 at 11:30 AM in the Sanctuary.

Janice Stevenson died July 10. She was received in 2003 by John Blackwell and is survived by her son Michael (Kim), 4 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held in our sanctuary on Wednesday, August 7 at 11 AM. 

Paul Richards died July 10. He was received in 1993 by Susan Gregg-Schroeder and is survived by his wife Kim, son Jim (Maureen), and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary on Friday, November 1 at 11 AM with reception following.

Mark Conrad died June 14, 2024, in Walnut Creek, CA. He was received in 1979 by Mark Trotter and is survived by his wife Nancy, children Cara (Eric) Caindec, Jill Conrad (Tom Quinlavin), Alan (Maria) Conrad, and 5 grandchildren. Services were held in Walnut Creek, CA.

Irene Fudge died June 14, 2024. She was received in 2000 by Craig Dorval and is survived by children, James (Tammy) Fudge, Thomas Fudge, and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the sanctuary on July 13 at 10 AM.

Dr. LaVerne Carlson died April 23. She was received in 1998 by Craig Dorval and is survived by her husband, Nels, children Kjirste Morrell, Martha Adami, and Jeannette (David)Temple, and 7 grandchildren, including members, Brigitte and Carlson Temple. Services are pending.

Joanna Mills died August 18, 2023. She was received in 1979 by Mark Trotter and is survived by her children; Beatrice (Paul) Germain, William (Tracy) Mills, Eleanor (Brian) Howard, and 9 grandchildren. A service was held Saturday, August 3 at 11 AM in the Sanctuary chancel.

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Our Sympathy Is With

Our sympathy is with Vicky Collins on the death of her husband, Robert, on August 3, 2024.

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CONGREGATION MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN THE MILITARY & THEIR FAMILIES

• Michael Moore
• Robin Dirickson