Barbara Maris Jones, 89, of Los Osos, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 8, 2006. She was born Jan. 1, 1917 in Newcastle, Wyo., to Ralph W. and Mary E. McBroom Maris. She spent her childhood in Long Beach and graduated with honors from the University of Redlands in 1938 where she met…

“The mother is a gardener, planting the seeds of faith, truth and love that develop into the fairest flowers of her character: virtue and happiness in the lives of her children.” J. H. Quinn. Pauline “Polly” E. Holcomb, 95, went into the sleep of death on Wednesday evening, May 10, 2000. She was born in…

Marguerite Clapp, 96, of Idyllwild, died peacefully in her sleep early Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, of natural causes in Hemet. She was born Aug. 27, 1909 in Redlands. Mrs. Clapp was a longtime Idyllwild and Palm Springs resident. She was an accomplished violinist for the Redlands Bowl, as well as a soloist for a Los…

Karen L. McKay, 57, died quietly Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Karen, a new resident to Idyllwild, loved this small community, especially her walks in Humber Park and coffee on the deck of Café Aroma. Townspeople always saw her with her dog, Rockie, at her side. She is profoundly missed.

1939-2023 Dear friends of Virginia Mathahs: It’s with heavy hearts we are letting you know that we have lost our beloved wife, mother, sister and best friend. She was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile that brought happiness and laughter into every room she entered. But now Jesus has opened the doors and welcomed…