Alhiser-Comer Mortuary

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary Family owned and operated. FD:297

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is proud to be Escondido's oldest continually operated business. Originally opening in 1897. Frank G. Mr.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is a part of Escondido History as the city’s oldest continually operating business. With undertaking advertisements dating back to 1893, our early forefathers began a legacy of funeral service tradition and excellence and a spirit that continues on today. In the 1890’s, J.H. Sampson opened an undertaking parlor and livery in Escondido on Grand Avenue. He used a casson (or horse-drawn funeral carriage) to transport the deceased. The dignified trip to the cemetery was complete with top-hatted driver and a team of jet-black horses. Thompson bought Sampson out shortly after the turn of the century. And built a new parlor with rooms dedicated to undertaking on South Lime Street (now Broadway) and Iowa Street (now 3rd Ave). He operated the business under the name F.G. Thompson Funeral Director. Thompson and his family successfully ran the business until it was sold to Halleck ‘HAL’ F. Johnson from Riverside, who operated under the name Hal F. Johnson Funeral Director in the latter half of the 1920’s and under the name The Johnson Funeral Chapel in the 1930’s. Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Seale of Fullerton took over operations for a brief three-month period from March 1936 thru July 1936. They ran a few advertisements in the local paper under the name Johnson-Seale Mortuary. This is all we know about their abrupt entrance and departure. In July of 1936, a former Escondido resident returned to buy the parlor from the Seale family. Thus entered the now legendary name of C.B. Alhiser into the history of the mortuary. Clovis B. Alhiser and his wife operated under the name Alhiser Mortuary for twelve years until 1948, but the Alhiser name became a piece of Escondido History, still gracing our building today. In September 1948, Ralph L. Wilson of Long Beach purchased the mortuary and changed the name to Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary. The Wilson Family doubled the floorspace, created new parking by moving the home that was located on the corner of Broadway and Third to its current place in back of the mortuary. Sharon Disney (formerly Sharon Wilson) took charge of the business for many years and was very well known in the community. Sharon continued the tradition of family run funeral service and brought the mortuary to its full potential. In 1989, Bill Comer family purchased the mortuary. When Bill Comer retired, he sold the business to his son, Stuart Comer, who resides in Escondido. As a local resident, Mr. Comer is sensitive to the community and has a vested interest in its energy and vitality. Comer has extensively refurbished and updated the building. In 2000, the name was changed to Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, after 11 years of ownership by the Comer family. Stuart has maintained our forefather’s legacy of innovation, style, and commitment to serving our families with dignity and compassion. Stuart Comer opened Lakepointe Cremtatorium in Lake Elsinore, where licensed Alhiser-Comer Mortuary personnel perform all our cremations. The state of the art facility is clean and operated above and beyond the legal requirements of state regulations. All families are welcome to inspect our facilities or witness the cremation of their loved one in our special family area, complete with the comforts of home. This is in keeping with our tradition of handling each and every aspect of premiere service here by our staff.

Piet de Bruyn, 89, of Escondido, California passed away January 21, 2026. He was born in the Netherlands, and immigrated...
01/28/2026

Piet de Bruyn, 89, of Escondido, California passed away January 21, 2026. He was born in the Netherlands, and immigrated to the United States in 1982. He was a successful nurseryman who loved the outdoors and gardening. He tended a nice avocado grove at his home, and created a beautiful cactus...

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01/27/2026

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Marcia Jean Marlow died on January 13, 2026 in La Jolla California. Born November 16, 1950 and raised on a farm near Lo...
01/22/2026

Marcia Jean Marlow died on January 13, 2026 in La Jolla California. Born November 16, 1950 and raised on a farm near Lone Rock, Iowa, she was daughter to Harlan George Marlow and Viola Veronica Hutchinson Marlow, sister to Shirley Becker, Teresa Marlow, and Donna Marlow, and cherished wife of...

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Our Dad, Kenneth Jelden, was born on March 27, 1929, in a farmhouse in Columbus, Nebraska. He lived a full, rich life an...
01/14/2026

Our Dad, Kenneth Jelden, was born on March 27, 1929, in a farmhouse in Columbus, Nebraska. He lived a full, rich life and had a truly great run.
He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2026, in his beloved Champagne Village.

Our Dad never hesitated to crack a...

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Ronald John Morretti Sr, of Oceanside, CA entered into eternal rest on 12/22/2025 after a long illness. Born 7/28/1939, ...
01/10/2026

Ronald John Morretti Sr, of Oceanside, CA entered into eternal rest on 12/22/2025 after a long illness. Born 7/28/1939, he was a member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians. He served in the Army, stationed at Fort Knox, KY and was a professional truck driver. He is survived by his wife...

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After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the 20 Decemb...
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After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the 20 December 2025 passing of Denise Sue Patey, 69, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, in Valley Center, California, surrounded by her husband, Henri Patey, and...

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Mirosava “Lila” Mihailovich passed away peacefully in Carlsbad, CA on Dec. 28, 2025 surrounded by her three adoring chil...
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Mirosava “Lila” Mihailovich passed away peacefully in Carlsbad, CA on Dec. 28, 2025 surrounded by her three adoring children. Lila was born in Zeoke (Serbia) Yugoslavia on March 12, 1932 to Milorad and Leposava Đurđević. By the age of three, Lila was orphaned and subsequently adopted, along with...

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Shirley Watson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23, 2025. She was born in Trinidad Colorado to Edwar...
12/30/2025

Shirley Watson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23, 2025. She was born in Trinidad Colorado to Edward and Helen Hainlen. She lived a life filled with adventure, creativity, and unwavering love for those around her.

Mom married Glen McBride in 1950. From that union Gene,...

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**Michael. G. Papich** *Engineer – Entrepreneur* Michael (Mike) G. Papich peacefully passed on December 12, 2025. He was...
12/17/2025

**Michael. G. Papich**
*Engineer – Entrepreneur*

Michael (Mike) G. Papich peacefully passed on December 12, 2025. He was born in Windsor, Ontario Canada on November 20, 1932.

Mike is survived by his wife Linda (65 years married) and four children Michael R, Kenneth V, Elizabeth Fronte, and...

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Lois Alberta Bloom was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1929 to George H. Wilson and Susanna Frankenfield ...
12/16/2025

Lois Alberta Bloom was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1929 to George H. Wilson and Susanna Frankenfield Wilson. Lois died peacefully at her home in Escondido with family by her side on Wednesday December 10, 2025. She was the loving wife of Samuel Cassel Bloom Jr. for 71...

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Jesus Hurtado Serrato passed away at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born on April 29, 1962, ...
12/10/2025

Jesus Hurtado Serrato passed away at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on April 29, 1962, in Acuitzeramo, Michoacán, to Uvaldo and Maria Elena Serrato. From a young age, Jesus traveled frequently to the United States with his family to work, developing the strong...

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12/04/2025

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225 S Broadway
Escondido, CA
92025

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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