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.

02/23/2026

Read the obituary of J. Jorge Refugio Azucar from Escondido, CA. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

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Sprigg “Dix” Davis of Escondido passed away Tuesday February 17th with loving family members by his side, including his ...
02/20/2026

Sprigg “Dix” Davis of Escondido passed away Tuesday February 17th with loving family members by his side, including his wife Lynn, three of their seven children and a son in-law. Dix was the son of Sprigg and Laura Davis, who raised him in South Gate California along with his older sister Connie,...

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Robert Laverne Cragle, Jr. 77 passed away peacefully on a rainy, San Diego evening on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026.Affect...
02/18/2026

Robert Laverne Cragle, Jr. 77 passed away peacefully on a rainy, San Diego evening on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026.
Affectionately known as “Butch, Pops, Brother Bob, G’Pa, and Steeler Bob”, Robert was an exceptional guitar player, an avid baseball (Padres), football (Steelers) fan, and as a...

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02/13/2026

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Harley James Earwicker died peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 4th, 2026. A native of Nevada, Iowa, Harley wa...
02/11/2026

Harley James Earwicker died peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 4th, 2026. A native of Nevada, Iowa, Harley was born to David Allen Earwicker and Lucy Belle (McKee) Earwicker on August 27, 1930. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and later graduated from Fresno State College...

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Joan Bushu, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She spent her las...
02/02/2026

Joan Bushu, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She spent her last days with her husband of almost 45 years, Leo Bushu, at their home in Valley Center, CA.

On October 13, 1938 Joan was born to parents Allen and Dorothy Scholz. Her surviving...

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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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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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