“Memorial Day can be summed up in one word, ‘Remember,’” said 92-year-old Marine veteran Lou de Beer. “I have seen generations come and go, and, sadly, the further we get from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, the less is remembered by the populace. That word, Remember, is very important.” Lou de Beer was born Dec. 6, […]
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Paddle out to honor Pete Johnson is Sept. 30
Pete Johnson died last year after a long illness, and his family and friends will pay homage to the gifted surfer, beloved Coronado resident and noted Chart House restaurateur at 9 a.m. on Sept. 30. The event will take place at Shipwreck Beach in Coronado. Surfers will gather on the beach prior to paddling his […]
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Frank Marquez, Jr. “The Wine Guy” 1951-2023
Frank Fidencio Marquez was a familiar face in Coronado. A 1969 graduate of Coronado High School, Marquez helped his parents manage the familybusiness, the Crown City Inn & Bistro. He later became a wine wholesaler, buying andselling fine wines, consulting, lecturing and writing about wine. More recently, he became a wine steward at the Coronado […]