Janice Marie Borges-Stepan, 56, passed away October 7, 2007, in Fallbrook. Born December 19, 1950, in Glendale, CA, she was a 19-year resident of Fallbrook.

Mrs. Borges-Stepan was a high school graduate and held an AA degree. She worked as an instructional aide for Fallbrook High School and will be remembered as a woman with grace: loving, considerate, colorful, supportive and courageous.

Devoted to her dogs, Fluffy and Annie, Mrs. Borges-Stepan’s pastimes included gardening, arranging family get-togethers, reading, swimming and spending time at the beach.

Mrs. Borges-Stepan was preced...