Elva Mae Richards

Elva Mae Richards, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, August 12. Having enjoyed her favorite breakfast and a good laugh over a silly story, she settled in for a regular mid-day nap from which she never awoke.

A 40-year resident of Fallbrook, she was, among many other things, a housewife, a bridge player, a tennis player, the consummate needlepointer and willing volunteer for virtually any worthwhile request that came her way.

Well known for her ever-present smile, and never-complaining personality, she will be missed by the family she leaves behind, son Walter; daught...