A graveside service was held on 05/09/2023 at Miramar National Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Alonzo Levi Ward was born on March 31, 1946, in San Diego, California to Leon Ward and Gloria Hudson. He was the third child born to a family of seven. Alonzo grew up in San Diego and attended the local school system graduating from San Diego High School. Alonzo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly. He met and married his first wife Ester in 1969 and to this union, a son and a daughter were born.
Alonzo separated from the military in 1972. He then met and married Kathi Blair in 1973. To this union, a son and a daughter were born. He later started his career with SDG&E and retired in 2000 as a merchandise clerk. Alonzo would go on to make many friends and stayed active in his father, Leon Ward’s life. Alonzo enjoyed making music and golfing. He would play every weekend with his father and his son, and created music every chance he was able. Alonzo was a wonderful father to all of his children. He was an avid supporter of his children and was always in attendance at all sporting events and extracurricular activities they participated in.
Alonzo was called peacefully from labor to reward on April 21, 2023, in his home surrounded by the family whom he loved so very much. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Joe Leaks and Leon Ward, Jr.
Alonzo leaves to mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life: spouse, Kathi Ward of San Diego, daughters; Delonda Ward of Pittsburgh and Eboni Ward (Stevie Rawls) of San Diego; sons: Alonzo Ward, Jr. of Pittsburgh and Michael Ward (Rita Ward) of San Diego; 7 grandchildren: Duran Ward of Pittsburgh, PA, LaiKara Crowell, Aurelis Rawls, Michael Ward, Jr., Lesaul Rawls, Isaac Ward and Delina Rawls all of San Diego, California; aunt: Walterine Charles of San Diego; sisters: Dorothy Elliot & Sharon Winters of Yuma, AZ; brothers: Samuel Ward of San Diego and Eugene Ward of Charleston SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
