Sidney Joseph Jones

July 2, 2026

This is an obituary for Joe, a long-time San Diego resident who passed away on May 23, 2026, at age 87. After relocating from Michigan in 1962, he built a successful 35-year career at the San Diego Union-Tribune, advancing from dispatcher-clerk to advertising executive while managing major client accounts. Throughout his life, he pursued higher education, earning degrees in social science and sociology, and remained deeply engaged in his community through service on local boards and active participation at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral.

Who is affected

Joe (the deceased)
Friends, neighbors, fellow parishioners, and former colleagues
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral community
College Area Community Council members
College View Estates Association members
Family members of the San Diego Union-Tribune colleague network

What action is being taken

No explicit ongoing actions are stated in the article. (The memorial service is a future planned event, not a current ongoing action.)

Why it matters

This obituary honors a man who made lasting contributions to San Diego over more than six decades through professional excellence in advertising, dedicated community service to his neighborhood organizations, and faithful participation in his church community. His life exemplifies sustained civic engagement and the positive impact one person can have through consistent involvement in professional, educational, community, and faith-based activities. The recognition he received from the City of San Diego in 1996 and 2008 demonstrates the meaningful difference his neighborhood advocacy made to the broader community.

What's next

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, located at 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103, followed by a reception.

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint