Buena (San Diego County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buena ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Buena. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Alan Arkin (Actor, director, screenwritr)
- Full name: Alan Wolf Arkin
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 26, 1934 (a Monday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on June 29, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- San Marcos is located nearby and to the southeast of Buena.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Arkin<1>
Desi Arnaz (Actor, producer, musician, orchestra leader)
- Born: Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III
- He was born in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) on March 2, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on December 2, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Del Mar is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Desi Arnaz<1>
Gregg Barton (Actor)
- Born: Harold Wilson Barker
- He was born in Long Island City (NY) on June 5, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Fallbrook (CA) on November 28, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- Fallbrook is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south of Buena. The cemetery is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregg Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Molly Bee (Singer)
- Born: Molly Gene Beachboard
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on August 18, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Oceanside (CA) on February 7, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Oceanside is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Buena. The cemetery is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Molly Bee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to El Camino Memorial Park
Faye Lenetta Johnson Blesing (Entertainer, rodeo performer)
- She was born in Craig (CO) on December 25, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Ramona (CA) on April 7, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Craig is located in Moffat County, Colorado.
- Ramona is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north of Buena. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Faye Lenetta Johnson Blesing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Riverside National Cemetery
William Wiley 'Wag' Blesing (Entertainer, rodeo performer, actor)
- He was born in Marble Falls (TX) on December 26, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Poway (CA) on October 2, 1981 (a Friday).
- Marble Falls is located in Burnet County, Texas.
- Poway is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north of Buena. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Wiley 'Wag' Blesing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Riverside National Cemetery
Mary Brian (Actress)
- She was born in Corsicana (TX) on February 17, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Del Mar is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Brian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Frank Fulton Burley (Singer, actor)
- He was born in Tipperary (Ireland) on June 12, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Carlsbad (CA) on May 8, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Carlsbad is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Fulton Burley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Lon Chaney, Jr. (Actor)
- Born: Chreighton Tull Chaney
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 10, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in San Clemente (CA) on July 12, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- San Clemente is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buena (which is located in San Diego County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lon Chaney, Jr.<1>
Ray Conniff (Musician, composer)
- Born: Joseph Raymond Conniff
- He was born in Attleboro (MA) on November 6, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 12, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Attleboro is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- Escondido is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Conniff<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Buena to Westwood Memorial Park
Dolores Costello (Actress)
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on September 17, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Fallbrook (CA) on March 1, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Fallbrook is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Costello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Calvary Cemetery
Clifford Carlton 'Gavvy' Cravath (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Escondido (CA) on March 23, 1881 (a Wednesday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on May 23, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Escondido is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford Carlton 'Gavvy' Cravath<1>
Carol Dempster (Actress)
- She was born in Duluth (MN) on December 9, 1901 (a Monday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on February 1, 1991 (a Friday).
- Duluth is located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
- La Jolla is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Dempster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Richard Denning (Actor)
- Born: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger, Jr.
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 27, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 11, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Escondido is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Maui Veterans Cemetery, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Denning<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maui Veterans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Maui Veterans Cemetery
Robert Y. Dudley (Actor)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 13, 1869 (a Monday) and died in San Clemente (CA) on September 15, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- San Clemente is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buena (which is located in San Diego County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Y. Dudley<1>
Eddie Erautt (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 26, 1924 (a Friday) and died in La Mesa (CA) on October 27, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- La Mesa is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at El Cajon Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Buena. The cemetery is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Erautt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Cajon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Cajon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to El Cajon Cemetery
Margarita Fischer (Actress)
- She was born in Missouri Valley (IA) on February 12, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Encinitas (CA) on March 11, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- Missouri Valley is located in Harrison County, Iowa.
- Encinitas is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margarita Fischer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
David Conant Ford (Actor)
- He was born in La Jolla (CA) on October 30, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on August 7, 1983 (a Sunday).
- La Jolla is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south of Buena. The cemetery is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Conant Ford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Preston Foster (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Preston Stratton Foster
- He was born in Pitman (NJ) on August 24, 1900 (a Friday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on July 14, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Pitman is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- La Jolla is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Buena. The cemetery is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Preston Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to El Camino Memorial Park
Ruth E. Foster (Actress)
- She was born in Cincinnati (OH) on January 29, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on May 11, 2012 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Del Mar is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Buena. Both communities are located in San Diego County.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth E. Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buena to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Warren B. Foster (Cartoonist, writer, composer)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on October 24, 1904 (a Monday) and died in San Clemente (CA) on December 13, 1971 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- San Clemente is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buena (which is located in San Diego County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren B. Foster<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.