They may be gone, but they are not forgotten.
Bob Bahne
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Bob Bahne who passed away Monday evening. Here is an unofficial Bio for Bob Bahne so that you can get a feel for the quality of person Bob Bahne and all of his accomplishments both in business and in football officiating. - "For the good of the Association!" - Dave Garza and Steve Coover
Ken Flaherty
Ken started in the early 70's. Started college in the mid 70's and worked for over 25 years in Division 1. He had worked over 11 bowl games in the WAC and Mountain West. He was inducted into the San Diego Sports Officials Hall of fame in 2007 and SDCFOA president in 1979.
Nick Herrera
Nick, who was a member of the SDCFOA for 13 years, worked on a junior college crew. He worked the DII final in 2009 and the D1 final in 2013 during his officiating career. He moved to Portland in 2018 to be closer to his wife’s family. Nick is survived by his wife, Kelly, and two sons – 5-year-old Cruz and 3-year-old EZ.
Nick, who had a Ph.D. in microbiology from UCSD, had a passion for brewing beer and recently launched the first Mexican American-owned brewery in Portland.
Ken Holly
Ken was a SDCFOA member from 1960 to 1995. He officiated all levels of football. He was the High School and Pop Warner assigner for many years. He is inducted in the San Diego Sports Official Hall of Fame for Track and Field.
Tom Husseman
Tom was an official from 1996 to 2020.
He worked the 2007 and 2009 Division III Final and 2011 Division V Final.
Tom passed away January 19, 2022
Stephen James
It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of Steve James who passed away unexpectedly and heartbreakingly too soon on April 15, 2022 at the age of 64 in Grove City, Ohio. Steve was one of outstanding crew chiefs and umpires who transferred to San Diego later in life but fit right in with the SDCFOA. His friendship, leadership, and officiating skills will be greatly missed. He was a crew chief in 2012 for 5 years. Steve worked the 2021 season. He worked the 2018 Division III final as an Umpire.
Mark Malec
Mark was an official from 1980 to 1999.
He worked 1986 8-Man Final.
Mark passed away December 27, 2021
Frank Mannen
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Frank Mannen.
Frank was a SDCFOA member for over 30 years. He was the Referee of the 1995 DII Final and 2003 DIV Final.
He was a crew chief for over 20 years and President in 1992.
Dave Melton
Jim Sibbet
Jim (affectionately known as "One T") joined the Association in 1966 and over the years was a Crew Chief, a College official, a member of the Board and for 15 years was the High School Assignment Secretary (pre-Arbiter days). If you are not aware, he is Crew Chief David Sibbet's dad.
Jim worked several finals. As a Referee 1987 (D1A) and 1989 (D3A), as an Umpire 1992 (D2A) and 1994 (DIV).
Jim was a George A. Schutte Memorial Award Recipient (2013), San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame Inductee (2008), President of the Association (1981)
and long-time San Diego County Sports Officials Hall of Fame Board of Directors Secretary and highly valued mentor to many San Diego County Football Officials Association members.
Harvey Sniegowski
Harvey was a SDCFOA member for over 15 years. He worked in the NCAA for several years. He was a crew Chief in 1997 until 2005. He worked at least 3 finals one as a Referee. Harvey worked as an usher for the San Diego Padres.
Mike Sotelo
It is with great sadness that I must report that one of our own Mike Sotelo has passed away. Mike had officiated for 14 years starting in 2007. He had worked JC football for many years. Please keep his family in your thoughts as they deal with this loss.
Mike passed away June 25th.
