Below are links to resources for published obituaries
San Diego Union Tribune
Includes the current obituaries and a search mechanism for finding ones from the past couple of years
North County Times
Includes direct links for those published over the past couple of weeks and a form for submitting an obituary.
California Obituary Links
Links to many obituary sites throughout California
National Obituary Archives
At this site, friends and relatives are invited to add an obituary, tribute, or memorial (fees are charged).