MURRIETA, CA - The world lost a special person on December 12, 2014 when DeNiene Harris, 56, passed away at home in Murrieta, CA after battling colon cancer for nearly four years. She was born on July 27, 1958 in Burlington, WI to James and Irene Phillips. DeNiene is survived by her husband, Michael Harris of 32 years; two beautiful children, Brittani and Christopher Harris; father James Phillips; sisters Lisa Hernandez and Jackie Robers; brothers Jim and John Phillips; sister-in-laws Patti Phillips, Penny Harris, and Judy Harris; and brother-in-laws Tom Robers, Don and Terry Harris. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Phillips; mother-in-law, Geraldine Harris; father-in-law, LeRoy Harris; and brother-in-law, Jessie Hernandez. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1976. After graduating from IBA Beauty School, she worked a number of years as a cosmetologist for JC Penneys in Milwaukee, WI and then in Los Angeles, CA before establishing her own Beauty Salon in Chatswoth, CA with her business partner, Raja Syriani. DeNiene and Michael, “the boy next door,” were married in Burlington, WI on May 29th, 1982. Following their marriage DeNiene joined Michael in Los Angeles and the family moved to San Diego in 2000. DeNiene loved her San Diego Chargers and during football season on any Sunday you could find her at the Chargers game cheering on her neighbor Antonio Gates or at home watching the game on TV and messaging her friends on FaceBook. DeNiene loved the holidays and enjoyed decorating the house and entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed making fleece-tie blankets and giving them as gifts to friends and family. She served on the Board of Egremont, the children’s grade school. DeNiene easily made friends with her outgoing personality, direct communication style, and big heart. She had a positive impact on many lives, and inspired many with her overwhelming strength and positive attitude throughout her battle with cancer. She will be missed by many, but never forgotten. Viewing and vigil will be held 5:00-8:00pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, and a memorial mass and entombment at noon on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.