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Rosemary Ann Sater
Apr 13, 2026
Rosemary Ann Sater was born on Feb 10, 1932 to Edwin Sigvald Sater and Dorothy Alice (Machomich) Sater in Minneapolis, MN. She died April 13th, 2026 at home. Her last 2 years she had 24-hour care.
During her lifetime she lived in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Clemente and Laguna Woods, CA.
She continued her education with degrees in Interior Design and...
John L. Meena
Apr 8, 2026
John L. Meena
John L. Meena, born on January 18, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life defined by strength, devotion, and quiet resilience.
John was a brilliant and accomplished man, earning his PhD in Finance and building a successful career as the owner of several produce companies over the course of 33 years. His dedication,...
James C. Parker
Apr 6, 2026
James C. Parker, EQCM(SCW) USN, Ret.
February 10, 1936 – April 6, 2026
James C. “Jim” Parker, age 90 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, and is now
reunited in eternity with his wife of 70 years, Virginia May (Winn) Parker.
James was born in Johnson County, Missouri, to Marion Francis Parker and Ada Lucille (Campbell)
Parker, and joined the U.S. Navy...
Mary Louise Lombardo
Apr 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Lombardo, who peacefully passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born November 5, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, to Nicolo and Conchetta Mondello, and grew up alongside her sister, Jenny. Mary often spoke of her blessed and rich childhood, filled with love,...
John Paul Fatini, D.D.S.
Apr 4, 2026
John Paul Fatini, D.D.S.October 3, 1942 – April 4, 2026
John Paul Fatini, D.D.S., 83, of Chino, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 2026. Born on October 3, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, he was the son of Paul Romulus Fatini and Genevieve Robertson Fatini.
Dr. Fatini was a man of exceptional dedication, compassion, and generosity who devoted his...
Tamera Lee Rice
Apr 4, 2026
Tamera Lee Rice
August 15, 1953 – April 4, 2026
née Dalbey
Tamera Lee Rice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated nursing educator, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 72. Born Tamera Lee Dalbey on August 15, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, she lived a life defined by deep faith, compassionate service, and an unwavering love for her family.
Tamera...
Elizabeth Theresa Helmuth
Apr 3, 2026
Elizabeth Theresa Helmuth, lovingly known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 94.
Liz was born on May 27, 1931, in Fresno, California, to a devout Catholic family. She grew up with her beloved twin brother and two older sisters, sharing a childhood filled with love, faith, and cherished memories. She later made her home...
Donna Lee Gough
Apr 2, 2026
Donna Lee (Anderson) Gough
Donna Gough, who was called “Mom” by her kids, departed her caring family on April 2, 2026 just short of her 91st birthday.
Donna was born in Nebraska on April 24, 1935 to Catherine and Alvin Anderson
She was mother to Gary, Karen, and Roger. She raised her children in Orange, CA with her husband Lawrence Gough.
Donna received bachelor’s...
James Michael Greene
Apr 1, 2026
Jim (known to his many friends as “Jimmy” was born on July 17, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. Often bored in school, he gravitated toward the trades early on, developing skills as a roofer, plumber and all-around handyman. He truly loved his work and loved his customers even more, often working for less than going wages to ensure he could...
Cyrus Behrostaghi
Mar 31, 2026
“Never dies the one whose heart lives in love—
Our eternity is written in the book of the world.”
Pi-Ian Chen
Mar 21, 2026
Pi-Ian Chen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and vibrant member of the Southern California ballroom community, passed away on March 21, 2026, at age 80. She faced a valiant battle with cancer with the same resilience and grace that defined her life.
Born in Taichung, Taiwan, in 1946, Pi-Ian earned an Economics degree from Chu-Hsing University before moving to the U.S. with...
Regina Marie Wood
Mar 20, 2026
Regina Marie (Montes) Wood, 65, of Rancho Santa Margarita, passed away on March 20, 2026.
Regina was born on October 1, 1960, in Bakersfield, California, to Frances and Victor Montes.
Regina spent her early childhood in Bakersfield before relocating with her mother and three sisters to Santa Ana at the age of 10. She later...
Josefina Lozano
Mar 20, 2026
Josefina Lozano was born on June 20, 1933, in the town of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, to loving parents Rafael Camarena and Soledad Cortez- Camarena. Josefina is lovingly remembered by her children, Arcelia, Victor, David and Daniel, and by her grandchildren — Allison, Jessica, Shannon, Viktor, Donata, David, Monique, Daniel, Areanna and Breanna, as well as her 12 great grandchildren....
Margaret Mary Reilly-Petrone
Mar 20, 2026
Margaret Reilly-Petrone (Sister Margaret Mary, IHM) died on March 20, 2026 in Dove Canyon, California. She was born on February 9, 1929 to James Patrick Reilly and Mary Burns Reilly in Los Angeles. Margaret attended Immaculate Heart of Mary grammar school in Hollywood and Immaculate Heart High School. After a year of college at Immaculate Heart College, she entered...
Richard Allen Brown
Mar 19, 2026
Richard Allen Brown, known as "Rich" to his friends and family, passed away on 19 March 2026, at the age of 71. Born on 9 June 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee to Billy Joe and Martha Brown, Rich’s journey took him across the country and the world.
Rich served in the U.S. Army and during his deployment to South Korea met the...
Judith Ann Putnam
Mar 18, 2026
Judith (Judy) Ann Putnam (née Clark), of Irvine, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Judy was born on July 24,1947 in Glendale, California to Vivian and Otha (Bud) Clark, the third of four children. She spent her childhood and most of her...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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