Austin Williams
October 25, 1981 - November 28, 2021
Lake Forest CA
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Austin Williams
October 25, 1981 - November 28, 2021
Lake Forest CA
Obituary
Austin Martin Williams
October 25, 1981-November 28, 2021
It is with great sorrow we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Austin Martin Williams. Austin left us unexpectedly on November 28th, 2021, at age 40. His love for family and loyalty to friends was unwavering. He will be deeply missed.
Austin was a strong force, with a wide range of interests and accomplishments. Always inquisitive and curious he explored, researched, and developed deep convictions. He was not afraid to be unique and authentic. He stood up for his beliefs, challenged conventional wisdom, and he pushed us to think. He cared deeply about people and was a good listener, and truly empathic to people in need.
In his childhood years Austin participated in the Boy Scout program and enjoyed developing his skills. He was musically inclined, learning to play the flute, and ultimately became the Drum Major at El Toro High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communications with an emphasis on Video Gaming, a passion that continued throughout his life. He thrived on innovation, embraced computers and video games, and consumed all things digital. He was a creative leader and entrepreneur, always looking for ways to improve life.
Predeceased by grandparents, Richard and Celia Williams, and John and Sally Cross, Austin is survived by his parents, Don and Ellen Williams, brother Richard Williams, fiancé Breanna Taylor, and a host of family and friends. Austin will forever be in our hearts.
O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
A Celebration of Life will be held on December 17th at 10:00 a.m. where we invite you to share your memories of Austin. Burial will be at 1:30 pm at the El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, California.
Online condolences may be expressed through www.oconnormortuary.com
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: December 17, 2021 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: December 17, 2021 (1:30 PM)
- Venue: El Toro Memorial Park
- Location: 25751 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 951-9102
43 responses to Austin Williams
Stephan Dinh says:
December 7, 2021
Man, I really can’t believe this is happening. I know we haven’t been close in a long time, but this is just heartbreaking. You were always a really fun and great guy that always made people smile. I’ll always remember you and all the fun times we had. May you RIP brother.
Terry and Candy Davis says:
December 7, 2021
David Maciel says:
December 8, 2021
Guy Selga says:
December 8, 2021
Austin’s passion was infectious and he was always encouraging me to look at things from a different point of view. He was knowledgeable about a vast array of topics, but he never hoarded the knowledge for himself. I learned something new every single time I was around him. While he held strong to his beliefs, he was always willing to listen to different opinions. No one is more deserving of being described as “one of a kind.” Austin is the most loyal of a friend anyone can ever hope to have. Life will not be the same without him, and I’ll miss him and cherish our friendship forever.
Hubert and Stacy Cheng says:
December 8, 2021
We are at lost for words. Our hearts are saddened and empty.
Austin and I met late in life, but knowing him for over 20 years is a lifetime. It’s always a different kind of party when Austin joins a get together. Everyone is pumped, happy, and excited to hear what’s new. He was a multi talented and creative individual. There was NO one like him on any level what so ever. I will always cherish our private conversations about a wide range of topics. We connected on a lot on many different levels and I would often seek his opinion on a variety of issues. Despite our busy schedules, we always made time for each other and would always blast a weekly text to one another.
I’ll never forget the time we talked about having a mid life crisis (in both of our lives). It was a deep, philosophical conversation that lasted well over 3 hours till 4am in the morning. At the end of the conversation, we both felt refreshed, rejuvenated, and re-energized for the future ahead of us. We ended the conversation with something along the lines of, ‘As long as we continue to output creatively, the result is irrelevant. We have to keep trying and that is never a failed journey in life’. He had my back and I had his. We could always lean on each other for anything. I can only think of a few individuals in my life where their opinion really mattered and I can honestly say…his was definitely one of them.
He is more than a friend to me and I always consider him a brother. We’ll never forget you. RIP, WESTSIDE, we ride till we die, and only multiply.