Cornel Dirpes 57 of Ladera Ranch. A loving husband, giving father, adoring grandfather and a man who loved God.

Born May 29, 1948 in Romania, died on Sunday, May 14, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of congestive heart failure.

He worked for Pascoe, Dirpes & Associates, Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer for 33 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Cornelia Dirpes; loving children, Julie Faragau Benjamin Faragau; Chris Dirpes Andreea Dirpes; beloved sister, Ana Pais; beloved mother, Paraschiva Dirpes and one adoring granddaughter, Amanda Dirpes. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

Funeral Services will be held on will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. and Saturday, May 20, 2006 ~ 10:00 A.M. at Bethany Romanian Baptist Church, 1431 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631.

An Interment will be followed at El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630.