William Charles Van Liew (October 20, 1987 – December 27, 2011)

Born six weeks premature; William was challenged in life with special needs. Through those struggles he developed into an outstanding young man. Will loved life and expressed it with his beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed.

William attended R.H. Dana and Reilly Elementary schools, Newhart Junior High, Mission Viejo High School, and graduated from the Saddleback College Adult Transition Program in 2009. Most recently he spent his weekdays at Vocational Visions.

William leaves behind his parents; Chuck Van Liew and Madelyn Barnes. Stepfather; Mark Barnes. His sisters; Natalie and Cheri Barnes. Grandparents; Charles Van Liew, Charles and Maurene Mauvezin. Uncles and aunts; Ed and Amy Van Liew, Cathliene Cole, Robin and Jim Plevney, Chip and Allison Mauvezin, Molly and Victor Lermusic. His cousins; Andrew and Adam Cole, Kendall and Mitchell Mauvezin, Tyler and Jamie Plevney.