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Gloria Jeanette Ravera

Gloria Jeanette Ravera

Aug 23, 2026

Gloria Jeanette Ravera

August 14, 1933 – August 23, 2026

Gloria Jeanette Ravera, 93, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at The Sea Bluffs in Dana Point.

Gloria was born on August 14, 1933, in Norwalk, California, to Louis J. Krukenberg and Ida E. (Gisler) Krukenberg.

Gloria lived a full and adventurous life. She was an avid traveler,...

Arnel Frank Sanderson

Arnel Frank Sanderson

Aug 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Arnel Sanderson

Arnel Sanderson, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2026, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California, at the age of 82.

Born on June 14, 1944, in South Wales, Great Britain, Arnel lived a remarkable life filled with...

Franz Sanchez-Pacheco

Franz Sanchez-Pacheco

Aug 20, 2026

En Memoria de Franz Sanchez-Pacheco

Septiembre 16, 1939 - Agosto 20, 2026

Franz Sanchez-Pacheco, amado hijo de Víctor y Etelvina Sanchez, partió de este mundo dejando un legado de amor, generosidad y trabajo incansable. Nació hace 86 años en Irupana, un pintoresco pueblo ubicado cerca de La Paz, Bolivia. Como el mayor de siete hermanos, fue una guía y un ejemplo para...

Ravindra Pradhan

Ravindra Pradhan

Aug 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ravindra Trimbak Pradhan

It is with love that we remember Ravindra ‘Ravi’ Trimbak Pradhan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend.

Ravi was born on April 11th, 1932, in Mumbai, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, to Trimbak and Prabhavati Pradhan.

Ravi got his Bachelor of Commerce from Poddar College at age 19, and his LLB...

Michael Theron Imlay

Michael Theron Imlay

Aug 17, 2026

Michael Theron Imlay, 80, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Altadena, California to Frances Jane(nee Anderson) Imlay and Charles Theron Imlay He grew up in Southern California graduating from Buena Park High School and CalPoly Pomona with a degree in Landscape Architecture.

He married Kathleen (nee Germer)...

Lisa Prukop Rosenberry

Lisa Prukop Rosenberry

Aug 16, 2026

Lisa Michelle Prukop Rosenberry passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Irvine, CA, leaving behind a deep imprint of love, as well as cherished memories for all who knew her. She was 54 years young, and is survived by her son Hunter, husband Jed, and mother, Marilyn (her father, Nick, had passed just a month ago).

The only daughter of...

Nancy (Nana) Dorn

Nancy (Nana) Dorn

Aug 14, 2026

Nancy (Nana) Dorn

Nancy (Nana) passed away peacefully on Friday August 14. She lived in Mission Viejo for the past 40 years and enjoyed taking care of her yard, going for walks with her dog Lucy, getting to visit with family and friends, and watching the sunset at one of our many local beaches. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister,...

Dallas Albert Wilson

Dallas Albert Wilson

Aug 13, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Dallas Wilson, on August 13, 2026, at the age of 91.

Dallas was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known for his kindness, intelligence, integrity, and strength. He is survived by his wife, Annette Wilson; his 4 children, Danielle Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Linda Woodward, and Karen...

Suzanne Kesterson McWayne

Suzanne Kesterson McWayne

Aug 13, 2026

Suzanne "Sue" Kesterson McWayne, 83, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Sue was born on November 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dorothy and Malcolm Kesterson. She grew up in Wyoming, Ohio, graduating high school from Ursuline Academy. She then attended the University of Cincinnati, earning an associate's degree, and began teaching...

Leonel R. Gutierrez

Leonel R. Gutierrez

Aug 10, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Leonel "Nel" Gutierrez

September 23, 1948 – August 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leonel "Nel" Gutierrez announces his passing on August 10, 2026, at the age of 77, in Irvine, California.

Leonel was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, where he completed his schooling at San Beda High School.

In the mid-1980s, Leonel immigrated to...

Kathleen Marie Jett

Kathleen Marie Jett

Aug 9, 2026

Kathy was born and raised in southern California and found her home with her best friend and husband Norm in Mission Viejo. Together they helped to raise Sean, Christie, Genevieve, and Nicole. But in her later years, her 9 grandchildren became the absolute center of her world. Nothing brought her more joy than making them happy.

She was devout catholic and...

Gloria Holguin

Gloria Holguin

Aug 8, 2026

Gloria Holguin, 77, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family in her final moments. Born in Los Angeles, Gloria was a graduate of Banning High School and later earned her Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix.

Gloria was a strong, spirited woman who lived life...

Joan Aileen Donnelly

Joan Aileen Donnelly

Aug 8, 2026

Joan Aileen Niersbach Donnelly

December 8, 1937 – August 8, 2026

Joan Donnelly passed away on August 8th at the age of 88, after a courageous four-year journey with Alzheimer's and dementia, having also weathered blood cancer and spinal fusion surgery in earlier years with the same quiet strength that defined her life.

She was born in Huntington Park, CA, the daughter of...

Paul Jay Pamer

Paul Jay Pamer

Aug 7, 2026

Paul Jay Pamer, 67, quietly passed away August 7, 2026.

Paul, better known by his friends and family as Jay, was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 28, 1959. As a young boy, Jay, and the Pamer family, moved to Southern California, where he would reside as a proud resident for the duration of his life.

Jay earned his living as a...

Diane Michele Coats

Diane Michele Coats

Aug 6, 2026

Diane Michele Coats

Diane Michele Coats, a beloved partner, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, after a long and meaningful journey.

Born in San Francisco, California, to her loving parents Charles “Ted” and Velma Coats, Diane grew up with a fiercely independent spirit and an insatiable curiosity about the world. She pursued higher education with immense...

Dr. Zuxun Zhang

Dr. Zuxun Zhang

Aug 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dr. Zuxun Zhang

December 24, 1931 – August 6, 2026

Dr. Zuxun Zhang passed away at the age of 94 in Orange County, California, on August 6, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1931, in Shanghai, China.

Zuxun attended Aurora University School of Medicine (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine), graduating in 1953. He then moved...

Carmela Meilak

Carmela Meilak

Aug 5, 2026

Carmela Meilak

March 18, 1933 – August 5, 2026

Carmela Meilak, devoted wife of the late Paul Meilak, dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 93.

Born Carmela Buttigieg on the small island of Gozo in Malta, she grew up very sheltered in a small village where everyone knew...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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