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Gail Elin Knapp
Sep 6, 2020
Gail Elin Knapp lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 25, 1935 and passed away on September 06, 2020.
Thomas Edward Gavin Jr.
Sep 4, 2020
Tom was born in Fremont, Ohio to the late Freida and Thomas E. Gavin. Growing up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, he loved sports and teasing an older sister and younger brother. His sense of humor was dry even as a young man. He enlisted in the Air-Force at 21 years old and served with honors.
In...
Anne Johnson Hand
Sep 4, 2020
Anne Johnson Hand December 2, 1952 – September 4, 2020 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Anne Johnson Hand was the daughter of Jimmy and Carrie Norman and was born on December 2, 1952 in Newton, Mississippi. She was raised in the...
Pauline Marie Keeler
Sep 3, 2020
Pauline Marie Keeler lives in Laguna Niguel , passed away at the age of 85. Born on September 22, 1934 and passed away on September 03, 2020.
Fred Himert
Sep 3, 2020
Fred Himert, age 77 passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at his home in Lake Forest, California on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
Fred was born on September 5 th , 1942, in Rockford, Illinois to Glenn Himert and Alma "Mickey" Dailey (formerly Himert). Fred was raised with his sister, Beverly Anthony, in Mt Morris, Illinois.
Upon...
Pravina Girdharlal Contractor
Sep 2, 2020
Pravina Girdharlal Contractor lives in Tustin California, passed away at the age of 74. Born on March 18, 1946 and passed away on September 02, 2020.
Lucille Hutcherson
Sep 1, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille "Lucy" Hutcherson. She passed away at home in Lake Forest, California peacefully on September 1, 2020 after a short illness two days after her 93rd birthday.
Lucy was born on August 30, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY where she lived with her parents Joseph and Stella...
Kevin Tadao Hagihara
Sep 1, 2020
Kevin Tadao Hagihara
Kevin Tadao Hagihara, 51, of Irvine, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020.
The second oldest of four children, Kevin was born on May 21, 1969 to Frank and Tomi (Morishita) Hagihara in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of seven, Kevin's...
Kevin Liam Newell
Aug 31, 2020
Kevin Liam Newell lives in Trabuco Canyon California, passed away at the age of 39. Born on November 25, 1980 and passed away on August 31, 2020.
Patricia Jean Twellman
Aug 31, 2020
Patricia Jean Twellman lives in Laguna Hills California, passed away at the age of 88. Born on February 21, 1932 and passed away on August 31, 2020.
Joanne Theresa Sullivan
Aug 30, 2020
Joanne Theresa Sullivan lives in Dana Point California, passed away at the age of 90. Born on September 09, 1929 and passed away on August 30, 2020.
Vincent Richard Colarossi
Aug 29, 2020
Vincent Richard Colarossi, 64, of Dana Point, CA, passed away peacefully in his home on August 29, 2020.
Vince was born in the San Fernando Valley on March 12, 1956. He was Richard and Justina Colarossi's first child. Vince was raised in Mission Hills with one sister" Vicky" and four brothers" Jimmy, Ronald, Richard, and Johnny.
Vince...
Arlene Montano
Aug 29, 2020
Arlene Montano passed away on August 29, 2020. She was riding her bicycle with a group of people at Newport Beach strand and she had a massive heart attack. She left behind three sisters, Bessie Montano Blazejewski, Agnes Montano, and Alethea Murray, three nephews, Curtis Montano, Franco Montano, and Errol Montano, and two nieces, Michele Montano and Josielene Montilla-Coyle....
George John Ginther
Aug 29, 2020
George John Ginther lives in Ladera Ranch California, passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 14, 1944 and passed away on August 29, 2020.
Elena Rita Whitworth
Aug 27, 2020
Elena Rita Whitworth lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 96. Born on January 22, 1924 and passed away on August 27, 2020.
Charlyn Candee O’Brien
Aug 27, 2020
Charlyn Candee (Cook) O'Brien, 78, a Long-time resident of Huntington Beach passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Candee was an elegant and gracious woman. She had a perpetual smile that would brighten any room. She was an amazing listener and went out of her way to help others, as evidenced by her many friendships. Always...
Nirmala Gupta
Aug 26, 2020
Mrs. Nirmla Gupta, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Irvine, California on August 26, 2020. A doting wife and mother who was devout in her faith, she enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; sharing her love of cooking with her family and friends, tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, playing bridge and traveling. She touched all...
Linda Ellen Johnson
Aug 26, 2020
Cherished mother Linda Ellen Johnson passed peacefully on August 26 th , 2020, with family at her side. Born in 1933, Linda grew up in San Diego, California. Wed to beloved husband Art E. Johnson for 54 happy years, she was widowed in 2014. She is survived by her six children: Melinda Cohen, Susan LeFrancois, Allen Millikan, Laura Yackley,...
Donald Davidson
Aug 25, 2020
Donald F. Davidson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2020 at the age of 91 following a rich life filled with joy, integrity, and achievement.
Don was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 18, 1928 to Preston and Alma Mary Davidson. Don grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois where he was active in...
Leonard P. O’Connor
Aug 24, 2020
Lenny P. O’Connor
He was born to Leonard and Viola O’Connor on March 26, 1942, in Kankakee. He was 78, when he passed away Aug. 24, 2020, in Westminster, Calif.
Lenny graduated from St. Patrick’s High School (now Bishop McNamara Catholic High School) where he excelled in sports, especially football. He then went...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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