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William Henry Morrison

William Henry Morrison

Feb 25, 2020

William Henry Morrison lives in El Cajon CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on January 10, 1926 and passed away on February 25, 2020.

Catherine Poterack

Catherine Poterack

Feb 24, 2020

Catherine Poterack

Catherine was born March 8 th 1934 in London, England.  She was raised in a loving family by Tom and Mary Barnes, with two brothers Tommy and Dickie and her sister Mary.

Cathy fell in love with an American Marine on loan to the US State Department at the US Embassy...

David Bradford

David Bradford

Feb 24, 2020

David Bradford was born in LA County on October 5, 1951 and died Monday February 24, 2020 surrounded by family.  He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

He had a passion for his work and loved building his family business with his uncle, brother, and dad. His biggest pride in life was watching his...

Carol Sullivan Ahearn

Carol Sullivan Ahearn

Feb 22, 2020

Please view Carol’s service live on Facebook on December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at https://www.facebook.com/102183215120045/live/

And her service can be viewed again at https://youtu.be/379JSCBWxVo

Susan Michelle Gillette

Susan Michelle Gillette

Feb 20, 2020

Susan Michelle Gillette lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on July 28, 1948 and passed away on February 20, 2020.

Eileen Kathryn Amaya

Eileen Kathryn Amaya

Feb 19, 2020

Eileen Kathryn Amaya (née Hartenbach), 75, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away on February 19, 2020 after a brief and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Eileen, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, died peacefully with her family at her side.

Eileen, Inky as she is known to her family and oldest friends, was the...

Constance Marie Welenc

Constance Marie Welenc

Feb 19, 2020

Constance “Connie” Welenc was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1934, and went to her eternal rest on February 19, 2020 in Lake Forest, California. She was a devout Catholic and lived a life of love for everyone.

Connie is survived by her husband Tony, two brothers, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.

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Michael Robert Parker Podesta

Michael Robert Parker Podesta

Feb 18, 2020

Michael Robert Parker Podesta passed away tragically on February 18, 2020 at 7pm.

Michael was raised in Lake Forest, California. He went to Rancho Canada Elementary School, Serrano Middle School and El Toro High School. He loved and participated in sports: the Dolphins Swim Team, Lake Forest Little League Baseball, and AYSO Soccer.

Michael was...

Herbert Becklund

Herbert Becklund

Feb 18, 2020

Herbert Becklund February 4, 1919 – February 18, 2020

Herbert Becklund died peacefully in his sleep, February 18, 2020 at his home at The Wellington, in Laguna Hills California, two weeks after his 101th birthday.

Herb was born February 4, 1919 in Mineral, Washington. He was the first child of Ernest...

Gary Dave Mcaffee

Gary Dave Mcaffee

Feb 17, 2020

Gary Dave McAffee lives in Orange CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on September 16, 1938 and passed away on February 17, 2020.

Susan Darlene Dimaggio

Susan Darlene Dimaggio

Feb 17, 2020

Susan Darlene DiMaggio lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 73. Born on April 20, 1946 and passed away on February 17, 2020.

Mary Ann Gandolfo

Mary Ann Gandolfo

Feb 15, 2020

Mary Ann Gandolfo 12/31/31 – 2/15/20

Mary Ann Gandolfo (nee Stewart), age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Glendale, CA.

Mary Ann was born to Marjorie Frances Reed Stewart and George Joseph Stewart on December 31, 1932 in Henderson, NY. She was delivered into the world by longtime family...

Dennis Michael O’Connor

Dennis Michael O’Connor

Feb 13, 2020

Born in Chicago in October of 1950, and raised in Altadena, California, Dennis Michael O'Connor spent most of his life in Southern California on what many might call a hero's journey. Upon graduating from the USC School of Medicine, he did a residency in pediatrics, to the joy of the many families he looked after. Loving the children, but...

William Edmond Glynn

William Edmond Glynn

Feb 10, 2020

William Edmond Glynn (“Bill”), 89, surrounded by his loving family, wife and son, passed away in his home in San Juan Capistrano, California on Monday, February 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Concetta Mary Rose (“Dolly”) (Mattazaro) Glynn; son Thomas Edmond Glynn, daughter-in-law Emily Catherine Glynn, granddaughter Genevieve Concetta Ann Glynn, and grandson William...

Lisa Rose Peltier

Lisa Rose Peltier

Feb 8, 2020

Lisa Rose Peltier lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on January 19, 1954 and passed away on February 08, 2020.

Maryellen Guadagnino

Maryellen Guadagnino

Feb 6, 2020

Maryellen Guadagnino (née Whelan) was born on April 30, 1940 in Pasadena, California.   She was born to James Whelan of Ireland and Pauline Phillips, she had two brothers Dennis and John.  On January 8, 1966, she was wed to Chris Guadagnino and had two daughters Gina and Lisa. She retired from Quest Diagnostics after working in Client Services for...

Aida Montesinos

Aida Montesinos

Feb 5, 2020

Aida Montesinos was born to Gerardo and Maria Palacios on November 17, 1942 in Lima, Peru. She was the youngest of four siblings, Javier, Delia and Gerardo and was her father’s favorite. She enjoyed growing up in her neighborhood of Jorge Chavez in Districto De Brena and earned her bachelor’s degree at the Federico Villareal University in Lima, Peru....

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr

Feb 3, 2020

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 11, 1933 and passed away on February 03, 2020.

Nancy Lee Mecartney

Nancy Lee Mecartney

Feb 1, 2020

Nancy Lee Mecartney passed away peacefully as a result of congestive heart failure on February 1, 2020 in Irvine, California, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Ferndale, Washington on September 16, 1924.  She was the youngest of the four children of Jesse and Alma Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband John Mecartney and her...

Richard Harlan Bond

Richard Harlan Bond

Jan 29, 2020

Richard Harlan Bond, 83, of Newport Beach, California, lost his fight with cancer on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at the City of Hope treatment center in Duarte, California. He was born January 31st, 1936 to Margaret and Bill in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended Lincoln High School and went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska in 1958. He...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

At O’Connor Mortuary, we understand how meaningful it is to remember and honor a life well lived. Our obituary listings are a place for families and friends to reflect, share memories, and celebrate the legacy of those they love. Each obituary is thoughtfully prepared to acknowledge a life’s story while providing important service details for those wishing to pay their respects.


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