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Ben L. Manfre

Ben L. Manfre

Aug 27, 2019

Ben L. Manfre, age 85, passed away on August 27, 2019 with his beloved wife of 62 years, Gladys J. Manfre at his side. Born January 8, 1934 in San Jose, California, Ben was the son of Italian immigrants, Benedict and Rose Manfre. He graduated from San Jose State University in 1956 as a civil engineer. After a brief...

Robert Anthony Calloway

Robert Anthony Calloway

Aug 27, 2019

Robert Anthony Calloway lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 59. Born on January 26, 1960 and passed away on August 27, 2019.

John Pastean

John Pastean

Aug 23, 2019

John Pastean was born on April 17, 1938 in Timisoara, Romania to John and Xenia Andea Pastean. He had an older sister who died in infancy. After High School, he attended Law School in Cluj which is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Romania. John had only one child, his daughter Lory Florentina Pastean McClory. He loved...

Martha Cecilia Camacho

Martha Cecilia Camacho

Aug 21, 2019

Martha Cecilia Camacho lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 64. Born on February 28, 1955 and passed away on August 21, 2019.

Ronald Michael Weinbender

Ronald Michael Weinbender

Aug 21, 2019

Ronald Michael Weinbender lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 77. Born on September 24, 1941 and passed away on August 21, 2019.

Karen Louise “Newton” Lacroix

Karen Louise “Newton” Lacroix

Aug 21, 2019

Karen Louise (Newton) Lacroix

Karen was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Kenneth and Lorraine Ross. After the death of her mother when she was only 7 years old, her father eventually remarried and Dorothy became her stepmother. She was sister to Connie; stepsister Bobbie (deceased); and her stepbrothers Richard and Jeff.

She came...

Samuel I. Han

Samuel I. Han

Aug 21, 2019

Samuel I Han September 7, 1941 – August 21, 2019

Samuel I Han, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Laguna Woods. The memorial service will be on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Laguna Hills Chapel and Crematory, from 10am -12pm.

Samuel was born and raised in Kaohsiung, Taiwan....

Linda Denos

Linda Denos

Aug 21, 2019

Linda Denos lives in , passed away at the age of 56. Born on May 06, 1963 and passed away on August 21, 2019.

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Aug 20, 2019

Andrew Wilson lives in , passed away at the age of 35. Born on August 24, 1983 and passed away on August 20, 2019.

Frank Herbert Currie

Frank Herbert Currie

Aug 19, 2019

Frank Herbert Currie (Bill)

Frank was born in Webster City, Iowa and moved to California when he was twelve years old.  He attended San Bernardino High School and upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army.  Following his discharge, he began his engineering studies at University of California Berkeley where he was a member of...

Colin Fowler

Colin Fowler

Aug 16, 2019

Colin Fowler lives in , passed away at the age of 37. Born on March 29, 1982 and passed away on August 16, 2019.

Jan Blankenship

Jan Blankenship

Aug 14, 2019

Jan Blankenship, 74, passed away on August 14, 2019. She was the wife of Donald Lee Blankenship. They shared 53 years of marriage together.

Born in Los Angeles, she was the daughter of Vergenes Rogers and Pearl Marie Martin. She attended St. Anthony’s Catholic High School and Marymount University. She worked as a bookkeeper at a law...

Inara Mei Tran

Inara Mei Tran

Aug 14, 2019

Inara Mei Tran lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 0 month. Born on August 10, 2019 and passed away on August 14, 2019.

Tatsuko U. Wein

Tatsuko U. Wein

Aug 13, 2019

Tatsuko U. Wein lives in Trabuco Canyon CA, passed away at the age of 83. Born on September 05, 1935 and passed away on August 13, 2019.

Gary Paul Freudenberg

Gary Paul Freudenberg

Aug 13, 2019

Gary Paul Freudenberg, age 55, a Nevada resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born to mother Kathleen McCandless (deceased) and father Walter Freudenberg (stepmother Nancy) on June 20, 1964.

Gary is survived by wife, Cindy Freudenberg; children, Dustin, Kayla, Zachary and Jeremy; 2 grandchildren, Joseph and Ordell; siblings Diahanna Watson, Janet Freudenberg, Michael...

David Dabok Song

David Dabok Song

Aug 12, 2019

David Dabok Song lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on December 14, 1948 and passed away on August 12, 2019.

Donald Lyle Plejdrup

Donald Lyle Plejdrup

Aug 11, 2019

Donald Lyle Plejdrup, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 11th at 5pm in Kaiser Ontario Hospital with his wife by his side.

He was born on June 6th, 1941 in Nebraska to parents Minnie and Elmer Plejdrup and was the youngest of three children.

Don graduated from South Gate High School in the class...

Shirley Rose Tingle

Shirley Rose Tingle

Aug 11, 2019

Shirley Rose Tingle, 84 of Mission Viejo, passed away in her home on Sunday, August 11, surrounded by her children. She was born in Taunton, MA, raised in Attleboro, MA and lived in Mission Viejo since 1977. She was a member of St. Kilian's Catholic Church for 42 years. She will be deeply missed.

Shirley worked for...

George “Hollister” Mckay

George “Hollister” Mckay

Aug 11, 2019

Born July 17th, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi. Passed away on August 11th, 2019, in Mission Viejo, California.  Hollister was a loving husband, an incredible Father and Papaw and a wild and crazy man.  He was larger than life and touched the lives of many.  There was no one like him.  We will love him forever and miss him like...

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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