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Robert David Norrell
Sep 11, 2019
Robert David Norrell lives in Murrieta CA, passed away at the age of 100. Born on July 24, 1919 and passed away on September 11, 2019.
Judith Ahlborn Jenkins
Sep 11, 2019
Please join the family for a service November 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Geneva Presbyterian Church, 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Phone: (949) 837 – 2323.
In loving memory of Judy, family and friends are invited to donate to the Geneva Presbyterian Church Music Ministry Fund. Donations can be made through the Church...
Audra Lu Jackson-Lebs
Sep 8, 2019
Audra Lu Jackson-Lebs was born January 29, 1930 at St. Edwards, NE, to Harry and Ella Jackson. She attended, Nebraska Wesleyan, Wayne State College, College of the Canyons and UCLA Ext., resulting in a BA in education with emphasis on Early Childhood Education. Audra Lu Co-Founded Small World Nursery School, which just celebrated its 50-year anniversary. Audra Lu was...
Monica Palisoc Salangad
Sep 8, 2019
Surrounded by her family, Monica Palisoc Salangad, 84, of Mission Viejo, CA died September 8, after a long struggle with cancer.
Monica was born on September 4, 1935 in Urbiztondo, Pangasinan, Philippines to Nicanor and Demetria Palisoc.
She is survived by her three daughters and their spouses, Digna and Rick Cohen, Esther and Daniel Kobata...
Margaret Kemby
Sep 8, 2019
Margaret Kemby lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on May 06, 1932 and passed away on September 08, 2019.
Juanita Mendoza
Sep 7, 2019
Juanita Mendoza lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 64. Born on February 04, 1955 and passed away on September 07, 2019.
Biagio “Gino” Stingaciu
Sep 6, 2019
Biagio "Gino" Stingaciu lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 08, 1934 and passed away on September 06, 2019.
Ethel Margaret Johnson
Sep 5, 2019
Survived by Daughter Terri (Bill) Gunderson and Grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Byers, Justin (Jenn) Gunderson, Jordan Gunderson. Daughter Karin (Phil) Corr and Granddaughters Sarah and Betsy. Plus 5 Great Grandchildren
Roberto Theodore Cadalso
Sep 3, 2019
Roberto Theodore Cadalso lives in Santa Ana CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 09, 1924 and passed away on September 03, 2019.
Oz Simmons
Sep 2, 2019
Please Join Us in Celebrating the Life of Oz Simmons on Thursday, September 26th, 2019 at 4:00pm in the Dana Hills High School Gym >> Sunset Paddle Out to Follow << Celebration of Life Program 3:30pm Gym Doors Open, Seating & Guestbook 4:00pm Celebration of Life for Oz 5:30 – 8:30pm Dinner Reception in the DHHS Mall 6:00pm Paddle Out...
Elia Dora Bonino
Sep 2, 2019
Elia Dora Bonino February 14, 1927 – September 2, 2019
Elia Bonino passed away in Dana Point , California, on September 2, 2019. Elia was born to Giuseppe and Ida Bonino on February 14, 1927 in Los Angeles.
After graduating from Marshall High she attended LA City College and graduated from...
Francis Joseph Mcgovern
Sep 1, 2019
Francis Joseph McGovern
Francis Joseph McGovern, fondly known as "Mac", "Bud", "Frank" or "Baba", 93, of San Juan Capistrano passed away on September 1, 2019. He was born on August 3rd, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Mac served in the US Navy, and was a Bronze Star WWII Veteran who was stationed on the...
Valerie Stafford Eckles Lorenz
Aug 31, 2019
VALERIE STAFFORD ECKLES LORENZ
Valerie Stafford Eckles Lorenz died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, September 16, by Father Dan Lackie, Pastor at the Santa Barbara Mission, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Mrs. Lorenz was...
Thomas Gilbert Turner
Aug 30, 2019
Thomas Gilbert Turner 1938-2019
Tom Turner lost his valiant battle to cancer on August 30 th 2019. Tom was born and raised in Hollywood, California. He graduated from John Marshall High School in the summer of 1956. After high school Tom joined the Air Force, and he was stationed for 18 months in...
Robert Glen Krollpfeiffer
Aug 30, 2019
Robert Glen Krollpfeiffer lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 04, 1924 and passed away on August 30, 2019.
Edwin Beecher Dearborn
Aug 28, 2019
Edwin Beecher Dearborn lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 08, 1933 and passed away on August 28, 2019.
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
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
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...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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