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Rose Marie Szlachta

Rose Marie Szlachta

Feb 3, 2019

Rose Marie Szlachta

Rose Marie Szlachta, née Viggiano, passed away on February 3, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in South Philadelphia and lived in New Jersey before moving to Southern California in 2017 to be near her daughter and grandchildren. Rose Marie is survived by William, her beloved husband; daughter, Annette, and...

Francis Joseph O’Toole

Francis Joseph O’Toole

Feb 3, 2019

Francis Joseph O’Toole lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 74. Born on February 10, 1944 and passed away on February 03, 2019.

Rose Sisante

Rose Sisante

Feb 2, 2019

Rose Sisante lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on October 07, 1947 and passed away on February 02, 2019.

Carol Carey Murray

Carol Carey Murray

Feb 2, 2019

Carol Carey Murray

Carol Carey Murray, 78, of Aliso Viejo, passed away peacefully at home on February 2 nd , from the complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her loving husband Roger Alan Murray; daughter Kimberly Sams; grandson Alexander Page; step-daughter Sara Murray Gainey; step-son John Murray; four step-grandchildren, Chris, Mary, Michael and...

Georgia Lea Sabin

Georgia Lea Sabin

Jan 31, 2019

Georgia Lea Sabin

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgia Lea Sabin announces her passing on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the age of 81.

Georgia was born in Charles City, Iowa on Dec. 26, 1937, the only child of George and Lois Paris. The family moved to Fort Dodge,...

Nancy Copeland Briner

Nancy Copeland Briner

Jan 31, 2019

Nancy Copeland Briner lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 64. Born on August 14, 1954 and passed away on January 31, 2019.

Irwin Shone

Irwin Shone

Jan 27, 2019

Irwin Shone, known to many as the best Grandad ever, was a man with the utmost integrity that embodied the word kindness. His soft blue eyes captivated a conversation that was often softly spoken. He loved his family dearly and was a servant to both his country and wife, a true gentleman till the very end. He will be...

Helen Farnsworth Swanson

Helen Farnsworth Swanson

Jan 26, 2019

Helen Farnsworth Swanson August 12, 1927 – January 26, 2019

Helen Noble Farnsworth Swanson of Lake Forest, CA passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 91.

Helen was born to Thomas and Helen Farnsworth on August 12, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her...

Lee Tyrrell

Lee Tyrrell

Jan 26, 2019

Lee Tyrrell lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 78. Born on March 17, 1940 and passed away on January 26, 2019.

Gabriela Lopez

Gabriela Lopez

Jan 24, 2019

Gabriela Lopez lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 49. Born on January 11, 1970 and passed away on January 24, 2019.

Nancy Kay Zarracina

Nancy Kay Zarracina

Jan 24, 2019

Nancy was born in Minnesota, on the 10th of November, 1954 to Mary Ann “Mickey” and Orlo Olson. She married Michael, the love of her life at the young age of 19, moved to California and never looked back. Together they established Zee Signs which continues to prosper.  They raised three amazing sons of which she was very proud:...

Joyce Lavonne Vandervoort

Joyce Lavonne Vandervoort

Jan 22, 2019

Joyce Lavonne Vandervoort lives in Placentia CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on November 21, 1930 and passed away on January 22, 2019.

Leonard Francis Burke

Leonard Francis Burke

Jan 22, 2019

Leonard Francis Burke lives in Newport Beach CA, passed away at the age of 97. Born on August 29, 1921 and passed away on January 22, 2019.

Arthur O. Felix

Arthur O. Felix

Jan 22, 2019

Arthur O. Felix lives in San Clemente CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on November 10, 1925 and passed away on January 22, 2019.

John Enrico Pastizzo

John Enrico Pastizzo

Jan 21, 2019

John was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY. He served in the Army where he picked up skills that he would use his entire career. While stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, he meet Rose Marie his wife of nearly 60 years on a blind date. Four months later they were married. They moved to California months later...

Karen Irene Anderson

Karen Irene Anderson

Jan 21, 2019

Karen Irene Anderson lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 67. Born on September 13, 1951 and passed away on January 21, 2019.

Sandra Marie Paone

Sandra Marie Paone

Jan 20, 2019

Sandra "Sandy" Paone, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 surrounded by her family at her side.  Sandra was born January 15, 1963 to Pasqualino (deceased) and Aurora Paone in St. Charles, Missouri and is survived by her brothers Michael and Eddie.

In spite of her many challenges, Sandra managed to graduate from Santa...

Donald Gay Roberts

Donald Gay Roberts

Jan 19, 2019

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James Wesley Brown Jr.

James Wesley Brown Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

James Wesley Brown Jr. lives in San Clemente CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on November 11, 1925 and passed away on January 16, 2019.

Steven L. Perk

Steven L. Perk

Jan 16, 2019

Steven L. Perk lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 67. Born on May 24, 1951 and passed away on January 16, 2019.

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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