Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Marcella Mary Kenney
Oct 16, 2018
Marcella Mary Kenney
Passed in peace Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 100. She was born December 31, 1917 in Denver, Colorado, and will be remembered as a loving mother and accomplished artist.
Marcella loved the desert. She lived in the Palm Springs area for many years as a painter, teacher,...
Dennet Bermas
Oct 15, 2018
Dennet Bermas lives in Tustin CA, passed away at the age of 34. Born on December 01, 1983 and passed away on October 15, 2018.
Emily Nichole Yagher
Oct 15, 2018
Emily Nichole (Gierhart) Yagher was born on August 5, 1981 in Edmond, Oklahoma, and died on October 15, 2018 in Dana Point, California. Emily spent her formative years in Denver, Colorado; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and Houston, Texas.
While in Denver, Emily was a very active member of the musical theater group, "The Younger Generation Players" – from...
Robert Gordon Scott
Oct 15, 2018
Robert Gordon Scott lives in Carlsbad CA, passed away at the age of 95. Born on June 23, 1923 and passed away on October 15, 2018.
Tsuyoshi Pokryska
Oct 14, 2018
Tsuyoshi Pokryska lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 63. Born on December 16, 1954 and passed away on October 14, 2018.
Edward C. Brockett Jr.
Oct 13, 2018
Edward Brockett Jr was born in New Haven, Connecticut on Nov. 1 st , 1923. He was the first and only son of Esther and Edward Charles Brockett, Sr. He had four sisters; Edith, Florence, Caroline and Esther. He was absolutely adored by his sisters.
Ed joined the Navy on June 15 th , 1942. He had...
Jennie Kristina Alexandra Longfield
Oct 12, 2018
Jennie Kristina Alexandra Longfield was born as Christina Michelle Bell, in San Bernardino, CA, on December 26, 1995. Her early life was very difficult, which resulted in her being placed in foster care at the age of 18 months. The neglect she experienced prior to being placed in foster care was so great that those who saw her at...
Harry Frank Behlau Jr.
Oct 11, 2018
Harry Frank Behlau Jr. lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 67. Born on August 08, 1951 and passed away on October 11, 2018.
Norma Thornfield
Oct 10, 2018
Norma Lee Thornfield ( Carlsen ), age 70, of Mission Viejo passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Norma was born in Laurens Iowa to Norman Carl Carlsen and Naomi Flora ( Bakewell ). She grew up in Long Beach along with her brother Neil where they grew up learning how to horseback ride,...
Vera Spagnolo
Oct 10, 2018
Vera Spagnolo
February 14, 1921 – October 10, 2018
Vera Spagnolo was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 14, 1921. Her parents are the late Anthony and Rose Bacchi. Joseph and Vera Spagnolo married in Detroit, Michigan on May 25, 1946 and moved to California in the summer of 1947, where...
Florence Anne Slusarz
Oct 9, 2018
Florence Anne Slusarz lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 89. Born on January 01, 1929 and passed away on October 09, 2018.
Magda Mary Koltavary
Oct 9, 2018
Magda Mary Koltavary lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 96. Born on April 03, 1922 and passed away on October 09, 2018.
Maxim Zahariev Lazarov
Oct 9, 2018
Maxim Zahariev Lazarov lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 63. Born on March 07, 1955 and passed away on October 09, 2018.
Peter Dela Rosa Rodriguez
Oct 8, 2018
Peter Dela Rosa Rodriguez lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 62. Born on October 27, 1955 and passed away on October 08, 2018.
Albert A.H. Koch
Oct 7, 2018
Albert A.H. Koch lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 79. Born on November 01, 1938 and passed away on October 07, 2018.
Nina May Van Tress
Oct 6, 2018
Nina May Van Tress lives in Los Alamitos CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on January 13, 1925 and passed away on October 06, 2018.
Kaden Tsunoda
Oct 5, 2018
Kaden Tsunoda lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 14. Born on March 25, 2004 and passed away on October 05, 2018.
James Irving Swenson
Oct 5, 2018
James Swenson, 81, entrepreneur and philanthropist
On October 5, 2018, James Irving Swenson, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Dana Point, California, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Known as a successful entrepreneur and generous philanthropist, Swenson was born on April 18, 1937, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Irving Swenson and...
Roger G. Panayotti
Oct 5, 2018
Following the Graveside Service, a Mercy Meal will be offered at:
The Place Banquet Hall
22731 Aspan St.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the following charities would be appreciated: – National Kidney Foundation
kidney.org
...William August Sandberg
Oct 5, 2018
William August Sandberg lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on August 28, 1932 and passed away on October 05, 2018.
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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