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Edward C. Brockett Jr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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William August Sandberg

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.

Opart Dejwan

Opart Dejwan

Oct 5, 2018

Opart Dejwan lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on July 22, 1954 and passed away on October 05, 2018.

Francisco T. Dakis

Francisco T. Dakis

Oct 4, 2018

Francisco T. Dakis lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 83. Born on January 29, 1935 and passed away on October 04, 2018.

Robert Henry Nicholas

Robert Henry Nicholas

Oct 4, 2018

Robert Henry Nicholas lives in Anaheim CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 28, 1930 and passed away on October 04, 2018.

George Rudolph Karas

George Rudolph Karas

Oct 4, 2018

George R. Karas, age 88, of Mission Viejo, CA, peacefully passed away in his home on October 4, 2018. George was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Chris and Sophie (Karoky) Karas. His father was from Greece and his mother was from Russia. George attended schools in Bridgeport, CT and graduated Valedictorian from Bridgeport Engineering Institute with a...

William Crozier Newill Jr.

William Crozier Newill Jr.

Oct 3, 2018

William Crozier Newill, Jr. (Bill) unexpectedly passed away from a glioblastoma brain tumor on October 3, 2018 while surrounded by family. His love of family and friends guided his 71 years of life. Nothing was more important than his children, and more recently his new role and favorite new name: Granddad. Bill grew up in Chester, PA and attended...

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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