Obituaries
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Bradley Peter Johnson
Jun 29, 2018
Bradley Peter Johnson lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 64. Born on April 25, 1954 and passed away on June 29, 2018.
Brian Joseph Fitzgerald
Jun 28, 2018
Brian Joseph Fitzgerald lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 45. Born on December 21, 1972 and passed away on June 28, 2018.
James Harry Eklund
Jun 28, 2018
James Harry Eklund, 67, was born September 15, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away June 28, 2018 at home in Lake Forest, California.
Proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran for almost three years, receiving his Combat Infantry badge, National Defense Service medal and Sharpshooter M14.
James is survived by his wife Sunilla...
Richard Leland Mcarthy
Jun 28, 2018
Richard Leland McArthy, devoted husband and father, retired US Navy Captain, died peacefully in his home in San Clemente, CA on June 28, 2018. He had celebrated his 90 th birthday with his family on June 10, 2018. He was born in Wabash, Indiana June 10, 1928, the birth year of Mickey Mouse, Shirley Temple, and San Clemente. He...
Beverly Jean Yocum
Jun 28, 2018
Beverly Jean Yocum lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 75. Born on May 03, 1943 and passed away on June 28, 2018.
Denise Arlene Vollendorff
Jun 27, 2018
Denise lost her battle with cancer on June 27, 2018. Her fight came and went quickly and she is now resting peacefully with her Lord in Heaven. Dee is a devoted wife to Jim Vollendorff, loving mother to Michelle Emerson and Jolene Godoy and their spouses, cherished grandmother to Tyler, Trista, Trevor and Aaron Emerson, Madison Adams and Ethan Godoy....
Daniel Louis Kirby
Jun 27, 2018
Daniel “Danny” Kirby July 3, 1964 – June 27, 2018
Danny Kirby passed away after a long and hard battle with Esophageal Cancer, on June 27, 2018 at the age of 53.
Danny was born on July 3, 1964, to Daniel and Christine Kirby, in Anaheim, California. He married Suzie Loonsfoot...
Evelyn Lorine Hurst
Jun 26, 2018
Evelyn Lorine Hurst lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on November 17, 1926 and passed away on June 26, 2018.
Chi T. Constant
Jun 26, 2018
Chi Constant grew up in Arlington Virginia and attended Washington and Lee High School where she was on the varsity soccer and swim teams. She was also a varsity cheerleader. After graduating in 1985, Chi attended James Madison University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. While at JMU, Chi also cheered for the “Dukes”. After completing her...
Bettye Lou Sweeten
Jun 26, 2018
Bettye (aka Kelley) Lou Sweeten, age 93, died Tuesday, 26 June 2018 at Saddleback Memorial Hospital. She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Claude Hurst and Ethel (Perry) Waters. She follows her parents, husband and love of her life Jack Sweeten, sister & brother-in-law, Tharon and Ovando Gasaway, brother Kenneth Waters, beloved granddaughter Courtney Cohen, and adored dog Bungee...
Dr. Toni Jean Sullivan
Jun 25, 2018
Sullivan, Toni J. – 81, of Irvine, California passed away on June 25, 2018. Toni was born and grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University and an Ed.D. in nursing education from Columbia University. After a long and distinguished career of nursing service and scholarship, Toni retired in 1999 after...
Stephen Armond Nordeck
Jun 25, 2018
Stephen Armond Nordeck, born September 26, 1941 in Los Angeles, died Monday, June 25, at his home in Rancho Mission Viejo.
Steve attended Loyola Marymount University receiving a degree in Business as well as USC School of Business where he received a Master’s Degree. In 1963, he was elected to the Manhattan Beach City Council and served...
Michael S Gregor
Jun 24, 2018
On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Michael Gregor, passed away at the age of 60. He was born on January 25, 1958 in Glendale, California to Juergen and Maria Gregor. He was the first born of their three children, followed by Barbara and Thomas. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ann, his two children, Christian and Corinne, as...
Gloria Rose Palella
Jun 24, 2018
Gloria Rose Palella lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on June 25, 1925 and passed away on June 24, 2018.
James Arlen Roach
Jun 23, 2018
James Arlen Roach lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on May 02, 1937 and passed away on June 23, 2018.
Robert Rubachko
Jun 22, 2018
Robert Rubachko lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 03, 1933 and passed away on June 22, 2018.
John Leo Gaffney
Jun 21, 2018
Mr. John Gaffney, of San Clemente, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the age of 78 after complications from a fall. His wife, Karen, step-daughter, Jennifer and best friend, Victor Gralewicz were by his side.
John was born to parents John and Theresa on December 22, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA. He was an...
Betty Louise Christie
Jun 21, 2018
Betty Louise Christie lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on March 18, 1924 and passed away on June 21, 2018.
Patricia Lee
Jun 20, 2018
Patricia Lee lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on May 03, 1931 and passed away on June 20, 2018.
Winny Sih Sunoto
Jun 20, 2018
Sih-Sunoto, Winny (Ong, Kim-Tjhioe)- October 2, 1943- June 20, 2018. We lost a beautiful soul on June 20, 2018. Winny Sunoto passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 74. She is greatly loved and very much missed by her husband of 50 years, Rene Sih Sunoto (Sih Ing Soen); her two children and their...
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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