Obituaries

Mar 25, 2018

Mary Jean Bragg lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on October 11, 1923 and passed away on March 25, 2018.

Mar 25, 2018

A lover of the water and music and a devoted husband, father, son and brother, Cary Benes died peacefully at his home in Laguna Niguel on March 25, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1953, to Paul and June Benes, Cary lived in Southern California since the age of five. He...

Mar 24, 2018

Captain Edward W. Behm, USN

Nov. 23, 1922 – March 24, 2018

Edward William Behm, 95, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2018 in Laguna Niguel, CA where he had recently moved to be near his daughter. Ed was a retired and honored Naval Officer who served in three wars, was a Coronado...

Mar 22, 2018

Shirley Grace Saccoman

June 19, 1925 – March 22, 2018

Shirley passed peacefully at her home, with all her children at her side.

Shirley was born in Selfridge, North Dakota, and moved to Monrovia, California in 1942, and remained in California for the rest of her life. Shirley lived...

Mar 22, 2018

IRMA JYTTE KLOOGH, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was surrounded by her large family when she died peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

She was born March 27, 1930 in Aarhus, Denmark to Villy and Viola Jorgensen.  She came to the United States in 1949 at the age of 19.  She met her husband Reidar (Ray) Kloogh at...

Mar 21, 2018

Richard Michael Miltenberger, 51, passed away on March 21, 2018.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.

Born on August 27, 1966 in Fullerton, California, Rick grew up in Placentia, California.  He graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and later moved to Ladera Ranch, California.

Rick started...

Mar 21, 2018

James William Ricard lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 66. Born on August 22, 1951 and passed away on March 21, 2018.

Mar 20, 2018

After living an active life for 91 years, John (Jack) Beckman died after an extended illness on Tuesday, March 20 in Laguna Woods, Calif. His wife of 61 years, Josephine (Jo), was by his side in life and in his passing.

Jack was the last living member of his siblings, and leaves behind his wife, son Paul...

Mar 20, 2018

Cheryl Lanterna passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 20, 2018 after a short but courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Middletown, Connecticut on July 11, 1948, graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, and went on to receive a degree from the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore. She began her career...

Mar 20, 2018

Ramesh Parekh of South Florida passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 from health complications. He was surrounded by his loving family as he transitioned on to his next adventure.

Ramesh was born on December 22 nd , 1932 in Kampala, Uganda to Maganlal and Manchaben Parekh. At a very young age, he started working with his...

Mar 19, 2018

Biagio “Benny” Lamberta lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 18, 1935 and passed away on March 19, 2018.

Mar 18, 2018

Emelina Gutierrez October 27, 1926 – March 18, 2018

Emelina and her husband Jose Manuel emigrated from Havana, Cuba. They lived in many areas in the U.S. finally settling in Southern California to restart Jose’s career as a telephone technician and raise their family. Much of their life they lived in west Los...

Mar 17, 2018

A brilliant star was extinguished from life all too soon when precious son, brother, and friend of many left to join our Lord & Savior in heaven.  Michael J. Fickling was born October 16, 1952 in Newport Beach, California, grew up and was schooled in Laguna Beach, CA,  graduated from Laguna Beach High School.   On Dec. 14, 1990, Michael...

Mar 17, 2018

Betty Lou Phillips lives in Coto de Caza CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on April 29, 1932 and passed away on March 17, 2018.

Mar 17, 2018

Steven P. Werner

Steven “Steve” P. Werner, 49 of Mission Viejo, California, passed away at home with family by his side on Saturday, March 17, 2018.  He was born November 26, 1968 in Connersville, Indiana to Jerry and Donna (Borchelt) Werner.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gina, and children Sloane and...

Mar 16, 2018

James Sydney Burnett lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 75. Born on April 29, 1942 and passed away on March 16, 2018.

Mar 16, 2018

Dr. Chia Ven Pao, a mathematics professor at NC State Univ. for over 40 years, passed away on March 16, 2018. He was 84. Dr. Pao is survived by his wife Mei-Shan, his three sons, Gene, Bing, and Phil, and his six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Thursday, March 29 at...

Mar 14, 2018

William Allan Keating Jr. passed away on March 14 th 2018 at the age of 12.  Will is survived by his parents, Bill and Gina Keating, and his loving sisters, Julia and Abigail.  Born October 05, 2005 in Worcester Massachusetts, Will resided in Holden, MA until he moved to Laguna Niguel, CA in 2012.

Will’s passion for...

Mar 14, 2018

Nell Parker Wynkoop, 95, of Manhattan Beach, California, passed peacefully on March 14, 2018.

Nell was born in Long Beach, California, on June 13, 1922. An alumna of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Nell married Glenn Lee Wynkoop on August 25, 1941. She was widowed after 32 years of marriage. Nell enjoyed the beach, sewing, golfing, entertaining...

Mar 14, 2018

William R. Austin entered into rest on March 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Toby, and sons Gary (Jeanette) and James (Terri); brothers-in-law, Dan (Pam) Leimel, Steven (Della) Leimel, Jerry (Sherri) Leimel; and sister-in-law, Susan (John) Colianni.

He served in the US Navy during World War II from 1943-1946. Bill was a Real Estate Broker...