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Linda Darlene Sarfaty

Linda Darlene Sarfaty

May 5, 2018

Linda Darlene Sarfaty, passed away May 5th, 2018 at the age of 66 years old.  She was born on January 11, 1952 to her loving Mother Victoria Hassan.   Linda is survived by her three wonderful children, twin daughters Shauna Aiello and Shelly Seedorf along with her son David Berlotti. A Grandmother to her Grandsons Christian (25) and Colin (16),...

James Jeffery Nickerson

James Jeffery Nickerson

May 4, 2018

James (“Jimmy”) Nickerson passed away May 4, 2018 with his wife by his side.  He was born September 18, 1949 in Pennsylvania.  At the age of 7 his family moved to San Fernando, California.  In his new neighborhood he met many rodeo riders and Hollywood stuntmen.  Jimmy began riding horses, perfecting his rodeo skills.  He also began boxing as an...

Susan Lapiana

Susan Lapiana

May 3, 2018

In Loving Memory of Susan Marie LaPiana

Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Susan Marie LaPiana passed away on Thursday, May 3 rd .   As you know, she had been suffering from colon cancer for some time now.  We are relieved that her passing was peaceful and painless.

Her funeral will be...

John Patrick Niemic

John Patrick Niemic

May 2, 2018

J. Patrick Niemic, of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away Tuesday, May 1 st . Pat was born in Erie, PA., on March 28th, 1948. Son of the late Jack Niemic and Regina Brugger Niemic.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1966. Pat was especially proud of being a United States Marine.

After selling...

Marie Henderson

Marie Henderson

May 2, 2018

Marie Henderson (nee Sheehan) passed peacefully at the age of 91 on May 2, 2018 surrounded by her family members.  She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Marie was born in Limerick City, Ireland on 3/2/1927.  She came from a loving family of loving...

Joseph John Kelly

Joseph John Kelly

May 1, 2018

Joseph John Kelly 6/1/1918 – 5/1/2018

Kelly, Joseph John, age 99, Col., U.S.M.C. Ret., former chief of police in both Laguna Beach and Tustin, Calif., passed away May 1, 2018 in Laguna Woods, Calif.

He was a long-time resident of Laguna Woods and had been an active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church...

Claire Minardi

Claire Minardi

May 1, 2018

In honor of Claire’s memory donations can be made to Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

Donations can be made by check or online.

Checks should be made to Santa Margarita Catholic High School. And mailed to: Santa Margarita Catholic High School Attn:  Laurie Beach 22062 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA  92688

To...

Joseph Cyril Haegeman

Joseph Cyril Haegeman

May 1, 2018

Joseph Cyril Haegeman, 90, was born January 8, 1928 in Los Angeles, California and went home to the Father May 1, 2018 in Mission Viejo, California. Joe enjoyed living and working his whole life in Orange County, many of those years as a farmer on the Irvine Ranch.

He was preceded by his oldest daughter, Kristy and...

Katherine Rush

Katherine Rush

May 1, 2018

Katherine Rush lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on February 15, 1925 and passed away on May 01, 2018.

Shirley Hoffman

Shirley Hoffman

Apr 30, 2018

Shirley Ann Hoffman (79) of San Clemente CA passed away at her home on April 30,2018. She was surrounded by her husband and her children. Her death was due to the affects of Alzheimers Disease.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17,2018 at 11am at the LDS Church, 310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente. Burial will...

Col. Jerome W. Ernst

Col. Jerome W. Ernst

Apr 29, 2018

COL Jerome “Jerry” W. Ernst, 85, passed away in his home in Mission Viejo, California on April 29, 2018.  Jerry was born March 10, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and was the eldest of two children born to Adolph and Norma (Kautenburger) Ernst.  His younger brother Thomas passed away at an early age from a brain tumor.  Jerry and eventually...

Bruce Edward Burris

Bruce Edward Burris

Apr 28, 2018

Bruce Edward Burris, 65, died on April 28, 2018, surrounded by family, after a challenging illness. He will be remembered as a fun-loving, intelligent thinker with a gentle spirit.

Bruce was born to N. Jack and Alwilna (“Willie”) Burris in Lawrence, KS on September 21, 1952 where he was raised in the city of Lawrence with his...

Irving Bottner

Irving Bottner

Apr 28, 2018

Irving Bottner December 15, 1927 – April 28, 2018

Irving was born in New York to parents Joseph and Malvina Bottner. He graduated Central High in Newark, New Jersey and served in the Army – 92 nd Airborne Division from 1946-1948 as a telephone switch board operator. After his service, he went to...

Robert Rohe Smith

Robert Rohe Smith

Apr 27, 2018

Robert Rohe Smith lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 80. Born on June 03, 1937 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Hsiu Lan Peng

Hsiu Lan Peng

Apr 27, 2018

Hsiu Lan Peng lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 14, 1926 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Earl D. Soto

Earl D. Soto

Apr 27, 2018

Earl D. Soto lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on June 15, 1924 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Lawrence Eugene Bertino

Lawrence Eugene Bertino

Apr 26, 2018

Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Bertino

February 21, 1932—April 26, 2018

Lawrence Bertino, 86, died at his home in Nellie Gail Ranch on the 26 th of April 2018 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Larry was born the 8 th of 10 children on the 21 st of February 1932 to Peter and...

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

Apr 24, 2018

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

February 20, 1940 – April 24, 2018

Ken Tarbutton, 78, passed away on April 24 th due to complications of anemia.

Ken was the oldest of three children to Elmer and Freda Tarbutton born at home on February 20 th , 1940 in Mansfield Missouri. As...

Emilia Anne French

Emilia Anne French

Apr 22, 2018

Emilia Anne French lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on December 27, 1926 and passed away on April 22, 2018.

Rubystine Grant

Rubystine Grant

Apr 22, 2018

Rubystine Grant was born to William and Earnest C. Henrix on August 16, 1938, in White Arkansas.  She attended grade school in Beekman, Louisiana and after, graduated high school in Bastrop, Louisiana.  She attended Grambling College to further her education.  Later she relocated to San Diego, CA in 1957.  Rubystine obeyed the gospel at an early age in 1957,...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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