Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Donald Edward Brown
Feb 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce that our dad Donald Edward Brown passed away at the age of 77 in Dana Point, California. A devoted father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many, Don lived a passionate life, leaving behind a lasting impact of love, laughter, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
Born in Eugene, Oregon, and...
Jesus Huerta Martinez
Feb 8, 2025
Jesus Huerta Martinez February 18, 1929 – February 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and respect that we announce the passing of Jesus Huerta Martinez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and hardworking immigrant, who died peacefully at the age of 95 in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, on February 8, 2025....
Martha Olive Sawyer Jensen
Feb 6, 2025
Martha Olive Sawyer Jensen 7/15/1942 to 2/6/2025
Martha Olive Sawyer Jensen born on July 15, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts to Irving Perry Sawyer and Alice Becker Sawyer, passed away peacefully, at her temporary home in Trabuco Hills Subacute in Lake Forest, California after The Lord wrapped his arms around her and took her home with...
Hua Gao
Feb 2, 2025
16 February 2025
爱妻高华,江苏常州人。生于1933年4月4日,卒于2025年2月2日,享年92岁。
今天是爱妻的小型告别会。她安详地躺在这里,虽近在咫尺,又远在天涯!百感交集,痛心疾首!
爱妻高华的祖父是中学校长,父亲是溧阳最大面粉厂的厂长。她从小深受传统教育的影响。
我们相识于1951年暑假活动期间,我们惺惺相惜,一见钟情。1952年我体检查出了肺结核,她在1953年包送华东师大物理系的关健时刻,也查出了肺结核,从此改变了她的人生道路。
在那个极左的年代,由于父亲的失业,给家庭经济带来了很大的困难。1953年,她20岁就带病参加工作,挑起了50年代家庭困难的半壁重担。
爱妻高华是一个不甘落后、有强烈上进心的人。在同辈同事中,她的教育水平和教育成果总是名列前茅,很快成为宜兴教授之乡的一位高中教师。在上海工作期间,也作出过不凡的成绩。
爱妻高华,也是一位心地善良、乐于助人的人。在亲戚、同事、朋友和邻里中,受到许多好评与尊重。
我们1959年结婚。在那个特殊的年代,自己没有选择工作的权利,又碰上文革的动乱时期,我们婚后两地分居竞长达18年之久。在这18年中,您一边工作,一边照顾两个女儿的生活,使自己的身体陷入了崩溃的边缘,也影响了两个女儿的健康成长。
我们也有欢聚的短暂时光,暑假、寒假、春节,大都在上海度过,全家一起遛马路、逛公园、上馆子、买衣服、参加儿童游乐活动,享受天伦之乐。
爱妻高华,在面临两个女儿出国留学的困难时期,您与她们同呼吸、共命运,给她们开导、信心与力量,胜利踏上了留学的征程!
爱妻高华,我们还是幸运的。两个女儿已在美国成家立业,事业有成;退休以后,我们已在美国无忧无虑生活了10多年,观光了世界上主要的10多个国家,您爱好音乐,身历其境地聆听了维也纳金色大厅的演出;在我们生病其间,又享受到美国先进的医疗条件和巨额的医疗福利,使我们能够白头偕老,双双迈进90高龄。我们从女儿身上已经获得过多的补偿。
爱妻高华,您安息吧!我将尽我的余生与她们交流,补偿她们受伤的心灵。
爱妻高华,我们只是暂时的分离。很快,我们又将团聚在一起!
16 February 2025
My beloved wife Gao Hua, hailing from Changzhou, Jiangsu Province,...
Gloria V. Pulinario
Feb 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Queen, Gloria Pulinario, who peacefully departed this world on February 1, 2025, at 7:17 PM, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. She was 82 years young—a life beautifully lived, a soul deeply cherished.
Born on December 15, 1942, in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, Gloria's journey...
Gary Gene Salazar
Feb 1, 2025
Gary Gene Salazar, 66, of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away on February 1st 2025, in his San Juan Capistrano home where he lived with his two daughters and son.
Gary was born October 16th 1958, in Huntington Park, California, the son of Gilbert Salazar and Joan Elaine Salazar (McGinnis).
Gary graduated from Corona High...
Mary Anne Holtom
Jan 27, 2025
Mary Anne Holtom passed away early in the morning on January 27, 2025, after battling MDS Leukemia for several years. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Tom, her daughter Amy Marian Dustin, Amy's husband Joe Dustin, and her five grandchildren, Sean Daugherty, Alexis Hix, Mathew Hix, Olivia Dustin, and Max Dustin.
Mary Anne was...
Ruth Marie Brown
Jan 26, 2025
Ruthie Marie Haglund Brown, beloved mother, mother-in-law, Grandma Farmor (Swedish for Grandma), and auntie went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan 26, 2025. Ruthie was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Jakob Olof (Ole) Haglund and Tara Signahild (Signa) Larson on December 19, 1939. Her beloved brother was Hans and sister, also her best friend, was Stina (known...
Mauro Ruiz Villalobos
Jan 25, 2025
Mauro Ruiz Villalobos passed away at the age of 54. Born on March 07, 1970 and passed away on January 25, 2025.
Loan “Kim” Hong Lam
Jan 25, 2025
Loan "Kim" Hong Lam From Saigon, Vietnam to San Juan Capistrano, California July 16, 1945 – January 25, 2025
The Beginning Loan "Kim" Hong Lam, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at the age of 79 due to complications of influenza. Loan is survived by her husband of...
Carolyn Lee Bishop
Jan 25, 2025
Carolyn Lee Bishop (Jackson) September 8, 1934 – January 25, 2025
Carolyn "Carol" Lee Bishop (Jackson) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Grass Valley, California, at the age of 90. She was born on September 8, 1934, in San Francisco California, to Georgianna "Ann" Jackson and Carlisle "Jack" Jackson. Carol grew up in...
Matthew Joaquín "Wolf" Herrera
Jan 25, 2025
Matthew Joaquín "Wolf" Herrera May 19, 1971 – January 25, 2025
Matthew Joaquín "Wolf" Herrera, age 53 of Long Beach, California, passed into glory January 25, 2025. Matthew was born in Loma Linda, California and raised in Colton, California.
Matt was an amazing individual. He was intelligent and learned to appreciate the arts...
Glenn Elliott Walker
Jan 25, 2025
Glenn Elliott Walker, age 83, of Hendersonville, TN passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Mission Viejo, CA.
Glenn was born August 2, 1941 in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada to the late Hugh Everett Walker and Annie Mae Walker (nee' MacDougall). He was the second of five brothers (Conrad, Everett, Gary, and Carmen) and he grew...
Robert Frank "Bob" Brindisi
Jan 24, 2025
Robert (Bob) Frank Brindisi, Husband, Father, Stepdad, Grampa and Friend, left this life suddenly on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Born a little more than 80 years ago in New Rochelle, NY, Bob was the only child of Frank and Gabby Brindisi. However, both Frank and Gabby came from large families so Bob grew up with many Aunts,...
Francis X. "Frank" Murray
Jan 24, 2025
Francis X. “Frank” Murray, 80, of South Burlington, Vermont, passed away on January 24, 2025 in Irvine, CA.
Born May 4, 1944, in Darby, PA, Frank was the second eldest of six sons of Michael and Helen Murray. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia) in 1966 while attending...
Aaron Green
Jan 23, 2025
Aaron Adam Green, born in Eugene, Oregon in 1974, departed peacefully on January 23, 2025 at age 50. He graduated from North Eugene High School in 1993. Then he proudly served in the US Air Force, where he started his IT career as a Network Administrator. In line with Aaron's adventurous nature, he lived in several places including Hawaii,...
Margaret M. Cooper
Jan 23, 2025
Margaret M. Cooper, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and registered nurse, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 99, in Mission Viejo, California. She was born on February 25, 1925, in Syracuse, New York, to Margaret (Mullen) and Kenneth Greenwood.
Margaret was a pillar of strength and love, raising her large and cherished...
Anthony Charles "Tony" Richards
Jan 21, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Richards was born in Newcastle, PA August 9, 1934. He died in San Diego, CA on January 21, 2025. He grew up with his 3 sisters, Adele, Helen and Carol. At age 17 he met the love of his life, Patty whom he married on September 17, 1955. Tony is a proud alumni of Penn state where...
Dr. V.A. "Arj" Arjun
Jan 19, 2025
Dr. V.A. "Arj" Arjun May 11, 1939 – January 19, 2025
Dr. Virbhandas Asrani Arjun, lovingly known as "Arj" was a beloved and devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and physician who passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 85. Born as Arjun Asrani on May 11, 1939, in Rangoon, Burma, to Virbhandas K. Asrani...
Ruth Magdalen Marley
Jan 18, 2025
Ruth Magdalen Marley (nee Bradley), also known as Mum and Granny, passed away peacefully on January,18 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Ruth was born in Maymyo, Burma on Jan 6, 1942, during the WWII era. Her father was an officer in the British Army stationed in British Burma. When the Japanese invaded Burma soon after Ruth's birth,...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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