Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Donald Cooke

Donald Cooke

May 19, 2017

Donald Cooke lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on January 10, 1923 and passed away on May 19, 2017.

Eva Louise Mehner

Eva Louise Mehner

May 18, 2017

Eva Louise Mehner died peacefully on May 18, 2017 at home in Lake Forest, California. She was born December 18, 1923 in Roosevelt, Utah, the daughter of Eva May Wimmer and Francis Xavier Bellon. After 23 years in Roosevelt she moved to Salt Lake City for a year, and then on to San Francisco, California where she was a...

Cynthia Ann Curran

Cynthia Ann Curran

May 18, 2017

Cynthia (Candy) Ann Curran, 71, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Gerard H. Curran, devoted mother of Christopher (Heather) and Justin (Genesis) Curran, loving grandmother of Alida and Danielle Banh and Isla and Lexi Curran, cherished sister-in-law to Catherine (John) Tomasiewicz, Michael Curran, and the late Sr. Patrick Curran...

Doris Sinclair

Doris Sinclair

May 18, 2017

Doris Sinclair, a Wife, a Mother, a Woman of Sacrifice

Doris Sinclair, 77, was born December 29, 1939 in the Parish of Lucy, Jamaica and passed away peacefully May 18, 2017 at home in Laguna Woods, California.

Doris was one of six children and grew up to be the trailblazer in the family as she...

Ralph Tennant

Ralph Tennant

May 16, 2017

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ralph’s name to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.michaeljfox.com

Janet Russo

Janet Russo

May 16, 2017

Janet Russo was born Juana Casal Torres on July 7th, 1922 in Vigo, Spain. A year later she crossed the Atlantic by boat with her mother arriving in Ellis Island in June of 1923. Because of this, her name is on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, currently on display in Ellis Island.

She was raised in...

Cheyenne Carrasco

Cheyenne Carrasco

May 16, 2017

Cheyenne Carrasco lives in , passed away at the age of 18. Born on December 06, 1998 and passed away on May 16, 2017.

Lucile V. Monteer

Lucile V. Monteer

May 16, 2017

Lucile Verna Monteer 92, was born August 6, 1924 in Ogden, Utah and was called home to our Lord on May 16, 2017. Lucile was preceeded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold, in 2008. She is survived by sons David (Martha), Charles, Robert (Jacqueline) and daughter Margo (Gary) Carmichael. And loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren and...

Mac Mcnamar

Mac Mcnamar

May 16, 2017

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in Mac's name to: The Center for Spiritual Living P.O. Box 3912 Laguna Hills, CA 92654

or to Saddleback College Foundation Laguna Hills Camera Club Scholarship 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692

William “Bill” Leet

William “Bill” Leet

May 16, 2017

William 'Bill' Leet August 22, 1938 – May 16, 2017

A native of San Francisco, Bill passed to rest with his Heavenly Father surrounded by family. He was the second son of the late Bernice (Parkinson) and John Leet. Bill was a graduate of Archbishop Riordan High School and San Francisco City College; receiving a Horticulture Degree....

Bill Rainwater

Bill Rainwater

May 15, 2017

Bill Rainwater lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on December 23, 1932 and passed away on May 15, 2017.

Paul Lowe

Paul Lowe

May 15, 2017

Paul Lowe, 73, was born May 16, 1943 in Yantai, Shandong Provence, China and passed away May 15, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.

An artist who worked in the fashion industry, Paul is survived by his brothers Peter and Phillip Lowe; nieces Starie, Stella, Rani, Erica, Jessica and Amanda; nephews Stephen, Dirk and Brock. He was also...

Kenneth Tonkovich

Kenneth Tonkovich

May 15, 2017

Kenneth (Kenny) Eugene Tonkovich "Boppy" was born July 22, 1936 in Great Falls, Montana and passed away May 15, 2017 at his home in Irvine, California surrounded by family. Kenny was a General Contractor for 50 years, inventor, race boat driver, NASCAR fan, slot machine aficionado, sportsman, sports fan, traveler, and a very proud American. Above all, he loved...

Dorothy Garza

Dorothy Garza

May 14, 2017

Dorothy Garza lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on August 06, 1924 and passed away on May 14, 2017.

Mato Saraga

Mato Saraga

May 13, 2017

Mato Saraga lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on January 12, 1925 and passed away on May 13, 2017.

Freda Johnson

Freda Johnson

May 13, 2017

Freda Johnson lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on May 21, 1925 and passed away on May 13, 2017.

Rebeca Mendez

Rebeca Mendez

May 13, 2017

Rebeca Mendez lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on January 06, 1942 and passed away on May 13, 2017.

Mark H. Patterson

Mark H. Patterson

May 12, 2017

Mark Harris Patterson, 86, of Lake Forest, California, died May 12, 2017. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Mark was born in San Diego, California, and lived his younger years in the Sacramento area. He spent time in the Navy and served during the Korean War.

An avid golfer since 12...

Kathleen Liska

Kathleen Liska

May 11, 2017

On Thursday May 11, 2017, Kathleen Liska passed away suddenly at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her children, Erick and Shannon, her former husband Phil, seven brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Kathleen was predeceased by both of her parents, John 'Ken' Mitchell, Lucille Mitchell née Richardson, and...

Pasqualino Paone

Pasqualino Paone

May 11, 2017

Pasqualino "Pat" Paone, age 86, of Lake Forest, CA passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 after a valiant fight with Parkinson's disease.  He was born in Tiriolo, Italy and came to the United States (Niagara Falls) with his parents when he was 5 years old.  He was the son of Louis and Maria (Rotella) Paone.

He...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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