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Floyd W. Patterson

Floyd W. Patterson

Jan 6, 2017

Floyd W. Patterson lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on August 22, 1931 and passed away on January 06, 2017.

Jean Marie Newell

Jean Marie Newell

Jan 6, 2017

JEAN MARIE NEWELL

Jean Marie Newell was born in Highland Park, Illinois, and lived there until she was 16, when her family moved to Southern California. She met Michael Newell on New Year's Eve at a Rose parade in Pasadena in 1966. They dated, and Jean converted to Catholicism before she married Mike at St. Elizabeth's Church...

John G. Matthews

John G. Matthews

Jan 5, 2017

John G. Matthews, Jr., was born June 1, 1939 in Tacoma WA and passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2017.

John was a business owner of Four Seasons Optical and worked in the Optical Industry for 42 years. He also served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

A resident of San Juan Capistrano...

Denny Roy Steelman

Denny Roy Steelman

Jan 5, 2017

As a tribute to Denny R. Steelman, we're hoping you'll consider making a memorial gift to theChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Foundation:

http://copdfoundation.donordrive.com/campaign/Dsteelman

Audrey Kayla Monroe

Audrey Kayla Monroe

Jan 5, 2017

Audrey Kayla Monroe lives in , passed away at the age of 23. Born on November 02, 1993 and passed away on January 05, 2017.

Sophie F. Vargas

Sophie F. Vargas

Jan 4, 2017

Sophie F. Vargas lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 09, 1939 and passed away on January 04, 2017.

Elena Perez

Elena Perez

Jan 4, 2017

Elena Perez passed away peacefully in her sleep on the early hours of January 4th, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Angela; 3 grandchildren, Cindy, Alex and Christy; and 6 great-granchildren.

Elena was born in Cuba on August 18th, 1918 to Domingo and Josefa Rodriguez. She married Raimundo Perez on April 30th, 1950 and welcomed two...

Janine Marie Licausi

Janine Marie Licausi

Jan 3, 2017

Beloved daughter, sister, niece, friend, Janine Licausi. Passed away on January 3rd, 2017 after a battle with cancer and other illnesses.

Janine was loved by so many people. Her willingness to help people was part of her passion in life.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the cancer society.

John E. Cavanaugh

John E. Cavanaugh

Jan 2, 2017

John E. Cavanaugh lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 15, 1931 and passed away on January 02, 2017.

Diego Ricardo Escamilla Lopez

Diego Ricardo Escamilla Lopez

Jan 1, 2017

Diego Escamilla Lopez died January 1st 2017, in Dana Point, CA, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. He was born April 28th, 1989 in the state of Morelos in Mexico but was a proud Orange County resident for 26 years.

He attended Dana Hills High School and Saddleback Community College and worked...

Margaret S. Figur

Margaret S. Figur

Jan 1, 2017

Margaret Figur, age 46, passed on 1/1/17 of viral cardiomyopathy in Mission Viejo CA. She was born 7/18/1970 in Staten Island NY.

She leaves behind her greatest treasures: her 3 children, Kaiya Wyse age 16, Koy Wyse age 13 and Karis Wyse age 10. She also leaves behind her four siblings Charles, Leny, MayAnne, Amy; her sister...

Teresa E. Elliot

Teresa E. Elliot

Jan 1, 2017

Teresa E. Elliot lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on May 19, 1943 and passed away on January 01, 2017.

Martin M. Mojarro

Martin M. Mojarro

Dec 31, 2016

MARTIN MIKE MOJARRO, SR, 69, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in his home peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA to David and Lucy Mojarro on August 12, 1947. He was raised with his two brothers and two sisters, David Jr. Robert, Martha and...

Donald W. Swindle

Donald W. Swindle

Dec 30, 2016

Swindle, Donald Walter, 83, passed away on Friday, December 30, after a brief illness. Donald was born December 5, 1933 in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his sons, Carl (Jodi), Robert (Cathy), 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Annette (Bill) Sams, and brother-in-law, Paul (Margaret) Larmour. He was preceded in death by his bride of 61 years,...

Donald E. Andersen

Donald E. Andersen

Dec 30, 2016

Donald Emil Andersen, son of Emil and Ragnhild (Sund) Andersen, died December 30, 2016 in Orange County, CA at the age of 93.

He is survived by Joan Ruth (Kauffold) Andersen, his wife of 67 years; sons David Paul and Douglas Lee; his daughters-in-law Catherine and Laurie; granddaughters Michelle Enriquez, Marie Andersen, Christy Andersen, Ashley Lapka and...

Marissa L. Villanueva

Marissa L. Villanueva

Dec 27, 2016

Marissa L. Villanueva lives in , passed away at the age of 58. Born on February 27, 1958 and passed away on December 27, 2016.

James D. Decker

James D. Decker

Dec 27, 2016

James D. Decker lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on October 29, 1957 and passed away on December 27, 2016.

Nick Michael Pagan

Nick Michael Pagan

Dec 26, 2016

Nick Michael Pagan lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on November 01, 1921 and passed away on December 26, 2016.

Jean Marie Kelly

Jean Marie Kelly

Dec 26, 2016

Jean Marie Kelly passed away peacefully on December 26, 2016, at her home in Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano. Jean was born July 19, 1944, in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a graduate of Bloom-Carroll High School, in Carroll, Ohio where she was a majorette with the marching band. Upon graduation, Jean earned her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation...

Betty Jean Kolstoe

Betty Jean Kolstoe

Dec 25, 2016

Betty Kolstoe passed away quietly in her sleep on Christmas Day – 2016. She was an extraordinary individual – accomplished in her own right and a pioneer as a woman working in the field of higher education.

A native Californian – Betty was born on December 18, 1927 to Edgar Pearce and Dana McCoy. She developed a...

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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