Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Joseph John Stauber

Joseph John Stauber

Jul 19, 2016

Joseph John Stauber lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on November 23, 1923 and passed away on July 19, 2016.

Talmah L. Gaw

Talmah L. Gaw

Jul 18, 2016

Talmah L. Gaw lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on March 15, 1921 and passed away on July 18, 2016.

Antonina Terrano

Antonina Terrano

Jul 18, 2016

Antonina Terrano died peacefully on July 18, 2016 with her children at her side.

Antonina is survived by her children: daughter Lina Terrano and daughter and son-in-law Rose and Robert. Nina also is survived by a loving sister, Josephine Pulizzi, brother-in-law, Frank Pulizzi, niece Anita Wistocki; nephew Rich Wistocki and grand-nephews Anthony and Dominic Wistocki; and her...

Georgiana Moore

Georgiana Moore

Jul 17, 2016

This is the Spiritual Faith Journey of Georgie Moore:

I was born Georgiana Esque on Oct. 28, 1936 in St. Louis, MO.

I grew up in CA with my sister, Joan, and three mothers: Aunt Lu till age 7, Gramma Sadie, a Baptist, who made me a good Catholic, and my mother, Grace, who worked...

Rosemarie P. Caschetta

Rosemarie P. Caschetta

Jul 14, 2016

Rosemarie was the 8th of 10 children born to Rose and Frank Staropoli, Italian emigrants who settled in New York City. After attending Fordham University she traveled to Italy and South Africa to work as a missionary teacher. When she returned to the states, Rosemarie taught the 3rd grade for many years at Holy Rosary School in the Bronx....

Kenneth I. Battram

Kenneth I. Battram

Jul 13, 2016

Kenneth I. Battram, a successful Builder/Developer, passed away Wednesday July 13th, peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was 81.

Ken Battram began his Real Estate career 53 years ago, when he formed Sunnyglen Corporation. Sunnyglen grew into a successful and prominent residential/commercial development company during the 1980's. He planned numerous residential communities, as...

Toni Kay Tuso-Faber

Toni Kay Tuso-Faber

Jul 12, 2016

Toni Kay Tuso-Faber lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on April 24, 1954 and passed away on July 12, 2016.

Joseph “Tony” Patin

Joseph “Tony” Patin

Jul 12, 2016

Joseph "Tony" Patin lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on August 26, 1925 and passed away on July 12, 2016.

Melissa R. Jenkins

Melissa R. Jenkins

Jul 12, 2016

Missy Jenkins of Rancho Santa Margarita passed away peacefully on July 12th 2016. Missy spent her entire life in Southern California. She was born in Orange to her loving parents, Lois and Ray Jenkins. She grew up in Mission Viejo and graduated from Mission Viejo High School before attending Fullerton College.

She worked for Fluor Enterprises for...

Raquel M. Gutierrez

Raquel M. Gutierrez

Jul 8, 2016

Raquel Marie Alicea Gutierrez March 5, 1935 – July 8, 2016

The Lord has called my love to be with him and comfort her till he summons me to be with her. It has been 62 years' short earth years, but it will be for eternally when he calls. We spent time together as no one can...

Brooke E. Powers

Brooke E. Powers

Jul 8, 2016

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McKenna Claire Foundation for pediatric brain cancer research, http://mckennaclairefoundation.org.

Germayne Cullen Cumby

Germayne Cullen Cumby

Jul 8, 2016

Germayne Eva Cullen Cumby departed this life to meet the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2016 while residing in Fullerton, California.

Germayne was the only child born to John S. Hoerner and Rose Frances Wald on July 17, 1935 in Bowdle, South Dakota. During Germayne's early years, John and Rose moved to Compton, California where they made...

Margaret Mary Curtius

Margaret Mary Curtius

Jul 8, 2016

Margaret Mary Curtius, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2016.

Peggy, as she was known to her friends and family, was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1922. She married Thomas John Curtius on August 28, 1943. They had been married for 65 years. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jean A. Seleb

Jean A. Seleb

Jul 7, 2016

Jean A. Seleb lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on November 14, 1928 and passed away on July 07, 2016.

Jean Emily Adams

Jean Emily Adams

Jul 7, 2016

Jean Emily Adams, 82, of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Jean was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 12, 1934, the fifth child of George and Emily Abraham. She graduated from North High School in 1952 and began her career as a flight attendant for TWA in 1958....

John S. Corrigan

John S. Corrigan

Jul 6, 2016

John S. Corrigan lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on September 05, 1944 and passed away on July 06, 2016.

Charles Lee Williams

Charles Lee Williams

Jul 6, 2016

Charles Lee Williams lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on May 08, 1935 and passed away on July 06, 2016.

Enrique C. Gonzalez

Enrique C. Gonzalez

Jul 5, 2016

Enrique Gonzalez Born in La Paz, Bolivia on April 6, 1928 Resided in Coto de Caza, CA Attended Southwest Missouri State University Graduated with a BS in Agriculture Worked for Caterpillar for over 20 years Worked for Mexicana Airlines for over 15 years Retired as a Director of Purchasing Enrique is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sussy...

Charles Byron

Charles Byron

Jul 5, 2016

Charles E. Byron ('Chuck'), a local resident for more than 60 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 at his Laguna Beach home. While Albert Finney starred in the charming 2003 film 'Big Fish,' Chuck was the actual consummate storyteller of our lives. From his tales of his pet bear in the Air Force, to the stories of...

Diane Marie Manarino

Diane Marie Manarino

Jun 30, 2016

Diane Manarino of Coto de Caza, California, went to eternal rest in Jesus on June 30, 2016, in Mission Viejo, California, surrounded by her immediate family and close friends. Diane was born on May 7, 1957, in Lynwood, California, and grew up in Pico Rivera and Maywood, California. She attended Pius X High School in Downey, California and attended...

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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