Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Mary Ann Rucinski

Mary Ann Rucinski

Apr 19, 2016

Mary Ann Rucinski, 81, passed into the arms of the Lord at her home in Laguna Woods, California on the morning of Tuesday, 4/19/2016. Mary Ann was born January 22, 1935 in Santa Barbara, California and was an Orange County, California resident for the past two years.

Mary Ann is survived by her brother Harold, four children...

Joan Patricia Cooke

Joan Patricia Cooke

Apr 18, 2016

Joan Patricia Cooke lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on July 07, 1936 and passed away on April 18, 2016.

Pete Johannes Vos

Pete Johannes Vos

Apr 17, 2016

Pete (Pieter) Johannes Vos December 17, 1927 – April 17, 2016

Pete (Pieter) Johannes Vos passed away silently and comfortably at the age of 88 in his Trabuco Canyon home with his family at his side. He was a kind and gentle man, of great character and patience. He was incredibly hard working and willing to take...

Tieu Vinh

Tieu Vinh

Apr 17, 2016

Tieu Vinh lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on November 22, 1940 and passed away on April 17, 2016.

Brandon Dale Warriner

Brandon Dale Warriner

Apr 16, 2016

Warriner, Brandon Dale, 42, passed away peacefully at his home in Laguna Niguel, CA on April 16, 2016. Survived by parents, Stephen and Geralyn Warriner; brother Bryan; and sister Bonnie.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 22, 10:30 AM, Crossline Church, Laguna Hills, CA.

Nerissa L. Avestruz

Nerissa L. Avestruz

Apr 15, 2016

She was born 11/14/30 in a small province called Pinaranda Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Her father is Lt. Colonel Ambrosio Lacuna. He was in the Philippine Army, as well as a dentist in public life. Her mother is Salud Aves Lacuna. She graduated with a business degree.

Nerissa graduated from the Medical School at University of Santo Thomas...

Alfred Boyd Mcnulty

Alfred Boyd Mcnulty

Apr 15, 2016

March 4, 1928 – April 15, 2016

Whether you called him Alfred, AI or Mac, he would always respond with that wonderful smile. Born a southern gentleman in Memphis, Tennessee, he attended Memphis State and later earned a law degree. He was a devoted husband to Caroline, his wife of 55 years. After their marriage, Alfred served...

Thomas Tello

Thomas Tello

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas Tello lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on February 10, 1929 and passed away on April 13, 2016.

Anthony “Ernie” Rettino

Anthony “Ernie” Rettino

Apr 12, 2016

Anthony “Ernie” Rettino lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on December 13, 1917 and passed away on April 12, 2016.

Kathleen M. Mcfadden

Kathleen M. Mcfadden

Apr 12, 2016

Mary Kathleen Murray McFadden passed away peacefully on April 12 in Irvine, California at age 81. Born April 3, 1935 in Sandusky, Ohio, Kathleen graduated from Sandusky High School in 1953. She met her husband, James P. McFadden, in high school chess club. Kathleen was also a charter member of her Sandusky high school synchronized swim team and enjoyed...

Vilhjalmur A. Sveinsson

Vilhjalmur A. Sveinsson

Apr 10, 2016

Vilhjálmur Árni Sveinsson aka Lee Anderson, 31 years old passed away on the 10th of April, 2016. Beloved husband of Peleiake Anderson (Rice) since October 2011.

Lee was educated in Iceland with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, a master’s degree in Physiology, and multiple certifications post graduate. He worked as a strength coach in Iceland working...

Erick Thomas Schrum

Erick Thomas Schrum

Apr 10, 2016

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erick’s name to:

Kids from the Other Side Tax ID 472905395 119 Blue Lagoon Laguna Beach, CA 92651

or

Faith Episcopal Homeless Program 27802 El Lazo Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 448-8114

John Joseph Meehan

John Joseph Meehan

Apr 8, 2016

John Joseph Meehan, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, April 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Josephine Meehan (Cullen) and his brothers, Thomas and Conon.

John is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Tina); seven children, Molly Anderson, Maureen Meehan, John J....

Charles Craig Duval

Charles Craig Duval

Apr 7, 2016

DuVal, Charles Craig September 8, 1950 – April 7, 2016

Charles, who resided in Lake Forest, passed way peacefully and is now with Our Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Mary, their son Ben and daughter Dori.

Originally from New Bern, NC he traveled...

E.M. Nathanson

E.M. Nathanson

Apr 5, 2016

E.M. "Mick" Nathanson, A Life in Writing

Mick was born as Erwin Nathanson in the Bronx on 2/17/1928. His father always called him "Mickey" leading to his use of the name E.M. Nathanson. His parents Benjamin Nathanson and Ruth Goldberg were the children of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Hungary. His parents were not happily married and...

Kenneth Max Burns

Kenneth Max Burns

Apr 3, 2016

Kenneth “Max” Burns March 20, 1937 – April 3, 2016

Kenneth “Max” Burns, 79, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on April 3, 2016. Max was born in Tulare, California to the late Fred and Jewell (June) Burns on March 20, 1937. He graduated from Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, California...

William H. Langenberg

William H. Langenberg

Apr 2, 2016

William "Bill" Langenberg, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday April 2nd surrounded by family. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on June 14, 1939, son of Henry Langenberg and Marguerite McCauley Langenberg. A Navy veteran, Bill was a successful businessman working in the air freight industry for the last 40+ years. He is survived by his...

Richard G. Mccutcheon

Richard G. Mccutcheon

Apr 1, 2016

Richard Gordon McCutcheon, 83, of Dana Point, CA and Henderson, NV died peacefully on April 1, 2016, at Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA after a year long battle with leukemia.

He was born in Whittier, CA on November 11, 1932 to James and Marion (Hogan) McCutcheon. He spent four years in the army during the Korean War....

Armida Desbrow

Armida Desbrow

Mar 31, 2016

Armida was born in 1933 and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Her happiest years as a teenager were spent attending Lincoln High School. She was very active in the GAA and was a drummer in the high school band. She was also one of the sisters to the matriculate at Lincoln. Teddy and Erlina were the sisters that...

Jack Sevard Martin

Jack Sevard Martin

Mar 27, 2016

Martin, Jack Sevard, father to Mark and Jack Jr., grandfather to Justin, Anson and Zachary, departed this life 27 March 2016, to join his wife of 61 years, Wanda Jean Martin.

He was born and raised in Marysville, California and attended Marysville Union High School, where he met Wanda, the love of his life. He served on...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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