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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Xander Hendriks

Xander Hendriks

Jun 4, 2016

Xander Hendriks lives in , passed away at the age of 8. Born on January 30, 2008 and passed away on June 04, 2016.

Chris A. Kassimis

Chris A. Kassimis

Jun 4, 2016

Chris Kassimis July 28, 1940 to June 4, 2016

Chris Arthur Kassimis of Laguna Hills, CA left us on June 4, 2016 after 75 wonderful years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Kassimis; his daughter, Pamela Murphy and her husband Joseph Murphy; his son, Peter Kassimis and his wife Kim Kassimis; his stepson Shane Morris...

Marcella Marie Kirst

Marcella Marie Kirst

Jun 3, 2016

Marcella Marie Schaefer Kirst June 16, 1923 – June 3, 2016

Marcella was born in Los Angeles to Andrew and Mary Schaefer, and grew up in San Gabriel. She attended St. Stephen's School, The Academy of the Holy Names and Alhambra High School, and Sawyer's Business School.

With the goal of ferrying airplanes during WWII,...

Sally Oleskiewicz

Sally Oleskiewicz

Jun 1, 2016

Sally A. Oleskiewicz joined her Heavenly Father at the age of 88 on June 1, 2016. She is survived by her son Ed; two daughters-in-law, Darlaine and Ellen; her four grandchildren, Jacque, Jessica, Danielle and Nic; and her three beautiful great-grandchildren. She is now reunited with her husband Edwin and son Stanley in heaven.

She was born...

Carol Attinger Steed

Carol Attinger Steed

Jun 1, 2016

Carol Attinger Steed Oct 18th, 1957 – June 1st, 2016

Carol's life was a beautiful tapestry. She was a mother, wife, sister, a dreamer-a woman of love and passion, grace and deep vision. Relentlessly, she did what she dreamed. Her creative talent, her love of others and her charm, graced all she met along life's way. And...

Marjorie Landis Nemec

Marjorie Landis Nemec

Jun 1, 2016

Marjorie Landis Nemec lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 14, 1937 and passed away on June 01, 2016.

Dolores Mary Smith

Dolores Mary Smith

Jun 1, 2016

Dolores Mary (Born) Smith April 9 1931 to June 1 2016

Dolores M. (Born) Smith of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA left us on June 1, 2016 after 85 wonderful years. As one of 12 children, she is survived by her Sisters Audrey (Born) McGinley, Carol (Born) Cretin and Delma (Born) Corbin and brothers George Born and Herman...

Jeannette Blanchette

Jeannette Blanchette

Jun 1, 2016

Jeannette Blanchette lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on November 21, 1941 and passed away on June 01, 2016.

Joseph Edward Donohue

Joseph Edward Donohue

May 30, 2016

Joseph Edward Donohue, 89, of San Clemente CA and long-time resident of Santa Paula CA, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 30, 2016 surrounded by his family after succumbing to a severe stroke he suffered on May 23, 2016. Joseph remained ever sharp and active right up until his final week on earth.

Joseph...

Redford Elliot Frey

Redford Elliot Frey

May 29, 2016

Please join us for a memorial service for our loving baby, Redford Elliot Frey who passed away May 29, 2016. His life was short but very meaningful. We hold him in our hearts and hope that you will too. Services will take place at Community Presbyterian Church on June 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. There will be a post...

Calvin Michael Hecht

Calvin Michael Hecht

May 29, 2016

Calvin (Cal) Michael Hecht, 78, left this world to go and be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2016 after a short illness in Irvine, CA.

Calvin was born to Waldemar (Walt) and Mary (Cramer) Hecht on March 10, 1938 in Moline, IL, as a young child he moved with his family to Albuquerque, NM...

Cindi Thomas-Hernandez

Cindi Thomas-Hernandez

May 29, 2016

Cindi Thomas-Hernandez, 52, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her home in Capistrano Beach. Cindi was the youngest of four children. She spent her early years growing up in Acton, California, in elementary school the family moved to Santa Clarita; she graduated from Saugus High School. If there is one word that captures the essence of Cindi...

Helen Muller

Helen Muller

May 29, 2016

Helen Janet Carty Muller, beloved mother of Richard, Stephen, and Michael, passed on to Heaven on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

Janet, as she preferred to be called, was born in San Francisco, California on January 13, 1922. Her family relocated to Los Angeles, California where she attended John Marshall High School. There she met Robert 'Bob' Muller...

Ahmad “Al” Farnoody-Meher

Ahmad “Al” Farnoody-Meher

May 27, 2016

Ahmad “Al” Farnoody-Meher lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on September 15, 1938 and passed away on May 27, 2016.

Susan Ann Krieg

Susan Ann Krieg

May 27, 2016

Krieg, Susan November 4, 1948 – May 27, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Ann Krieg. Her hard fought battle to overcome Primary Lateral Sclerosis ended peacefully at home with her family. Susan was never one to give up. 35 years after leaving school she returned and completed her BA....

Theresa H. Bunic

Theresa H. Bunic

May 26, 2016

Theresa H. Bunic lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on August 11, 1925 and passed away on May 26, 2016.

Helena Mierzwinski

Helena Mierzwinski

May 25, 2016

Helena (Helen) Mierzwinski (nee Bielava), 87, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, died on May 25th, 2016. Helen unexpectedly died of natural causes at Mission Viejo Hospital, Mission Viejo, California. She was born on December 9, 1928 in Montreal, to Susanna Harewicz, a homemaker, and Joseph Bielava, a tailor. Helen grew up in Montreal with...

Jerry Mccloskey

Jerry Mccloskey

May 24, 2016

Jerry McCloskey lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on April 08, 1937 and passed away on May 24, 2016.

Rebecca R. Inigo

Rebecca R. Inigo

May 20, 2016

Rebecca R. Inigo (Sister Maria Angela), 66 of Mission Viejo, California, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Capistrano Beach Care Center in Capistrano Beach, California. She was born on October 13, 1949 in Quezon City, Philippines to the late Roberto R. Inigo and survived by mother, Placida M. Rigor. She had a deceased brother, Robert Jr. and...

Camille Hill

Camille Hill

May 20, 2016

OCDA HONORS PIONEER AND DNA EVIDENCE EXPERT ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAMILLE HILL WHO PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) wishes to honor life and achievements of the prolific DNA expert and head of the OCDA DNA Unit, Assistant District Attorney Camille Hill, who passed away suddenly last...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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