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Charles H. Clarke

Charles H. Clarke

Feb 20, 2016

Charles H. Clarke passed away on February 20 after a brief illness. He was 91 years old and is survived by many loved ones, notably, his partner of 35 years Patricia Young and also her daughters Christine and Tracy, his sister Aileen and his nieces, nephews, granddaughter and many, many friends.

Charles grew up in Brooklyn NY,...

Tillie Cheney

Tillie Cheney

Feb 20, 2016

Tillie Cheney lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on October 06, 1923 and passed away on February 20, 2016.

Austin Thomas Boyd

Austin Thomas Boyd

Feb 17, 2016

Austin Thomas Boyd, 22, of Rancho Santa Margarita. Following a long struggle with mental illness, Austin went home to be with Jesus who he loves so very much. Son of Chris and Nancy; brother to Noelle, Christopher and sister-in-law Taisiia, as well as his loving extended family including grandfather Edward; uncles: Matt, Gary, Rick, and Paul; aunts: Anne, Beth,...

Everett E. Manning

Everett E. Manning

Feb 17, 2016

Everett Eugene Manning March 11, 1942 – February 17, 2016 (age 73)

Everett passed away at his home Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Laguna Niguel, California.

He was born March 11, 1942 in Iowa.

Everett was loyal, patient and the epitome of a family man that loved his wife of 50 years, son...

Maria A. Carey

Maria A. Carey

Feb 17, 2016

Maria Carey March 9, 1963 – February 17, 2016

Maria peacefully passed away at home February 17, 2016 in San Juan Capistrano after she fought a hard battle with cancer.

Maria is survived by her spouse of 30 years, Dorothy Romano; her mother Jo Ann; niece Louisiana; her Uncle Gordon and Uncle Gene; numerous cousins,...

Deirdre Clare Reilly

Deirdre Clare Reilly

Feb 16, 2016

Deirdre Clare Reilly, 56, of Aliso Viejo. Following a long struggle with cancer she died peacefully on February 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Daughter of Dolores F. Reilly and the late Dr. Philip J. Reilly of Sacramento, Deirdre is survived by her mother; siblings: Chris, Paul, Seana, Mary, Tom and Conn; sisters-in-law, Suzanne, Bridget, Paula; as...

Edmund Pelico

Edmund Pelico

Feb 15, 2016

Edmund “Eddy” Pelico, “ageless”, a valley full time resident for over 32 years, formerly of Rhode Island. He was co-founder of E&E Pel’s Italian Ices. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; proud papa of Stephen Marandola, Lori Marandola Dias, and Dr. Michael Marandola of San Juan Capistrano and their amazing spouses, Susan, Joseph, and Daria; loving papa...

William J. Hawkinson

William J. Hawkinson

Feb 15, 2016

William (Bill) James Hawkinson (11/15/1928 – 2/15/2016) was born to Marie (Sandvik) and Godfrey Hawkinson of Crosby, North Dakota. He lived in Crosby through high school where he excelled in academics, sports and student government.

Declining a full scholarship to the University of North Dakota, Bill instead moved to Chicago for a brief period to pursue a...

Thomas C. White

Thomas C. White

Feb 15, 2016

Thomas C. White, 72

Thomas "Tom" White, 72, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away from natural causes on Monday, February 15, 2016. He was born December 17, 1943 to John and Martha (Stars) White in Louisville, Kentucky. Tom served in the US Army-National Guard. Tom was well respected in the sporting goods industry for more than 45...

Trisha M. Stauffer

Trisha M. Stauffer

Feb 14, 2016

Trisha Marie Stauffer January 13, 1965 – February 14, 2016 Costa Mesa, Orange County, California Died at home due to natural causes

Daughter of Richard P. Roy and Valerie Ann Luvano Mother to Brittney and Brandon Stauffer Loving owner to Oreo and Polly

Administrative Assistant for Medical Device Companies Was currently employed by Johnson &...

Eleanor Chubeck

Eleanor Chubeck

Feb 13, 2016

Eleanor Bernardene Chubeck, age 93, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Orange County, California. She was residing with and lovingly cared for by her niece, Laurie Johnston, and her husband, Steve Johnston, at the time of her death. She enjoyed a joyful family life with her great nephews, Garrett (11) and Caden (6), and...

Ralph L. Michael

Ralph L. Michael

Feb 12, 2016

Ralph L. Michael, one of the last remaining members of the "Greatest Generation", passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 12. Ralph was born on January 17, 1927 in Lavoye, Wyoming to Ralph and Lucille Michael. He graduated from Brea-Olinda High School in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving until 1946. He then attended...

John F. Debs

John F. Debs

Feb 11, 2016

John Frederick Debs went to his Lord on February 11, 2016, age 78, after a brief illness.

Born in Los Angeles, Fred lived a larger than life role, bringing joy to everyone he met. He knew no strangers.  His intelligence and wit were staggering – he spoke seven languages, had vast encyclopedic knowledge of diverse subjects from...

Debora Lynn Peters

Debora Lynn Peters

Feb 10, 2016

Debora Lynn Peters lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on May 17, 1958 and passed away on February 10, 2016.

Ban Hoc Ly

Ban Hoc Ly

Feb 10, 2016

Ban Hoc Ly of Irvine, CA, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home in Irvine due to natural causes. He was born on September 7, 1921 in Kpor Province, Cambodia to Suong Ly and Tuan Tan. Ban Hoc Ly married Suot Tan in 1943 and fathered a son and three daughters and then...

Louis John Vallas

Louis John Vallas

Feb 9, 2016

Louis John Vallas, of Coto de Caza, Ca, passed away February 09, 2016.

Lou was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 10, 1939 to Maria and John Vallas. He attended Topeka High School and went on to earn an Engineering degree from Kansas State University. After graduation, Lou worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. He worked...

Christine M. Ryan

Christine M. Ryan

Feb 6, 2016

Christine M. Ryan lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on May 10, 1963 and passed away on February 06, 2016.

Jorge E. Camacho

Jorge E. Camacho

Feb 6, 2016

Jorge E. Camacho lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on October 09, 1935 and passed away on February 06, 2016.

Donald Macleod

Donald Macleod

Feb 2, 2016

Donald MacLeod

Born August 22, 1933 in Los Angeles, California; Died February 2, 2016 in bed at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Southern California Gas Company after 34 years of service.

Donald is survived by his wife...

Gail Daniel Crew

Gail Daniel Crew

Feb 2, 2016

Gail Crew, originally from Pittsburgh, PA and resident of Mission Viejo for the past 45 years, passed away on Feb 2, 2016. Gail was preceded in death by his son Edward Crew, parents George A. and Anne Crew and brother George T. Crew. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Joanne; daughter Norine Robinson; son-in-law Phillip...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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