Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

John Forrest Gulledge

John Forrest Gulledge

Nov 25, 2015

John F. Gulledge II, 78, from Coto de Caza, CA passed away on November 25th, 2015, from complications of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his loving wife, Pili; his mother-in-law, Consuelo (aka, Lala); his daughter, Jennifer; his six sons, Karl, John III (and wife, Trish), Alex (and wife, Gretchen), Aaryn (and wife, Vannesa), Reuben...

Sheri Chambers

Sheri Chambers

Nov 25, 2015

Sheri Chambers lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on October 31, 1944 and passed away on November 25, 2015.

Nancy C. Payne

Nancy C. Payne

Nov 25, 2015

Nancy Catherine Payne was the widow of fallen hero Master Gunnery Sergeant Lawrence Edward Payne. Nancy was a schoolteacher. She taught school in the Tustin Unified School District at Helen Estock Elementary School for 36 years. She was a long time resident of Lake Forest, California.

She is survived by her sister Vera and her brother Rudy;...

Anne Marie Machado

Anne Marie Machado

Nov 25, 2015

Anne Marie Machado, 75, of Laguna Niguel, California beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died on November 25, 2015. Anne Marie died at home after a long term illness. She was born on February 16, 1940 to Mary Nocero and William Felter.

Anne grew up in Valley Cottage, NY where she attended Nyack High School and went to...

Mary R. Mezeul

Mary R. Mezeul

Nov 24, 2015

Mary R. Mezeul lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on February 21, 1929 and passed away on November 24, 2015.

Charles V. Kaminskas

Charles V. Kaminskas

Nov 24, 2015

Charles Vyto "Chuck" Kaminskas

On November 24, 2015, Charles, 83, entered eternal life with our Lord. He passed away at home with his family by his side following a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer. He is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 59 years, his sister, Rose, his four daughters, Carol, Christine, Cathryn, and Beth,...

Menhua Chiang

Menhua Chiang

Nov 23, 2015

Menhua “Teresa” Chiang was born on August 3rd, 1964 in Taiwan to parents Nan Chiang and Chun-Lan Huang.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Leonard Hwang and daughter Kristy Hwang.

Jeanette M. Krembas

Jeanette M. Krembas

Nov 21, 2015

Jeanette M. Krembas 4/15/39 – 11/21/15

Jeanette was born in Niagara Falls on 4/15/1939 to Edward and Rose Maturani. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of 11/21/15. Jeanette is survived by her son [Ben Pasco]; daughter-in-law [Dora Pasco], granddaughter [Jessica Pasco] and sisters [Carol DiRamio, Betty Scrivano]. Jeanette grew up...

Elizabeth Schumaker

Elizabeth Schumaker

Nov 21, 2015

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to consider a donation to the local food bank, Serra’s Pantry, in her honor. Checks would be made out directly to Serra’s Pantry and mailed to Mission Basilica, 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675.

Jesse James Drummond

Jesse James Drummond

Nov 20, 2015

Drummond, Jesse James (Age 86) July 10, 1929 – Nov. 20, 2015 Mission Viejo, CA

Jesse Drummond died peacefully in his home on the morning of Nov. 20, 2015.

Born and raised in New York City, he later moved to Los Angeles to further his life long career in Advertising. He was active in the...

Darrow R. De Carlo

Darrow R. De Carlo

Nov 19, 2015

Darrow R. De Carlo, 87, of San Juan Capistrano died on November 19, 2015. Darrow was born on August 18,1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He married Mary Margaret Dolson in 1951 and moved to California in 1958 to work for Metropolitan Insurance Company as a sales executive. He enjoyed a diverse career with various insurance companies, including Vice President...

Marie Ambrosius

Marie Ambrosius

Nov 19, 2015

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization Marie supported, http://teenchallengeusa.com/how-to-help/donate

Beryl S. Phelps

Beryl S. Phelps

Nov 19, 2015

Beryl passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born Beryl Kathryn Sprague on September 14, 1925 in Johnsonburg, PA, she was the sixth of eight children. Her first job was as a soda jerk at the drugstore in town. At 18 she moved to Washington, DC, where she worked until she married Nelson Phelps and raised their 3 children...

Marcella E. Heeney

Marcella E. Heeney

Nov 18, 2015

Marcella Elaine Heeney (nee Houske) died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. Family members had been continuously at her side since she suffered a stroke the previous day. Born Oct 2, 1925, she was 90 years old.

She was the second of five children born to Roy and Eva Houske. The family’s...

Joseph H. Busch

Joseph H. Busch

Nov 17, 2015

Joseph H. Busch, age 89, of Clinton, MI, died November 17th 2015 in Dana Point, CA.

He was born Oct. 11th, 1926 in Detroit, the son of Alfred and Anna Delair Busch.

On Aug. 20th 1949, he married Marcheta Gillespie at St. Joseph’s Shrine, Irish Hills, MI.

Joe graduated from Clinton High School...

Ryan Anthony Okas

Ryan Anthony Okas

Nov 17, 2015

Ryan Anthony Okas lives in , passed away at the age of 23. Born on July 03, 1992 and passed away on November 17, 2015.

Oscar S. Bugarini

Oscar S. Bugarini

Nov 16, 2015

Oscar Sergio Bugarini, Sr. 76, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at his beloved home in Yorba Linda, CA. He was born on December 12, 1938 in Chihuahua Mexico.

A United States Navy sailor who, after honorable discharge, obtained his undergraduate degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills and went on to obtain his MBA from...

William F. Fawcett

William F. Fawcett

Nov 15, 2015

William F. Fawcett lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on May 29, 1937 and passed away on November 15, 2015.

Betty M. Pattison

Betty M. Pattison

Nov 14, 2015

Betty M. Pattison lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on November 04, 1924 and passed away on November 14, 2015.

Howard D. Christensen

Howard D. Christensen

Nov 14, 2015

HOWARD "SPECKS" CHRISTENSEN (Age 86)

Of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away peacefully in his home on November 14, 2015. Born November 14, 1929 in Long Beach, CA, he was the third youngest child of Martha Adelaide Gillihand Christensen and Otto James Christensen. He was raised in South Gate, CA and graduated from South Gate High School.

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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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