Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Joseph Burton Swan
Nov 13, 2015
Joseph Burton Swan lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on May 10, 1971 and passed away on November 13, 2015.
Ignacio A. Lujano
Nov 13, 2015
Ignacio A. Lujano was born in Holbrook Arizona to Jesus Lujano Savala and Francisca Aguilera Valencia, on February 1st, 1924. The eldest of 6 children, to parents who had immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico in search of a better life for their family.
They found their way to Inglewood, California where Ignacio went to elementary school and demonstrated...
Richard L. Ranger
Nov 12, 2015
Richard L. Ranger lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on August 27, 1923 and passed away on November 12, 2015.
Edward J. Majewski
Nov 11, 2015
Edward J. Majewski (Ed) was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1915, the youngest of eight children to parents who had emigrated from Europe to the United States in search of a better life for their family.
Growing up through the depression years, Ed answered his country’s call at the beginning of WWII, joining the army...
Jean Ann Stevens
Nov 11, 2015
Jean Ann Stevens lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on November 11, 1924 and passed away on November 11, 2015.
Paco Guerra
Nov 10, 2015
Paco Guerra lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on February 12, 1931 and passed away on November 10, 2015.
William Patrick Hayes
Nov 10, 2015
William "Bill" Patrick Hayes passed away from a sudden massive heart attack on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the young age of 67.
Bill was born in Long Beach, California on March 2, 1948. He was the 2nd of four children born to James and Marjorie Hayes. After graduating from Millikan High School in Long Beach he...
Marie Tamburello
Nov 10, 2015
Marie Tamburello lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on April 07, 1927 and passed away on November 10, 2015.
Douglas B. Hershberger
Nov 9, 2015
Douglas Blaine Hershberger Adoring Husband, Loving Father and Loyal Friend
Let us always remember his smile and laughter that promoted a message of peace, love, and kindness for all people.
On Monday, November 9th, 2015, the Soul and Spirit of Douglas Blaine Hershberger, adoring Husband and loving Father, and caring friend was raised to God's...
Dorothy Helen Klass
Nov 9, 2015
Dorothy Helen Klass lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on August 06, 1926 and passed away on November 09, 2015.
Tony James Ganje
Nov 8, 2015
Tony James Ganje died November 8, 2015. He was born in Eagle Butte, South Dakota on June 25, 1927, the eleventh of fourteen children, and he is the last survivor.
He is survived by his wife Mary.
Tony served his country in the Korean War, achieving the rank of captain. He was awarded the bronze...
Eleanor L. Potter
Nov 8, 2015
Eleanor Louise Potter, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Anaheim CA on 11/08/2015. Eleanor was preceded by her husband, Clifford U. Potter, who died 11/17/2006. Eleanor was born 08/29/1928, to Raymond H. Prothero Sr. & Doris Bargsten Prothero of El Toro, CA.
Eleanor was very active in her church, El Toro...
Geraldine H. Dokos
Nov 6, 2015
Geraldine Huggins Dokos was born 1/22/33 in Ogden Utah. Daughter of Ira and Leona Huggins. Passed 11/6/15, survived by her husband James C. Dokos and 4 daughters Robyn Ellsworth, Heidi Park, Julie Warcup, Teri Draper. Adored by many friends and family, was a beautiful wife and mother. She will be missed but never forgotten. We love you Mom.
...Joe Lavin
Nov 3, 2015
Joe Lavin passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 66 years old. Born in Philadelphia Pa., he and his family moved to California in 1974.
Joe spent the last 46 years with his wife Diane. He is also survived by daughter Monica Ward, son-in-law John and granddaughter MacKenzie. Also surviving Joe are his sister Maureen Erthal,...
Francis E. Bennett
Nov 2, 2015
Francis Edward (Frank) Bennett
Bennett, Francis Edward (Frank), passed away on November 2, 2015 after a brief illness with Cancer, at the age of 74. Frank was born on January 5, 1941 in New York to Anne and Francis X Bennett. He received a degree in Chemistry from Niagara University and served in the Army. He subsequently...
Mary Therese Chodzko
Nov 2, 2015
Mary Therese Chodzko lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on February 23, 1927 and passed away on November 02, 2015.
Lorraine E. Patterson
Nov 1, 2015
Mrs. Lorraine E. Patterson nee Richards passed away quietly on November 1st with her son Mark Patterson at her side.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Floyd “Pat” Patterson; her two married children Lisa Foster, Cambridge, England, and her husband Mark Foley, their son Emile, and her son Mark Patterson and his wife Josette...
Don Robert Flora
Nov 1, 2015
Don Robert Flora, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Laguna Beach California. He was born August 23, 1934 in Los Angeles to Hazel Wiseman and Floyd Flora. He is survived by his wife Betty, and children Kelsey Lorene, and Don Robert Jr., and Jenelle Cox, (Mark), Jeffrey (Kathryn), Scott (Paige), and Mont (Robyn). He has 17...
Lawrence J. Klinkhammer
Nov 1, 2015
Lawrence “Larry” John Klinkhammer passed away at Freedom Manor in Lake Forest, California on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the age of 70.
Larry was born in Inglewood, California on December 9, 1944. After graduating from El Segundo High School in 1962, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History/English in 1967 from California...
Freda Rae Avril
Oct 31, 2015
Freda Rae Avril lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on April 17, 1918 and passed away on October 31, 2015.
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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