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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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