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Francis E. Semelsberger

Francis E. Semelsberger

Aug 11, 2015

Francis "Frank" Edward Semelsberger

It's with deep sorrow that we inform you that Francis (Frank) Edward Semelsberger passed away peacefully in his home on August 11, 2015 at the age of 72 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Loving and devoted husband to Mary Ann, they were married for 49 years. A native of Detroit,...

Thomas W. Drennen

Thomas W. Drennen

Aug 10, 2015

Thomas Wheeler Drennen April 7, 1924 – August 10, 2015

Tom, 91, of Mission Viejo, beloved husband of Patricia, passed away August 10, 2015 after a short illness. Tom was born in New York, NY, son of Thomas and Eleanor Drennen. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy as a...

Russell Richard Read

Russell Richard Read

Aug 10, 2015

Russell Richard Read lives in , passed away at the age of 46. Born on June 11, 1969 and passed away on August 10, 2015.

Suzan Cherkezian

Suzan Cherkezian

Aug 8, 2015

Suzan Cherkezian lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on January 11, 1934 and passed away on August 08, 2015.

Adele Ann Adams

Adele Ann Adams

Aug 8, 2015

Adele Ann Adams (Andrews), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Adele fought a long and courageous battle against lung cancer. She was 62. “Del” was born June 21, 1953 in Waterbury, Connecticut and moved to Dana Point, California in 1979. She is survived by her daughter Shanon Ohmann and...

Richard C. Stensby

Richard C. Stensby

Aug 7, 2015

Richard Clayton Stensby passed away on August 7, 2015. He was born on July 1, 1929 in Oak Park, Illinois. Dick is survived by Trudy, his loving wife of 59 golden years; 4 children: Susan Stensby (Don) Adams, Sharon Beth (Rich) Breuer, Richard Clayton (Christina) Stensby, and Mark Christopher (Grace) Stensby; and 10 grandchildren.

A Vigil will...

Lorene Lee Hanslik

Lorene Lee Hanslik

Aug 7, 2015

Lorene L. Hanslik, loving wife, mother, teacher & friend 3/28/44 – 8/7/15

Predeceased by husband, Jack O. Hanslik; mother of Craig and Brandt Hanslik; grandmother of Otto Ray Hanslik.

Memorial Service on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 13922 Prospect Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

In lieu...

Salvatore T. Brancaleone

Salvatore T. Brancaleone

Aug 6, 2015

Salvatore “Sam” Thomas Brancaleone died peacefully at home in Coto de Caza, CA surrounded by his loving family on August 6, 2015. He was born and raised in Gloucester, MA on August 3, 1932 to the late Paul and Sophie (Lucido) Brancaleone. After graduating from Gloucester High School in 1950, he joined the Coast Guard where he was inspired...

Joel Schnitter

Joel Schnitter

Aug 6, 2015

Joel L. Schnitter, 81, of Mission Viejo died peacefully on August 6, 2015. He was born in New York City on March 6, 1934 to Otto and Estelle Rafelson Schnitter. He leaves his beloved wife, Elaine, his four children, Gregory, Alison and Claudia Schnitter and Adrienne Bridges, his four step-children, Edward Pahler and his wife Lori, Elizaeth Zornek and...

Johannes Jozef Debeer

Johannes Jozef Debeer

Aug 6, 2015

deBeer, Johannes Jozef ‘Hans’ passed away on 8/6/15 at the age of 82. Hans was born in 1933 in Holland and immigrated to the USA in 1961.

He is survived by Maureen, his beloved wife of 51 years; children, Brenda LeBeck (Jason), Edward deBeer (Kelly); grandchildren, Brandon and Kyle LeBeck, Hayden and Kaila deBeer.

Services...

Mercuria M. Mamaril

Mercuria M. Mamaril

Aug 5, 2015

Mercuria Mamaril

Mercuria was born December 13, 1915,almost 100 years ago in Binmaley, Pangasinan, Philippines. She graduated from Philippine Women’s University as a pharmacist March 22, 1938 and practiced pharmacy for over 30 years in the Philippines. She married Miguel Mamaril on November 28,1941. Together they had seven children Flora, Leticia, Miguel Jr. (Alex), Sonia, Antonia, Manolo,...

Jean Mayo

Jean Mayo

Aug 5, 2015

JEAN A. MAYO

Jean A. Mayo passed away on August 5, 2015. Jean was born in Boston, MA on October 31, 1914. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Jean was the middle child of five. She had two older sisters and two young brothers.

From an early age she worked. She had a curious and adventurous...

Bernice Elaine Jensen

Bernice Elaine Jensen

Aug 4, 2015

Bernice Elaine (Aasgard) Jensen

Born on the 3rd of March in the year 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Helen Olive (Larsen) and William (Bill) Gerhard Aasgard. Bea, as she like to be called, was the middle of three girls, four year elder sister Leone Janette, and ten year younger sister, Claire Louise. Bernice passed away this year...

Ruth G. Larue

Ruth G. Larue

Aug 4, 2015

Ruth LaRue

Born on May 22, 1915. Passed away on August 4, 2015 at home in Laguna Woods.

Formerly of Detroit, Michigan where she was born, and of Boynton Beach, Florida. Resided in Laguna Woods Village since 2000.

Preceded in death by Omer, beloved husband of 63 years.

Loving mother of...

James M. Harris

James M. Harris

Aug 3, 2015

James M. Harris lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on January 02, 1944 and passed away on August 03, 2015.

Alvin Leonard Kirtz

Alvin Leonard Kirtz

Aug 1, 2015

Alvin Leonard Kirtz lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on December 19, 1920 and passed away on August 01, 2015.

Carlo Celosia

Carlo Celosia

Aug 1, 2015

Carlo was a beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend who served in all roles 110%. He will be missed tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at the following website, which will go towards Audrey and Giancarlo’s 529 scholarship funds.

http://carlocelosia.mydagsite.com

Walter “Wally” O’Hara

Walter “Wally” O’Hara

Jul 29, 2015

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

David B. Smilgys

David B. Smilgys

Jul 27, 2015

David B. Smilgys lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on September 26, 1957 and passed away on July 27, 2015.

Shirley Mae Longfield

Shirley Mae Longfield

Jul 24, 2015

Shirley Mae Dunker Longfield, May 14, 1927 to July 24, 2015, passed away at the age of 88. She is survived by her three sons, John and wife Robin, Jim and wife Merrie, and Joe and wife Myra; her five grandchildren Dean, Michael, Sarah, Luke, and Jennie; and her sisters Geri Dunker and Judy Karlson.

Shirley was...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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