Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Phillip Stewart Charis
Jun 21, 2015
Photographic world mourns the loss of legendary portrait photographer, Phillip Stewart Charis 1927 – 2015
A career spanning over 60 years, Phillip Stewart Charis, M. Photog. Cr., F-ASP, FIBP, ARPS, has made a lasting impression on the photographic world. As a master craftsman, Charis had a unique approach to his work and was known for his formal...
Joan P. Toulouse
Jun 21, 2015
Joan P. Toulouse lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on October 01, 1941 and passed away on June 21, 2015.
Saralee A. Sheehan
Jun 19, 2015
Saralee A. (Smith) Sheehan, 48, of Coto de Caza, CA passed away at home on Friday June 19, 2015. Preceded in death by her loving father, Howard Lee Smith, a U.S. Army Major and decorated Korean War veteran, Saralee is survived by her husband of 24 years, Patrick; her beloved daughters Shannon Maria and Megan Isabel Sheehan; her loving...
Mary Virginia Martin
Jun 18, 2015
Mary Virginia Wiss Martin Daughter of Joe and Mary Jane Wiss November 9, 1961 – June 18, 2015 Extraordinary Mother, Daughter, Wife and Friend Served her Faith. Served the Lord. Served her Families. Like a Shepherd to her flock. She attended University of Missouri, St. Louis. She was married and moved to Orange California December 1990. She found her...
Lyle Arthur Owens
Jun 18, 2015
Lyle Arthur Owens lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on January 02, 1948 and passed away on June 18, 2015.
Mary Ann Hanks
Jun 16, 2015
Mary Ann Roubik Hanks, age 74, passed away on June 16, 2015 ending her challenges with multiple illnesses and finally succumbing to her battle with lung cancer.
Mary Ann was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 11, 1940, the youngest sibling to two older brothers. She is survived by her devoted daughter Debbie, loving granddaughter Megan and...
Silke Marita Dorsz
Jun 15, 2015
Silke Marita Dorsz lives in , passed away at the age of 46. Born on November 01, 1968 and passed away on June 15, 2015.
Roger A. Burg
Jun 12, 2015
Roger A. Burg, 82, passed away June 12, 2015 in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Raised in West Palm Beach, FL and graduated from U of Florida in 1954 with a BSME degree, he spent 35 years in Aerospace. He retired from Rockwell International in 1991 as Director of Advanced Launch System.
His career focused on Propulsion...
Dorothy J. Dodds
Jun 11, 2015
Dorothy J. Dodds July 9, 1916 – June 11, 2015
Dorothy J. Dodds, 98, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2015 of natural causes. Dorothy was born in Lexington, Missouri on July 9, 1916 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Johnson, the oldest of three children. The family relocated to California, where Dorothy...
Debra Klukan Azalde
Jun 11, 2015
Debbie Azalde, age 57, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 following a long illness which she courageously fought without complaint.
Debbie was born in Inglewood, CA, March 22, 1958. She is survived by her husband Carlos of 24 years and children Daniel and Christian, her father Stanley and sister Sandi.
Debbie met her husband...
Brett Thomas Foster
Jun 10, 2015
Brett Thomas Foster, 38, of Anaheim Hills, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, unexpectedly passed away on June 10, 2015. Brett was born March 14, 1977 in Concord, California.
Brett grew up in Riverside, California playing baseball and soccer, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1995 where he excelled in football. Brett attended USC, attaining...
Marguerite L. Runzler
Jun 8, 2015
Marguerite L. Runzler lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on June 20, 1927 and passed away on June 08, 2015.
Elena Delia Cupo
Jun 4, 2015
Elena Delia Cupo lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on November 30, 1922 and passed away on June 04, 2015.
Frank R. Gamble
Jun 4, 2015
Frank Gamble, age 82, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015 after a long illness.
Frank was born in Michigan, January 11, 1933. Frank's wife Mary of 42 years and son Frank predeceased him. He is survived by his daughters Maura, Catharine and Lisa, sons-in-law Geoff, Dale and Phil, 9 grandchildren and 2 great...
Paul A. O’Malley
Jun 1, 2015
Paul A. O’Malley lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on June 13, 1937 and passed away on June 01, 2015.
Wallace Ellsworth Jeffs
May 28, 2015
Wallace Ellsworth Jeffs lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on November 09, 1926 and passed away on May 28, 2015.
Dolores Ann Eaton
May 27, 2015
Dolores Ann Eaton lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 11, 1930 and passed away on May 27, 2015.
Mary E. Harvey
May 26, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Harvey passed away on May 26, 2015 at her home in Laguna Hills, California from the ongoing effects of multiple sclerosis.
Mary leaves behind her husband of almost 47 years Richard; her son Matthew and his wife Amanda; son Nicholas; grandson Nicholas II; sisters Judy and Nancy; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends, each of...
Martin A. Frankenreiter
May 26, 2015
Martin Ambrose Frankenreiter, 68, lost his eight-month battle with leukemia and passed away Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 in his home in Mission Viejo, California.
Marty was born September 29, 1946 to Mary and Merrill Frankenreiter in St Louis, Missouri. After graduating from high school he joined the navy. After being discharged, he moved to California where he...
Nathan James Lindsay
May 25, 2015
Major General Nathan 'Nate' James Lindsay
Major General Nathan 'Nate' James Lindsay, USAF (Ret), was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on May 24, 1936 to Ralph and Gertrude Lindsay and went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2015, at the age of 79.
Nate graduated from Monroe High School in 1954 and attended...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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