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Antonie Goeree

Antonie Goeree

Feb 6, 2015

Antonie Goeree lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on March 18, 1921 and passed away on February 06, 2015.

Esther Marie Gaffney

Esther Marie Gaffney

Feb 6, 2015

Esther Marie Gaffney August 3, 1913 – February 6, 2015 Resident of Laguna Beach, Calif.

Esther Marie Gaffney passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6 at the age of 101. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the oldest daughter of John and Sophie Gaffney. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Regina C. McEvoy....

Donald Dixon Roach

Donald Dixon Roach

Feb 6, 2015

Don Roach of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away February 6, 2015, at the age of 85. Son of Walter Bulkley Roach and Rosalie Roach, Don was raised in Alhambra, CA, and graduated from Alhambra High School. He attended John Muir College and the University of Redlands before joining the Air Force at the start of the Korean War in...

Carlos Arroyo

Carlos Arroyo

Feb 5, 2015

Carlos Arroyo lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on December 30, 1932 and passed away on February 05, 2015.

Hildred Faye Heckler

Hildred Faye Heckler

Feb 5, 2015

Hildred “Sis” Heckler was born in Rock Falls, IL on March 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Grace Wallace. She moved with her family to Alhambra, CA in 1967 and lived there until 1991, and then moved to San Clemente, CA. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Fae Heckler for 33 years. She was also...

Michael R. Smith

Michael R. Smith

Feb 5, 2015

Michael (Mike) Raymond Smith, 74, of San Juan Capistrano, died peacefully February 5th, 2015 with his family by his side.

He was born on March 7, 1940 in San Diego, California, the son of Raymond W. and Ann Marie Taulli Smith. He graduated from St. Francis in La Canada, California in 1957 and earned a Bachelor’s of...

William J. P. Priester

William J. P. Priester

Feb 4, 2015

William J. P. Priester lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on July 12, 1929 and passed away on February 04, 2015.

Ai Yung Chen

Ai Yung Chen

Feb 4, 2015

Ai Yung Chen lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on September 09, 1922 and passed away on February 04, 2015.

Mary C. Montellano

Mary C. Montellano

Feb 3, 2015

Mary C. Montellano lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on April 20, 1932 and passed away on February 03, 2015.

Julio Louis Bergantino

Julio Louis Bergantino

Feb 2, 2015

Julio Louis Bergantino, Sr.

Julio Louis Bergantino, Sr., 73, of Laguna Niguel, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015.

Born January 27, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, Julio is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart, Diana (Tullo) to whom he was married for more than 50 years. He was the son of the late Domenic...

Mabel Alice Hicks

Mabel Alice Hicks

Feb 1, 2015

Mabel Alice Hadley Hicks went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2015.

She was born in Camden, New Jersey on December 25, 1918 and raised in Gibbsboro, N.J., the daughter of Mabel Martha Hammond and Azro Aaron Hadley.

Mabel completed High School and took college courses in Business. She received her Broker’s License...

Clyde Charles Corey

Clyde Charles Corey

Jan 30, 2015

Clyde Charles Corey, age 86, was surrounded by his family when he passed away Friday, January 30, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn; his children, Ingrid, Charles and Erika; grandchildren, Harrison, Garrett, Jaclyn, Courtney, Nalani and Mia; and great-granddaughter, Nevaeh.

Services pending.

Joanne Marie Mcclancy

Joanne Marie Mcclancy

Jan 30, 2015

Joanne Marie McClancy was born 2-16-1942 to Hurshell and Harriette Parnell. She had one brother Jack and one sister Ruth. Married to James E. McClancy Jr. and left a daughter, Deborah from previous marriage and a stepson, Greg.

She was diagnosed in November with blood cancer and lost her battle on 1-30-15. Deborah and Kim (Deb’s Partner)...

Robert G. Beverly

Robert G. Beverly

Jan 29, 2015

Robert G. Beverly lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on December 11, 1948 and passed away on January 29, 2015.

Paula Anne Briggs

Paula Anne Briggs

Jan 28, 2015

Paula Anne Briggs lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on July 15, 1959 and passed away on January 28, 2015.

Joseph A. Capistran

Joseph A. Capistran

Jan 28, 2015

Capistran, Joseph A. February 11, 1930 – January 28, 2015

Joseph, who resided in Lake Forest, peacefully passed into eternity surrounded by family.

He is survived by his sons, Bob, Steve, Mike and his daughters, Cathi Sorney and Mary DuVal. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Lillian A. Griesbach

Lillian A. Griesbach

Jan 27, 2015

Lillian Adele Moore-Griesbach, 89, passed away in Laguna Hills on January 27, 2015.

Lillian was born in Pendleton, Oregon in 1925 to The Honorable Judge James Alger Fee and Frances Louise Waldo. She graduated from Pomona College in 1947. She married Lauren F. Moore and they had a son, David. Lauren passed away in 1985. She married...

Helen Wilson Smith

Helen Wilson Smith

Jan 26, 2015

Helen Wilson Smith lives in and passed away on January 26, 2015.

Benny Pisarski

Benny Pisarski

Jan 25, 2015

Benny Pisarski II was born the 2nd day of September 1956 to Elizabeth and Benny Pisarski Sr. in Toledo, Ohio. After high school, he attended Owens Technical College in Oregon, Ohio in 1975.

In 1982, Benny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. From 1982-1994, Ben attended training ranging from Basic Helicopter & Aviation fundamentals to Survival...

Mae Yoshiko Nagaoka

Mae Yoshiko Nagaoka

Jan 25, 2015

Mae Yoshiko Nagaoka, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, in Laguna Hills, California.

Mae was a dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had three children, Michael, April, and Randy. Mae is survived by her son Randy, daughter April, and much loved grandchildren Lisa, Brent, Tracey, Michael, Sherri, Dane, and Kayla, and great-grandchildren Krysta, Kyle,...

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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