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Alfreda Gmitruk

Alfreda Gmitruk

Jan 25, 2015

Alfreda "Jadzia" Gmitruk, 91 of Laguna Woods, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Laguna Niguel.

Originally from Poland, Alfreda moved to England where she married her husband Antoni and had two children, Mary and Lillian Gmitruk. Her family then moved to the United States in 1952.

She loved cooking, family and spending time...

Steven John Murphy

Steven John Murphy

Jan 23, 2015

Steven John Murphy lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on October 02, 1950 and passed away on January 23, 2015.

David A. Bell

David A. Bell

Jan 23, 2015

David K. Bell

Born Sept. 11, 1938 in Morgantown Indiana. Passed away Jan. 23, 2015.

In memory of my loving husband and soul mate of 53 yrs. We only knew each other for 4 months and then our adventure began!

I miss you so David and love you with all my heart and...

Marvin P. Morrissette

Marvin P. Morrissette

Jan 22, 2015

Marvin P. Morrissette lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on September 07, 1927 and passed away on January 22, 2015.

Margaret Swiderski

Margaret Swiderski

Jan 22, 2015

Margaret Swiderski, of Rancho Mission Viejo, passed peacefully on January 22, 2015.

Margaret was born in Ratibor, Germany on August 6th, 1935 to Elizabeth and Alois Konetzny. Margaret was a child during WWII. Fleeing the coming occupation of Russian forces at the end of the war, she migrated with her family to Eschwege, Germany. As the oldest...

Arthur E. Hugar

Arthur E. Hugar

Jan 21, 2015

Arthur E. Hugar 1936 – 2015

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother. Art is survived by Mary, his beloved wife of 54 years; his cherished sons, Terrence (Catherine), Timothy (Teresa), Thomas (Joyce); much loved grandchildren, Joseph, Conrad, Shannon, Katie, Grace; and fond brothers, Donald (Patricia) and Alan (Joan).

Art loved...

Nora Ann Costich

Nora Ann Costich

Jan 20, 2015

Nora Ann Costich lives in , passed away at the age of 51. Born on October 26, 1963 and passed away on January 20, 2015.

Rafael Valdes-Camin

Rafael Valdes-Camin

Jan 20, 2015

Rafael Valdes-Camin lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 31, 1929 and passed away on January 20, 2015.

Sue Ellen Bowen

Sue Ellen Bowen

Jan 19, 2015

Sue Ellen Bowen lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on July 25, 1936 and passed away on January 19, 2015.

Beate Wilder-Smith

Beate Wilder-Smith

Jan 19, 2015

Beate Wilder-Smith was born in Breslau, Germany, the second of three daughters (Rosemarie, Beate, Christiane) of Reverend and Mrs Wilhelm and Erna Gottwaldt. She studied music at Frankfurt University (Germany) and Geneva University (Switzerland), where she also majored in French.

In 1949 Beate married Prof A.E. Wilder-Smith, who, in addition to developing new drugs for conditions such...

George W. Eninger

George W. Eninger

Jan 18, 2015

George W. Eninger lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on January 10, 1942 and passed away on January 18, 2015.

Lupe M. Latronica

Lupe M. Latronica

Jan 18, 2015

Lupe (Lou) Latronica, 81, passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a 10-month battle with lung cancer.

Lupe is survived by her brother, Al Cota; her children, Nancy (Burton), Craig, Mark, & Gary; and her grandchildren, Scott, Collin, & Leesy.

A memorial...

Ralph D. Brown

Ralph D. Brown

Jan 15, 2015

Ralph D. Brown September 6, 1947 – January 15, 2015

Ralph Brown, 67, passed away suddenly at his home in Lake Forest, California. He was a loving partner, father, papa, pops, brother, uncle and cousin. He was a kind and caring presence to all who had the good fortune to call him a friend. He was a...

Jerry P. Lawrence

Jerry P. Lawrence

Jan 15, 2015

LAWRENCE, JERRY PAULSEN

Jerry Paulsen Lawrence, 75, passed away on January 15, 2015 at home in San Juan Capistrano, CA where he lived with Shareen, his devoted wife of 55 years. Jerry was born on June 3, 1939 in San Diego, CA to Vernon and Margaret Lawrence. He grew up with his sister Nancy (Lawrence) Breitbarth in...

Laura Ann Manazir

Laura Ann Manazir

Jan 15, 2015

Laura Ann Wilcox Manazir passed away peacefully at home accompanied by her husband, Bud, and her closest friend. Her gallant battle with multiple myeloma ended at 9:45am, Thursday, January 15, 2015…two days after her 79th birthday. Whether you knew her as Ann, Annie, or Laura, she filled your world with grace, love, and the most perfect sense of humility...

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo

Jan 15, 2015

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 18, 1924 and passed away on January 15, 2015.

Purcell Stybr

Purcell Stybr

Jan 14, 2015

Purcell Stybr lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on August 13, 1933 and passed away on January 14, 2015.

Mary E. De La Vega

Mary E. De La Vega

Jan 14, 2015

A life well lived: Our Mother’s Journey Mary Evelyn de la Vega February 20, 1923 – January 14, 2015

Mary de la Vega, 91 years old, passed on peacefully at her home in San Clemente, Thursday, January 14th.

For almost 2 years she courageously dealt with bone cancer. Through her inner strength and unwavering faith...

Catherine Bartoli

Catherine Bartoli

Jan 14, 2015

Catherine Bartoli lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 30, 1920 and passed away on January 14, 2015.

John Carmen Mancuso

John Carmen Mancuso

Jan 14, 2015

The man known to many in our community of Laguna Beach as “Mr. Giovanni,” John Carmen Mancuso, began his life in Hastings, Pennsylvania on 6 November 1932. His parents, Michele Mancuso and Carmela Todaro, immigrated to the United States at the turn of the century from Grotte, Sicily. He was the eighth of nine children.

After graduating...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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