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Michael Kwame Kwabi

Michael Kwame Kwabi

Dec 14, 2014

Michael Kwame Kwabi, 18 years old, was born on 23rd November, 1996, and was a resident of Irvine, California. He attended Clover Elementary in LA, Southlake Middle School and Woodbridge High School in Irvine, where he graduated in 2014. He was currently enrolled at Irvine Valley College. He was an intern at Raj Manufacturing in Tustin.

Michael...

Young Whan Kihl

Young Whan Kihl

Dec 14, 2014

Professor Young W. Kihl, age 82, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away at Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital on December 14, 2014.

Young Whan Kihl was born in Korea on October 13, 1932. He graduated from Young San High School in Seoul, Korea. After migrating to the United States and becoming a US citizen, he received a BA in...

Armand P. Letourneau

Armand P. Letourneau

Dec 13, 2014

Armand P Letourneau, 93, of Mission Viejo died on Dec. 13, 2014. He was born in Burlington, VT., joined the Air Force in 1942 and traveled extensively including two tours in Wiesbaden, Germany. He retired in 1967, moved to Mission Viejo and had a second career with the postal service.

Armand’s passion was tennis, which he played...

Sharon Marie Freeman

Sharon Marie Freeman

Dec 11, 2014

Sharon Marie Freeman lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on June 05, 1959 and passed away on December 11, 2014.

Shirley R. Hewitt

Shirley R. Hewitt

Dec 11, 2014

Shirley Ruth Hewitt, 84, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California died suddenly after viewing her husband's body at a funeral home in Laguna Hills, on Thursday, December 11, 2015. The cause was a massive heart attack. Her husband, William, had died three days earlier, on December 8, 2014, of natural causes.

Shirley was born on March 13, 1930...

Shirley Mae Hodge

Shirley Mae Hodge

Dec 9, 2014

Shirley Mae Mundy Hodge, Mission Viejo, California, passed away at home with her family on Dec. 9, 2014. She was born to Maurice and Welma Mundy on May 19, 1936 in DeKalb IL.

She graduated from Sycamore High School in 1954. She and Don “Pete” Hodge married in 1958 at St John Lutheran Church in Sycamore and...

William A. Hewitt

William A. Hewitt

Dec 8, 2014

William A. Hewitt lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on August 21, 1924 and passed away on December 08, 2014.

Mary Jane Bahash

Mary Jane Bahash

Dec 7, 2014

Mary Jane Bahash, age 81, passed away in her home on December 7, 2014 in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Born on November 21, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Gertrude & James Callahan. Married Joseph H. Bahash on March 26, 1951 in Lincoln Park, MI and together raised nine children.

Mary Jane pursued her passion as a health...

Marguerite Ruth Wiita

Marguerite Ruth Wiita

Dec 6, 2014

Marguerite “Maggi” Wiita 1925 – 2014

Maggi Wiita passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on December 6, a few days after her 89th birthday.

Maggi was born and raised in Southern California and graduated from Whittier High School. After graduation she was a WW II “Rosie the Riveter”, working the swing shift at...

Christina Soo Jin Lee

Christina Soo Jin Lee

Dec 6, 2014

Christina Soo Jin Lee lives in , passed away at the age of 40. Born on May 13, 1974 and passed away on December 06, 2014.

Ruth K. Jelinek

Ruth K. Jelinek

Dec 6, 2014

Ruth (Kobza) Jelinek, formerly of King of Prussia died last Saturday in Irvine, CA. She was 93. Mrs. Jelinek may best be remembered as the Personnel Manager at JCPenney in the King of Prussia Plaza during the late 60’s and early 70’s. Mrs. Jelinek was also a proud member of The League of Women Voters. A photo of her...

Anita Oesterreich

Anita Oesterreich

Dec 4, 2014

Anita Oesterreich October 1, 1930 – December 4, 2014

We, who deeply loved Anita Joan Oesterreich celebrate her amazing and generous life, remembering her unconditional love for us as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and mentor. On the evening of Thursday, December 4, she died peacefully at home, with her children and...

Bruce Nelson Eaton

Bruce Nelson Eaton

Dec 4, 2014

Bruce N. Eaton, 74, beloved husband of Sherry Eaton, went home to be with his Lord on December 4, 2014, losing his battle with lung cancer and pneumonia.

Bruce was born October 26th, 1940 in Binghamton, NY. He is survived by his wife Sherry; son, Timothy Eaton; daughter in-law Lisa Eaton; daughter, Tammy Eaton; granddaughter Emily Eaton;...

Carolyn Lou Jardon

Carolyn Lou Jardon

Dec 2, 2014

Carolyn Lou Jardon (Sanderman), age 82, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away on December 2, 2014.

Carolyn was born on June 6, 1932 to George and Emma Sanderman, and was raised in Lexington. She attended Kearney State Teacher’s College (now University of Nebraska – Kearney) and eventually settled in California.

She will be missed by...

Henry John Vermill

Henry John Vermill

Nov 29, 2014

Henry (Hank) Vermill, 88, of Laguna Woods, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014. Hank joins his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Lisa Anne Johnson Vermill who passed on March 22, 2012. Hank was born in the Netherlands on May 21, 1926 (as Henry John Vermuelen) and he immigrated to the United States after serving in World War...

Robert H. Merritt

Robert H. Merritt

Nov 28, 2014

Robert Hewitt Meritt Born: 11/7/1938- 11/28/14

On November 28th our beloved brother in Christ went on his new journey with our Lord and Savior.

Robert H. Merritt was born on November 7, 1938 in Greenville, S.C. Son of Raymond H. Merritt and Mary Helen McWhite, both deceased. He graduated from Alexander Wilson High School. He...

Reza Agahtehrani

Reza Agahtehrani

Nov 27, 2014

Reza Agahtehrani lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on March 04, 1932 and passed away on November 27, 2014.

Gerhard G. Koepplin

Gerhard G. Koepplin

Nov 26, 2014

Gerhard G. Koepplin lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on March 14, 1923 and passed away on November 26, 2014.

Jose R. Sturich

Jose R. Sturich

Nov 26, 2014

Jose R. Sturich lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on March 21, 1927 and passed away on November 26, 2014.

Tsunming "David" Chen

Tsunming "David" Chen

Nov 25, 2014

Tsunming “David” Chen , 76, passed away in Laguna Niguel on November 25, 2014.

Born in China, raised in Taiwan, and later emigrating to the United States, Tsunming lived a life marked by deep curiosity, humor, and unwavering dedication. As a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry with Warner-Lambert, he applied his intellect with passion,...

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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