Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Charles F. Blount

Charles F. Blount

Nov 15, 2014

Charles F. Blount lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on July 16, 1959 and passed away on November 15, 2014.

George “Bud” Brown

George “Bud” Brown

Nov 15, 2014

Brown, George 'Bud', age 81 of Lake Forest, passed away peacefully at home, November 15, 2014, after a long illness. He was born in Lake Orion, Michigan August 23, 1933 and resided in Michigan until he enlisted in the Navy in 1952. Bud served his country for 20 years and was stationed in Bremerton, Washington; Oahu; San Francisco; San...

Ronald T. Kmetz

Ronald T. Kmetz

Nov 14, 2014

Ronald T. Kmetz lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 06, 1938 and passed away on November 14, 2014.

Steve Freese

Steve Freese

Nov 12, 2014

“Steve Freese, what a handsome guy.” A direct quote from the song he wrote and often sang about himself, and deeply felt by all that knew him. He had baby blue eyes and a magnetic smile, but was even more handsome of heart and spirit.

Steve’s battle with cancer came to and end on November 12th 2014...

Julie Anne Caruana

Julie Anne Caruana

Nov 11, 2014

Julie was born in Inglewood California in 1962 and lived in Torrance California. She graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School and El Camino College where she met her husband and was married in 1987. After getting married, she moved to Orange County in 1988 to start a family.

She was a bubbly mother of 4 boys, outgoing...

Charles D. Humphry

Charles D. Humphry

Nov 11, 2014

Charles D. Humphry lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on March 05, 1940 and passed away on November 11, 2014.

Marilyn S. Sullens

Marilyn S. Sullens

Nov 10, 2014

Marilyn Shirley Sullens, our beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of November 10, at the age of 87.

Marilyn was born on October 25, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, only child born to Harry and Elizabeth Dittman. She graduated from Fenger High School in 1945. Soon thereafter, she met the love of her...

Phyllis Barczak

Phyllis Barczak

Nov 10, 2014

Phyllis Barczak lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on May 07, 1923 and passed away on November 10, 2014.

Russell R. Lawther

Russell R. Lawther

Nov 10, 2014

Russell R. Lawther lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on January 06, 1957 and passed away on November 10, 2014.

Larry Lee Hall

Larry Lee Hall

Nov 10, 2014

Larry Lee Hall, 68, born in Peoria, IL, passed away November 10, 1:23 PM in Newport Beach, CA. He is survived by his mother Glenna Hall, Hanna City; his brother George (Loretta), Peoria; his nephew Randy, Warsaw, IN; and his niece Linda (Sheri), East Dubuque, IL. He is preceded in death by his father Robert "Bob".

He...

Gary Gordon Lester

Gary Gordon Lester

Nov 9, 2014

Gary Gordon Lester lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 20, 1936 and passed away on November 09, 2014.

Randall F. Driscoll

Randall F. Driscoll

Nov 9, 2014

Randall F. Driscoll lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on June 21, 1946 and passed away on November 09, 2014.

Harry Peter Schmitt

Harry Peter Schmitt

Nov 9, 2014

Harry Peter Schmitt lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on September 18, 1942 and passed away on November 09, 2014.

Robert G. Shearer

Robert G. Shearer

Nov 7, 2014

Robert G. Shearer, of Mission Viejo CA passed away on November 7th, 2014.

He was born to George and Edna Shearer, August 1st, 1937, and spent his early years in Pitcairn, PA. He graduated from high school in 1955 and received a Bachelor of Science from University of Indiana in Western Pennsylvania in 1964. He married Angela...

Dean G. Quinlan

Dean G. Quinlan

Nov 5, 2014

Dean G. Quinlan lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 13, 1926 and passed away on November 05, 2014.

Clare Joyce Hammond

Clare Joyce Hammond

Nov 5, 2014

Clare Joyce Hammond lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 02, 1930 and passed away on November 05, 2014.

Aldo M. Moffa

Aldo M. Moffa

Nov 5, 2014

Aldo M. Moffa, born in Altoona, PA, September 27, 1921. Passed away November 5, 2014, at home in Lake Forest, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Velia. He is survived by his beloved and devoted daughter, Maria. He is also survived by his nephews, Randall (Doris) Closson and Gianluigi (Nadia) Cicchese; nieces Maria...

Suzanne M. Wildman

Suzanne M. Wildman

Nov 5, 2014

Wildman, Suzanne "Suzi" Marie, born in Los Angeles, CA, on February 8, 1947, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA, on November 5, 2014, at the age of 67. She was a resident of Orange County for 52 years.

Suzi graduated in 1964 from Sunny Hills High School and in 1969...

Gerard Mowbray

Gerard Mowbray

Nov 5, 2014

Gerard Mowbray lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on October 21, 1929 and passed away on November 05, 2014.

Robert G. Elsworth

Robert G. Elsworth

Nov 5, 2014

Robert G. Elsworth lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on January 12, 1932 and passed away on November 05, 2014.

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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