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Edward J. Rauterkus
Jan 11, 2014
Edward J. Rauterkus lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on March 27, 1940 and passed away on January 11, 2014.
Marjorie L. Knisely
Jan 8, 2014
MARJORIE L. KNISELY (MRS. ROBERT D.) January 25, 1924-January 8, 2014
Marjorie L. Knisely (Mrs. Robert) passed away peacefully in her residence in Mission Viejo, California on January 8, 2014. Her three children were at her bedside when she passed away. She was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a kind and caring person...
Mert E. Feldmann
Jan 8, 2014
Mert E. Feldmann, formerly of 303 Standish Drive, Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in Mission Viejo, CA.
A native of Syracuse, Mert was employed by the Addis Co. for 15 years working in the Crystal Room with Eugene Taddeo. She especially enjoyed assisting Eugene with dressing the models for numerous fashion events,...
Florence L. Doman
Jan 7, 2014
Florence L. Doman lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 17, 1922 and passed away on January 07, 2014.
Luis Lopez Jauregui
Jan 6, 2014
Luis Lopez Jauregui lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on July 26, 1929 and passed away on January 06, 2014.
Catherine A. Von Der Ahe
Jan 4, 2014
VON DER AHE, Catherine Teague January 17, 1948 – January 4, 2014
Cathy Von der Ahe passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her inexhaustible energy and enthusiasm.
Cathy received her teaching credential and a Masters in English from UCLA in...
Ernest “Ernie” Castro
Jan 3, 2014
Ernest “Ernie” Castro lost his courageous battle against colon cancer on January 3, 2014 at the age of 56.
Born July 22, 1957 in Chula Vista, California to Tony and Stella Castro, he lived his early life in Hawthorne, California attending Hawthorne High School and Long Beach State University. He moved to Orange County in 1980 and...
Gilda Mavaddat
Jan 3, 2014
Gilda Mavaddat lives in , passed away at the age of 49. Born on June 16, 1964 and passed away on January 03, 2014.
Janice Eve Griffin
Jan 2, 2014
Janice E. Griffin 81, passed away Jan. 2nd, 2014 in Laguna Hills, CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Arthur L. Griffin. She is survived by 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Armando Martinez, Melanie Grizzle, and Stacy and Sal Salgado; her son and daughter-in-law Ron and Cheryl Baker; 9 grandchildren, and...
Genevieve T. Hamann
Jan 1, 2014
Genevieve Terese Hamann, 91, of San Clemente died January 1, 2014.
She is survived by her children, Genevieve (Vince) Towles, Charles Hamann, Gary Hamann, Dennis Hamann and Dianne (Ron) Koch; her 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Dana...
Rosemary Hook Miller
Dec 30, 2013
Rosemary Hook Miller died of the effects of an acute stroke on 30 December 2013, in Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Laguna Hills, CA. She had left her home near Tuxedo to spend the Christmas holidays with a stepson, Thom Miller and his wife, Ann, in southern California. Sunny and active days preceding her death, spent in what was, for...
Laszlo Johanidesz
Dec 30, 2013
Laszlo Johanidesz, 69, passed away on December 30, 2013, in Mission Hospital with his wife by his side. He was a loving husband and proud father.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rita; son Laszlo Johanidesz; son Ryan Eric Johanidesz; daughter Christan Rose Johanidesz; brother Geza Johanidesz; as well as his mother Anna and...
David Allen Farell
Dec 29, 2013
David Allen Farell, 79, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, after a short illness. Devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was passionate about cars, golf and Dixieland Jazz.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Myrna; son Todd Farell; son Matthew David Farell; granddaughter Taylor Farell; brother Jack (Barbara) Farell;...
Robert Samuel Key
Dec 29, 2013
Robert Samuel Key 6/28/44-12/29/13
Our husband, father, friend and hero, Robert Samuel Key, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2013 while doing what he loved -hiking- with the son he loved, Patrick. A man of quiet strength, an outrageous humor, deep humility and unswerving loyalty, Robert lived his life loving his family and friends, and serving his...
Virginia T. Bautista
Dec 29, 2013
Virginia T. Bautista, 80, went home to the Lord, on Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Laguna Hills, CA.
Virginia, a longtime resident of Orange County, was predeceased by her husband Reynaldo in 1980. She is survived by her loving daughters, Vivian and Maggie, her six grandsons and remaining family and friends, all who will greatly miss her....
Joan M. Poettgen
Dec 28, 2013
Joan Madeline Poettgen, 84, of Mission Viejo California, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother died from cancer on December 28, 2013, surrounded by her children. She was born on August 15, 1929 in Los Angeles, California to John and Helen Signorelli.
Joan was raised in Hollywood and attended Blessed Sacrament and Hollywood High School. She married Edward...
Franklin E. Dakides
Dec 27, 2013
Franklin E. Dakides, 65, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, & Brother was born August 31,1948 and went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2013. A Real Estate Broker for over 35 years in Orange County, Frank is survived by Shawna L. Dakides, his wife of 19 years; daughters Staci and Tara Dakides; step-sons Shane, Mark, Nick and...
John Joseph Collins
Dec 26, 2013
John Joseph Collins, 77, passed away on December 26, 2013.
He was born December 13, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. John was a pillar of the legal community in Southern California from the time he passed the bar until his death. He was a former president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial...
Kenneth Neeley
Dec 26, 2013
Ken was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Kenneth Roosevelt Neeley and Maude Groberg Neeley. He had seven siblings, Lenore, Joanne, Marilyn, Susan, Christine, David, and Jonathan. He worked alongside his father in his electronic supply business and was only 18 when his father passed away, leaving his mother with 5 children at home, the youngest...
Dolores M. Pluta
Dec 25, 2013
Dolores Maxine Pluta
Passed away Dec. 25, 2013 at the age of 86. Born July 8, 1927 in Fenton, Michigan.
Graveside services 11:00 am, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at El Toro Memorial Park.
Dolores is survived by 2 children, David Pluta and Yvonne Beohm; 2 grandchildren, Jason Beohm and Aaron Beohm; 2 great...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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