Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Gerald R. Ricciardi
Sep 10, 2013
Gerald (JR) R. Ricciardi, 80, previously of Waterbury passed away in California on September 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Bunny) Ricciardi. JR and Bunny moved to Southern California in 2010.
Gerald was born October 21, 1932 to the late Gerald and Carmella Ricciardi. He lived in Waterbury most of his life. JR graduated...
Joy N. Whitman
Sep 9, 2013
JOY NICOLLE WHITMAN unexpectedly passed away as she slept September 9, 2013 in Costa Mesa, CA. Joy was an Inside Business Development Representative at Metagenics in Aliso Viejo. Joy is survived by her Mother, Step-Father, Sister, Brother, Nieces and Nephew. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at South Shores Church in Dana...
Ryan William Conley
Sep 8, 2013
Ryan William Conley of Irvine, California, passed away September 8, 2013, at the age of 29. Ryan was born May 24, 1984, in Newport Beach, California, to Bill and Janeen Conley, who adored him his whole life long. He was the beloved baby brother to three sisters.
Throughout his happy childhood, Ryan was his Dad's 'Buddy' and...
Robert M. Katolin
Sep 8, 2013
Robert Michael "Bob" Katolin, age 80, longtime resident of California and South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Laguna Niguel.
Bob was born April 20, 1933 in Los Angeles, California to Michael and Hilda Katolin. He grew up in El Monte, California and graduated from El Monte High School where he played sports. Bob served...
Margery R. Koenig
Sep 7, 2013
Margery R. Koenig, 85, of Laguna Woods passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 61 years, Marcus Koenig, who died in 2008. Margery is survived by her four children, Ron (Cathy), Dennis, Fred (Patty) and Trink (Sandy). She was blessed to have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She also has...
Richard W. Schulz
Sep 6, 2013
Richard William Schulz May 21, 1931 – September 6, 2013
Lt. Col. Richard (Dutch) Schulz, USMC retired, passed away September 6, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born in Danville, Illinois to Kent and Irene (Shake) Schulz. Dutch joined the Marine Corps in 1950 and proudly served for 28 years. His service included tours of...
John W. Armstrong
Sep 6, 2013
Please consider casual dress for the graveside service; 90+ degree weather predicted for the outdoor ceremony.
Jessie Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2013
Jessie Gonzalez lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 14, 1919 and passed away on September 04, 2013.
Jessica Cole Campbell
Sep 4, 2013
Jessica Cole Campbell lives in , passed away at the age of 25. Born on November 27, 1987 and passed away on September 04, 2013.
Joan May Knutson
Sep 1, 2013
Remembering Joan
Joan May Knutson, 71, of Laguna Woods, passed away September 1, 2013 with her children by her side.
Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 26th 1942 to Florence and Joseph Nemtusak. She received her primary education in the Chicago public school system and graduated from Gage Park High School in 1960....
John Patrick Clune
Sep 1, 2013
John Patrick Clune, Jr., age 73, a resident of Lake Forest, CA, born on February 29, 1940 in Gary, Indiana, died suddenly at home on September 1, 2013 of heart disease. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cindy Clune, son John Patrick Clune III, daughter Erin Lord (Joey Lord), three grandchildren Shannon Clune, Kaylin Lord and...
Gloria Stolt
Sep 1, 2013
Gloria Stolt, 86, of Laguna Hills, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 1, 2013. She is lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nephews and many friends.
Gloria was born December 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to Nicola and Maria Mescia and was the youngest of 8 children. She...
Martha Velez
Aug 31, 2013
Martha Velez was a beloved wife and mother. She was born February 4, 1947 in Colombia SA to Ricardo and Marta Mejia. In Colombia she met and married her husband of 49 years, Alvaro Velez, and later moved to New York and eventually California.
Martha passed away with her family surrounding her on Saturday August 31st 2013....
Richard E. Mamet
Aug 31, 2013
Richard E. Mamet lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on March 02, 1954 and passed away on August 31, 2013.
John C. Olivus
Aug 31, 2013
John C. Olivus lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 15, 1921 and passed away on August 31, 2013.
G. Gene Beauchamp
Aug 31, 2013
Garland Gene Beauchamp 1930-2013
Garland “Gene” Beauchamp passed away peacefully in his sleep August 31, 2013 after a valiant 3-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was the gentle patriarch of our family. His strength was in leading by example a life of humble dignity and loving service to others, always with a humorous positive outlook...
Donald Henry Goguen
Aug 30, 2013
Donald Henry Goguen, 77, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away Friday, August 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jacqueline; son Tony; daughter Cathi; daughter Dina; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Paul, Angela, Milan; brother Jack; sister Elaine. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne Goguen; father, John Goguen.
...Che-Chang Hsu
Aug 29, 2013
Che-Chang Hsu lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on June 08, 1959 and passed away on August 29, 2013.
David Lee Cooper
Aug 29, 2013
David Lee Cooper lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on July 17, 1934 and passed away on August 29, 2013.
Jessie Marie Tomter
Aug 27, 2013
Jessie Marie (LeBaron) Tomter (1911-2013)
Jessie Marie (LeBaron) Tomter, born April 24th 1911, was raised on the 11th Plat of east Hollywood, California, in the 1903 house built by her carpenter father Charles Floyd LeBaron, of Binghamton, New York, with an inheritance supplied by her mother Lena May (Burrell), also from Binghamton.
Jessie Marie, youngest...
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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