Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Robert N. Higgins
Aug 11, 2013
Robert Nelson Higgins, 81, of Mission Viejo, California, beloved father and grandfather, died on August 11, 2013. He was born on January 18, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona to Dorothy (Plummer) Higgins and John Wesley Higgins.
Robert grew up in Safford, Arizona and attended Safford High School, Arizona State University and University of Arizona. Robert proudly served in...
Jean Oyhenart
Aug 8, 2013
Jean Oyhenart, age 86, peacefully passed away at home in Laguna Woods on August 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. Jean was born in the Basque village of Macaye located in the south of France on September 16, 1926. He spent his childhood working on farms around Macaye and Helette. After serving in the French military where he guarded...
Donna T. Emrich
Aug 7, 2013
Donna T. Emrich lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on October 05, 1935 and passed away on August 07, 2013.
Rhona M. Milich
Aug 7, 2013
RHONA MARGARET (PEGGY) MILICH Born February 11, 1924 Went Home August 7, 2013
Her Funeral Service will be at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 105 N. La Esperanza, San Clemente at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Peggy is survived by four children, Valory Lantry Donald O'Brien, Thomas and Christopher Milich her son-in-law...
Gary Joseph Sladek
Aug 7, 2013
Gary Joseph Sladek lives in , passed away at the age of 58. Born on June 11, 1955 and passed away on August 07, 2013.
Beatriz A. Escano
Aug 5, 2013
Beatriz A. Escano lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on February 17, 1928 and passed away on August 05, 2013.
Maxwell E. Risvold
Aug 5, 2013
Maxwell E. Risvold lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on September 16, 1914 and passed away on August 05, 2013.
Travis J. Petersen
Aug 5, 2013
Travis J. Petersen, 1981-2013.
Travis John Petersen died Aug. 5, 2013 in an automobile accident. He married Royah Askar Petersen, and they have three children: Samantha, Maryam and Benjamin. He is the son of Jim and Barbara Petersen.
Born in Orange, Calif., on Sept. 2, 1981, Travis was the seventh of eight children – David,...
Emma M. Wilson
Aug 5, 2013
Emma M. Wilson lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on June 10, 1925 and passed away on August 05, 2013.
David James Frakes
Aug 4, 2013
David James Frakes, 59, born September 13, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Walter and Dorothy Frakes, went home August 4th, 2013. He passed away doing one of his most favorite pastimes…looking for golf balls at one of his favorite golf courses, San Juan Hills.
David spent his first fifteen years of his life living in Minnetonka, Minnesota....
Mary Lou Moorhead
Aug 3, 2013
Mary Lou Moorhead was born on August 4,1926 in Kansas City, Mo. to William and Mary Kramer and passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Corona del Mar on August 3, 2013.
She married Jay Moorhead, M.D. in 1949 and moved to California, landing in Long Beach in 1952, where she was active in civic...
Evelyn O. Devita
Aug 3, 2013
Evelyn Oliver DeVita, 95, born June 6, 1918 in Greenwich, CT , died August 3, 2013 in Laguna Niguel, CA, in her own house, in her own bed.
Evelyn graduated from Greenwich High School and worked as the head bookkeeper for Electrolux in Greenwich. After marrying Leonard DeVita, this ‘Greenwich Girl’, moved to Stamford where she raised...
Rosauro Cusi Cruz
Aug 3, 2013
Rosauro Cusi Cruz lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 04, 1935 and passed away on August 03, 2013.
Renee Lise Wood
Aug 2, 2013
Renee Lise Wood was a beloved wife and mother. She passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Friday, the 2nd of August 2013. She is survived by her husband, Don; her two daughters, Gabrielle and Monique; her four siblings, Jacques, Andre, Denyse and Huguette; and her many wonderful nieces and nephews.
She was born in...
Gloria J. Cammarano
Aug 1, 2013
Gloria Julia Cammarano 9-16-1925 to 8-1-2013
Mom was born to Louis and Tessie Gamberale in the Bronx, NY. She was the oldest child, followed by Theresa, born in 1928, and Lou in 1932. A little girl and adolescent during the Great Depression, times were tough. Her father had been a heavyweight boxer, and had some success, but...
Frances Louise Lopez
Jul 31, 2013
Frances Louise Lopez November 8, 1928-July 31, 2013
Frances Lopez, an El Toro native, was with several loving family members when she passed away in her home Wednesday, July 31. Born to Theodora and Fred Nieblas in 1928. She grew up on a ranch with her siblings Flora, Daniel and William (Jitter Bug). They all worked hard...
Marjorie E. Birk
Jul 31, 2013
Marjorie 'Marge' Birk, beloved mother of Richard (wife, Annette) and Robert (wife, Selena), was born in Chicago, Illinois. Marge is also survived by grandchildren Kirsten Mayers (husband, Dave), Scott Birk, Jennifer Birk, and great-grandchildren Reid Mayers, Matt Mayers, Kelsey Mayers, and Griffin Birk. Marge, having passed the milestone of 100 years, passed away on July 31, 2013.
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Teddy Jack Mayfield
Jul 30, 2013
TEDDY JACK MAYFIELD February 1, 1936-July 30, 2013
Teddy Jack Mayfield was born on February 1, 1936, in Plainview, Texas, to Alvie (Dick) and Lillian Mayfield of Silverton, Texas. Jack grew up west of Silverton in the Rock Creek Community on the Mayfield Ranch that was homesteaded by Gid Mayfield in 1891. He attended the Silverton Public...
Dorothy Anita Graves
Jul 28, 2013
Dorothy Anita Allen Graves
Dorothy Graves passed away gracefully at her home in Laguna Niguel, CA, on July 28, 2013 at the age of 92. She was born on September 20, 1920, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David Allen and Jessie Buchanan. She moved to Pasadena, California when she was very young. She loved her adopted state...
Roberta “Robin” Curtis
Jul 27, 2013
Roberta 'Robin' Curtis passed away Saturday July 27th at age 62.
She is survived by her husband James Jamerson and daughter Megan Jamerson.
Funeral Service Friday Aug. 2nd O'Connor Mortuary: 949.589.4300. Graveside Service: Hillside Memorial Park: 909.798.7569.
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