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Sandra A. Handy

Sandra A. Handy

Sep 15, 2013

Sandra Ann Handy, 66, of Mission Viejo, passed away September 15, 2013 at her home in Mission Viejo, California. She was born April 9, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Will and Lillian Rowley. She married George Handy, and he survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters Kim (Joe) Eudemiller of Huntington Beach, and Michelle (Scott) Sukut...

Thomas Peter Feit

Thomas Peter Feit

Sep 13, 2013

Feit, Thomas Peter August 9, 1934-September 13, 2013

Tom Feit, 79, passed away due to complications following heart surgery on September 13, 2013.

Tom was born in Chicago, IL to Anna and Peter Feit. He attended Loyola High School and Marquette University where he met his wife, Nancy, and graduated with a degree in Civil...

Ronald C. Harris

Ronald C. Harris

Sep 12, 2013

Ronald C. Harris lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on September 27, 1943 and passed away on September 12, 2013.

Joseph T. Clark

Joseph T. Clark

Sep 11, 2013

Joseph Thomas Clark of Laguna Niguel, CA died early Wednesday morning, September 11th, at the age of 87. Joseph passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He is pre-deceased by the love-of-his-life and wife of over 65 years, Gertrude (McCormick) Clark. His son Michael Clark of Laguna Niguel, CA and his daughter Lois Clark...

Gerald R. Ricciardi

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

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

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

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

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

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

John W. Armstrong

Sep 6, 2013

Please consider casual dress for the graveside service; 90+ degree weather predicted for the outdoor ceremony.

Jessie Gonzalez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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