Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Kenneth David Warth

Kenneth David Warth

May 14, 2013

Kenneth David Warth was born April 30, 1971 and passed away May 14, 2013 from complications from Multiple Myeloma, a rare bone marrow cancer.

Kenneth is survived by his mother Margaret Kane; step-father John Kane; father Robert Warth; step-mother Nancy Warth; brother Timothy Warth; step-sister Alana Kane; step-brother Jack Kane and girlfriend Jennifer Weiser.

In...

Dave Oberlander

Dave Oberlander

May 14, 2013

Dave Oberlander, 68, of Irvine passed away unexpectedly at home on May 14th. He was born on November 1st, 1944 in Denver, Colorado.

After a move to Southern California in his teens, Dave would graduate from South High School in Torrance in 1962. He then enrolled at University California Los Angeles (U.C.L.A. – Fight! Fight! Fight!) where...

Lester Joseph Bent

Lester Joseph Bent

May 12, 2013

Hello My Friends,

As many of you may already know, my best friend in the world, Les, went to heaven this past Sunday, 5/12/2013. We are having a celebration of his life next week: Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church 33926 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA 92629...

Vincent M. Anthony

Vincent M. Anthony

May 12, 2013

Vincent M. Anthony lives in , passed away at the age of 51. Born on April 26, 1962 and passed away on May 12, 2013.

Roy P. Rutherford

Roy P. Rutherford

May 11, 2013

Rutherford, Roy Palmer, passed away on May 11, 2013.

Roy was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 13, 1929, to Thomas Rutherford and Ivy Palmer. He married Erma Elaine Muir August 29, 1952, and moved to the United States with his young family in 1966. Roy raised his family in Lakewood, Colorado, and provided for them...

William Martin Smith

William Martin Smith

May 11, 2013

William ‘Bill’ Martin Smith, 67, of Lake Forest, California, died Saturday May 11, 2013. He was born December 7, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois and was the son of William and Christina Smith. He married Joni L. King in 1980 in Laguna Beach.

Bill served in the Air Force and retired from Parker Hannifin as a Sr. Test...

Frank Paul Frisco

Frank Paul Frisco

May 10, 2013

Frank Paul Frisco May 20, 1921 to May 10, 2013

Frank Paul Frisco passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2013. Born in Detroit on May 20,1921 he served in the Navy during WW2. After the war he met Alvera Mitchell, his beloved wife of 53 years. He graduated from Loyola University (now Loyola Marymount)...

Niall A. Sweetnam

Niall A. Sweetnam

May 10, 2013

Niall Anthony Sweetnam 21 August 1959 – 10 May 2013

Niall Anthony Sweetnam, an attorney who resided in Costa Mesa, died on May 10, 2013. He was born in London, England on August 21, 1959.

Funeral to be held on Wednesday, 5 June 2013 at 4pm at O'Connor Laguna Hills Chapel...

Margaret D. Grahl

Margaret D. Grahl

May 9, 2013

Margaret D. Grahl lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on August 02, 1943 and passed away on May 09, 2013.

Ronald S. Heffler

Ronald S. Heffler

May 7, 2013

Ronald Stephen Heffler, 76, was born November 4, 1936 in New Jersey and passed away May 7, 2013 at home in La Quinta, California.

Ronald is survived by his wife Florence Diane Heffler; son Stephen D. Heffler; daughter Rhonda D. Rogers; stepsons Douglas J. Smith and Darrin L. Smith; stepdaughter Deborah D. Burghardt; daughter-in-law Neva Heffler; 9...

Leetta Rose Velton

Leetta Rose Velton

May 7, 2013

Leetta Rose Velton, 83, passed into the arms of the Lord on May 7, 2013 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

She was born in Canton, Ohio and married to Charles Velton for 54 years.

Lee is survived by her children Veronica Dibble, David Velton, and Catherine Rooney; and siblings Marion Bartee and Robert...

Ray Silvius

Ray Silvius

May 6, 2013

Ray Silvius passed away on Monday the 6th of May 2013, in Mission Viejo California at the age of 89. Ray was surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held in his Honor on Saturday June the 8th 2013 at The Presbyterian Church of the Master. The Church is located at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo,...

Thomas Eckert

Thomas Eckert

May 6, 2013

Tom Eckert, beloved husband to Joanne of 49 years and father to daughter Susan (Susie), son William (Billy) and son Joseph, passed away at home on May 3, 2013. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 7, 1931, he resided in Milwaukee until he and his wife relocated to Laguna Woods Village (then Leisure World) in 1996.

Tom...

Walter Harris

Walter Harris

May 6, 2013

Walt Harris was born on July 8, 1952, an only child to parents, Russell and Mildred Harris, in Bakersfield, CA. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1970. In 1976, Walt was the first to graduate with a Masters in Advertising Design at California State University Northridge after having won numerous national...

John Santell

John Santell

May 5, 2013

John Santell, Jr., 86, of Dana Point died Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was born in Utica, N.Y. where he lived until joining the US Navy. He graduated from the University of Miami in Fla. where he met Carol, his bride-to-be. His interest in history and government led to his life-long involvement in politics. As an executive of an...

Rosamond Azzarella

Rosamond Azzarella

May 5, 2013

ROSAMOND ANN AZZARELLA Biography

Rosamond was born on June 3rd 1923 to Italian immigrant parents Salvatore & Catherine Mezzanares in Sacramento, California. She had a younger sister, Annabelle, who died when she was three. So Rosamond was raised as an only child. Her Mother and Father wanted to make sure their daughter would always be surrounded by...

Tewen Frances Chan

Tewen Frances Chan

May 4, 2013

Tewen Frances Chan, 62, of Merced, California, passed away on May 4, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed in peace, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years Kin, sons Wayne and Eric, daughter-in-law Celia, grandchildren Abigail and Noah, sister Margaret, brother David, and many other friends...

Nellie Gray Fischer

Nellie Gray Fischer

May 1, 2013

Fischer, Nellie Gray (Gray), born November 23, 1913, in Riverside, California, to Silas Wright and Theresa Jacqueline Gray, peacefully passed away in San Juan Capistrano on May 1. 2013, at the age of 99. Nellie attended high school and city college in Riverside and is predeceased by her two brothers, Sidney and Jim, and her sister, Mary.

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Mary C. Kelly

Mary C. Kelly

May 1, 2013

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Cavanaugh Kelly. Mary passed away at home in Lake Forest, California on May 1, 2013.

Mary was born in Houston, Texas, on January 27, 1925. She was the youngest daughter of Ruby and Ray Cavanaugh. Mary went to grade school in Houston and after...

Virginia L. Quintana

Virginia L. Quintana

Apr 30, 2013

Virginia L. Quintana, a longtime resident of Buena Park, California passed away on April 30, 2013.

Virginia was born June 17, 1924 in Worcester, MA. She had 2 brothers, Virgil and William; and 4 sisters, Robina, Violet, Pearl and Marjorie.

During WWII she worked for the war effort making ammunition for the troops. After the...

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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