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Bertha Sheren

Bertha Sheren

Jul 9, 2013

Bertha Sheren (nee Ratich), age 96, passed away July 9, 2013 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Preceded in death by her beloved Alexander Sheren, brothers Rade (Josephine) Ratich, Eli (Helen) Ratich, sister Eva (John) Aberich. Loving mother of Mary Ann Hawkes, cherished grandmother of Jennifer Leigh (Alan) Engle. Dear great-grandmother of Emma, Alexander & Owen. She is survived...

Melchor G. Sanchez

Melchor G. Sanchez

Jul 7, 2013

Melchor Gaspar Sanchez, aka 'Mel' or 'Gaspar,' 81, passed away July 7, 2013. He rejoined his wife and daughter above. A strong and influential man he leaves a legacy. To many from his home country, he was the doorway to a new life here in the USA. He exemplified the 'American Dream,' having immigrated from Mexico at a young...

Kurt Mark Kirkey

Kurt Mark Kirkey

Jul 6, 2013

Kurt Mark Kirkey lives in , passed away at the age of 47. Born on October 11, 1965 and passed away on July 06, 2013.

Henry Lynn Wong

Henry Lynn Wong

Jul 5, 2013

Our beloved father, Henry Lynn Wong Jr., age 81, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 after being in the hospital for over five months fighting pneumonia and other complications.

He was born January 8, 1932 to Henry and Miriam Wong in Kauai, Hawaii and was the oldest brother of James Wong, deceased, and a sister, Ruth Kaneshiro....

Brady Eric Kellogg

Brady Eric Kellogg

Jul 5, 2013

Brady Eric Kellogg passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 5, 2013. He was 46 years old and lived in Rancho Santa Margarita with his loving wife of 4 years, Cheryl Lynn Kellogg, MD. He was born on June 23, 1967 in Santa Monica, CA. Survived by parents Roy and Sue Kellogg of Lake Elsinore, CA; sister, Laurel...

Kenneth Hodges Bell

Kenneth Hodges Bell

Jul 4, 2013

Capt (ret.) Kenneth Hodges Bell passed away on July 4, 2013 following a bravely fought battle with cancer. Ken was a veteran of the US Navy who served his country with honor in Vietnam. Following his naval career, Ken worked as a professional engineer for RBF Consulting and the City of Indian Wells.

Ken is survived by...

Mary Lu Michaels

Mary Lu Michaels

Jul 2, 2013

Mary Lu Michaels lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 11, 1928 and passed away on July 02, 2013.

Marian S. Norris

Marian S. Norris

Jul 1, 2013

On Monday morning, July 1, 2013, Marian Norris passed away peacefully after a long period of declining health. She was quite a lady artistic, educated, kind, loving, and creative. Strong, independent, and gutsy, Marian also loved travel and adventure – truly a woman ahead of her time.

Marian was both an artist and a teacher. She taught...

August Gieseke

August Gieseke

Jun 30, 2013

August Gieseke passed away peacefully on June 30, 2013 after an extended battle with "Lewy Body Disease" (similar to Parkinson's.) He was 88 years old. August gently began his journey just the way he would have liked it, from the comfort of his own home, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 35 years...

Steven M. Olson

Steven M. Olson

Jun 24, 2013

Steven Matthew Olson was born August 17, 1966 in Fullerton, California. He was the son of Gordon and Helen Olson, residents of San Clemente, and was the fourth of five children. Steve attended Sonora High School in La Habra, California, and graduated in 1984. Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 1989 from USC and was a...

Casey Joseph Strale

Casey Joseph Strale

Jun 24, 2013

Casey Joseph Strale November 18, 1996 June 24, 2013

Casey Strale passed away peacefully at his Irvine, CA home on June 24, 2013 with family and friends at his side. He was the son of Chris and Traci Strale and loving older brother to Kyle Strale.

Raised in Irvine, he attended Plaza Vista School, where...

Honorio Samonte

Honorio Samonte

Jun 22, 2013

Honorio Samonte lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on September 19, 1937 and passed away on June 22, 2013.

Renee Scheil

Renee Scheil

Jun 22, 2013

Renee Scheil lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on August 25, 1940 and passed away on June 22, 2013.

Richard K. Goacher

Richard K. Goacher

Jun 22, 2013

Rick Goacher, 65

Richard Kent Goacher, 65, of Orange County, California, passed away at his home in Santiago Canyon surrounded by his family on June 22, 2013. He had been diagnosed with brain cancer within the past year. But his great contributions to Orange County residents endures.

Rick is survived by his wife Pam of...

Michael L. Maggard

Michael L. Maggard

Jun 22, 2013

Michael L. Maggard passed away on Saturday, June 22, a day before his 67th birthday at his home in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

He was born on June 23, 1946 to Lloyd and Vivian Maggard, in Louisville, Kentucky where he grew up with younger sister Jackie and younger brother Bobby, and where he met his wife, Belinda....

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes

Jun 22, 2013

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes, age 87, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home in San Juan Capistrano, California. She was born November 2, 1926 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Swain in Billings, Montana and was the fourth of 8 children.

Shirley married WWII veteran Walter Kaiser shortly after the war and raised five children; Linda Castle-Hill, Kathy Williams-Milligan,...

Mary Honey Pitman

Mary Honey Pitman

Jun 21, 2013

MARY PITMAN July 16, 1939 June 21, 2013

Mary Pitman (Honey) was a devoted mother and grandmother who created meaning in her life and the lives of others through the commitment to her family and to her husband, Steve Pitman. Honey's selflessness allowed all those who knew her the opportunity to feel unconditional love. She is survived...

Sally Ann Woods

Sally Ann Woods

Jun 21, 2013

Sally Ann Woods lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on October 06, 1924 and passed away on June 21, 2013.

Hyun Soo Kim

Hyun Soo Kim

Jun 19, 2013

Hyun Soo Kim lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 19, 1934 and passed away on June 19, 2013.

Beth Mills Trembly

Beth Mills Trembly

Jun 18, 2013

Beth Mills Trembly, former resident of Canyon Lake, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2013, with her loving husband and daughter by her side.

Born May 28th, 1924, in Provo, Utah, Beth spent her early years in Provo until her family moved west to Huntington Park, CA. She graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1942 and...

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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