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Michael Depina
Jul 20, 2013
Michael DePina lives in , passed away at the age of 61. Born on February 18, 1952 and passed away on July 20, 2013.
Lon Ashly Angle
Jul 20, 2013
Lon Angle June 8, 1967 July 20, 2013
Lon Angle, 46, of Lake Forest, CA quietly passed away on July 20th with his family and close friends surrounding him with love. He was born in McConnellsburg, PA, graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1985, and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served for...
Sandra Kay Earnest
Jul 19, 2013
Sandra Kay Easton Earnest May 20, 1949 July 19, 2013
Sandra Kay Easton Earnest died Friday, July 19, 2013 at the age of 64, from the effects of rapidly growing cancer. She passed peacefully, at home holding the hand of her husband Loren Stanle Earnest and surrounded by loved ones.
Sandra was born to Verena...
Loring Lewis Bigelow
Jul 19, 2013
Loring Lewis Bigelow November 4, 1917-July 19, 2013
Loring Bigelow, 95, of Laguna Woods passed away July 19.
He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy Armed Guard.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Louise, daughter Emmie Miller (Doug), son Norman Bigelow, and grandchildren Erin and Colin Miller. Predeceased...
Donald Francis Leuer
Jul 18, 2013
Donald Francis Leuer lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on October 20, 1933 and passed away on July 18, 2013.
Mary Lou Petralia
Jul 18, 2013
Mary Lou Petralia, 84, of Lake Forest, died July 18, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born in 1928 in Ogden, Utah to the late Louis and Mary Griffin. She graduated from Ogden High School and received a BA from the University of Utah. She married the late Sam Petralia in 1952 and they lived in...
Edward L. Hanger
Jul 16, 2013
With his family surrounding him with love, our beloved husband, father, and GP, quietly passed away at sunset on July 16, 2013. Since his birth on August 3, 1943, he has enjoyed making memories with his family, especially his two grandchildren, Cade and Isabelle. After his retirement from the textile industry, he spent many relaxing days on the golf...
Ernestine C. Carlson
Jul 16, 2013
Ernestine C. Carlson lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on October 02, 1917 and passed away on July 16, 2013.
Robert E. Fennell
Jul 16, 2013
Robert E. Fennell lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on August 21, 1921 and passed away on July 16, 2013.
Theresa M. Christie
Jul 15, 2013
Theresa Mary Christie Tess 81 Years Old, lived in Mission Viejo where she was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she passed on peacefully July 15, 2013.
Tess was born in the Bronx in New York City on September 5, 1931 to Ann and James Connolly. She later married her sweetheart, Pete Christie for an...
James A. Verhovek
Jul 13, 2013
James Anthony "Jim" Verhovek March 23, 1930 July 13, 2013
Verhovek, James Anthony, 83, of Laguna Niguel, formerly of Newport Beach, Arcadia and Pasadena, CA.
Beloved husband of Mary C. (Herman) Verhovek. Father of Nancy E. Chamberlain (Leesberg, VA), Lisa Howe Verhovek (Seattle, WA), and Katie V. Kelly (Pasadena, CA); father-in-law to Chris Chamberlain, Sam...
Annabelle Lee Powell
Jul 13, 2013
Annabelle Lee Powell lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on June 23, 1930 and passed away on July 13, 2013.
Victor F. Schwan
Jul 12, 2013
Victor F. Schwan lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on October 28, 1937 and passed away on July 12, 2013.
Richard N. Bohl
Jul 12, 2013
Richard N. Bohl, born December 25,1921, passed away July 12, 2013.
He leaves a wife, Alice; 3 sons, Charles, Steve and Scott; and 1 grandson, Jason.
Services will be held at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 10:30am.
Michael Joseph Ryan
Jul 9, 2013
Michael Joseph Ryan July 19, 1931 July 9, 2013
Michael Ryan of Ladera Ranch, CA passed away on July 9 of natural causes at the age of 81. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Timothy Ryan and Bridget (Lysaght) Ryan, he graduated high school from the Catholic Schools Diocese of Brooklyn in 1949. Serving his country with...
George S. Lambrakis
Jul 9, 2013
George S. Lambrakis July 23, 1968 – July 9, 2013
George Lambrakis, 44 of Ladera Ranch passed away July 9 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Long Beach, attended Los Alamitos High School and graduated from Long Beach State University with a degree in finance. George spent most of his career in...
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
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
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.
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