Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Anthony J. Finizza
Dec 6, 2012
Anthony J. Finizza, Jr. April 1, 1943 – December 6, 2012
To his many friends and his family, Tony Finizza, beloved by everyone who knew him especially his wife Carol, will be remembered as funny, kind, courageous, generous– and humble about his many great accomplishments in economics and the oil industry. He cherished his family and friends...
Marvin Morrell Sando
Dec 5, 2012
Marvin Morrell Sando lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on November 18, 1930 and passed away on December 05, 2012.
Anthony V. Bright
Dec 4, 2012
Anthony V. Bright lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on November 03, 1924 and passed away on December 04, 2012.
Harry Taormina
Dec 4, 2012
In Loving Memory of: Harry Taormina 1923-2012
Harry was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 1923. He was born Graziano Taormina and was given the nickname “Harry” which stuck with him throughout life. He was the youngest son of John and Frances Taormina. His parents were Italian immigrants from Balestrate, Italy. After coming into Ellis Island,...
Weldon C. Carroll
Dec 3, 2012
Weldon C. Carroll lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on July 30, 1923 and passed away on December 03, 2012.
Mary E. Mobley
Dec 3, 2012
Mary E. Mobley lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on December 17, 1917 and passed away on December 03, 2012.
Martha J. Anderson
Dec 2, 2012
Martha Jean (Murray) Anderson was born on June 6, 1925 to Maurice B. Murray and Lillian A. (Matthews) Murray of Mackinaw City, Michigan. She was the second of three children, also having older brother Hugh Murray and younger brother Richard Murray. As a child, she remembered spending many summers on Carp Lake at her parents cabin rentals, and in...
Hee Kwan Lee
Dec 1, 2012
Hee Kwan Lee was born in Korea on December 8, 1927 and passed away on December 1, 2012 at the age of 84 in Laguna Woods, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Commerce from Yonsei University in 1952. During the Korean War, Dr. Lee served in the military police. In 1963-1964, Dr. Lee was chief of the...
Ray Garner
Nov 29, 2012
Ray Garner, 91, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away on November 29th, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Viola Harkey Garner and his son Larry W. Garner both of Mission Viejo, CA and is preceded in death by his oldest son Wendell R. Garner. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was born in...
James F. Grove
Nov 28, 2012
On November 28, 2012, James F. Grove, Jr. crossed the bar after a long illness. He was a native of Smithville, OH, the first of 8 children born to James F. and Lillie M. Grove. In 1942, Jim graduated from Smithville High and enlisted in the Navy shortly thereafter. He served as a Hospital Corpsman at Base 8 in...
Dennis Louis Weisberg
Nov 28, 2012
Dennis Louis Weisberg lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on June 17, 1960 and passed away on November 28, 2012.
Mercedes P. Abaoag
Nov 27, 2012
Mercedes Paderon Abaoag
Mercedes, the daughter of Marcos and Mercedes Paderon was born December 2, 1935 in Manila, Philippines entered eternal life on November 27, 2012. Mercedes is preceded in death by her son Alexander Abaoag and is survived by Carmelo her husband of 55 years; her five children Albert and wife, Cecilia Abaoag, Carmelo Jr., Adel...
James L. Gardner
Nov 27, 2012
James was born on May 22, 1931 in Detroit Michigan and died in Mission Viejo, CA on November 27, 2012.
He served in the Air Force, 1952-1955 as a mechanic for the F86D Sabre Jets. He worked for Biglow Liptak & other companies in the refractory business that took him around the world until he retired in...
John Robert Carlin
Nov 26, 2012
Carlin, John Robert (J.R.), 76, (Auto Salesman personified) went on his daily walk Monday, November 26, 2012 A.D. and walked right into Heaven. Survived by his daughter Tracy and brother James.
Memorial Service at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 7.
In lieu of flowers, donations may...
Joseph S. Sicat
Nov 26, 2012
Joseph Sicat, 61, of Irvine, CA passed away after a two-year battle with brain cancer as the sun came up on Monday, November 26th, 2012.
Born in Pampanga, Philippines, Joseph grew up on a farm with 8 brothers and sisters and very humble means. He took an opportunity to change his life circumstances to come to Los...
Jarnetta A. Kroh
Nov 25, 2012
Jarnetta A. Kroh lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on June 03, 1931 and passed away on November 25, 2012.
Gertrude T. Clark
Nov 25, 2012
Gertrude (McCormick) Clark of Laguna Niguel, CA passed away on Sunday, November 25th at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Joseph; her daughter Lois Clark Curren (spouse of Christopher Curren) of Los Angeles, CA; and her son Michael Clark of Long Beach, CA.
Born and raised in Providence, RI,...
Fred Zappia
Nov 24, 2012
Fred Zappia lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on February 04, 1937 and passed away on November 24, 2012.
Ima Lou Rogers
Nov 24, 2012
Ima Lou Rogers lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 28, 1927 and passed away on November 24, 2012.
Sapati N. Tufaga
Nov 24, 2012
Bishop Sapati Niumatalolo
Alma 37:37 Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God;...
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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