Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Donna Mae Simonian

Donna Mae Simonian

Jul 17, 2012

Donna Mae Bauer Simonian, 84, of Huntington Beach, CA went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

She was born to the late Eva and Edward Bauer in Culbertson, Nebraska on April 23, 1928. Growing up on the family farm and graduating from Culbertson High School in 1945, Donna was an...

Alessandro “Alec” Pizzolo

Alessandro “Alec” Pizzolo

Jul 15, 2012

Alessandro (Alec) Pizzolo

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2012 in his home due to melanoma cancer.

He was born on June 14, 1920 in Verona, Italy, the youngest of 7 children. He came to America after being drafted into the Italian army and brought to...

Susan D. Lebowitz

Susan D. Lebowitz

Jul 15, 2012

Susan Dellinger Lebowitz, age 59, of Laguna Niguel, California, beloved wife, sister, daughter passed away Sunday July 15, 2012 after a long courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Susan was born May 8, 1953 in Hickory, North Carolina. She graduated from Hickory High School and N.C. State University with a degree in Applied Mathematics. She spent twenty-five years as...

Robert Thomas Mires

Robert Thomas Mires

Jul 15, 2012

Robert Thomas Mires, 77, of Mission Viejo, California died peacefully at home on July 15 with his wife of almost 40 years by his side. He loved God, his country, family and friends, and he loved life! He was born in Texas on November 24, 1934. He moved to California in the early 1960s to go to work in...

Sann Woolley King

Sann Woolley King

Jul 13, 2012

Sann Woolley King of Portland, Oregon and Laguna Beach, California, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 while traveling home through Laguna Canyon.

Sann beat Cancer, her greatest nemesis, twice. She had been declared disease free by her doctors just a couple of months before her passing, after having been diagnosed with a return of the breast...

Kathryn Davison

Kathryn Davison

Jul 12, 2012

Kathryn Davison died of natural causes in her home on Thursday July 12, 2012.

Kathryn is survived by her three daughters and three sons-in-law, Neil and Connie Gugins, Melody Murray and Dave Bolduc, and Gary and Liz Puffer. She had 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Davison and her...

Thorpe M. Reeder

Thorpe M. Reeder

Jul 7, 2012

THORPE "SHARKY" REEDER

Thorpe "Sharky" Reeder, an inventor, fisherman, artist and fix anything man passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 7, 2012. Sharky was a long time resident of Dana Point and you could always see him driving around town in his bright yellow El Camino with his "Surf Squirt" body boards...

Craig S. Iwami

Craig S. Iwami

Jul 5, 2012

Craig S. Iwami, 49, of Laguna Niguel, passed away at his home on July 5, 2012, after a valiant year long battle with brain cancer.

He is survived by his wife Christine; daughter Katie; mother Mary; grandmother Fujiye Idemoto; sister Diane (Wes) Kamiyama; brother Kirk (Candace); nephews Lance and Matthew Kamiyama, Brett Iwami; nieces Dani and Kalei...

Carl Edward Call

Carl Edward Call

Jul 4, 2012

Carl Edward Call lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 12, 1924 and passed away on July 04, 2012.

Danielle N. Grady

Danielle N. Grady

Jul 4, 2012

Danielle Nicole Grady was born on August 28, 1985 in Schenectady, New York. She was a loving and beloved daughter, sister, friend, co-worker, and fiancé. She passed away unexpectedly at the age of 26.

Danielle spent a wonderful childhood in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Irvine, California, where she was active in soccer, student organizations, and her community....

Florence P. Horan

Florence P. Horan

Jul 3, 2012

Florence Poole Horan February 27, 1912 July 3, 2012

Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Floyd and Florence Poole, Florence was proud of her Irish heritage. She is survived by her sister, Mary, and six children, Vincent, Florence, John, Eileen, Michael, and Stephen. She was blessed with grandchildren: Erik, Rebecca, Danielle, David, Katherine, Daniel, Timothy, Erin, Megan,...

Gerard L. Commerford

Gerard L. Commerford

Jul 3, 2012

Gerard L. (Gerry) Commerford passed away July 3, 2012 at the age of 78. He died at home surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Gerry was born on 1934 in Greenport, Long Island. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. While at Rensselaer, he...

Beverly Ann Nelson

Beverly Ann Nelson

Jul 2, 2012

Beverly Ann Nelson joined her beloved husband, Charles Robert Nelson, in heaven on July 2nd, 2012. Bev is survived by her children and their spouses: Jamie and Tom Copenhaver, Paul Peloso, and Sterling and Wendy Peloso. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James & Barbara Nelson. Grandma Bev will always be adored by her eight grandchildren:...

Enedina V. Torres

Enedina V. Torres

Jul 2, 2012

Enedina V. Torres lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on May 29, 1929 and passed away on July 02, 2012.

Catherine C. Feeley

Catherine C. Feeley

Jul 1, 2012

Catherine C. Feeley, 72, of Mission Viejo passed away on Sunday July 1st. Catherine, born on September 4, 1939, was the only child of Joseph and Alice Couture. Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Dick Feeley. She leaves behind five surviving daughters: Deidre, Sheila, Michelle, Colleen, and Elizabeth. Catherine is predeceased by her only son,...

Joseph M. Leahy

Joseph M. Leahy

Jun 30, 2012

Joseph Leahy, 91, of Laguna Woods passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 30th. He was born in Hartford, CT to Helen Carey Leahy and Daniel Leahy. His beloved wife, Eileen, passed away in 2001. He leaves a daughter, Marilyn Gagnon; son-in-law, Ron Gagnon; grandchildren Tim and Katie Gagnon; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Joey Gagnon. Memorial donations...

John J. Magee

John J. Magee

Jun 29, 2012

John J. Magee is at peace now up in heaven with the Lord. John left his family and friends on June 29, 2012. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all.

A viewing will be held on July 2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will be...

James P. Mcfadden

James P. Mcfadden

Jun 27, 2012

James Patrick McFadden, loving husband and father, age 77, passed away June 27, 2012. Survived by his wife of 55 years, M. Kathleen; children James (Dianne), Ann (Royal), Thomas, Peter (Leehwa), Mary, Maureen, Joseph (Melody), and Daniel (Nora); and 5 grandchildren. James was predeceased by children Michael, Gerald, and Margaret. James is also survived by brother Tom.

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Clinton C. Legg

Clinton C. Legg

Jun 26, 2012

Clinton C. Legg lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on March 11, 1920 and passed away on June 26, 2012.

Wendell B. Simmons

Wendell B. Simmons

Jun 23, 2012

It is with great sadness we share with all that Wendell Simmons has left this life he loved so much on June 23rd, 2012 at 5:03am. We will all miss his charismatic and magnetic personality. He squeezed every ounce of fun, excitement and life out of every moment he lived. He was kind hearted to a fault and he...

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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