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Thomas J. Naughton

Thomas J. Naughton

Aug 6, 2012

Rev. Thomas J. Naughton

Born April 30, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Julia Naughton. He passed from this life on August 6th, 2012 in Laguna Woods, CA.

He was ordained a priest in June, 1965 and retired from the priesthood in 2002.

Survivors include brother, Hon. Michael Naughton and sister-in-law, Catherine;...

Peter C. Nucci

Peter C. Nucci

Aug 5, 2012

Peter C. Nucci lives in , passed away at the age of 60. Born on April 21, 1952 and passed away on August 05, 2012.

Adale Saba Tarazi

Adale Saba Tarazi

Aug 5, 2012

It is with great sadness, the Christo Tarazi family (George, Nasser, Tarek and Nihal) informs you of the loss of their beloved mother, Adale Saba Tarazi, who went to rest in peace, with her family by her side, at home in Aliso Viejo, CA on Sunday evening, August 5, 2012.

The family will be accepting condolences at...

Frank Petrozzi

Frank Petrozzi

Aug 5, 2012

Frank Petrozzi was born in Vensseux, France on October 3, 1921. He was the youngest of 9 children – 3 boys and 6 girls. When Frank was 6 weeks old his father took the family back to war torn Sora, Italy. His sisters, Louise and Marquerite went back to France. They later married and established families in France. A...

Romano Brandolisio

Romano Brandolisio

Aug 4, 2012

Romano Brandolisio lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on January 29, 1931 and passed away on August 04, 2012.

Joseph P. Mealey

Joseph P. Mealey

Aug 2, 2012

Joseph P. Mealey, 84, of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 2, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Joe was born August 19, 1927 to James and Lois Mealey in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Colton Union High School and served in the US Army and Merchant Marine and worked...

Maria Hevia-Suarez

Maria Hevia-Suarez

Jul 30, 2012

Maria Hevia-Suarez lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on January 25, 1948 and passed away on July 30, 2012.

Marian V. Biggerstaff

Marian V. Biggerstaff

Jul 30, 2012

Marian Virginia Robinson Biggerstaff led a life full of love and devotion to her family and close friends. At 82 years of age, Marian was called to Heaven on July 30, 2012 at her home in Irvine, California.

Marian was born on October 13, 1929 in Lenoir, North Carolina to Hannah Louise and Marion Robinson. She was...

Teresa P. Schiavo

Teresa P. Schiavo

Jul 30, 2012

Teresa P. Schiavo

Terry led a life full of love and devotion to her family and close friends. She was known as Mom or Grandma to all her kids and grandkid’s friends and never hesitated to welcome anyone into her home as her extended family. At the young age of 71, Terry was called to Jesus’s side...

Phyllis C. Struck

Phyllis C. Struck

Jul 30, 2012

Phyllis Caroline Struck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-mother finished her earthly journey on July 30, 2012 in Huntington Beach, CA. For 92 years Phyllis, a former Laguna Woods resident, treasured her family and friends who will sorely miss her. We have the peace of knowing that she is now in the care of her Lord and Savior.

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Violet M. Marx

Violet M. Marx

Jul 28, 2012

Violet M. Marx of Mission Viejo, CA passed peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, July 28, 2012.

She was born on February 6, 1921 in Port Huron, Michigan. Her siblings included sister, Renee Zelinsky who is still living near Port Huron and a brother Joe, who is probably laughing with her now. She graduated with top honors...

Robert J. Ouellette

Robert J. Ouellette

Jul 27, 2012

Robert Joseph Ouellette

It is with great sadness the Ouellette family announces that on July 27th 2012, Robert “Roe” Ouellette of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada and a resident of San Clemente, CA passed away at the age of 92. Roe, a member of the “Greatest Generation,” was a WW II Veteran, having served honorably in the Royal Canadian...

William G. Alloway

William G. Alloway

Jul 27, 2012

Lt. Col. William Glenn Alloway Sr. (Bill) went home to be with the Lord at 6:30pm, July 27, 2012. He was at peace with himself as he prepared for his final flight.

Bill was born in Graham, Missouri on April 9, 1921. His parents, Harley and Thelma, were two people who believed in leading by example. His...

Gus Arroyo

Gus Arroyo

Jul 26, 2012

Our dad, Gustavo (Gus) Arroyo was born in El Paso, Texas in 1923, the youngest of six children; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Family was always most important to Gus and he continued that tradition of keeping family foremost in his life when he started a family of his own with his wife Donnie, two sons (Steve & Tom)...

Anthony S. Crimi

Anthony S. Crimi

Jul 26, 2012

Tony Salvatore Crimi was born July 2, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Benedetto and Rose Crimi. Tony passed peacefully on July 26, 2012 in Laguna Hills, CA. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his three daughters, Linda, Darlene, and Dianna and also by his five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Tony was...

Isabelle “Mike” Hall

Isabelle “Mike” Hall

Jul 25, 2012

Isabelle Marie Hall (“Issie,” “Mike,” “Grandma Mike”), 87, of San Juan Capistrano, passed away on July 25, 2012 peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

Isabelle was born in Hughson, California on July 24, 1925 to Benta and John Balsa and was the second youngest of seven children. She grew up in Modesto, California...

Jeffrey W. Roach

Jeffrey W. Roach

Jul 25, 2012

It is with deepest sympathy that I announce the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Jeffrey W. Roach at age 46, on 25 July 2012. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, CW3 Theresa Roach (presently assigned to HQ, 40th Infantry Division); two step-sons: 2LT Patrick Carrillo, U.S. Army, at Ft. Lewis, WA and Alexander Carrillo presently attending University of...

M.L. Pat Haney

M.L. Pat Haney

Jul 25, 2012

Haney, M.L. Jr. (Pat) was born April 28, 1925 and passed away July 25, 2012. He was owner of Pat’s Tire Service in El Segundo for 30 years.

Loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Julie, son Gary and his wife Janette, daughter Debbie and her husband Basel, and 4 grandchildren, Julie Janette,...

Joan Mary Coverdale

Joan Mary Coverdale

Jul 24, 2012

Joan Mary Coverdale, 74, of Lake Forest, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 24 after attempting to recover from removal of a brain tumor. Joan was born January 24, 1938 to Edmund and Sophie Brand in St. Paul, MN, received her RN from St. Gabriel’s in Little Falls, MN and her BS from St. Francis...

Marvin E. Shiffman

Marvin E. Shiffman

Jul 23, 2012

A husband, a father, a grandfather and ‘Grandpa the Great’ (his moniker for great grandpa); All in the name Marvin E. Shiffman.

Marvin E. Shiffman (he always explained that the E stood for Efficient) was a determined, strong goal driven man. Many looked up to him, and he will always remain in our hearts as a great...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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