Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Catherine E. Fish

Catherine E. Fish

Jun 22, 2012

Catherine E. Fish lives in , passed away at the age of 96. Born on September 26, 1915 and passed away on June 22, 2012.

Gladys A. Duncan

Gladys A. Duncan

Jun 21, 2012

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to "Dogs for the Deaf", in the name of "Glad Duncan, member of Sams Radio Hams" (http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org).

Mark M. Mcgowan

Mark M. Mcgowan

Jun 21, 2012

Dear friends and family,

With heavy hearts, we sadly share the passing of Mark McGowan on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Mark was on his way to meet an old friend when he tragically slipped and fell down a flight of stairs outside his apartment. Although paramedics valiantly tried to save him, his injuries were too great to...

Robert C. Isky

Robert C. Isky

Jun 20, 2012

Robert C. Isky lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on August 15, 1934 and passed away on June 20, 2012.

Marilyn N. Todd

Marilyn N. Todd

Jun 19, 2012

Marilyn N. Todd lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on July 28, 1930 and passed away on June 19, 2012.

Shizuko Ono Barber

Shizuko Ono Barber

Jun 18, 2012

Barber, Shizuko Ono, 80 of Lake Forest passed away on June 18, 2012. She is preceded into Heaven by daughter, Shirley Ann, and husband, Charles M. Sr.

Shizuko was from Yamagata, Japan but met and married a Marine in Yokohama. Together they raised their family of three in their 54 years together. Military life had them traveling...

Monica J. Henry

Monica J. Henry

Jun 18, 2012

Monica J. Henry lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on June 23, 1963 and passed away on June 18, 2012.

Beatrice S. Bazarian

Beatrice S. Bazarian

Jun 18, 2012

Beatrice S. Bazarian September 16, 1922 June 18, 2012

Beatrice was married to Martin M. Bazarian for 55 years. In their early years together they were professional tango dancers. They enjoyed Armenian family traditions, entertaining, cooking and card groups.

Sister to her much loved brother Leon Caragulian and dear sister Joyce Berberian. Mother to only...

Edwin R. Keyes

Edwin R. Keyes

Jun 17, 2012

Ret. Major Edwin (Ed) R. Keyes, Feb 17, 1932 – June 17, 2012

Major Edwin “Ed” R. Keyes USMC Ret. passed away peacefully June 17, 2012 surrounded by his children at his home in Laguna Hills. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth R. Keyes. (2004).

As an only...

John D. Hestand

John D. Hestand

Jun 16, 2012

John D. Hestand lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on April 28, 1922 and passed away on June 16, 2012.

Keith D. Thayer

Keith D. Thayer

Jun 13, 2012

Family and friends mourn the loss of Keith D. Thayer on June 13, 2012 at age 52.

Keith was born in Mt. Clemons, MI, attended Lincoln Park High School, and received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1982. After graduation, he moved to Ft. Worth, TX for three years then to...

Dennis R. Fitz

Dennis R. Fitz

Jun 8, 2012

Colonel Dennis "Denny" R. Fitz, U.S.M.C. Retired, 69, of San Juan Capistrano, California passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on June 8, 2012 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was born in Compton, California to Richard and Elizabeth Fitz and attended Lynwood High School and graduated from Dominguez High School in 1960. Dennis...

Darrell Mitchell

Darrell Mitchell

Jun 7, 2012

In Loving Memory Darrell “Boss” Mitchell April 2, 1944- June 7, 2012

Beloved father, grandfather, husband, and a friend to many. Passed away from a brain tumor on June 7, 2012 surrounded by countless family and friends. Darrell was known for his generosity, leadership, thoughtfulness, and love for his family and friends. He is survived by his...

Edmund Chabarek

Edmund Chabarek

Jun 7, 2012

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you for your prayers for our father and grandfather, Edmund Chabarek. He fell asleep in the Lord at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Your prayers and words of comfort have meant a lot to us.

If you are able to, we would love to have you join us for his Funeral...

Shirley Ann Tarter

Shirley Ann Tarter

Jun 6, 2012

The Life of Shirley Ann Tarter

Shirley Tarter: wife, sister, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, was born on February 15, 1928 in Hibbing, Minnesota to John and Mae Westman. After her mother remarried, she was the oldest sibling to one brother, one half brother, and two half sisters. She attended Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, CA,...

Ronald Lee Raineri

Ronald Lee Raineri

Jun 6, 2012

Ronald Lee Raineri lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on October 26, 1937 and passed away on June 06, 2012.

Ana Sanchez

Ana Sanchez

Jun 5, 2012

Ana ‘Anita’ Sanchez

On the Lord’s day, 5th of June 2012, He called her home. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and true friend. Although she came from Mexico leaving her family behind, she created a world full of love and devotion to all she touched. We rejoice that her suffering has ended. She will be...

Melvin Drummond

Melvin Drummond

Jun 5, 2012

Melvin Drummond (Mel, Drum, or Dub) October 18, 1934 June 5, 2012

Melvin was born in Arkansas and graduated from Sparkman High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 and served three years. He attended Henderson College for four years and then moved to California and took flying lessons. Mel loved airplanes and flying....

Robert J. Stotereau

Robert J. Stotereau

Jun 4, 2012

Robert James Stotereau, age 81, a 21-yr. resident of Irvine, CA and retired bank and sales executive, passed June 4, 2012.

Private arrangements are being made at O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, and El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest.

Survived by son Dr. Peter J. Stotereau of Devon, England; sister Dorothy Gobbo; brothers Edwin and Thomas...

Aurora Flores Acres

Aurora Flores Acres

Jun 4, 2012

Aurora Flores Acres

Loving mother of three and grandmother of three passed away losing her third battle with cancer on June 4th, 2012.

Devoted family member and leader, she was inspirational in all she approached, lived and accomplished.

She was a civilian government employee, working last at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Then...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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