Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Doris Mcghie
Jun 4, 2012
Doris McGhie lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 23, 1924 and passed away on June 04, 2012.
Richard S. Redles
Jun 3, 2012
Richard S. Redles 10/12/32 6/3/12
Richard “Dick” Redles, 79 of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Naples, FL., and Dresher, PA, passed away June 3, 2012 surrounded by his adoring family and friends. Dick was born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Albert H. Redles and Edna M. Redles and brother to the late Al Redles,...
William L. Palmer
Jun 2, 2012
William L. Palmer, Jr. passed away June 2, 2012. Bill was a Vietnam veteran and a Security Architect in the computer industry.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons William III and Geoffrey; brothers John (Pam), Michael (Debra) and Larry (Petra); and grandsons Elijah, Ethan and Connor. He was preceded in death by his parents, William...
Stephanie Kallestad
Jun 1, 2012
Stephanie Kallestad lives in , passed away at the age of 49. Born on November 12, 1962 and passed away on June 01, 2012.
John Pierre Schock
Jun 1, 2012
John Pierre Schock, 59, of Seal Beach, CA, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully on June 1, 2012. John fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 20, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey to Eileen Tally and Roger Schock.
John grew up in Hollywood and graduated from Fairfax High School, where he...
Barbara Keyworth
Jun 1, 2012
Barbara Keyworth lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on October 16, 1920 and passed away on June 01, 2012.
Terry Hopper
May 31, 2012
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to City of Hope, www.cityofhope.org.
Virginia Ann Dismukes
May 31, 2012
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF VIRGINIA ANN BALLOU DISMUKES
Virginia Ann (Ballou) Dismukes was born in Orlando, Florida on April 9, 1925 and died in Mission Viejo, California on May 31, 2012. She was the daughter of Floyd Calvin Ballou and Margaret Ruth Ballou and the sister of Carol Kesler and Suzanne Carter.
Virginia grew up...
Francis J. Sanfilippo
May 28, 2012
Francis J. Sanfilippo passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012. Frank was 91 years old and had lived in Laguna Woods Village for over 30 years.
He was an active member of St. Nicholas Church as a Eucharistic Minister and often served on the altar. He worked at the Leisure World Security Office for over 20 years...
Lucille C. Shepard
May 28, 2012
Lucille Carr Shepard, age 81, died on the 28th of May, 2012, of natural causes after a short illness.
She was born July 4, 1930, in Beeville, Texas, to John Wesley Carr and Jeanetta Harrison Weaver Carr. She is a graduate of McFarland High School in McFarland, California.
A veteran of the Women’s Army Corps...
Lavaun Mitchell
May 27, 2012
Lavaun Juanita (Groth) Mitchell
Lavaun Mitchell, 84, of Mission Viejo, passed away May 27, 2012, in the comfort of her home.
She is survived by her daughter Karen and grandson Bryce. Her husband Bob and son Craig preceded her in death.
Lavaun will be remembered for her keen wit, kind nature, and delightful...
Wallace H. Hanlon
May 26, 2012
Wallace Homer Hanlon Sept 5, 1930 May 26, 2012
Born: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Parents: Homer and Ada (Harper) Hanlon
Wally grew up in Batavia, Illinois where his parents ran a small business. He was six years old when brother Paul was born and age 8 when Robert (Bob) Hanlon arrived.
In high school, he...
Dorothy L. Uhl
May 25, 2012
Dorothy L. Uhl lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on September 23, 1922 and passed away on May 25, 2012.
Richard Rippy
May 24, 2012
Dear Friends and Family of Richard Rippy,
There will be a memorial and life celebration for Richard “Rich” Rippy this Saturday, June 23that 4:00 pm at InSpirit Center for Spiritual Living in Mission Viejo (25782 Obrero Dr., Mission Viejo 92691). Immediately following the service there will be a Life Celebration in the Irish tradition. Feel free to...
Curtis Sharpe Roehrs
May 22, 2012
Remembering the Life of Curtis Sharpe Roehrs June 24, 1931 May 22, 2012
Curtis Sharpe Roehrs, 80 years 4 months and 22 days of Mission Viejo, CA, died on May 22 at their home in Casta del Sol. Curtis was born June 24, 1931 in Defiance County, Ohio and was brought into the faith of our Lord...
Stephen M. Polanchak
May 22, 2012
Stephen Michael Polanchak, Sr., 93, was born September 4, 1918 in PA and passed away May 22, 2012 Tustin, CA. Stephen is survived by his wife Helen Polanchak; daughter Rebekah Polanchak and son Stephen Polanchak, Jr. and his wife Jennifer.
He was a God-fearing husband and father who loved all people and was a great encourager and...
Larry Cucinella
May 20, 2012
Larry Cucinella, beloved husband, father, brother, friend and well known El Toro barber was born on March 5, 1932 in Cinisi, Sicily. He died on May 20, 2012 in Lake Forest, California. He is survived by Rita, his wife of 34 years, by his sons Nick Cucinella, Bill and Jeff McCollam, his daughters Rosalie Hamman and Julia Cucinella and...
Michael J. Dalessio
May 20, 2012
Michael Joseph Dalessio Husband. Father. Brother. Friend.
Mike was called to the Lord’s side on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2:05 a.m. at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California surrounded by loving family and friends after a courageous battle with soft tissue sarcoma cancer. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and two sisters.
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Thomas A. Fuentes
May 18, 2012
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Advancement Office 920 East Alhambra Road Alhambra, CA 91801 phone 626-289-1353 ext 244 website – www.carmelitesistersocd.com email – advancement@carmelitesistersocd.com
or
St. Michael's Abbey 19292 El Toro Road Silverado, CA 92676-9710 phone 949-858-0222 website...
Mary B. Slaght
May 17, 2012
Mary B. Slaght lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on November 04, 1954 and passed away on May 17, 2012.
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