Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Kirk Alden Howe

Kirk Alden Howe

Apr 27, 2012

Kirk Alden Howe lives in , passed away at the age of 34. Born on June 15, 1977 and passed away on April 27, 2012.

Anne Marie Moritz

Anne Marie Moritz

Apr 27, 2012

Anne Marie (Fischer) Moritz was born on August 8, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich and Herta Emma (Mueller) Fischer. She immigrated to the United States in 1953 and resided in Salt Lake City, Utah until she moved to Los Angeles, California where she eventually met and married her husband, Hans Carl Moritz, in 1961 who preceded...

Shelene L. Hickman

Shelene L. Hickman

Apr 27, 2012

Shelene Louise Hickman, 53, was born June 11, 1958 in Newport Beach, CA and passed away April 27, 2012, at her home in Borrego Springs, CA.

Shelene attended San Clemente High School. She worked as an Escrow Officer for 30 years.

Shelene is survived by her parents Don and Karlene Hickman and brothers Sheldon (Gene)...

Virginia M. Fleming

Virginia M. Fleming

Apr 27, 2012

Virginia Mary Fleming June 19, 1923 – April 27, 2012

Virginia was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Annette and Edward Murphy. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Friday, April 27, at the Manor at Santa Teresita located in Duarte, California, where she had been living in the loving care of the...

Benedetto Spatola

Benedetto Spatola

Apr 26, 2012

Benedetto ‘Benny’ Spatola, 71, was born 06/22/1940 in Sicily, Italy and passed away April 26, 2012 at home in Irvine, California.

The owner of Spatola Tailoring, Benny worked as a Tailor for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife Valli Spatola; daughters Deana Richardson, Gina Spatola and Dina Spatola; brother Sam Spatola; sisters Rosaria...

Gerald Thomas Erro

Gerald Thomas Erro

Apr 26, 2012

Gerald Thomas Erro, Jr., 52, was born April 12, 1960 in South Laguna Beach, California and passed away April 26, 2012 in Santa Ana, California. Gerald is survived by his mother Sarah Louise Sanchez; brothers Daniel and Pete Erro; half-brother Ernest Llamas; aunt Cecelia Sanchez and uncle Richard Sanchez.

Kymberly Gail Andrews

Kymberly Gail Andrews

Apr 26, 2012

I WON’T LET YOU DOWN…Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever — Hebrews 13:8 There will come a time when you need to let go of someone or something. Perhaps it will be a friend who has turned her back on you, or someone you love who has passed away. Or perhaps it will be your...

Arthur Akinori Hashizume

Arthur Akinori Hashizume

Apr 25, 2012

Arthur Akinori Hashizume, 46, was born November 18, 1965 and passed away April 25, 2012.

Arthur worked as a Systems Engineer with NEC for 9 years.

He is survived by his parents Teruo and Miyoko Hashizume and his sister Nancy Daily and her family.

Norman Syler

Norman Syler

Apr 24, 2012

Norm Syler, 78, of Mission Viejo, CA

Norm died April 24, 2012 at home following a short struggle with Melanoma. He will be terrible missed by his brothers Don Syler and Nelson Syler, his wife Luella, his children Luann and Scott, his son-in-law Frank Hickey and grandchildren Brannon and Katarina, and all his many friends.

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Arthur J. Schaub

Arthur J. Schaub

Apr 24, 2012

Arthur John Schaub, 50, passed away April 24, 2012 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born on July 2, 1961 to Arthur and Charlotte Schaub in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Art is survived by his wife, Linda Schaub; son, Brian Jones; parents, Arthur and Charlotte Schaub; brother, David Schaub and sisters, Marjorie (Scott) DiLorenzo, Phyllis Schaub and Donna...

Arleen V. Brown

Arleen V. Brown

Apr 21, 2012

Arleen V. Brown lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on December 09, 1944 and passed away on April 21, 2012.

John J. Lippeatt

John J. Lippeatt

Apr 21, 2012

John Jerome Lippeatt, 82, beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend, was born on April 27, 1929, in Sullivan, Indiana and died on April 21, 2012 in Lake Forest, California.

John grew up in Indiana, and served four years in the U.S. Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge in 1955. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education...

Margaret M. Rizzotto

Margaret M. Rizzotto

Apr 21, 2012

Margaret M. Rizzotto lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on May 02, 1931 and passed away on April 21, 2012.

Jeffrey X. Davis

Jeffrey X. Davis

Apr 21, 2012

Jeffrey X. Davis lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on February 17, 1967 and passed away on April 21, 2012.

Ann Morini

Ann Morini

Apr 20, 2012

Ann Morini lost her fierce battle with cancer on April 20th, 2012. After 54 years of marriage, she leaves behind her soul mate, Bruno, son, Michael (Barbara); son, Steven (Teckla); granddaughters, Briana, Christina and Brandi; and her brother Salvatore Martorano (Annette). Ann left a legacy of friendships, all affectionately named “Babe and Hon”. Ann will be remembered by her...

Patricia Ann Linzmeier

Patricia Ann Linzmeier

Apr 20, 2012

Patricia Ann (Roach) Linzmeier

Patricia Ann Roach, born in Beech Grove, Indiana on December 16, 1927, passed away Friday evening April 21, 2012, in Mission Viejo, California surrounded by her loved ones.

Patricia is survived by her six children, their spouses and nineteen grandchildren: Ralph and Oonagh Linzmeier (Brian, Kathleen, David, Brendan), Anne and Dennis...

William Youngblood

William Youngblood

Apr 19, 2012

William Youngblood lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on September 02, 1931 and passed away on April 19, 2012.

Frank J. Medina

Frank J. Medina

Apr 18, 2012

Frank J. Medina lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on October 05, 1936 and passed away on April 18, 2012.

David M. Trauffer

David M. Trauffer

Apr 18, 2012

David was born on September 2, 1963 on Labor Day in Lakewood, California. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme [brain] cancer in 2009. He fought it for two years, three months and 18 days losing the battle on Wednesday, April 18.

David, you are dearly loved and missed.

Homer “Red” Voorhest

Homer “Red” Voorhest

Apr 18, 2012

Homer “Red” Voorhest

Born May 1, 1921 in Mineola, New York, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012 in Tustin, California. Preceded in death by his daughter Sandra and his beloved wife of 61 years, Isabelle.

Following high school, Red worked at Pan American Airlines until the outbreak of WWII. A proud veteran of the...

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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