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Zachary P. Butcher

Zachary P. Butcher

Mar 15, 2012

Zachary P. Butcher lives in , passed away at the age of 20. Born on December 01, 1991 and passed away on March 15, 2012.

Megan R. Weisberg

Megan R. Weisberg

Mar 15, 2012

Megan Rebekah (Gerhard) Weisberg, 31, was born May 14, 1980 in San Clemente, CA and passed away March 15, 2012 during childbirth in Mission Viejo, CA.

Megan is survived by her husband Jody Weisberg; sons Cadyn Wayne Zeutenhorst and Tosh Davis Weisberg; parents David and Karen Gerhard; sister Eryn Rachel Connors and her husband Ryan; in-laws Dr....

Nelda Jean Landers

Nelda Jean Landers

Mar 14, 2012

Nelda Jean McLear Landers was born on February 10, 1922 to William and Nellie McLear. She was the youngest of five children all of whom have preceded her in death. She spent her young years living in Kansas City, Missouri and on the farm in Gunn City, MIssouri. She was proud of her days in Gunn City and as...

David Ramirez

David Ramirez

Mar 13, 2012

The Master Teacher, David Ramirez passed away at 91 years of age on March 13, 2012 in Lake Forest, CA. David taught Art at Garfield High in Los Angeles Unified School District and Life Drawing at Los Angeles City College for 30 years.

David is survived by his wife Maria Ramirez; daughters Yolanda Bernal, Sabrina Buoniconti, Janet...

Don Nguey Lee

Don Nguey Lee

Mar 13, 2012

Don Lee, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Veteran, passed away suddenly in Mission Viejo, CA, on March 13th at the age of 82.

He was born in China and came to the United States when he was eight years old. He worked in his father's laundry in New York until he joined the United States Air...

Carole L. Davis

Carole L. Davis

Mar 13, 2012

Carole Louise Davis, 68, was born March 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away March 13, 2012 at home in Foothill Ranch, California. She worked as an Insurance Claims Adjuster for General Electric for 20 years. Carole is survived by her son Richard Corona and his wife Kim; mother Mary Davis; sister Rita Picone and her husband...

Anthony Maddaloni

Anthony Maddaloni

Mar 12, 2012

Anthony Maddaloni, age 69, of San Juan Capistrano, California passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012, in Mission Viejo, California. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Melizzano, Italy, and was the son of the late Emilio and Catarina Maddaloni.

In addition to his parents, his brother Vincent predeceased Anthony. He is survived by his wife,...

Paul R. Gillis

Paul R. Gillis

Mar 12, 2012

Paul R. Gillis, 1916~2012

Paul R. Gillis passed away peacefully at home in Laguna Woods, CA on Monday, March 12, 2012 in his 96th year. He leaves Katherine, his beloved wife of 70 years; children Anne (Neil), Michael (Robin), Martha (John) and Paul (Jane); grandchildren Michael (Katie), Mark, Peter, Matthew, Colleen, Thomas, Laura and Daniel; and 37...

Helen E. Ostrom

Helen E. Ostrom

Mar 11, 2012

Ostrom, Helen Elizabeth born in Durham, N.C. May 14, 1924, passed away March 11, 2012. Beloved wife of Harold Ostrom, who passed away in 1994, survived by daughters Debbie Gagnon and Cindy Adorno, cherished grandmother of Michele, Megan, Shawn and Cody and loving great-grandmother to Sydney, Ginger, Lauren and Vanessa.

Memorial service to be held 1 pm...

Patrick C. Paternie

Patrick C. Paternie

Mar 10, 2012

Patrick C. Paternie lives in , passed away at the age of 65. Born on January 09, 1947 and passed away on March 10, 2012.

Arthur T. Jenkins

Arthur T. Jenkins

Mar 10, 2012

Art Jenkins passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70 on March 5 at his home in Laguna Beach, California. He was a loving father and a loyal friend, teacher, mentor, and coach. A self-made man committed to strong Christian values, Art was loved and respected by many. He is now at home with his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Catherine C. Kreider

Catherine C. Kreider

Mar 10, 2012

Catherine Cassells Kreider, (Cassie), age 83, died at home in Newport Beach, California, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The cause of death was pulmonary disease complications from a long fight with ovarian cancer.

Born January 29, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, to James and Margaret Cassells, the third of five children, Cassie lived much of her life in...

William Colavecchio

William Colavecchio

Mar 10, 2012

William Colavecchio lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on April 27, 1926 and passed away on March 10, 2012.

William B. Marklevits

William B. Marklevits

Mar 10, 2012

William B. Marklevits lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on April 21, 1956 and passed away on March 10, 2012.

Joseph P. Shepard

Joseph P. Shepard

Mar 9, 2012

Joseph Shepard, age 81, Retired Business Analyst, died on the 9th of March, 2012, of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He was born June 24, 1930, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Ned Shepard and Ada Wax Shepard. He received his primary education in the public schools in Council Bluffs and is a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School...

Zachariah Anthony Vise

Zachariah Anthony Vise

Mar 8, 2012

Zachariah Anthony Vise lives in , passed away at the age of 24. Born on June 30, 1987 and passed away on March 08, 2012.

Brian Albert Holmes

Brian Albert Holmes

Mar 4, 2012

Brian Albert Holmes of San Clemente, California was born December 17, 1943 in Toronto, Canada. Brian passed away March 4, 2012 after a short illness. Brian is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years Cindy, his son Warren of South Pasadena, CA, daughter Stephanie of Orange, CA, his stepdaughter Kayteen Pickle of San Diego, CA, and 3 grandchildren,...

Sean G. Benton

Sean G. Benton

Mar 4, 2012

Sean G. Benton lives in , passed away at the age of 9. Born on March 25, 2002 and passed away on March 04, 2012.

Dante Gonnella

Dante Gonnella

Mar 4, 2012

Dante Gonnella, 94, a 44-year resident of Fountain Valley, was born May 19, 1917 and passed away March 4, 2012 in Mission Viejo, CA.

A retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years; Dante was a command pilot who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

He is survived by his...

Nancy E. Schulz

Nancy E. Schulz

Mar 4, 2012

Nancy Elizabeth Rodda Schulz

Born August 21, 1932 in Annandale-on-the Hudson, New York.

Died March 4, 2012 in Aliso Viejo, California.

Nancy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Richard; her son Richard, Jr.; her daughter and son-in-law Rodda and Mark Ellis.

She was a dear...

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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