Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Lillian Nora Jones
Sep 6, 2011
Lillian Nora Jones lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on January 31, 1913 and passed away on September 06, 2011.
Deborah Bruce Truncale
Sep 4, 2011
Reverend Doctor Deborah Bruce Truncale, 64, of Lake Forest, California, died peacefully September 4, 2011 at Hoag Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
She was born January 11, 1947, in Anchorage Alaska. She married Angelo Truncale on April 4, 1981. Deborah, with degrees in Political Science, Theology and Psychology, was an ordained minister in the United Church...
Dolores Marie Alvey
Sep 4, 2011
Dolores Marie Stahl Dolores Alvey was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 26, 1918, the first child born to Frank and Stella Stahl.
She attended Saint Patrick's Elementary School and earned a scholarship to attend Saint Agnes Academy, from which she graduated with honors and was designated her class valedictorian in 1936.
Following graduation, Dody,...
Michael Christopher Presley
Sep 4, 2011
Michael Christopher Presley, known to all as Chris, was born on March 15, 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK. When Chris was a baby his parents relocated to San Clemente, CA. After his parents divorced, Chris grew up with his Mom, brother and sister in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo. He attended Mission Viejo High School and...
Gerald Michael Driscoll
Sep 3, 2011
Gerald Michael Driscoll, 85, beloved husband, father, and ?Pop? passed away September 3, 2011, in his home in Irvine, CA. Gerry was born May 31, 1926, in San Francisco, CA, to Mike and Peggy Breslin Driscoll of Co. Cork and Co. Mayo, Ireland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Liz; daughters Sue Ralph...
Gilbert Leroy Lake
Sep 2, 2011
Gilbert Leroy Lake, 80, was born March 31, 1931 in Long Beach, CA and passed away September 2, 2011 in Irvine, CA.
A retired Fireman who served the City of Downey Fire Department for 28 years, Gil is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Julie Bish and her husband Nick; sons Bob Lake and his wife Lisa,...
Justin Ray Young
Sep 2, 2011
And God said 'I know you are hurting I see you have suffered loss You lost your child to cancer Mine died upon the cross'
Justin's battle with cancer came to an end on September 2, 2011. His body may have failed him; his mind and spirit did not.
In lieu of flowers the Young...
Forrest Arthur Rowe
Sep 2, 2011
Forrest Rowe, age 70, passed away 9/2/11 while on a hunting trip with friends in Blythe, California.
Forrest was a long-time Orange County resident and was employed by Charles Abbott Associates as a building inspector. He previously retired from the Plumbers Union, Local 582. Other building inspector employments included the County of Orange and the City of...
Lawrence Ronald Pickel
Sep 2, 2011
Lawrence Ronald Pickel, 75, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 in his home in California. He was born March 17, 1936 in Pennsylvania to Lawrence & Catherine Pickel.
Lawrence is survived by his wife Katherine Pickel, son Lawrence Pickel, grandchildren Macy, Blake, & Sean Pickel, sister Patricia O?Toole & her children.
He was a devout...
Shannon Marie Liberatore
Sep 1, 2011
A celebration of Shannon Marie Liberatore's life on 9/20/2011 at 1 pm at O'Connor Mortuary.
She passed away on 9/1/2011.
Shannon was passionate about fashion and hair design and always looked impeccable. She never failed to put a smile on the face of everyone she met with her effervescent personality and charming style.
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Imelda Galang Ramos
Aug 30, 2011
Imelda Galang Ramos, 49, was born November 7, 1961 in Manila, Philippines and passed away August 30, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.
A Business Analyst who worked for Mazda USA, Imelda is survived by her husband Dwight Ramos; daughter Karina Ramos; brother Pete Galang; sisters Lydia Galang, Maria Cristina Coronel and Rowena Martin.
William Merrill Boyer
Aug 29, 2011
William Merrill Boyer lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 14, 1928 and passed away on August 29, 2011.
Ramona Coughlin Smith
Aug 29, 2011
RAMONA COUGHLIN SMITH
Memorial services for Ramona Smith will be held Friday, September 16 at 10 AM at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Irvine.
The twenty plus year resident of Palos Verdes died on August 30 in Irvine of natural causes.
Ramona Coughlin Smith was born in Brooklyn, New York, and...
Neda J. Pegues
Aug 29, 2011
Neda J. Pegues
Born – March 18, 1927, in Piano De Correglia, Italy
Neda J. Pegues passed away in peace and in the company of her children and grandchildren on August 29, 2011, at her home in Mission Viejo, CA. She was a wife and a mother to her family for 64 years.
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Pedro Perez
Aug 28, 2011
Pedro Perez lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on November 12, 1935 and passed away on August 28, 2011.
Mary Ellen Harnett
Aug 28, 2011
Mary Ellen Harnett lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on April 19, 1943 and passed away on August 28, 2011.
Ronald Jon Beshk
Aug 28, 2011
Ronald Jon Beshk December 31, 1935 – August 28, 2011
When you think of a person who is ‘Larger than Life’ Ron Beshk is the guy who comes to mind. To know Ron, is to know a man who loved life and the family and friends he was surrounded by.
Ron fell asleep peacefully and...
Joseph John Riserbato
Aug 28, 2011
Joseph John Riserbato lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on August 22, 1929 and passed away on August 28, 2011.
Paul Alfred Lavars
Aug 25, 2011
Paul Alfred Lavars lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on July 23, 1920 and passed away on August 25, 2011.
David George Sills
Aug 23, 2011
David George Sills March 21, 1938-August 23, 2011
David George Sills, erstwhile presiding justice of the California Fourth District Court of Appeal passed quietly Tuesday, August 23rd, ending his life as he had lived it, cloaked in dignity and courage and surrounded by loved ones. The legal community will miss his leadership and incisive intellect, but everyone...
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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