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Marie Martha Sunde

Marie Martha Sunde

Oct 1, 2011

Marie Martha Sunde lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on January 01, 1918 and passed away on October 01, 2011.

Louise Emily Hall

Louise Emily Hall

Oct 1, 2011

Louise Emily Hall lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on May 29, 1913 and passed away on October 01, 2011.

Douglas Charles Wells

Douglas Charles Wells

Sep 30, 2011

Douglas Charles Wells, 76, was born September 18, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA and went Home to be with his Lord on September 30, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Doug achieved Eagle Scout in his youth, and as an adult, faithfully served his Community, employed with the Sheriff'sDepartment at James A. Musick Honor Farm, his Church families...

Genevieve Helen Sawicki

Genevieve Helen Sawicki

Sep 29, 2011

Genevieve Helen Sawicki lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 19, 1921 and passed away on September 29, 2011.

Karen Leslie Medeiros

Karen Leslie Medeiros

Sep 27, 2011

Karen Leslie Medeiros, 65, was born June 29, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away September 27, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA.

An Educator for 38 years, Karen earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Pacific.

Karen is survived by her husband Vernon Medeiros, whom she married March 20, 1998 in Laguna...

Jeffrey David Griffiths

Jeffrey David Griffiths

Sep 27, 2011

Jeffrey David Griffiths, 27, of Dove Canyon, California, passed away on September 27, 2011. He was born on August 27, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Jeff was a devoted son, brother and friend. His life would seem too short to many, and those who were touched by him have been forever blessed.

Jeff grew up in Mission...

Marion Rita Yeager

Marion Rita Yeager

Sep 27, 2011

Marion Rita Yeager lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on November 06, 1917 and passed away on September 27, 2011.

Peter George Van Deudekom

Peter George Van Deudekom

Sep 24, 2011

Born in California on Jul. 6, 1950 Died on Sep. 24, 2011 and resided in Mission Viejo, CA.

Please make contributions to one of the following charities in the name of Peter George Van Deudekom.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society P.O.Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 (888) 773-9958 www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

Free the Kids, Inc. 2303 W....

Jason Christian Rodarmel

Jason Christian Rodarmel

Sep 24, 2011

Jason Christian Rodarmel lives in , passed away at the age of 39. Born on December 16, 1971 and passed away on September 24, 2011.

Lillian Ruth La

Lillian Ruth La

Sep 22, 2011

Born in Illinois on Feb. 16, 1928 Died on Sep. 22, 2011 and resided in Mission Viejo, CA.

Dale Arthur Herbst

Dale Arthur Herbst

Sep 22, 2011

Surrounded by his family, Dale Arthur Herbst was called to be with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2011. Born in Joliet, Illinois on October 23, 1939, Dale graduated from Benedictine University with a major in physics. Following graduation, he went to work for Argonne National Laboratory, one of the federal government's oldest and largest national laboratories for...

Joseph Anthony Farina

Joseph Anthony Farina

Sep 22, 2011

Born in Massachusetts on Aug. 13, 1921 Died on Sep. 22, 2011 and resided in Irvine, CA.

The Honorable Joseph A. Farina, born August 13, 1921 in Plymouth, MA passed away Sept. 22, 2011 at age 90. He lived for the past 14 years in Irvine. He graduated from Plymouth High School, where he was a member...

Jr Schooley

Jr Schooley

Sep 21, 2011

Born in California on Jun. 17, 1964 Died on Sep. 21, 2011 and resided in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

JR Schooley

June 17, 1964 September 21, 2011

JR Schooley, passed away at home Wednesday September 21, 2011, surrounded by his family, friends and his many pets.

JR was born June 17,...

Betty Lou Wilson-Chamberlin

Betty Lou Wilson-Chamberlin

Sep 21, 2011

Born in Indiana on May 21, 1932 Died on Sep. 21, 2011 and resided in Mission Viejo, CA.

Anna Anh Kim Nguyen

Anna Anh Kim Nguyen

Sep 20, 2011

Born in Vietnam on Jan. 25, 1920 Died on Sep. 20, 2011 and resided in Lake Forest, CA.

Janet Lee Jurgemeyer

Janet Lee Jurgemeyer

Sep 17, 2011

Janet Lee Jurgemeyer passed away Sept 17, 2011 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA in the arms of her husband, Gary, after a year-long battle with advanced stage ovarian cancer.

Jan was born in Loveland, CO to Lloyd & Dorothy Allen in 1943. She attended Douglas County HS in Castle Rock, CO and later, graduated from...

Renee Overell Lee

Renee Overell Lee

Sep 17, 2011

Renee Overell Lee, 87, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the late evening hours of September 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lael C. Lee, Jr., 90, and her three children, Dr. Melinda Lee Jackson, Christopher S. Lee, and Stephen C. Lee, and their spouses. Also surviving her are...

Edward Edmund Gastelum

Edward Edmund Gastelum

Sep 16, 2011

Born in Tucson, Arizona on Apr. 23, 1936 Died on Sep. 16, 2011 and resided in El Cajon, CA.

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Pauline Susan Kelly

Pauline Susan Kelly

Sep 15, 2011

Pauline Susan Kelly was born on July l, 1921 in Longford, Ireland, a modest town 70 miles from Dublin. Pauline was one of 11 children. Pauline's father died when she was 12 years-old, and her mother passed away in her early 20's when she was developing a nursing career in war-torn England. Pauline nursed wounded soldiers from the evacuation...

Pete Rodarte

Pete Rodarte

Sep 15, 2011

Pete Rodarte, 88, was born September 9, 1923 in Fullerton, California on Bastanchury Ranch and passed away September 15, 2011 in San Clemente, California.

A retired Press Room Supervisor for the Los Angeles Times/Orange County, Pete also served in the US Army during WWII. An avid golfer, Pete loved the ocean and lived in Dana Point for...

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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