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Allen Richard Beyersdorf

Allen Richard Beyersdorf

Aug 18, 2011

Rev. Dr. Allen Richard Beyersdorf March 23, 1947 – August 18, 2011, resident of Lake Forest, California, was called to his eternal rest in Heaven due to the grace of Jesus Christ after a courageous ten-year battle with mesothelioma. He died at Saddleback Memorial Hospital without pain, with his family by his side, and in the Lord's hands.

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Judi B. Rieck

Judi B. Rieck

Aug 15, 2011

Judi B. Rieck, a long-time resident of Huntington Beach, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2011 in the presence of her family in Yorba Linda, CA.

A Singer, Actress, Model and Talent Agent who worked in the entertainment industry for 50 years, Judi is survived by her sons Tony Rieck and Darin Rieck and his husband Larry...

Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela

Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela

Aug 15, 2011

Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela 'GABY' May 30, 1986 – August 15, 2011 25 Years Young

GABY was born in Santa Maria, California to Jerry and Denise Valenzuela. Gaby lived all his life in Santa Maria, moved to Santa Barbara in 2008, and Grover Beach in 2008-2011. He recently moved with his parents and brother to Ladera Ranch where...

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr.

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr.

Aug 13, 2011

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr., 50, of Southern California, died August 13, 2011, at his Coto de Caza home.

Steven was born October 25, 1960, in Pasadena, California, to Steven Sr. and Carol. He attended Richard Henry Dana Elementary School, Marco Forster Middle School and Dana Hills High School. He continued his education at University of California Santa...

Ruby Jane Taylor

Ruby Jane Taylor

Aug 12, 2011

Ruby Jane Taylor was born to Ani and Matt Taylor on January 5, 2011. She returned Home on August 12, 2011.

She valiantly battled liver disease for much of her life and is the hero of people around the world who have been touched by her story and the love and courage of her family.

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Barbara Louisa Paulin

Barbara Louisa Paulin

Aug 11, 2011

Barbara Louisa Gerardi Paulin 1914 – 2011

Barbara Louisa Gerardi Paulin, born Los Angeles, November 20, 1914, passed away in Corona del Mar on August 11, 2011 at the age of 96. Her parents, Elizabeth Belle Gerardi and Vincent Lacy Gerardi came from Trinidad, Colorado. Barbara and her sister Regina Gerardi Hancock were raised in Los Angeles...

James Lewis Wright

James Lewis Wright

Aug 9, 2011

Wright, James L., passed away on August 9, 2011 in Laguna Niguel, CA from a very aggressive lung cancer diagnosed just 4 days earlier.

He was born on April 13, 1932 to Carl & Dora Wright in Centerville IA, the 6th of 9 kids. Jim enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War and spent the majority...

Matthew Lance Burt

Matthew Lance Burt

Aug 7, 2011

Matthew Lance Burt lives in , passed away at the age of 41. Born on August 31, 1969 and passed away on August 07, 2011.

Ruth Mae Mcdonough

Ruth Mae Mcdonough

Aug 6, 2011

Ruth Mae McDonough lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 23, 1923 and passed away on August 06, 2011.

James Vincent Nielsen

James Vincent Nielsen

Aug 6, 2011

James Vincent Nielsen lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on May 13, 1927 and passed away on August 06, 2011.

Maria Dolores Castaneda

Maria Dolores Castaneda

Aug 5, 2011

Maria Dolores Castaneda lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on February 14, 1928 and passed away on August 05, 2011.

Richard Neil Briley

Richard Neil Briley

Aug 4, 2011

Richard Neil Briley, 78, was born September 6, 1932 in Montebello, CA and peacefully passed away August 4, 2011 at home in Mission Viejo, CA.

Richard retired at 55 and moved to Costa Del Sol with his wife in 1986. He was an avid gardener and shuffleboard player.

Richard is survived by Florence, his wife...

David Edward Pinkston, Jr.

David Edward Pinkston, Jr.

Aug 4, 2011

David Edward Pinkston, Jr. lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on March 30, 1943 and passed away on August 04, 2011.

Cristian Randall Cherrison

Cristian Randall Cherrison

Aug 3, 2011

Cristian ‘Kip’ Randall Cherrison October 16, 1971 – August 3, 2011 39 Years Young

Cristian ‘Kip’ Cherrison was born in La Mirada, California to Larry and Sheryl Cherrison. During his early childhood, the family moved to Whidbey Island, Washington, and again to Montana and Houston, Texas and then the family established in Redding, California in 1982. There...

Betty Blanche Murray

Betty Blanche Murray

Aug 2, 2011

Betty Blanche Murray, 89, was born April 19, 1922 in California and passed away August 2, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Blanche is survived by James L. Murray, her husband of 69 years; daughter Carol Truman Parker; son James Thomas Murray; sister Luella Arnett; granddaughter Shellie Parker; and grandsons Truman Parker and Devin Murray.

Her...

Karen Marie Sigman

Karen Marie Sigman

Aug 1, 2011

Karen Marie Sigman lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on January 05, 1942 and passed away on August 01, 2011.

William Macgregor Faulds Ii

William Macgregor Faulds Ii

Jul 31, 2011

William Bill MacGregor Faulds II, age 67, of Mission Viejo CA, passed away on Sunday July 31, 2011.

He was born to the late William and Frankie Faulds, Nov 19, 1943, in Detroit MI. Bill graduated from Groves High School in 1962 and attended Western Michigan University and Oakland University. In 1965 he married Ellen Goral and...

Wilbert Barngrover

Wilbert Barngrover

Jul 30, 2011

Wilbert Barngrover lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on August 11, 1923 and passed away on July 30, 2011.

Jenny Marie Erwin

Jenny Marie Erwin

Jul 30, 2011

Jenny Marie Erwin lives in , passed away at the age of 36. Born on February 17, 1975 and passed away on July 30, 2011.

John Gordon Baugh, Iv

John Gordon Baugh, Iv

Jul 28, 2011

John Gordon Baugh IV

Jack Baugh, born John Gordon Baugh IV was born to Virginia Alsop and John Gordon Baugh III on May 19, 1929, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Jack was a gentle, caring man with a strong faith in God. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2011.

Jack married the...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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