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Barrett Harding Bird

Barrett Harding Bird

Jun 26, 2011

Barrett Harding Bird

Born March 4, 1921 in Flint, Michigan; died June 26, 2011 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. His wife Margaret preceded him in death, in 2008. Barrett and Margaret lived in Temecula, California for more than thirty years where he founded and operated Santa Margarita Winery. This new career brought Barrett much joy as he...

Richard Raymond Shaughnessey

Richard Raymond Shaughnessey

Jun 25, 2011

Richard Raymond Shaughnessey age 72 born on May 26th 1939, died on June 25th, 2011 and resided in Aliso Viejo. Born in Long Beach, Dick loved and lived life to the fullest, with photography being his passion, and his love of travel and restaurants, his energy and passion touched an endless number of people's lives.

Survived by...

Betty Lorraine Schneider

Betty Lorraine Schneider

Jun 23, 2011

Betty Lorraine Griffiths Steele Greenlee Schneider, age 91, passed away on Thursday June 23rd in Lake Forest, Ca.

Betty was born Jan. 1, 1920 in San Diego, Ca. to Evan and Myrtle Griffiths. She lived in San Diego, graduating from Hoover High School, until her retirement from San Diego City schools in the 1980's. She moved to...

Paul D. Stucki

Paul D. Stucki

Jun 23, 2011

Paul D. Stucki, 48, of Trabuco Canyon died on June 23, 2011. Paul was a dedicated estate planning attorney who was well respected by his peers and the clients he served. He is survived by his loving wife, Gina; his beautiful children, Ashley, Autumn and Brooke; his siblings, Kathryn Major, Margaret M. Moss Kent, Richard J. Medley Linda and...

Brian Stone Myers

Brian Stone Myers

Jun 21, 2011

Dr. Brian Stone Myers, 34, Mission Viejo, died on June 21 2011. Born October 15, 1976 in Anaheim, son of Bob and Suzy Myers. Lifelong resident of Mission Viejo. Brian graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 1995. He is a UCSB and UC Davis alumni. Employed as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, doing what he loved, working with...

Jack Edward Mcgaffin

Jack Edward Mcgaffin

Jun 20, 2011

Jack Edward McGaffin lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on August 04, 1929 and passed away on June 20, 2011.

Grace M. Kruger

Grace M. Kruger

Jun 19, 2011

Amazing Grace

From all over the planet, America is a story of immigrants. Grace M. Kruger, 'Grandma Grace', was born a second generation American in Hobart, Indiana of Swedish immigrants on March 3rd, 1917.

The Johnson family roots begin in Kalmar Sweden, from where Grace's grandfather, Peter Johnson, arrived in America at the age of...

Diana Marie Leung

Diana Marie Leung

Jun 18, 2011

In Loving Memory Diana Marie Leung

The Lord blessed us with a precious gift on May 11, 1992. Diana was born in Fountain Valley, California and grew up with four loving and protective brothers, Michael, Matthew, Jonathan and James. They always commented on how much of a caring and loving sister she was. She was just as...

Mary Lesko

Mary Lesko

Jun 18, 2011

Mary Ivanco Leskova Lesko 1915-2011

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mary Ivanco Leskova Lesko, passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2011. We will miss her dearly and we wanted to share with you her amazing journey. Mary was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1915. Daughter of immigrants from Czechoslovakia, at the age of seven her parents and...

Kathleen Michelle Smith

Kathleen Michelle Smith

Jun 17, 2011

Kathleen M. Smith was born on December 30, 1970 in Davenport, Iowa. She moved with her family to Laguna Niguel, California, in 1975.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Maureen Smith, and is survived by her father, James Smith; her sister Patricia M. Dickmann; and her brothers James E., Thomas P., and Daniel F....

Carmen Thomas Rizzo

Carmen Thomas Rizzo

Jun 16, 2011

Carmen T. Rizzo, 89, was born January 14, 1922 and passed away June 16, 2011 in Lake Forest, CA. Carmen was National Merchandising Manager for McKesson and President of the Italian Columbo Club.

Carmen is survived by his son Carmen, Jr.; daughters Annette, Linda and Beverly; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Carmen was preceded in death by...

John J. “Jay” Mcnamee

John J. “Jay” Mcnamee

Jun 14, 2011

John J. 'Jay' McNamee, 57, was born July 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL and passed away June 14, 2011 at home in Foothill Ranch, CA.

A Plant Foreman at Del Lago Elementary School for 28 years, Jay is survived by his daughters Angela Biddle and Katie McNamee; sister Mary McNamee; brothers George and Michael McNamee; and granddaughters...

Kristyn Ann Elliott

Kristyn Ann Elliott

Jun 13, 2011

Kristyn Ann Elliott lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on October 31, 1965 and passed away on June 13, 2011.

Francisco Antonio Baptista

Francisco Antonio Baptista

Jun 13, 2011

Francisco Antonio Baptista lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on June 01, 1952 and passed away on June 13, 2011.

Jeffrey Thomas Longmire

Jeffrey Thomas Longmire

Jun 12, 2011

Jeffrey Thomas Longmire lives in , passed away at the age of 51. Born on March 31, 1960 and passed away on June 12, 2011.

Catharine Dolores Hinton

Catharine Dolores Hinton

Jun 12, 2011

Catharine Dolores Hinton lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on July 12, 1928 and passed away on June 12, 2011.

Joseph Michael Roth

Joseph Michael Roth

Jun 10, 2011

Joseph Michael Roth, 56, formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, died June 10, at his home in California. Joe was born December 14, 1954 to Norman G. and Rose Marie Roth.

Joe was a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Grand Valley State College. He studied French language and...

Debra O. Rastegar

Debra O. Rastegar

Jun 9, 2011

Debra O. Rastegar lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on March 15, 1956 and passed away on June 09, 2011.

Josephine Orend

Josephine Orend

Jun 7, 2011

Josephine Orend, 92, was born November 11, 1918 in New Salem, PA and passed away June 7, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA.

Jo is survived by her daughter Beverly Stonebarger and her husband John; son Michael Orend; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Jo was preceded in death by her husband Michael Orend, Jr.

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G. Woodrow “Woody” Floyd

G. Woodrow “Woody” Floyd

Jun 7, 2011

G. Woodrow ‘Woody’ Floyd, 82, of Laguna Woods, died June 7, 2011 after suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Our loving father, Woody, is survived by his children Annamay, Kevin, Dana, Diana, and Kirk; 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; his devoted sister Edie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Woody is predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Marilyn and...

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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