Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Don Rand

Don Rand

Mar 26, 2011

Don Rand lives in , passed away at the age of 1 month. Born on May 03, 2011 and passed away on March 26, 2011.

William Charles Mecklenburg

William Charles Mecklenburg

Mar 25, 2011

William Charles Mecklenburg, 75, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at home in Coto de Caza in the presence of his family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Dementia.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Deborah Voss Mecklenburg; his daughter Betsy Robinson and her husband Jeoff Robinson; his son Bill Mecklenburg and his wife Christine Condino-Mecklenburg;...

Kevin Tyler Cisler

Kevin Tyler Cisler

Mar 25, 2011

Kevin Cisler 12/1/07 – 3/25/11

An Angel wrote down in the Book of Life, our baby Kevin’s birth, as he closed the book, he then whispered, ‘too beautiful for earth.’

A memorial service will be held, to celebrate Kevin’s life, on Saturday, April 9th 2011 at 3:00pm. The service will be held at Crossline Community...

Larry Silverson

Larry Silverson

Mar 24, 2011

Larry Silverson lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on June 18, 1934 and passed away on March 24, 2011.

William Alan Owen

William Alan Owen

Mar 24, 2011

Bill Owen was born, August 12, 1928, and lived in the Oak Park/Chicago area. He met and married Clara Mae and they had 7 children: Mary Jane, Claire, Bill, Elizabeth, Tom, John and Jim. In 1962 he started working for Jet Propulsion Laboratory and they moved to Pasadena. Clara Mae died in 1970. He then met and married the...

Bruce Michael Krall

Bruce Michael Krall

Mar 23, 2011

Bruce Michael Krall lives in and passed away on March 23, 2011.

John Lee Lacefield

John Lee Lacefield

Mar 23, 2011

John Lee Lacefield entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 23, 2011. He was born April 13, 1960 in Newport Beach, California. John was raised in Orange County and graduated from Estancia High School in Costa Mesa in 1978. John was a carpet & tile specialist with a successful business for many years in...

Dolores Marie Ruff-Barrette

Dolores Marie Ruff-Barrette

Mar 23, 2011

Dolores Marie Ruff-Barrette, 80, was born August 1, 1930 in New York and passed away March 23, 2011 in the home of her daughter in Trabuco Canyon, CA.

Dolores is survived by her children George Ruff, Jr., Gloria Trebs, Carol John Brady, Mick Ruff, Lise Robert Haile and 9 grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be...

Clemente Otero

Clemente Otero

Mar 22, 2011

Clemente Otero lives in , passed away at the age of 49. Born on March 20, 1962 and passed away on March 22, 2011.

Frank T. Keneley

Frank T. Keneley

Mar 20, 2011

Frank T. Keneley, age 94, died Sunday, March 20th at The Covington in Aliso Viejo, California of natural causes.

Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, in 1916, Frank grew up in a loving and nurturing home where Frank's farther worked as a veterinarian. The Keneleys moved to sunny Long Beach, California where Frank fell in love with the...

Lisa Elaine Berns

Lisa Elaine Berns

Mar 19, 2011

LISA ELAINE BERNS September 12, 1956 – March 19, 2011

Beloved daughter of Norman and Marilyn Berns and sister of Leslie Berns Richman, Lisa Berns passed away on March 19th 2011. The cause of death was ovarian cancer.

Lisa was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and then made Southern California her home for...

Christopher Lawrence Whitman

Christopher Lawrence Whitman

Mar 17, 2011

Christopher Lawrence Whitman, 20, was born April 3, 1990 in Mission Viejo, CA and passed away March 17, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA. Christopher is survived by his mother Suzanne Williams; father Larry Whitman; stepfather Dan Williams; brothers Chad and Tyler Whitman; sisters Kaeli Whitman and Cassidy Williams; grandparents Sharron & Don Gisler, Marie & Scott Penkoff; step-grandparents Larry...

Soheil Reza Kazemi

Soheil Reza Kazemi

Mar 15, 2011

Soheil Reza Kazemi lives in , passed away at the age of 20. Born on November 04, 1990 and passed away on March 15, 2011.

Joyce Ellen Quirk

Joyce Ellen Quirk

Mar 15, 2011

The Roaring Twenties! The Windy City! Joyce Ellen Kilgallon Quirk appeared on the stage of life September 28, 1927.

Famous and beloved for her theatrical productions with Garden Grove’s TMR Special Ed program; Joyous Joyce made her exit – stage UP! – March 15 the Ides of March 2011. After a long illness and a shining career...

Donna M. Cmelak

Donna M. Cmelak

Mar 13, 2011

Donna M. Cmelak, formerly Donna M. Kelenic, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Laguna Niguel, CA in her living room with family members present. Donna was born in what is now West Allis, Wisconsin on November 21, 1938. She married Robert Bob Cmelak in 1961 and together they moved from Wisconsin to California in 1963.

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Kenneth M. Bertok

Kenneth M. Bertok

Mar 12, 2011

Bertok, Kenneth July 4, 1957 – March 12, 2011

Ken passed away at age 53, after a one-year battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his wife of 23 years, Tina and their son Alec. He was born in Toledo, OH and earned an MBA and a BBA from the University of Toledo. Ken joined McCormack &...

Robert Livingston Wetzler

Robert Livingston Wetzler

Mar 11, 2011

Robert Livingston Wetzler lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on February 25, 1917 and passed away on March 11, 2011.

John Robert Kronenberg

John Robert Kronenberg

Mar 11, 2011

John Robert, ‘Jack’ Kronenberg died March 11th, 2011. He was born on March 15, 1923 to George and Agnes Kronenberg in Spokane, Washington. Shortly after he was born, the family relocated to Santa Monica, California. He was the eldest of five children. From an early age Jack had a strong work ethic. He attended St. Monica’s Elementary and high...

Almeta Robins

Almeta Robins

Mar 11, 2011

Almeta and Maxcy, affectionately known as Rube and Mack, had a love that endured for over 58 years. In life, they were always by each other’s side. So it was no surprise that when Rube was ready to move into the posh exclusive community of Heaven and had picked out her Mansion on the streets of gold in the...

Dorothy Joan Schramm

Dorothy Joan Schramm

Mar 10, 2011

Dorothy Joan Schramm, 69, devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, an enthusiastic volunteer and very respected professional business woman succumbed to lung cancer on Thursday March 10, 2011.

She leaves her much loved family including her daughter Bethany Schramm, sister Elaine and husband Mike Lisitano of Connecticut, brother Bronislaw and wife Kay Grala of New York,...

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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