Obituaries

Apr 21, 2010

Keith William Veale, 81, of Laguna Niguel, California passed away on April 21, 2010. He was born December 1, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Russell William Veale and Anna Ruth Veale nee Martin.

Keith spent most of his life in sales – primarily in the appraisal and timeshare industries. He was elected president of the National Association...

Apr 21, 2010

Gerald Martin McFadden lives in , passed away at the age of 46. Born on August 12, 1963 and passed away on April 21, 2010.

Apr 19, 2010

Rhoda Nelson, 73, was born October 24, 1936 and passed away April 19, 2010. A Quilt Designer for 25 years, Rhoda is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters Debra Kay Miller and Katherine Lynn Nelson; son James Carl Nelson; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be Wed. 4/21/2010 from 7:00-9:00pm at O'Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills,...

Apr 17, 2010

Fernwalt, Mark Alan 50 of Aliso Viejo, CA formerly of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on April 17, 2010. Mark was born in St. Joseph, MI on August 7, 1959 to Arthur, who preceded him in death and Shirlee.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Cindy, daughters Tiffany and Olivia and preceded in death by...

Apr 17, 2010

Adeline ‘Addie’ Lagona nee Sahk was born in Chicago, IL and passed away April 17, 2010 in Laguna Woods, CA. She came from a family of four brothers and one sister. She married Edmund Lagona and they had two daughters who were raised in the Chicago area. She was a homemaker. After retirement, Adeline and her husband Ed moved...

Apr 16, 2010

Araceli Tabhan Bowker, 72, was born April 25, 1937 in the Philippines and passed away April 16, 2010 in Mission Viejo, CA. Araceli earned her MBA from UCLA and had a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry.

Araceli is survived by her daughter Nicole husband R.D. McCarten; sons Roger wife Cynthia Bowker and Christopher...

Apr 15, 2010

Grace Veronica Scannell was born in Brooklyn New York in 1927 to Irish parents John and Grace Kelly. So both mother and daughter were named Grace Kelly, until my mom married.

My mother was a bit of a child prodigy, and sang with the voice of an adult from about age 10. She had a beautiful soprano...

Apr 15, 2010

Thomas Anthony Kiklas, 79, died April 15, 2010 at his home in Laguna Woods, after a short illness. Tom was born on December 29, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four children, and was preceded in death by his two brothers and sister. He graduated with an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of...

Apr 15, 2010

Andrew Patrick Lane lives in , passed away at the age of 17. Born on November 12, 1992 and passed away on April 15, 2010.

Apr 13, 2010

Natalie Marie Foster was born in Riverside California September 16, 1983. She died on April 13th, 2010 at home in San Clemente surrounded by her family.

Natalie was the baby of three girls and was stricken with Rett Syndrome a severe neurologic disease that affects girls both mentally and physically. She bravely fought for 26 years, which...

Apr 12, 2010

Graham, Iris, 87, passed away quietly April 12, 2010 in Laguna Hills. A resident of Orange County for over 31 years, she finally retired in 1993 and became an active library volunteer, member of the Genealogy Society and active Tai Chi participant. She gave so much of herself and she will be missed.

She is survived by...

Apr 9, 2010

David Isco Sutton lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on January 26, 1962 and passed away on April 09, 2010.

Apr 8, 2010

Bradley S. Clark was born January 30, 1953 in Bethesda, Maryland and went home to be with Jesus on April 8, 2010. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1976 and served his country honorably as a Marine. Later he went to work in the private sector where he continued working in the defense of his...

Apr 8, 2010

Mary Dee Taylor, 97, was born July 12, 1912 in Clovis, NM and passed away at home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

A retired Office Manager for Sears, Roebuck Co. where she worked for 29 years, Mary is survived by her daughter Alice F. Lyskoski; grandsons Jeff and Greg Lyskoski; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A...

Apr 8, 2010

Hal Whitby, our 'Pops', passed on to new life on April 8, 2010 after an abundant, adventure and love-filled life and a most valiant battle against cancer.

Hal was born on October 18, 1948 to Joyce and Harold 'Whit' Whitby in Portland Oregon. He was raised with his half brother Jim and sister Barbara. At age 2,...

Apr 7, 2010

Jerry Wayne Temple lost his battle with colon cancer on April 7, 2010, with his family by his side. Jerry was born on November 17, 1950 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Alton and Evelyn Temple. At an early age, his family moved to Mar Vista, California where he attended Short Avenue Elementary School and Marina Del Rey Junior High School....

Apr 7, 2010

Norma Fassett Ford went peacefully into the arms of God on April 7, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Douglas G. Ford; daughter Kristine Williams; son-in-law Greg Williams; granddaughter, Penelope Grace Williams; son, Nicolas J. Woods; step-son, Travis Ford; step-daughter, Jessica Russell; brother, Eric Fassett; nieces, Kami & Erin Fassett; sister-in-law, Beth...

Apr 6, 2010

James Rodney Trotter was born on April 22, 1928 in Black Diamond, Washington and passed away peacefully on April 6, 2010 at home in Laguna Woods, California. At his bedside was his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara and oldest daughter Debby Lamb and Home Health Care Giver Angel. 'Jim' or 'Rod,' or Dad, Grandpa or Great-Grandpa, whatever you...

Apr 6, 2010

Peter Eugene Leonard, 72, was born June 28, 1937 in Tubbercurry, Ireland and passed away April 6, 2010 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Peter is survived by his wife Noleen; daughter Patricia David Loyd; sons David and Gary Leonard; brother Pearse Leonard; sisters Maura King and Maeve Loughnane; granddaughters Julia and Cate Loyd. Peter was a wonderful husband,...

Apr 5, 2010

Richard Anthony Montano was born in Los Angeles, California on February 7, 1947 to David and Alice. He was the 3rd of seven children. He attended St. Anthony's grade school, and graduated from Gardena High School, where he played football and baseball.

On August 1, 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army. After boot camp, he...