Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Rebecca Elaine Slagle

Rebecca Elaine Slagle

Dec 29, 2009

Rebecca Elaine Slagle lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on October 21, 1954 and passed away on December 29, 2009.

Carmel Amelia Ebargaray

Carmel Amelia Ebargaray

Dec 28, 2009

Carmel Amelia Ebargaray lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on March 29, 1934 and passed away on December 28, 2009.

Karen Elizabeth Smith

Karen Elizabeth Smith

Dec 28, 2009

Karen Elizabeth Smith, born May 3, 1965, loving and kind daughter of Will Ted and Joan Marie Smith, and beloved sister of her brothers, Father Theodore Smith, O.Praem, and Gregory Smith, died December 28, 2009. She touched the hearts of all who knew her and brought joy and light to the world.

Wilma Katherine Tharpe

Wilma Katherine Tharpe

Dec 28, 2009

Wilma was born in Seward, Nebraska in 1918 where she married and eventually moved to California, where she worked as a medical records manager at Beverly Manor Hospital for 25 years. Once retired, she enjoyed knitting, gardening, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and taking trips with the family.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bergman...

Dolores Girlie Trovato

Dolores Girlie Trovato

Dec 28, 2009

Trovato, Dolores Girlie, 84, died December 28, 2009 in Mission Viejo, CA. Beloved mother of Doug Eileen Trovato; sister of Joy Work; grandmother of David Bridgette Trovato and Leslie Kevin Padgett and great-grandmother of Sophie and Nate Padgett. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Memorial Service on Friday, January 8, 2010 1:00pm...

Joseph Raculia, Jr.

Joseph Raculia, Jr.

Dec 26, 2009

Raculia, Joseph, 87, retired pastor, passed away on December 26, 2009. Joseph was born and raised in Kansas City, the oldest of seven children. He graduated from high school at 16 and shortly thereafter went to work in the engineering department at TWA. He then joined the Army Air Corp, serving proudly in WWII, It was during this time...

Kristine Wright Taylor

Kristine Wright Taylor

Dec 26, 2009

Kristine Wright Taylor lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on May 22, 1961 and passed away on December 26, 2009.

William Charles Bridges

William Charles Bridges

Dec 25, 2009

William Charles Bridges lives in , passed away at the age of 56. Born on January 25, 1953 and passed away on December 25, 2009.

Paul Joseph Vranes

Paul Joseph Vranes

Dec 25, 2009

Paul Joseph Vranes, age 52, of Laguna Niguel, California passed away December 25, 2009 at his home. Paul was extremely proud of his family and is survived by his loving wife Jeanne; daughters Jamie Vranes and Jessica Joe Patterson; sisters Cindy Kent Bendixen, Kathy Brad Attwood; and his three grandchildren, Ashton Paul, Kassidy Reid and Kennedy Rayne. He is...

Sebastian Miguel Ruiz

Sebastian Miguel Ruiz

Dec 25, 2009

Sebastian Miguel Ruiz lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on August 04, 1928 and passed away on December 25, 2009.

Donna Anna Sassenberg Tallis

Donna Anna Sassenberg Tallis

Dec 24, 2009

Tallis, Donna Sassenberg, 47, was born December 3, 1962 in New York and died December 24, 2009 in California. She is survived by beloved son Connor Tallis; loving brother Kurt Sassenberg and many friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:00pm at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California.

Donations can...

Frank Mario Cereghino

Frank Mario Cereghino

Dec 23, 2009

Frank Mario Cereghino lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on April 12, 1941 and passed away on December 23, 2009.

Jeffrey Benton Magwood

Jeffrey Benton Magwood

Dec 21, 2009

Jeffrey Benton Magwood was born on August 25, 1967 in Yonkers, New York. He passed away on December 21, 2009 in San Clemente, California. Jeffrey's parents were Howard Taylor Magwood and Frances Benton Magwood. He is survived by sister Donna Katharine Magwood; uncle James Benton, Sr.; first cousins James Benton, Jr., Carole Ann Benton Mark Vorder Bruegge, Jr., Richard...

Paul R. Catalano

Paul R. Catalano

Dec 21, 2009

Paul Robert Catalano was born in Rochester, New York on April 23, 1924 and died December 21, 2009 in Mission Viejo, California.

He served in the European Theater in World War II and liberated his father's hometown of Real Monte, Sicily. He retired as Western Regional Sales Manager of Critikon, a division of Johnson & Johnson.

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Richard Hughes Anderson

Richard Hughes Anderson

Dec 18, 2009

Richard 'Dick' Anderson October 16, 1916 December 18, 2009

Dick was born in Wisconsin, but raised for the better part of his life in Modesto, California, where he joined the band in high school, beginning a career that revolved around music. He was a charter member of the Modesto Frank Mancini symphony orchestra, playing clarinet and saxophone....

Joyce King Stoops

Joyce King Stoops

Dec 16, 2009

Joyce Barlow King-Stoops was born in England on January 25, 1923, and has come along way from being a country girl outside of Berea, Ohio after the family moved to America. After high school graduation she attended the University of Cincinnati, then northern Illinois University, graduating with a teaching credential. She was interviewed by the superintendent of Long Beach...

Francisco Duenas Leon Guerrero

Francisco Duenas Leon Guerrero

Dec 15, 2009

At the young age of 58, Francisco D. Leon Guerrero, was surrounded by family and friends before he was called to The Lord on December 15th, 2009. He is remembered as a loving husband, extraordinary father, precious brother, priceless grandpa, cousin, uncle, and an exceptional friend. Referred to by many as, 'Frank, Frankie, Kiko, Papa, Mr. Frank, Papa Frank,'...

Paulette Ann De Lorto

Paulette Ann De Lorto

Dec 14, 2009

Paulette Ann De Lorto lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on January 22, 1943 and passed away on December 14, 2009.

Martin Blitz

Martin Blitz

Dec 11, 2009

Martin Blitz lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on October 28, 1946 and passed away on December 11, 2009.

Joseph Frank Lacko, Jr.

Joseph Frank Lacko, Jr.

Dec 10, 2009

Joseph Frank Lacko, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, December 10. His death follows a courageous battle with Familial Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Joe was born in Bell, CA on March 12, 1941; he was the beloved son of Joseph F. Lacko, Sr. and Evelyn M....

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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