Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Ruth Louise Crawford

Ruth Louise Crawford

Nov 11, 2009

Crawford, Ruth Louise, age 95, widow of George H. Crawford, was born in Hightstown, N.J. on July 5, 1914 and passed away on November 11, 2009 in Laguna Niguel, CA. She was a joyful realist who remained alert and independent till the end. She and her husband, George, lived in Mercerville, N.J. until 1993 where they were active in...

Robert John Neukaemper

Robert John Neukaemper

Nov 10, 2009

Robert Neukaemper passed away November 10, 2009 after a short illness. He was a resident of Prescott, AZ but had been a long time resident of Santa Ana, CA. He was born in Orange, CA on 12-29-1943. His parents William F. and Gertrude C. Neukaemper preceded him in death. He was a 1963 graduate of Santa Ana High School....

Matthew George Schwenke

Matthew George Schwenke

Nov 10, 2009

Schwenke, Matt, born Aug 12, 1972 in Kankakee Il, died Nov 10, 2009 in Trabuco Canyon suddenly. A graduate of Poway HS '90 and UCLA '99, Matt was drafted by the LA Dodgers in the 9th round of the '93 June draft. He played in the minor leagues for 6 years, retiring in '98 when he met his wife,...

Theresa Irene Isch

Theresa Irene Isch

Nov 9, 2009

Theresa Irene Isch, 76 years old, was born in Santa Clara, California on September 27, 1933 and passed away on November 9, 2009. A long time resident of San Clemente, Theresa Terri most recently resided in San Juan Capistrano. She worked in the health care industry, retiring in 2009. In her spare time, Terri enjoyed her many friends, playing...

Sandra Louise Fossen

Sandra Louise Fossen

Nov 6, 2009

Sandra Louise Fossen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 10, 1933. She later moved to California where she worked for, and retired from, the I.B.E.W., Local 11 after more than 20 years of service.

Sandra spent many of her adult years volunteering for numerous organizations. A few of them were: local precinct polling stations, CHOC Hospital...

Russell Dean Oleson

Russell Dean Oleson

Nov 6, 2009

Russ Oleson, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2009, with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of 51 years; son, Greg Oleson; daughter, Karen Hanley; 3 grandchildren, Brendan Hanley, Claire Hanley and Matthew Hanley; and brother, Kenneth Oleson. Russ moved to Long Beach, California from Iowa when he was 17 years...

Velma V. Naffziger

Velma V. Naffziger

Nov 5, 2009

Naffziger, Velma V., 88, passed away peacefully from complications of Vascular Dementia on Nov. 5, 2009 at her home in Laguna Hills with all her family at her bedside.

Devoted wife to Edward for 63 years, beloved mother to son, Ronald; daughter, Nancy; 6 grandchildren, Amy, Daniel and Derek, Hal, Bo and Mitch; 3 great grandchildren, Gabriel,...

Arnold Cal Horton

Arnold Cal Horton

Nov 5, 2009

Arnold C. Horton

Born January 16, 1946; Died November 5, 2009. Arnold had a wonderful, rich life filled with friends, family, and fun. His positive outlook on life and his wonderful sense of humor will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He loved computer programming, baseball, music, photography, reading, and his cat.

He...

Robert Bruce Mcalpine

Robert Bruce Mcalpine

Nov 3, 2009

Robert Bruce McAlpine, 49, passed away November 3rd 2009, Born August 3rd 1960 to Robert & Jeanie McAlpin. Graduated from Mead High School in Spokane, WA in 1979, followed in his father's foot steps and began his long successful career in telecommunications.

Survived by his wife of 12 years Kelly & his step-son Anthony; his father Robert;...

Domenico D’Alesio

Domenico D’Alesio

Nov 2, 2009

D'Alesio, Domenico, 55, Born in Canada, April 30, 1954, died after a brief illness November 2, 2009. He was a very loving son, husband, brother, uncle, and friend who dedicated his life to helping others. Survived by his wife, Christine; mother, Genoveffa; sister Anne-Marie Tony; brothers John & Tony; and nephews, Jason, Robert W., Robert and Christopher. Predeceased by...

Casper Edward Maucere

Casper Edward Maucere

Nov 2, 2009

Casper E. Maucere, 89, of Laguna Woods, CA passed away at home on November 2, 2009. He is survived by his sons Cas and wife Joan, Jeff and wife Gail, Ray and wife Cheryl; daughter Pam Metzler and husband Kurt and daughter-in-law Joan Maucere. He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie and his son Edward. He leaves behind 15...

Hadi Yosef Eissa

Hadi Yosef Eissa

Oct 30, 2009

Hadi Yosef Eissam, 62, of San Clemente died on October 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Samira; his mother, Hoda Eissa and his sisters, Ida Eissa and Mona El Hassag.

A rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 17840 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA....

Cyril Louis Griesbaum

Cyril Louis Griesbaum

Oct 30, 2009

Cyril Louis Griesbaum lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on July 14, 1922 and passed away on October 30, 2009.

Edmond Michael Flaherty

Edmond Michael Flaherty

Oct 29, 2009

Edmond Michael Flaherty lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on January 12, 1942 and passed away on October 29, 2009.

Anna May Young

Anna May Young

Oct 29, 2009

Anna May Young, 79, of Laguna Hills died October 29, 209. She is survived by her husband, Earnest; her children Susan L. Feller and Martin G. Young; her 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM at Abiding Savior Luther Church in Lake Forest, CA with interment at 12:45 PM at Riverside...

Christopher Martin Thompson

Christopher Martin Thompson

Oct 27, 2009

Christopher Martin Thompson February 20, 1951 to October 27, 2009

Christopher was born February 20, 1951 in Altadena to Cochran and Mary Thompson. The 2nd of 9 children, Chris spent his elementary school days at St. Elizabeth in Altadena. He attended La Salle High School in Pasadena where he ran track, graced the dance floor with his...

Nancy Mary Mack

Nancy Mary Mack

Oct 26, 2009

Nancy Mary Mack lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on October 30, 1935 and passed away on October 26, 2009.

Patricia Wahlstrom

Patricia Wahlstrom

Oct 26, 2009

Patricia was a faithful giver to the local food shelf for many years and her family thinks it would be appropriate in these tough economic times to make a donation of food to your favorite food shelf on her behalf in lieu of flowers.

Bernice A. Zeug

Bernice A. Zeug

Oct 24, 2009

Zeug, Bernice Ara June 2, 1924 October 24, 2009 'Loving mother, wife and grandmother'

Passed away Oct. 24, 2009 at the Park Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Rancho Santa Margarita. Bernice was born in Lincoln, Tennessee on June 2, 1924. During WWII she served as a nurse in Chattanooga where she met and married her beloved husband,...

Mary Agnes Mccorry

Mary Agnes Mccorry

Oct 23, 2009

McCorry, Mary Agnes 'Dixie' moved on to eternal peace Friday, October 23, 2009, in her Mission Viejo home surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1921, Mary lived a dynamic life that included assembling parachutes during WWII. After working for Time Life Inc. and holding various other positions while raising four children, the family moved to Phoenix,...

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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