Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Rita C. Di Massa

Rita C. Di Massa

Jun 28, 2009

Rita C. Di Massa lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 06, 1919 and passed away on June 28, 2009.

Mary Catherine Fiske

Mary Catherine Fiske

Jun 27, 2009

Mary Catherine Alberigo Fiske, daughter of Mary Richard Wilson and Salvatore Alberigo was born on June 30, 1950 in Warwick, Rhode Island and moved to Southern California as a young child. She departed this life on June 27, 2009 in Newport Beach after a six-year courageous journey.

Before the journey began, Mary had completed Interior Design School...

Grace Mary Ley

Grace Mary Ley

Jun 26, 2009

Gracemary Ellen Trissel Ley

Gracemary Ellen Trissel Ley Grace Mary, 84, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, loving mother and generous soul, passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 26, 2009, at Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA, after a courageous two year battle with peritoneal ovarian cancer. Born in Linthicum Heights, MD, on July 16, 1924, Grace's family...

Elsie Sabina Hintz Muller

Elsie Sabina Hintz Muller

Jun 26, 2009

Elsie Sabina Hintz Muller lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on December 09, 1913 and passed away on June 26, 2009.

Melvin S. Voelker

Melvin S. Voelker

Jun 24, 2009

Melvin S. Voelker, 76, was born June 18, 1933 in Ohio and passed away June 24, 2009 in Mission Viejo, CA. He was a retired Mechanical Designer and Professional Musician. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ron Voelker. Mel is survived by his wife, Cheryl; sons, Dean Voelker and Todd Voelker Melissa; daughters, Kimberly Voelker Peck Philip...

Sandra Louise Nowell

Sandra Louise Nowell

Jun 23, 2009

Sandra Louise Nowell, a long time resident of San Clemente and Capistrano Beach, passed away at home on June 23, 2009. Sandra was born August 13, 1949 in Van Nuys, CA. She was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy Sippel of San Fernando Valley, CA. Sandra is survived by her two children, Brett and Allison; brother, Richard and uncle,...

John Paul Morrill

John Paul Morrill

Jun 19, 2009

John Paul Morrill 1931-2009

John Paul Morrill, age 77, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home, Friday, June 19, 2009 in Laguna Niguel, CA. He was born July 16, 1931 in South Gate, CA, to the late Paul and Margaret Morrill. John is preceded in death by his daughter, Shawna Morrill.

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Gerald Singleton Johnson

Gerald Singleton Johnson

Jun 18, 2009

Dr. Gerald S. Johnson, PhD, was born December 27, 1921 in New Jersey and passed away June 18, 2009 in California. He was 87 years old. A Teacher and School Psychologist for 35 years, Gerald is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Gail Burch and Peggy Coberly; son, Terry Johnson; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Burial will...

Ruth Eleanor Buffey

Ruth Eleanor Buffey

Jun 18, 2009

Ruth Eleanor Buffey, 72, was born August 16, 1936 in New York and passed away June 18, 2009 in California. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Carol J. Miller; son, Craig Buffey and grandsons, Ryan Miller and Craig Buffey, Jr.

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Arabella Cecilia Williams

Arabella Cecilia Williams

Jun 18, 2009

Arabella Cecilia Williams Born in Utah on August 23, 1922 Died on June 18, 2009

Visitation Service-June 24 10-12 Graveside  Service-June 24 Inglewood Cemetary 1:00 Arabella Cecilia Williams was born August 23, 1922 and passed away June 18, 2009 in Mission Viejo, Calif.

She was 86 years old.  After retiring from teaching, Arabella and her...

Mitchell John Brzezinski

Mitchell John Brzezinski

Jun 18, 2009

Mitchell John Brzezinski Born: July 24, 1932 Entered Eternal Life: June 18, 2009

Mitch was a proud Chicago son, but spent the last part of his life as a resident of Mission Viejo, CA. Trading sunshine for snow, he moved to Southern California in 1985, to work as the West Coast sales representative for the Bretford Company,...

Celio Gordon Capelli

Celio Gordon Capelli

Jun 13, 2009

Celio 'Jay' Capelli, loving husband and father of 3, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home at age 94 surrounded by loved ones. He was known to all as a very kind and generous man and he will be dearly missed. Jay was born in Italy in 1914, emigrated to America at age 5, married adoring wife Mary...

Todd William Mee

Todd William Mee

Jun 13, 2009

Todd William Mee, born on June 15, 1974 in Mission Viejo, CA, died on Saturday. He graduated from Trabuco Hills High School in 1993. Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, he joined the United States Navy, where he found love and pride in serving his country. He served on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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William Edward Bieschke

William Edward Bieschke

Jun 12, 2009

~ billyonthebass ~

A fine musician, talented artist, wonderful son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, friend, cat-dad, Best Husband.  Billy poured his entire heart & soul into every relationship, every gig, every chore.

He was an extraordinarily talented, gracious, kind and generous man.  His humor wicked, very silly, crude and came off sweet doin' it.  Just...

Harriet D. Wilson

Harriet D. Wilson

Jun 11, 2009

Harriet D. Wilson, 86, was born February 28, 1923 in Minnesota and passed away June 11, 2009 in Lake Forest, CA. Harriet is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vernon Wilson; son, David V. Wilson; daughter, Victoria Craig; sisters, Elvira Ribar and Doris Greenlund; grandchildren, Jennifer C. Resendez and Michael R. Wilson. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday,...

Arcadia Cortez Totaan

Arcadia Cortez Totaan

Jun 11, 2009

INANG'

Arcadia Cortez Totaan Pangasinan, Philippines. Nov. 15, 1913 – Ladera Ranch, US. June 11, 2009 Age: 95

Husband: Juan Parungao Totaan Pangasinan, Philippines. June 12, 1909 – North Tustin, US. June 24, 1989 Age: 80

Children: Arsenio C Totaan, Age: 73 Wife: Amipina Ipac Seattle, Washington

Martina C Totaan, Age:...

Carlos Romero

Carlos Romero

Jun 8, 2009

Carlos 'Charlie' Romero

Carlos was born ninety five years ago in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he met his wife Virginia. They moved to California during WW11 with their two children Don Romero and Charleen Romero -Thompson.

He worked at Selman Chevrolet in Orange for more than thirty-five years as the parts manager. After retirement,...

Pamela Sue Alianiello Dukes

Pamela Sue Alianiello Dukes

Jun 8, 2009

Pamela Sue Alianiello Dukes 1950-2009

Pamela Sue Alianiello Dukes, 59, of Mission Viejo, CA., passed away June 8, 2009, at her home. She was born on January 1st, 1950. Pam resided in her parents former home of 40 years in Mission Viejo, CA. She was the daughter of Vince & Jerry Alianiello. She is survived by her...

Barbara Lynn Hall

Barbara Lynn Hall

Jun 5, 2009

Barbara Lynn Hall, 54, of Laguna Niguel passed away June 5, 2009, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. She is survived by her husband Archie; her children Ryan, Jacob, Seth and Katy, all of Southern CA. Her parents Dale and Pat Patton of Grand Junction, CO, and sisters Debra Patton Davis, Sandra Michael Hobbs,...

Gabriella Maria Santaniello

Gabriella Maria Santaniello

May 31, 2009

Gabriella Santaniello died at home in Monarch Bay, May 31, 2009, in the loving company of her husband of 45 years, Dr. John D. Santaniello; her three children, Gabriella, John and Anthony; her sister, Suzanne Petrizzi and many members of her large and close extended family.

Gabriella was born in Hungary in 1942. Her family fled the...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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