Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Cheryl Ann Henderson
Dec 15, 2023
Aunt to many, friend to the end
Cheryl Henderson was born in Altadena, CA in 1941 to Felicia Henderson and William Henderson. She died on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California. She grew up in Alhambra and later moved to Capistrano Beach, and then San Juan Capistrano has been her home for...
Mary Miloch
Dec 13, 2023
Mary Miloch, a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother and pet lover, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, to her eternal home on December 13, 2023.
Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents who immigrated from the Soviet Union. She lived in Dearborn Michigan, her hometown for over eight decades. Always a hard worker, Mary got her first...
Herman Heidt
Dec 9, 2023
In loving memory of Herman Heidt, age 101 who passed away Saturday, Dec 9 at his home. He has joined his beloved wife of 59 years, Jeanne, and his son Chris (deceased 1971). He leaves behind his son Jon, daughter Kathleen, granddaughter Ashley and great granddaughter Emmelyn. Herman was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. In...
Mary Josephine Hickey
Dec 8, 2023
Born: Mary Josephine Garcia March 20, 1937 Died: December 8, 2023
Mary Josephine Hickey, formerly Mary Jo Mendez, Mary Jo Garcia, was born in Martinez, California on March 20, 1937. The eldest of four children born to Edward V, Garcia and Elvira (Vera) Garcia formerly Rubio. Rosalie, Eleanor, and Edward Jr. She is survived by...
William Robert Bluett
Dec 8, 2023
William Robert Bluett
August 14, 1939 – December 8, 2023
Bluett, William Robert, son of Ralph and Betty Bluett, was born on August 14, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA.
William graduated in 1957 from Lynwood High School and married Helen Pauline Eimen on September 4, 1965,...
Gregory Valentine Gibson
Dec 5, 2023
Gregory Valentine Gibson, born on February 18, 1950, in Palo Alto, CA, to Robert Valentine and Maxine Catherine Gibson, spent his formative years in Pasadena, CA, alongside his two sisters, Gigi (Gail), and Buffy (Beth). Growing up in Southern California, he developed a deep love for the ocean, fostering a lifelong passion for surfing and snorkeling. He completed his...
Mary Patricia Bueno
Dec 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Patricia Bueno, affectionately known as Pat/ “Melbs,” on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on May 26, 1938, in La Salle, Illinois, Pat was a loving mother to Pillar, Michael, Cathy (+), Elizabeth & Vittorio, Patricia & Paul,...
Pierre Joseph Guillemot
Nov 29, 2023
My beautiful, amazing Papa left us for his eternal home on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023…. He was at home with me, his daughter, Natascha Anita Eickhoff, son in law, Scott Eickhoff, and grandsons, Nathan and Dustin. He was loved deeply and cared for lovingly by his family and his caregivers, Kristen, and Maria.
As many of you...
Daniel Pelot
Nov 29, 2023
Daniel Pelot, MD, 89, was born in South Carolina and passed away in Huntington Beach, California on November 29, 2023.
Dan is survived by daughters Michele R. Pelot, MD (Ross Canning) and Denise Danielle Pelot, JD; grandchildren Aidan and Olivia; and many nieces and nephews.
Dan was a physician and professor of medicine for over...
Ann Margaret Mintie
Nov 28, 2023
Ann Margaret Mintie
Succumbing after a long illness, Ann Margaret (Dillon) Mintie died November 28, 2023.
Ann was born July 19, 1931 in Pittsburgh PA, the youngest of seven children, Ann graduated from St. Basil High School, 1949. She had a marvelous mezzo-soprano singing voice, and was once offered a scholarship after High...
Ali Semsar
Nov 27, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Ali, he wasn’t just a presence in our lives; he was a beacon of joy, always considerate of those around him. An incredible husband, father and friend. There are no words in the written language to shed enough light on this rare and one of a kind soul.
...Lillian Ann Jans
Nov 27, 2023
Lillian Ann Jans
Lillian Ann Jans, 98, of Mission Viejo, CA, died on November 27, 2023, in Mission Viejo, CA.
She was born Leocadia Baranowski, on July 19, 1925 in Lemont, IL. Her family were members of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Lemont. She worked all of her life in the accounting field,...
Charles Joseph Litz Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
Charles Joseph Litz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1928, the eldest of 2 children. He later received a football scholarship to University of Delaware, where he was a linebacker for the Fighting Blue Hens. After graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he taught soldiers anti-missile maneuvers. ...
Janice Ruth Anchell
Nov 25, 2023
Janice Ruth Anchell was born on May 12, 1927, in Vancouver, Canada to Dena (née Weinberg) and Julius Levick. Dena, born in London, England, was an accomplished violinist, who received her degree in music from the University of Vancouver BC. Julius, born in Ekaterinoslav, Russia (now Dnipro, Ukraine), received his medical degree from the University of Manitoba.
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Donald Ian Kiser
Nov 24, 2023
Donald Ian Kiser, age 80, from Glendora, CA passed away on November 24, 2023 in Laguna Hills, CA. He is survived by his wife, Delphine Kiser and daughter Lori.
Services will be held 12/19/2023 at the Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard , Riverside, CA 92528 At 9:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations...
Urvashiben "Kaki" Pandya
Nov 23, 2023
Urvashiben Pandya (January 15, 1932 – November 23, 2023), affectionately known as "Kaki" to all who cherished her. Born in Jabugam, Vadodara, Gujurat, she was the youngest of three siblings. Her legacy lives on through her two sons, Pankaj and Sudhir, her grandson Suren and his wife Shalvi, along with their daughter, Prisha, as well as many other loved...
Binh Kien Ninh
Nov 23, 2023
"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" (John 11 : 25)
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mr. Binh Ninh of Camarillo, CA on November 23 rd , at the age of 68,...
Marco Marin
Nov 22, 2023
Our hearts are broken and our spirits deeply saddened from the passing of our beloved brother, son, and uncle, Marco Marin at the age of 61. Marco passed away unexpectedly on November 22nd in the early morning.
Marco was born in Tripoli, Libya on May 13, 1962 to Italian parents – Gianfranco and Maria Marin. While there,...
Joan Foster Nugent
Nov 21, 2023
Joan Foster Nugent considered herself to be the unofficial greeter at Freedom Village. Whenever she found out about someone who had just moved into the senior living community in Lake Forest, Calif., she would find them, introduce herself and invite the newcomer to join her and a group of friends for dinner in the dining room. She was a...
Georgina Amparán
Nov 20, 2023
Born Georgina Aburto on February 5, 1948 in Los Angeles, our mother would later be known by many names: Gina, Mom, George, Oma, Yia Yia, and more. Regardless what you called her, you will remember her for her smile, her laughter, her love of music and dancing, and her devotion to family and friends. On November 20, 2023, she...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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