Obituaries

Nov 9, 2008

Mary Elizabeth Geddings passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2008 in Mission Viejo, CA at the age of 79.

Mary was born September 29, 1929 in Ellicott City, Maryland to Charles and Catherine Naide, one of four children. After spending her childhood in Maryland, Mary was married to her husband, Robert Bob, after...

Nov 6, 2008

Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Cortese, 67 of San Juan Capistrano, CA and formerly of Fort Sumner died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 6:52 pm in a Lubbock, TX hospital following a sudden illness. Joseph was born July 26, 1941 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Joe and Edith McFadden Cortese. He attended high school in Fort Sumner; undergraduate...

Nov 5, 2008

Todd Edward Abel May 28, 1968-November 5, 2008

With sadness and regret we are announcing the death of our beloved Todd Abel. Todd died unexpectedly Wednesday night November 5, 2008.

Todd was born in Pomona, California May 28, 1968. He attended high schools in Laguna Hills, and Walnut Creek, California. Todd was an outstanding athlete...

Nov 5, 2008

Erin Kelly Montgomery, 37, was born March 10, 1971 in California and passed away November 5, 2008 at home in Anaheim Hills, CA. A PBX Operator with Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA, Erin is survived by her mother, Rita Montgomery; father, John Montgomery; grandmother, Rita Adams; grandfather, Hamilton Montgomery and sister, Michelle Montgomery. Services will be Sat....

Nov 4, 2008

Tina Owens OKOROWSKI, born in Toledo, Ohio on July 30, 1957. Her optimistic attitude allowed her to fight her long battle with Uterine Sarcoma. She was an inspiration and a heroine to many. Through her courageous battle she taught many lessons to those she left behind. She felt truly blessed.

Tina was one of five children born...

Nov 2, 2008

Jessie Louise Snyder, 87, was born July 18, 1921 in Pennsylvania and passed away November 2, 2008 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Jessie is survived by her husband, George Snyder; sons, Robert, Richard and Ronald Snyder; daughter, Marian Lee; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be Sat., 11/15/08 at 1:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church in Yorba...

Nov 1, 2008

Dr. Lauro M. Gaurano, 78, was born August 14, 1930 in Dolores, Luzon Province, Philippines and passed away November 1, 2008 at home in Laguna Niguel, CA. Dr. Gaurano attended the Manila Central University College of Medicine in Caloocan City, Manila, Philippines. He also attended Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gaurano established a private practice as an Internist...

Oct 30, 2008

Robert Dale Thomas lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on April 17, 1939 and passed away on October 30, 2008.

Oct 28, 2008

Genee Lorraine Cadden lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on November 20, 1934 and passed away on October 28, 2008.

Oct 28, 2008

Matthew Shane Kaminski, 32, of Ladera Ranch passed away suddenly Tuesday morning October 28, 2008. He was born on October 7, 1976, in Downey, California, to Rick and Robin Kaminski. He was the oldest of their four children.

Matt attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Downey, from kindergarten through the eighth grade. He graduated from...

Oct 20, 2008

Cowan, Dr. Charles Michael – passed away on Monday, October 20th, 2008. Dr. Cowan began a successful Cardiology practice at St. Bernadine’s Community Hospital in 1972 serving the greater Inland Empire for many years. He later moved to Laguna Beach with his beloved wife, Jeanien Cowan, where he continued to work as a Cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente of Riverside....

Oct 20, 2008

Cowan, Jeanien Rickett – My daughter, my mother, our sister, and our friend left us to join God in heaven on Monday, October 20, 2008. It was a beautiful day on the Island of Catalina with blue skies – she was with the love of her life, she was with good friends, enjoying music and good spirit! Jeanien Cowan...

Oct 19, 2008

Lou Stringer, 91, former major league baseball player with the Red Sox and the Cubs passed away Sunday, October 19th. Lou resided at Freedom Village in Lake Forest. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; daughter Lynda, son Tom, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, Lake...

Oct 18, 2008

Donald Edwin Dutton, Sr. lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on March 20, 1930 and passed away on October 18, 2008.

Oct 18, 2008

Julain Marie Giessel passed away peacefully on Oct 18, 2008. Julain is survived by her husband, David; 3 sons Russell, Robert and Adam; mother Ann and sister Linda. Julain was a loving wife, caring mother, and a good friend to many. She had a deep love for family and a passion for life. Services will be private. For those...

Oct 15, 2008

Frances D. Talley lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on July 16, 1910 and passed away on October 15, 2008.

Oct 11, 2008

Vincent Brascia-1929-2008

funeral services

Friday, October 17, 2008, 9:00 A.M. Mass, St Kilian Catholic Church 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691

Internment: 12:00pm Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Ca Maps will be available

Reception: Casta del Sol Rec Center #1, Vista Room 3:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please...

Oct 9, 2008

Martinez, Freddie Montoya 'Nando' 83, of San Juan Capistrano, passed away peacefully in his home on 10-09-08 at midnight surrounded by his family. Memorial Services: 10/15 7-9 pm Rosary/Viewing O'Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, 10/16/08, 10:00 am, Mass Mission San Juan Capistrano, followed by Graveside Burial at Ascension Cemetery.

He was born on May 31, 1925. San Miguel,...

Oct 8, 2008

CURTIS WARREN LATTIME  7-16-1929 TO 10-08-2008 Curtis ‘Curt’ was born in Medford, Mass., having three siblings, Barbara, Phyllis and Richard. After graduating from Medford High School, he enlisted into the U.S. Army. After the Army he attended the Bentley School of Accounting & Finance and graduated with honors. Curt met his wife, Gail, while they were both employed at...

Oct 6, 2008

Polenske, Joanne Carol

Born in Milwaukee, WI on January 1, 1940 to William and Dorothy Vojtik. She peacefully passed on to eternity October 6, 2008 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA.

Joanne is survived by her husband Arvin Ski, children Sandy Gerard Luckett of Rancho Santa Margarita and Steve Shawnene of Trabuco Canyon, grandchildren...