Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Alfred Chavez

Alfred Chavez

Apr 19, 2008

Alfred Buddy Chaves, 65, was born Dec. 6, 1943 in San Francisco, CA and passed away April 19, 2008 in Santa Ana, CA. Alfred attended Santa Fe High School in Norwalk, CA and college in San Diego, CA. He was a 10 year Senior Engineer at Ricoh Electronics. Alfred is survived by his brother, Ben and sister, Marianne. He...

Howard Leon Carpenter

Howard Leon Carpenter

Apr 18, 2008

Howard Leon Carpenter lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on May 19, 1923 and passed away on April 18, 2008.

Anne H. Clark

Anne H. Clark

Apr 18, 2008

Anne H. Clark 85 of Costa Mesa died Friday April 18, 2008. Loving mother of Sue Hollen, Judy Alderson, Molly Visbeek, K.C. Hudgins, Peggy, Peter, and Tony Clark. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial Mass to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 ~ Time pending? Private Interment...

Albert Edward Stevenson, Jr.

Albert Edward Stevenson, Jr.

Apr 17, 2008

Albert Edward Stevenson, Jr., 80, was born November 11, 1927 in Arkansas and passed away April 18, 2008 in California. A retired Mechanical Engineer who worked for the Aerospace Corporation, Albert is survived by his wife, Anne Stevenson; daughter, Mary Ann Harrison; son, Albert Richard Stevenson; step-daughters, Lisa Suzanne Sharp and Ardianne Lynn Skinner and 6 grandchildren.

Christine E. Bennett

Christine E. Bennett

Apr 16, 2008

Christine E. Bennett was born December 10, 1938 in Cawood, Kentucky and passed away April 16, 2008 in Lake Forest, Ca.  Chris is survived by her three children, Ted, Teresa and Tammy and six grandchildren Stephanie, Nicole, Natalie, Austin, Sam, and Madison.  Visitation will be Tuesday evening April 22, 2008 from 7PM to 9PM at O’Connor Mortuary.  Graveside services...

Marianne Agathe Radicia

Marianne Agathe Radicia

Apr 16, 2008

Marianne Radicia Born: November 14, 1931 Deceased: April 16, 2008

On April 16, 2008 the Lord called Marianne Radicia to his side. A special person here on earth, a special place in heaven would be set, just for her.

Marianne's smile lit the room and her eyes twinkled like the sun's rays upon tranquil waters....

Ryan James Berger

Ryan James Berger

Apr 15, 2008

Ryan James Berger of Mission Viejo, CA, passed into the arms of the Lord on April 15, 2008. Ryan arrived on this earth on June 23, 1980 in Berkeley, CA. The family relocated to Mission Viejo in the summer of 1986. Ryan, who followed in his father's footsteps as an accountant, had also been active in the local sports...

William Edsel Ford

William Edsel Ford

Apr 11, 2008

William Edsel Ford, born on January 11, 1931 in Etowah County, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on April 11, 2008. A resident of Lake Forest, California since 1973, he was a veteran and served in the US Army for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ann Carrier Ford; son, Perry,...

Ralph Parke Huestis

Ralph Parke Huestis

Apr 8, 2008

Dr. Ralph Huestis, born July 13, 1921, passed away from natural causes on April 8, 2008. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to his surviving wife, Joyce and loving father to his two children, Harold Huestis and Teresa Mendelson. Dr. Huestis was a resident of Tustin, California since 1972. Dr. Huestis served his country from World Ward...

Romelia Guerra Morales

Romelia Guerra Morales

Apr 7, 2008

Romelia G. Morales was born June 18, 1922 in California and passed away April 7, 2008 at home in Capistrano Beach, CA. She was 85. A veteran who served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, Romelia is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ernest Morales; sons, Ronald J. Morales; Michael E. Morales; Peter L. Morales and Dennis...

Robert R. Ricci

Robert R. Ricci

Apr 6, 2008

Robert R. Ricci January 11, 1945 – April 6, 2008

Our dearest father, husband and grandfather Robert ‘Bob’ Ricci passed away quietly and peacefully on Sunday April 6, 2008. Bob is survived by his two children Jason and Sean, grandson Wyatt Parker, and wife Sandra along with many friends and extended family. He was born on January...

Lloyd Fossen

Lloyd Fossen

Apr 6, 2008

Lloyd Fossen, a 30 year resident of Laguna Hills was born July 28, 1925 in Minnesota and passed away April 6, 2008 in Newport Beach, California.  He was 82 years old.  Lloyd worked with Thorpe Insulation for 38 years as a member of Union Local #5, most recently as an Insulation Consultant.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra;...

Jordan Andrew Korinke

Jordan Andrew Korinke

Apr 4, 2008

Korinke, Jordan Andrew, 27, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008. He was the loving son of Denise and Dennis Korinke and brother to Ryan. Jordan was a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an avid surfer. We will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held at Mission Lutheran...

Lucretia Elizabeth Chapple

Lucretia Elizabeth Chapple

Apr 4, 2008

Lucretia Elizabeth Chapple lives in , passed away at the age of 43. Born on July 05, 1964 and passed away on April 04, 2008.

Amy Lynette Ferguson

Amy Lynette Ferguson

Apr 2, 2008

Amy Lynette Ferguson was born December 9, 1978 in California and passed away April 2, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was 29 years old. Amy is survived by her daughter, Victoria Ferguson; sons, Isaak Lopez and Anthony Ferguson; mother, Treasa Cusack; father, Jeff Ferguson; step-father, Scot Cusack; step-mother, Lisa Ferguson; grandfather, Joe Pablo; grandfather, Ron Ferguson; grandmother, Dixie Ferguson;...

Joseph James Covello

Joseph James Covello

Apr 2, 2008

Joseph J. Covello 91 of Irvine died Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Joseph was born and raised in Worcester, MA and lived in Irvine, CA for 38 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Angelina; son Robert; sisters Donne Covello and Rose Morrocco; brother James and one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Memorial service to be held...

Blaine C. Warr

Blaine C. Warr

Apr 1, 2008

Blaine C. Warr lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on August 23, 1920 and passed away on April 01, 2008.

Daryl Edward Hill

Daryl Edward Hill

Apr 1, 2008

Daryl Edward Hill dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather and faithful friend passed away on April 1, 2008 'April Fools Day', at the age of 72. Daryl was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 1, 1935 to Aley Gibson A.G. and Catherine Hill. Daryl was retired from Pharmaceutical sales, a field in which he worked for over 35 years....

Parviz Allahyari Tafreshi

Parviz Allahyari Tafreshi

Mar 31, 2008

Parviz Tafreshi was a beautiful man. His kindness, patience, sense of humor, and ingenuity made him one of a kind. As a husband to Farie, his unconditional love made every moment of her life a precious gift. As a father to Shawn, he was a mentor, passing his wisdom and kindness with a simple loving hug, and his unforgettable ...

Vaso Sanichas “Vasiliki” Hepler

Vaso Sanichas “Vasiliki” Hepler

Mar 31, 2008

Hepler, Vaso Sanichas 'Vasiliki,' a long-time resident of Mission Viejo passed away March 31, 2008 of heart failure. She is preceded to heaven by her dear husband, Jesse, 'Hep'; and her beloved daughter Teresa, as well as her siblings John and Georgia.

Vaso was born in Phoenix, Arizona and was active in the Greek-American community. She was...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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