Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Panagiotis George Kantzavelos

Panagiotis George Kantzavelos

Nov 25, 2007

KANTZAVELOS, Panagiotis Peter was born January 17, 1985 in Long Beach, CA and grew up in Lake Forest.  Peter is survived by his loving parents, Chris and Magda Kantzavelos and beloved sister, Christina.  Peter will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Viewing and Trisaigion will be held Wednesday 11/28/2007 – 7:00pm @ St. George’s Episcopal Church...

Virginia Lee Austin

Virginia Lee Austin

Nov 24, 2007

Virginia Lee Austin lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on February 23, 1926 and passed away on November 24, 2007.

Ada Philadelpha Ann Bower

Ada Philadelpha Ann Bower

Nov 24, 2007

Ada was born in Cornwall England to James and Christine Stevens on January 3, 1931. Her family immigrated to Detroit Michigan and that is where she met the love of her life Clarence Bower. She was only 13 years old and he was 17. They were happily married for 50 years. The memorable stories of their love and courtship...

Warren Edward Moritz

Warren Edward Moritz

Nov 23, 2007

Warren E. Moritz

Born January 1, 1922

I was born on our farm located about 7 miles north of Junction City, Kansas. My parents were Albert Moritz and Agnes Oliver Moritz and I had 5 sisters and two brothers. Mother and Dad gave us lots of love, gentleness and guidance. I remember the fried chicken,...

Robert Emmett Mcdonough

Robert Emmett Mcdonough

Nov 21, 2007

McDONOUGH – Robert Emmett 85, of Capistrano Beach, CA, passed away on November 21, 2007, surrounded by loving family. Born in Chicago, IL, he is survived by his beloved wife, Simone; children, Susan and Emmett; sister, Kathleen Ecklund; five grandchildren, Meaghan, Jenna, David, Stephen and John; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Ryan-Carlson. He was preceded in death by his...

Tara Ann Slizewski

Tara Ann Slizewski

Nov 20, 2007

Tara Ann Slizewski lives in , passed away at the age of 33. Born on January 24, 1974 and passed away on November 20, 2007.

George Thomas Meadows

George Thomas Meadows

Nov 20, 2007

George Thomas Meadows

February 20, 1945 November 20, 2007

It was a wonderful Life?

It was a wonderful life That's what George would say Sitting here with us today There's nothing I'd change No, I don't believe so, Because if I did? Some of you I'd not know

To thy own...

Dennis Wayne Smitch

Dennis Wayne Smitch

Nov 20, 2007

DENNIS WAYNE SMITCH

March 10, 1948 – November 20, 2007

Dennis Wayne Smitch passed away November 20, 2007 at home with his son Justin Smitch 28 years, wife of 33 years Donna Smitch & mother in law Betty Packard at his side. Dennis was 59 and enjoying life to the fullest prior this fight with...

Patrick Owen Mohan

Patrick Owen Mohan

Nov 17, 2007

Patrick Owen Mohan died peacefully November 17, 2007. Born in Anaconda, Montana, Patrick lived in California for 50 years and was a resident of Mission Viejo for 30 years. Predeceased by wife of 46 years, Ellen Louise Mohan. Survived by daughter, Colleen; son Patrick; sisters Eleanor and Rosalie; brother William; and two granddaughters.

A Memorial Mass will...

Paul Dergarabedian

Paul Dergarabedian

Nov 17, 2007

Noted Scientist Passes Away Obituary for Dr. Paul Dergarabedian – 1922 – 2007

Dergarabedian, Dr. Paul, 85, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA passed away November 17, 2007 surrounded by loving family. Born in Racine, WI, he is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; children Celeste Dwight, Claudia Moon deceased, Clarice Bowler and Paul Jr.; his sister Sylvia...

Paul Hikaru Sakaguchi

Paul Hikaru Sakaguchi

Nov 14, 2007

Paul Sakaguchi, 67, was born August 24, 1940 in North Judson, Indiana and passed away November 14, 2007 at home in Laguna Woods, California. Paul retired from Inland-Mital Steel after 33 years. Paul, a veteran of the U.S. Army, is survived by his wife, Marie; son, Mark Sakaguchi and his wife, Keri Lew; daughter, Marisa Sakaguchi-Kelly and her husband,...

Antonio Yorba

Antonio Yorba

Nov 13, 2007

Antonio Yorba lives in , passed away at the age of 51. Born on July 10, 1956 and passed away on November 13, 2007.

Angelina Grumbine

Angelina Grumbine

Nov 13, 2007

Angelina Grumbine lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on January 15, 1924 and passed away on November 13, 2007.

Dorothy Ellen Taaffe

Dorothy Ellen Taaffe

Nov 11, 2007

Taaffe, Dorothy Ellen

Born in Chicago, IL on Feb. 3, 1918, passed away in Playa Vista, CA on Nov. 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Taaffe, she is survived by her children Timothy J. Taaffe and Judy Ness Richard; grandchildren Brian Ness Pam, Michael Ness Beth, Jenny Ness, and Lisa Tomlinson Ryan; and great-grandchildren...

Michael Louis Mazzara

Michael Louis Mazzara

Nov 10, 2007

Michael Louis Mazzara was born October 22, 1968 in Newport Beach, California, grew up and attended school in Huntington Beach, California, graduated from Edison High School in 1987 and attended Chico State University. Michael went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2007. Michael is survived by his parents, Sam A. Mazzara, Sr., of Prescott Valley, Arizona;...

Sharon Mayer Pomeroy

Sharon Mayer Pomeroy

Nov 5, 2007

Sharon Mayer Pomeroy born March 17, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA. Raised in Salem, OR. Married Thomas Dole Pomeroy III in 1968. Raised their family in Tualatin, OR for 15 yrs., moving to Mission Viejo, CA in 1987. She is survived by her daughter Shannon Thompson of Duxbury, MA; her son Troy Pomeroy and daughter-in-law Denise Pomeroy of Trabuco...

Michael Verne Cox

Michael Verne Cox

Oct 30, 2007

MICHAEL VERNE COX

Laguna Niguel – Michael Verne Cox, 58 passed away on Tuesday October 30, 2007 at Saddleback Hospital, with his family by his side, due to complications resulting from colon cancer. Mike was born on October 4, 1949 in Los Angeles California, the son of Verne deceased and Patricia Cox. He married JoAnn Kritz on...

John M. Blasko

John M. Blasko

Oct 30, 2007

John M. Blasko, 56, passed away Oct 30, 2007.  John is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jeannette; his son, Peter and his sister, Jane Wilson.

Aaryn Michael Adams

Aaryn Michael Adams

Oct 29, 2007

Aaryn Michael Adams, 9, of Mission Viejo, Ca died on October 29, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jenifer; his sister, Leah Adams; his grandparents, Barbara Adams and Jean and Henry Baker.

Memorial Service is scheduled on 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA.

Gail Ann Habash

Gail Ann Habash

Oct 27, 2007

Gail Ann Habash, 68, was born March 17, 1939 in Ft. Worth, Texas and passed away Oct. 27, 2007 in Colorado Springs, CO. Gail is survived by her husband, Carlo; son, John C. Habash and daughter Linda Habash Krause Patrick. Memorial Service is Sat. 11/3/2007, 4:00pm at St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, San Clemente, CA.

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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