Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Terrence Stephen Landen
Oct 26, 2007
LANDEN, Terrence Stephen, passed away October 26, 2007 after an 18-month battle with cancer. Terry was born February 13, 1939 in Ilford, England and immigrated to Southern California with his family aboard the Queen Mary at the age of 9. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1964...
Willard “Bill” Groth
Oct 25, 2007
Willard 'Bill' Groth , 82, died October 25, 2007 in Laguna Beach, CA. He is survived by his beloved wife Trudy; loving daughters Susan Lefler, Stephanie Johnson and Pam Monger; beloved son David; sister Nance Remde; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, October 29, 2007 ~ 7:00pm to 9:00pm at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary....
Kim Hira
Oct 24, 2007
Kim Hira lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on May 01, 1937 and passed away on October 24, 2007.
Winnifred Ruth Olson
Oct 22, 2007
Winnifred Ruth Olson lives in , passed away at the age of 60. Born on December 09, 1946 and passed away on October 22, 2007.
Leonard Joseph Brady
Oct 20, 2007
Leonard Joseph Brady lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on September 18, 1915 and passed away on October 20, 2007.
John James Thornton
Oct 20, 2007
Thornton, John James, born April 10, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Hazel Thornton, passed away surrounded by family at his home in Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo on Oct. 20, 2007. John, 88, loving husband of Beverly Thornton for 64 years, is survived by his wife; four children: Michael Thornton, Edward Lupe Thornton, Kerry Schmidt, Patricia Greg...
Florian Sava
Oct 18, 2007
Florian Sava lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on August 25, 1953 and passed away on October 18, 2007.
Steven Dean Jackson
Oct 15, 2007
Steven Dean Jackson 1961-2007
Steve was born in Ogden, Utah and moved to Orange County 21 years ago. Steve was the devoted husband of Roberta and loving father of his beautiful daughters, Kandice and Katrina. Steve will be deeply missed by all of his family including his mother Margaret Jackson, sisters Adrie Roberts and Kathie Jackson, and...
Jerri Bersch
Oct 15, 2007
Jerri Bersch, 65, was born October 20, 1941 in Iowa and passed away October 15, 2007 in Anaheim, California. Jerri worked in the Escrow Industry for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Jennifer Puliselich and her husband, Richard; sons, Craig Bersch and Kurt Bursch; sisters, Judy MacLean; Jackie Lang and Connie Chullino; brothers, Tim Chullino...
Sharon Rae Selix Economos
Oct 13, 2007
SHARON RAE ECONOMOS
Sharon Rae Economos, 65, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away on October 13, 2007 after an 11-year illness. The cheerful and optimistic outlook she held throughout her life, did not change while battling an aggressive cancer.
A Midwesterner by birth, Sharon was born in Huron, South Dakota, on February 17, 1942, to...
Linda Lankford Evans
Oct 11, 2007
Born September 2, 1946 in Hollywood, CA., Dr. Linda Denise Lankford Evans resided in Huntington Beach, CA for most of her life. She obtained a Bachelors in Spanish from CSUN, a Masters in Educational Administration from CSULB, followed by a Doctorate in Human Sexuality from UCI. Linda began by teaching Spanish at Westminster High, then went on to utilize...
Joshua Michael Chapman
Oct 10, 2007
Joshua Michael Chapman, 18, died October 10, 2007.
He is survived by his beloved parents Patrick and Shahin Chapman. Loving sisters; Kelly, Shayla, and Sarah Chapman and brother Michael Modica. A visitation will be held on Tuesday 10/16/07 – 7:00-9:00PM in Tent #2 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday...
John “Jack” Kelley
Oct 6, 2007
John 'Jack' Kelley, 81, of Dana Point died October 6, 2007. Survived by his wife, Jane; daughter, Susan Nickel; granddaughters, Chelsea Boyle and Melanie Hill; sister, Mary Haylings and brother, James Kelley. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Friday, October 12, 2007 at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Dana Point.
Mary Lucille Mushett
Oct 5, 2007
Mary Lucille Mushett a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a friend. Her wit, vivacious personality, and loving heart shape my memories of the felicitous times.
My grandmother was the same person to all she knew. Not pretentious or phony. She prided herself in speaking her mind. She would often say: ?When I love I...
Henry Matt Rausch
Oct 4, 2007
Henry M. Rausch, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, was born June 12, 1926 in Wisconsin and passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2007 at home in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Henry is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughters, Leslie Wood and her husband, Tom; Susan Hoskins and her husband, Gary; sons, Michael Rausch and his wife, Terri; Don Rausch...
Christine Huffer
Oct 3, 2007
An Angel has risen, Christine Huffer born December 12, 1949. A beautiful, selfless human being made her ascension into heaven on October 3, 2007, from City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, California. Christine truly had a lust for life and a passion for family. Her legacy will live on through those who had a chance to experience her;...
Fernando Go Ong
Oct 1, 2007
Fernando Go Ong, 75, was born January 9, 1932 in the Philippines and passed away October 1, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. Fernando is survived by his wife, Alice; son, Marvyn Ong; daughters, Imee Ayala and her husband, Roger; Eileen Gustilo and her husband, Alan; brothers, John Ping Ong; Jose Ong; Benjamin Ong; sisters, Juanita Ong; Anita Sy; Alicia...
Eldrid B. Madlangbayan
Sep 29, 2007
Eldrid B. Madlangbayan lives in , passed away at the age of 39. Born on June 03, 1968 and passed away on September 29, 2007.
Joseph William Kane
Sep 27, 2007
Joseph William Kane, of Mission Viejo Born on May 30, 1912 Cicero IL. passed on Sept. 27, 2007. Son of Joseph D. and Mary Anna Kraft.
A retired construction inspector for the City of Long Beach. Owner of Harry's cafe in San Pedro in the 1940's. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He...
Anthony Joseph Paoletta
Sep 26, 2007
Anthony Joseph Paoletta lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on May 20, 1930 and passed away on September 26, 2007.
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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