Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Sep 26, 2007

Jean Fitzpatrick, quick to share a few lines of song, a dance step and a bright smile, died Sept. 26, 2007, from cancer. She was 81.

Born Sept. 30, 1925, she grew up in Missouri and Texas. She married Donald Jack Fitzpatrick in 1943 and they moved to California where they lived in Los Angeles, Pico Rivera...

Sep 24, 2007

Griesinger, Judson Fredrick, 80, died 9/24/07. Visitation 9/30/07 ~ 4:00pm, Funeral Service 9/30/07 ~ 5:00pm at O?Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, Burial 10/1/07 ~ 11:00am at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Sep 22, 2007

Lois Grace Gray, 81, died September 22, 2007. Lois is survived by her loving sons, Danny and Jamie Gray. She is also survived by her beloved sisters Erma Todd, Doris Bull and 5 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday 9/26/07 – 2:00-4:00PM at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills. Interment will be held on Thursday 9/27/07 – 11:00AM...

Sep 21, 2007

Yoon, Jane Rebecca Watson of Lake Forest peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2007 after battling cancer. She is survived by her only son Steven, his wife and caregiver Teresa, her son David and their daughter Kelli Jane. She will be missed dearly. For details please contact 949 951-2619. Service will be held on...

Sep 18, 2007

Patricia peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hollywood, California, graduated from Whittier College, and earned her Masters Degree from U. C. Berkeley. She had long-term interests in genealogy and local Orange County history. She served for years as Docent at the Howe-Waffle House and the Irvine Historical Society Museum. She is survived...