Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Pollyanna “Sunny” Davis Trowbridge

Pollyanna “Sunny” Davis Trowbridge

Jul 15, 2007

Pollyanna ‘sunny? Davis Trowbridge, beloved mother and grandmother; passed away in Laguna Hills, CA, on July 15, 2007, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born January 18, 1939, in Knoxville, TN; the youngest child of Annabelle and Van Wert Davis. She lived for many years in Laguna Beach, and always considered it her home. She was...

Donald Lee Davis

Donald Lee Davis

Jul 15, 2007

September 25, 1932 – July 15, 2007 Donald Davis, 74, of Big Bear, CA, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 15, at 5am at his daughter's home with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, and married his high school sweetheart, Rachel, in 1951. His happiest times were during ...

J. Richard Risher

J. Richard Risher

Jul 12, 2007

With deep sadness, we say goodbye to our dear husband, father, and friend, Dick Risher, who went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2007. Dick grew up in Springfield, Tennessee, the youngest of six children born to Sallie and Harry Risher. Voted the Most Athletic Person at Springfield High, he earned a full scholarship at Vanderbilt University...

Elmer Benjamin Allmeroth

Elmer Benjamin Allmeroth

Jul 11, 2007

Elmer Benjamin Allmeroth Born to Benjamin Christian Allmeroth and Eleanor Allmeroth nee Wielputz in St Louis Missouri on May 2, 1910. Died July 11, 2007 in Long Beach.

His parents moved west in 1916, first to San Diego, then Los Angeles before settling in Long Beach in 1922. Ben's first ten years in Long Beach were spent...

Mary Diane Cox

Mary Diane Cox

Jul 10, 2007

Mary Cox, 63, of Mission Viejo died July 10, 2007 in Laguna Hills. She is survived by her loving husband John Cox; beloved daughter Stephanie Cox; loving son Jon Cox and two grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her brother Skipper George Allen and sisters Stephanie Allen, Betty Jo Allen and Georgianna Ruzicka.

A memorial mass will...

Toby Toshio Tsuma

Toby Toshio Tsuma

Jul 7, 2007

Tsuma, Toby, 88 passed away July 7, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Helen; sons Glen Tsuma and Alan Tsuma; daughter Linda McCollum; brother Ned Tsuma; sisters Mariko Endo and Ida Jikaku and seven grandchildren.

A graveside service will be Friday, July 13, 2007 ~ 11:00am at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona Del Mar. A...

Herschel Herbert Hoopengarner

Herschel Herbert Hoopengarner

Jul 6, 2007

Hoopengarner, Herschel, 72, passed away July 6, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bobbi; son, Robert Hoopengarner of San Clemente; daughter, Julie Knauf of San Clemente; brother, David Hoopengarner of Fresno and four grandchildren.

Hersh was a 53-54 graduate of Fresno High School and attended Fresno City College and Fresno State University. He...

Bert Daniel Lynn

Bert Daniel Lynn

Jul 5, 2007

Bert D. Lynn of Laguna Niguel died July 5. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated magna cum Laude from Western Reserve University. His career at Western Airlines spanned 32 years traversing aviation history from piston engines to super jets.

He was preceded in death by his lovely wife June. He is survived by their daughter...

Gerald “Jerry” Keane

Gerald “Jerry” Keane

Jul 2, 2007

Keane, Jerry, 59, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away July 2, 2007. Born in Detroit, MI, University of Toledo graduate, University of Southern California EMBA graduate, former National Sales and Marketing Director of M&M Mars, Mattel, and Haagen Dazs, owner of Keane's Religious Goods & Gifts in Laguna Hills, CA. Survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Danny, Patrick, Katie,...

Emin Inal Arsan

Emin Inal Arsan

Jul 2, 2007

Emin Inal Arsan lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on December 25, 1926 and passed away on July 02, 2007.

Clarice Elton Wulke

Clarice Elton Wulke

Jun 30, 2007

Clarice Elton Wulke lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 02, 1922 and passed away on June 30, 2007.

Edna Ann Klauck

Edna Ann Klauck

Jun 30, 2007

Edna Ann Klauck lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 08, 1922 and passed away on June 30, 2007.

Wilfred John Melanson

Wilfred John Melanson

Jun 29, 2007

Wilfred J. ?Bill? Melanson was born Sept. 3, 1924 in Massachusetts and passed away June 29, 2007 in Laguna Hills, CA. He was 82. A retired Electrical Engineer, Bill is survived by his son, Richard John Melanson and his wife, Kim; daughters, Patricia Ann Melanson, Kathleen Ann Melanson, Karen Lee Melanson; brother, Richard Melanson; grandkids, Samantha Lee Melanson and...

Craig Wesley Needham

Craig Wesley Needham

Jun 29, 2007

Craig Wesley Needham lives in , passed away at the age of 40. Born on August 04, 1966 and passed away on June 29, 2007.

Enid Louise Boyle

Enid Louise Boyle

Jun 29, 2007

Enid Boyle, 73 was born April 1, 1934 in New York and passed away June 29, 2007 in Mission Viejo, CA. An artist and sculptor, Enid is survived by her husband, Gerard J. Boyle; daughter, Mary E.T. Boyle; son, Christopher K. Boyle; grandchildren, Patrick Boyle, Lauren Boyle, Nicole Boyle, AJ Boyle Kraus, Natalie Boyle and John Paul Boyle Kraus....

Seanne Tonkovich

Seanne Tonkovich

Jun 27, 2007

Seanne 'Gammy' Tonkovich

Seanne passed away on Wednesday, June 27 after a short battle with lung cancer. She passed peacefully at home with her family surrounding her.

Seanne was a firecracker. She loved life and embraced every part of it with enthusiasm and integrity. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, business owner, boat racer, Colorado...

Lorraine Frances Holohan

Lorraine Frances Holohan

Jun 26, 2007

Lorraine F. Holohan of Mission Viejo, CA was born Sept. 24, 1938 in New York and passed away June 26, 2007 in Laguna Hills, CA She was 68 years old. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Janis Lynn Lynch; son, Robert Patrick Holohan, Jr.; sisters, Marilyn Knights and Janet Torpey; and one grandson, Brandon Lynch.

Jack Thomas Eagen

Jack Thomas Eagen

Jun 22, 2007

Jack Thomas Eagen, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22nd on the day of his 50th wedding anniversary. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his entire family. First and foremost Jack loved Jesus Christ. He had a servant's heart and was a prayer warrior. He was a husband, leader, geologist, grandpa, volleyball...

Hajieh Seyed Eskandani

Hajieh Seyed Eskandani

Jun 20, 2007

Our beloved mother began the next stage of her journey on early hours of Wednesday June 20, 2007 while surrounded by her family and loved ones. As we continue to cope with sadness and sorrow, deep down inside we know that she is in a better place. Now we have another angel looking over us.

She was...

Patricia Ann Leeson

Patricia Ann Leeson

Jun 18, 2007

Patricia Ann ‘Patti’ Leeson was born February 21, 1934 in Kansas and passed away June 18, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. Patti was 73 years old. A retired Office Manager for the Los Angeles County Health Department, Patti is survived by her son, Richard Leeson; grandsons, Jason 24, Ryan 20 and granddaughter, Taylor 16,

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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