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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Franklin Butler Smith

Franklin Butler Smith

Sep 18, 2007

Franklin Butler Smith lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on March 04, 1938 and passed away on September 18, 2007.

Jaron Lee Scrivens

Jaron Lee Scrivens

Sep 17, 2007

Scrivens, Jaron Lee

July 11, 1989 – September 17, 2007

Jaron Lee Scrivens was born in Santa Ana, CA where he lived with his parents Mike and Lisa Scrivens and his three older brothers, Bryan, Joseph, and Bennett at their home in Tustin, CA.

After moving to Corona, CA in 1996, Jaron played...

Samer Wadih Habib

Samer Wadih Habib

Sep 14, 2007

Samer Wadih Habib lives in , passed away at the age of 32. Born on December 02, 1974 and passed away on September 14, 2007.

Jeffery Howard Langston

Jeffery Howard Langston

Sep 13, 2007

Langston, Jeffery, 42 died on September 13, 2007 in Laguna Hills, Califronia. He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret 'Peggy' Langston; loving children Lindsay Langston, Timothy Rossello & Matthew Rossello; parents Gilbert & Charla Parry; and sisters Jennifer Kowalski & Jacqueline Tovey.

Joseph Peter Caiozzo

Joseph Peter Caiozzo

Sep 12, 2007

In loving memory of a wonderful man

Joseph P. Caiozzo 1928 to 2007

Dad was so many things. He was a loving husband who married his wife, Alice, in 1950. He devoted his life to her, and they spent 57 wonderful years together. Dad was the epitome of a father and father in-law. The essence...

John “Jack” Pastorok

John “Jack” Pastorok

Sep 11, 2007

Pastorok, John ?Jack? of San Clemente, passed away on September 11, 2007, at age fifty. Born in Anaheim, he moved to the coast when his parents built ?Blarney Castle? near the San Clemente pier. After graduating from San Clemente High School, he attended Saint John's Seminary in Camarillo, receiving his B.A. in Philosophy. Jack enjoyed surfing, jazz, and puttering...

Deidre K. Rhinehart

Deidre K. Rhinehart

Sep 10, 2007

Deidre Rhinehart, wife and mother, died at her home in Capistrano Beach, Ca on Monday, September 10, 2007 concluding a 9½ year battle with breast cancer. Deidre was born at Glendale Adventist Hospital on April 17, 1963. She attended Hart High in Newhall, Ca. She began working in the banking industry in 1979 and followed with a stint at...

Helena Josephine Czochanski

Helena Josephine Czochanski

Sep 10, 2007

Helena Josephine Czochanski lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on October 31, 1924 and passed away on September 10, 2007.

Raimundo Perez

Raimundo Perez

Sep 9, 2007

Raimundo Perez lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 05, 1917 and passed away on September 09, 2007.

Joseph Anthony Zarrahy

Joseph Anthony Zarrahy

Sep 9, 2007

Joseph Anthony Zarrahy lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on May 26, 1938 and passed away on September 09, 2007.

Gerri Faupel

Gerri Faupel

Sep 8, 2007

Faupel, Gerri, 80, of Lake Forest passed away on 9/8/2007. She is survived by daughters Renee Kaveh, Sheila Moshe, Patricia Rod; her sons Michael and Charles; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Irvine. She was preceded in death by her son Rob and her granddaugher Staci. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Roya, Jason Natalie, Kelli, Jesse, Jamie, April,...

Donald Mcclane Hopp

Donald Mcclane Hopp

Sep 5, 2007

Donald McClane Hopp, former Show Manager of the Southern California Home and Garden Show, and Advertising Director of the Fullerton Daily News Tribune, died on September 5, 2007, at the age of 82.

Don Hopp was born January 26, 1925, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Simmons Claude Hopp and Mildred Katheryn McClane. He graduated from Elgin...

Gabrielle Amanda Mucci

Gabrielle Amanda Mucci

Sep 5, 2007

Gabrielle Amanda Mucci, born May 30, 1988, passed away Sept. 5, 2007 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA. The little angel was 19 years old. Gabrielle is survived by her father, Daniel Mucci; her mother, Marie Francis Verdile Mucci; grandparents, Carmen and Lois Verdile of Beacon, New York and several aunts, uncles and cousins, all residing in California...

Larry O. Sterlin

Larry O. Sterlin

Sep 5, 2007

Larry O. Sterlin lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on May 02, 1940 and passed away on September 05, 2007.

Jeffrey Marshall Butler

Jeffrey Marshall Butler

Sep 5, 2007

Jeffrey Marshall Butler lives in , passed away at the age of 27. Born on August 22, 1980 and passed away on September 05, 2007.

Mary Patricia Emans

Mary Patricia Emans

Sep 3, 2007

Mary Patricia Emans lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on March 17, 1923 and passed away on September 03, 2007.

Daniel Winslow Wise

Daniel Winslow Wise

Sep 3, 2007

Daniel Wise, 58.  Born April 21, 1949.  Passed away September 3, 2007.  Wife, Patricia.  Vigil Service Wed., 9/12/07, 7:00pm at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills.  Funeral Mass Thur., 9/13/2007, 10:00am at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano.  Burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange, CA.  O'Connor Mortuary, Directors.  949 581-4300.

Lloyd Ray Springer

Lloyd Ray Springer

Sep 2, 2007

Springer, Lloyd Ray 88, of Irvine died September 2, 2007 in Lake Forest, CA.

He is survived by his beloved wife Mildred; loving daughters Carole Ray Pratt, Tammy Ray Wright, Shirley Ray McGinty, Diane Ray Schoettler; beloved son Karl Ray Springer; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 6, 2007...

Thomas Joseph Kopkash

Thomas Joseph Kopkash

Sep 2, 2007

Thomas Joseph Kopkash lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on September 08, 1944 and passed away on September 02, 2007.

Cecelia Catherine Elias

Cecelia Catherine Elias

Sep 1, 2007

Elias, Cecelia, 90, of Aliso Viejo was born August 2, 1917 in Nebraska and died September 1, 2007 at home. She is survived by her beloved daughters Cecelia Elias, Deborah Elias Alessi, Theresa Binkley, Bonnie Aguirre; loving sons George Elias, John Elias, Frank Elias, Jeff Elias; 22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation on Friday, 9/7/07 ~ 7:00pm...

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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