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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Theresa C. Holton

Theresa C. Holton

Aug 5, 2007

Theresa C. Holton lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 01, 1919 and passed away on August 05, 2007.

John Henry Collins

John Henry Collins

Aug 4, 2007

John Henry Collins lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on August 14, 1930 and passed away on August 04, 2007.

Brian Alan Rilea

Brian Alan Rilea

Aug 2, 2007

Rilea, Brian Alan, 25, of Foothill Ranch entered into God's presence on the morning of August 2, 2007 after a car accident in Mission Viejo. Brian was born in Fullerton, CA on April 17, 1982. Brian graduated from Trabuco Hills High School in 2000, took some college classes and went to Chef School. Brian was happiest when he was...

Helen Frances Johnson

Helen Frances Johnson

Aug 1, 2007

Johnson, Helen Frances 79, of Wildomar, CA. She was born on January 12, 1928 in Illinois, and died on August 1, 2007 in Wildomar.

Helen is survived by her beloved daughter, Susan Faley; loving son, Robert Griswold; brothers John, Bob and Henry Haas; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Helen's life will be celebrated with a...

Staci Antoinette Alexander-Cox

Staci Antoinette Alexander-Cox

Jul 31, 2007

Staci Antoinette Alexander-Cox, 45, of Lake Forest, died July 31 in Newport Beach.

She is survived by her husband Bill, daughter Daphne, father Mark, sister Karen, brothers Jeff and Todd.

Staci was born in Hollywood, CA on April 20, 1962. She graduated from El Camino Real High School in 1980. She later graduated from Cal...

Catherine Ann Grant

Catherine Ann Grant

Jul 30, 2007

Cathy Grant was born on April 5, 1964 in Paris, Texas to Rexine Weaver Grant and Stephen Grant of Deport, TX. She was the granddaughter of Dorothy and Russell Grant, and E.L.Red and Inez Weaver. Cathy spent her early life in Deport, until her parents moved to Bonham in 1972. The family relocated to the San Diego area of...

Gayle Laverne Rowe

Gayle Laverne Rowe

Jul 28, 2007

Gayle L. Rowe, 74. Born Sept. 15, 1932 in Michigan. Died July 28, 2007 at home in Laguna Niguel, CA. A self-employed Computer Consultant for over 20 years, Gayle is survived by his daughter, Laura Rowe; son, David Rowe; one grandchild. Memorial Service Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at 1:00pm at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA. 949...

Martin Christian Hoffmann

Martin Christian Hoffmann

Jul 27, 2007

Martin C Hoffmann, 70, of Mission Viejo, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 27th, 2007. He was born on November 3rd, 1936 in Berlin, Germany. He came to California in 1964, where he met and married Helga Weichelt, the love of his life, in 1966. Martin worked as a machinist first for Mattel and...

Susanna E. Yee

Susanna E. Yee

Jul 26, 2007

Susanna E. Yee, 56, passed away on July 26, 2007. She was born and raised in Leask, Sask., Canada and moved to California. She resided in Orange County, CA before moving to Phoenix, AZ. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who had the gift of giving and loved to bake for everyone. She is survived by...

Alice Louise Humphrey

Alice Louise Humphrey

Jul 26, 2007

Alice Louise Humphrey, 89, of Laguna Woods, died July 26, 2007 at home. She is survived by beloved daughters Sandra Humphrey, Beverly Davis, Cynthia Hume and Lola Gerard; loving son Glenn Humphrey; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, August 3, 2007, 7:00pm – 9:00pm at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 4,...

William John Deeley

William John Deeley

Jul 25, 2007

William J. Deeley was born March 22, 1928 in Illinois and passed away July 25, 2007 at home in Mission Viejo, CA. He was 64. Bill served in the Army in post WWII Europe and met his wife in Germany. Bill graduated from Long Beach State University. He worked as a Police Officer in Signal Hill and for 30...

Frank Punelli, Jr.

Frank Punelli, Jr.

Jul 23, 2007

Frank Punelli, Jr. was born April 28, 1943 in Iowa and passed away July 23, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. Frank was 64. An Attorney with his law firm, Davis, Punelli & Keathley, Frank is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; daughter, Leslie Punelli-Weinheimer and her husband, Dan; and daughter, Lisa Punelli.

David Allen Champeau

David Allen Champeau

Jul 22, 2007

David Allen Champeau, 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2007. He fought an amazingly long and heroic battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Born and raised in Escanaba, Michigan, he moved his family to Southern California in 1981. A machinist by trade, he enjoyed Angels baseball, cooking, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family. David is survived...

Toma Jean Hedrick Nott

Toma Jean Hedrick Nott

Jul 21, 2007

Hedrick, Nott, Toma J., 52, of Mission Viejo passed away after a two-year battle with cancer on 7/21/07 at 2:35pm. Survived by husband Graham, daughter Brooke, son Robbi, mother Betty, and sisters Vegie, Cyndy and Debby. She will be sadfully missed by many people.

Amelia Jimenez Espinoza

Amelia Jimenez Espinoza

Jul 19, 2007

Amelia Jimenez Espinoza lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on June 01, 1924 and passed away on July 19, 2007.

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...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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