Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Alfred John “Jack” Vass

Alfred John “Jack” Vass

Apr 11, 2007

Alfred John "Jack" Vass lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 26, 1922 and passed away on April 11, 2007.

Rita Mary Johnson

Rita Mary Johnson

Apr 11, 2007

Rita Mary Johnson , 91 , passed peacefully on April 11, 2007 in Mission Viejo. A resident of Orange County for over 30 years, she was best known for her love and encouragement toward her husband of 65 years, Walt Johnson, who was known as Mr. Neighborhood Watch in Fountain Valley.

While Rita always said she had...

David George Howells

David George Howells

Apr 10, 2007

David Howells, 53, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. He is survived by his wife Candice Hunt; sons Joseph and Jonathan Howells; parents Donald and Mary Howells; sister Katherine Howells and brothers Donald Howells, Jr. and Timothy Howells.

Mary Adams

Mary Adams

Apr 9, 2007

Mary Adams, 85 died on April 9, 2007. Mary is survived by her daughter Catherine M. Adams; sons, Charles P and Michael L. Adams. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren.

Robert Charles Rossi

Robert Charles Rossi

Apr 8, 2007

Robert Charles Rossi lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on June 19, 1947 and passed away on April 08, 2007.

Barbara Joan Norgord

Barbara Joan Norgord

Apr 7, 2007

Barbara J. Norgord, of Laguna Beach, died April 7, 2007 of cancer at the age of 74. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 PM at the Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church. Barbara is survived by: daughters Terry Howard Steve and Nancee Vincent Joe; sisters-in-law Phyllis Sparks, Joyce Kee, Shirley Yates, Audrey Gray; brother-in-law Edwin Norgord;...

Dorris Mae Hazard

Dorris Mae Hazard

Apr 6, 2007

After an incredibly courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, our beloved wife, mom, ?Granny? and ?Mod?, Dorris Hazard, 86, passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2007.  Luckily, she was essentially pain free during her illness, and passed away at home with her family at her bedside in Mission Viejo. Dorris was born in 1921 in Orange, CA. She graduated...

Barbara Schone

Barbara Schone

Apr 6, 2007

Barbara Jean Schone, age 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 06, 2007 Good Friday at her home in Mission Viejo, California after a courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a twenty-five year survivor of breast cancer.

Barbara was born on October 13, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas, one...

Lynn Corral

Lynn Corral

Apr 6, 2007

Lynn Corral was born October 10, 1942 in california and passed away April 6, 2007 in Irvine, California. She was 64. Lynn is survuved by her husband, Jess; daughter, Melissa Wilson and her husband, Joseph; sons Edward Corral and his wife, Michele and James Corral and his wife, Teresa; brother, George Stevens and seven grandchildren, Matthew, David, Hannah, Marisa,...

Peter John Gorman

Peter John Gorman

Apr 4, 2007

Orange County Senior Executive Loses Battle with Melanoma

Peter John Gorman died on April 4th at home, surrounded by friends and family after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

At the time of his death, Peter was a Senior Vice President for Wachovia Bank formerly WFS Financial managing their entire retail collection operations. Peter...

Pamela Ann Casey

Pamela Ann Casey

Apr 4, 2007

Casey, Pamela Ann

48 Passed away April 4, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. Pam was born in Whittier, California on June 19, 1958. Pam has worked for Prescription Solutions for the past 10 years and was promoted this year to the Vice President of Accounting.

Pam earned her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from California State...

David Alan Shaw

David Alan Shaw

Apr 3, 2007

David Alan Shaw 59 of Irvine, CA died Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving son of Helen Shaw. Loving brother of Kathy Glova, Nancy Kratchet, Thomas and Stephen Shaw. David was a Senior Vice President with Western Growers and worked with them for over 28years. He was well respected in his field and will be missed...

William Tell Thomas

William Tell Thomas

Apr 1, 2007

Thomas, William Tell

'William Tell', a long-time resident of Irvine, passed-away on April 1, in the loving care of his wife, Jo-Ann. Bill was born on October 26, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN. His mother, Beatrice, relocated her family to Southern California when Bill was a child. His life-long love of music began when he worked as a...

Julia Marjorie Miller

Julia Marjorie Miller

Mar 30, 2007

Julia Marjorie Miller lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on January 28, 1910 and passed away on March 30, 2007.

Jay Raymond Otto

Jay Raymond Otto

Mar 29, 2007

Jay Otto passed away on March 29, Thursday evening in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family- Father Jim and Mother Bette Otto and sister Christine Otto. Jay leaves behind a wife Barbie Otto, and four sons Jay Jr., Noah, Tyler and Daniel. Jay was the VP of Technical Services for Zumasys Inc. He will be greatly...

Esperanza Jayme Moylan

Esperanza Jayme Moylan

Mar 28, 2007

Espy a.k.a. Pacing Moylan was a much beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend during her 80 years. She was born in Manila, Philippines on Jan. 24, 1927 and named Esperanza Ravadilla Jayme.  Her nickname was Pacing and she was the seventh of eight children born to Fortunato and Rosario Jayme.  Pacing's siblings are Fortunato Jr., Cesar d,...

Douglas Franco

Douglas Franco

Mar 25, 2007

Douglas Franco, 66, of Riverside, died March 25, 2007. Douglas is survived by his loving daughter Delinda Duncan; loving sons Cary and Gary Franco; Mike, Chito and Robin Marquez and Darryl Duncan; He is also survived by his beloved brother Gary Duncan; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 3/30/07 ~ 1:00 P.M....

James Anthony Mioduszewski, Sr.

James Anthony Mioduszewski, Sr.

Mar 24, 2007

James Anthony Mioduszewski, Sr., age 62, died on March 24, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Yevonda Lee Mioduszewski; son, James Anthony Mioduszewski, Jr.; daughter Trina Yevettte Mioduszewski; three grandsons, Cody James Mioduszewski, Trent James Mioduszewski and Bradon James Macaluso; father, Sigmund Anthony Mioduszewski; four brothers and sisters, Patricia Mackey, Ronald Mioduszewski, Joan Hess, Chester...

Evan Ellison

Evan Ellison

Mar 23, 2007

Evan D. ?Whitey? Ellison, 94, was born May 27, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA and passed away March 23, 2007 at his home in Mission Viejo, CA. A retired Lieutenant with the Pittsburgh Fire Department, Whitey is survived by his wife of 71 years, Thelma; sons, Richard and Robert; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Jasha Japp-Young

Jasha Japp-Young

Mar 21, 2007

Jasha Japp-Young, 15, was born November 29, 1991 in Australia and passed away March 21, 2007 in California. A Freshman at Laguna Hills High School, Jasha is survived by his mother, Cosibella Cristenas; father, Louix Dor Dempriey; sisters, Ela Rose and Ariel Ganesha; grandparents, Ian & Suzanne Ryan; Ambrose & Margaret Bonanno; Neville & Janice Japp.

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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