Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jeffrey Alan Jackson

Jeffrey Alan Jackson

Nov 14, 2006

Jeffrey Alaln Jackson, 21, was born April 9, 1985 in California and passed away November 14, 2006 in Irvine, California. Jeff is survived by his father, Martin Jackson and his step-mother, Jennifer R. Jackson; brothers, David Jackson, Martin Stanley Jackson and Daniel Jackson; sister, Hannah Jackson; grandparents, Martin Irving & Nora Jackson; Stan & Mae Haugan and step-grandparents, Ernie...

Farzad Nariman

Farzad Nariman

Nov 12, 2006

Farzad Nariman, 55, of Santa Ana, California. He was born March 26, 1951 in Iran, and died on Sunday, November 12, 2006 in Irvine, California. He is survived by his beloved sons, Simon Nariman and Sina Nariman; loving sisters, Firoozeh Hessamian and Fariba Nariman, and beloved brother, Farhad Nriman. He was dearly loved by many and will be greatly...

Laura Jean Smith

Laura Jean Smith

Nov 11, 2006

Laura Jean Smith lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on December 27, 1960 and passed away on November 11, 2006.

John Evans Brown

John Evans Brown

Nov 8, 2006

John Evans Brown, 85, of Irvine, California. Born August 11, 1921 in Glade, Kansas, and died on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Irvine, California.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Emma Maxine Brown; loving daughters, Dale Elizabeth Garcia and Lynn Patrice Henderson; beloved sons, Douglas Evans Brown, Leslie Pierce Brown and Christopher Carl Brown; 12 grandchildren,...

Gary Lynn Nolterieke

Gary Lynn Nolterieke

Nov 7, 2006

Gary Lynn Nolterieke , 67, of Laguna Woods, California. Born June 6, 1939 in Iowa, and died on Tuesday, November, 7, 2006 in Westminster, California of coronary artery disease.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Jane Nolterieke; beloved son, David Nolterieke; loving sisters, Joanne Graf and Karen Blake; beloved brothers, Robert Nolterieke and Martin Nolterieke, and...

Pauline Beatrice Newquest

Pauline Beatrice Newquest

Nov 7, 2006

Pauline Beatrice Newquest, 87, of Mission Viejo, California.

She was born June 7, 1919 in Colorado, and died on tuesday, November 7, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda Freedland and Pamela Jones; beloved son, Robert Newquest; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held...

Betty Ann Nee Payne Baker

Betty Ann Nee Payne Baker

Nov 5, 2006

Baker, Betty Ann nee Payne

Born September 14, 1928 in Leonard, MN, the youngest of 12 children, and passed away on November 5, 2006 in Mission Viejo, CA. She is survived by her children, Peter, Lucy, Susan; brothers, John and Robert Payne.

Proud to be a Minnesota ?Golden Gopher?, she worked her way thru college...

Anfred Oscar Nelson

Anfred Oscar Nelson

Nov 4, 2006

Nelson, Anfred ?Andy,? 102

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Great-Uncle.

Passed away peacefully in his home in Laguna Woods on November 4, 2006. Andy- a native of Hallock, Minnesota- was born to Andrew and Christina Steen Nelson on October 27, 1904. During his adolescence, Andy worked on farms and learned to be a hard...

Donald Allen Widen

Donald Allen Widen

Nov 4, 2006

Donald A. Widen, Col Ret. USAF

A Beloved husband, Loving Father and Loyal Friend.

Don was born on Aug 28, 1938 in Bowling Green, OH, and died peacefully on Sat., Nov 4, 2006.

He graduated from Bowling Green State University, was commissioned in the Air Force as a second lieutenant, and attended MIT,...

May-Anne Manzanilla Urfano

May-Anne Manzanilla Urfano

Nov 3, 2006

May-Anne Manzanilla Urfano, 20, born September 24, 1986 in Philippines, and died on Friday, November 3, 2006 in Downey, California of Lymphoma.

She is survived by her loving sisters, Selina Francesca Y. Urfano, Katrina Y. Urfano and Kassandra Y. Urfano; beloved brothers, Marco Picholo M. Urfano and Marco Paolo M. Urfano; devoted parent, Fabian Urfano; loving step-mother,...

Anthony Paul Lewandowski

Anthony Paul Lewandowski

Nov 3, 2006

Lewandowski, Anthony Paul, 62, of Westminster, CA. He was born May 20, 1944 in Alaska, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006 in Anaheim. CA.

He is survived by his mother, Eleanore; sister, Kathleen Mattivi; brothers, Fred and Andy; sister-in-law, Debbie; nephews, Evan and Grant, and daughter, Michelle Shaddock of Arkansas.

There will be a...

Mercedes Cirilo Diaz

Mercedes Cirilo Diaz

Nov 2, 2006

Mercedes Cirilo Diaz, 94, she was born September 24, 1912 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and passed away November 2, 2006 in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Mercedes owned and operated a small grocery store in Manhattan, NY prior to her move to California.

She is survived by her daughter, Raquel Gutierrez and her husband, Al; sister,...

George Sutton Griffith

George Sutton Griffith

Nov 2, 2006

George Sutton Griffith 75 of Oceanside, California.

Born September 11, 1931, and passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in Orange, California.

He is survived by his beloved son, Marc Griffith, and one grandchild.

Paul Stephen Varosy

Paul Stephen Varosy

Oct 31, 2006

Paul Stephen Varosy 63 December 9, 1942 ~ October 31, 2006

Paul was born on December 9, 1942 in Hungary, and died on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Thank you friends and family for your support and love, which has been valuable to us in this sad time. In lieu of...

John Joseph Kelley

John Joseph Kelley

Oct 30, 2006

Kelley, John J., born May 4, 1924, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006. A WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army.

John is survived by his daughter, Mickey Jim Dorwart; son, Jay Mary Kelley, and sister, Blanche Golden.

A Visitation will be held Friday, November 3, 2006 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at O'Connor...

Bengt Ludvig Mossberg

Bengt Ludvig Mossberg

Oct 27, 2006

Bengt Ludvig Mossberg 87 of Mission Viejo, California. He was born January 20, 1919 in Sweden, and died on Friday, october 27, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ing-Marie Mossberg; loving daughter, Angela Burgess; beloved son, Hans Mossberg; beloved brother, Lugge Mossberg, and seven grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will...

Betty Jo Chapman

Betty Jo Chapman

Oct 27, 2006

Chapman, Betty Jo ‘Mandy’ , of Aliso Viejo, CA. She went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 27, 2006. She was born August 18, 1921 in Bement, IL. She moved to Santa Ana during her first year and attended local schools. She graduated from Santa Ana High School and attended Santa Ana Junior College. In 1943 she...

Tyler Scott Mimm

Tyler Scott Mimm

Oct 26, 2006

Tyler Scott Mimm 54 of Laguna Niguel, California.

Born June 4, 1952 in Bell, California, and died Thursday, October 26, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

Tyler was beloved by all who knew him. Before his untimely death on October 26th, 2006, Tyler spent 54 years building a strong family and amazing friendships. Tyler lived his...

Doris June Staley

Doris June Staley

Oct 21, 2006

Staley, Doris June, 90, of San Juan Capistrano, CA. Born May 1, 1916, and passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006. She is survived by her daughters, Julie L. Gibson and Nancy E. Sorensen Philip; sons, Ron Staley and Terrence Staley Frances, 19 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Ted...

Angela Janet Lopez

Angela Janet Lopez

Oct 17, 2006

Angela Janet Lopez, the infant daughter of Jose Lopez and Rosalia Marroquin, went home to heaven October 17, 2006. She leaves behind her brother, Luis Guillermo Lopez; sister, Veronica Ruby Lopez; grandparents, Luis & Felicita Marroquin and grandmother, Lilia Rivera.

'Dejen que los niños vengan a mí, y no se lo impidan, porque el reino de los...

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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