Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Alberto Arroyo

Alberto Arroyo

Sep 21, 2006

Alberto Arroyo 60 of Laguna Hills, California. He was born February 20, 1946 in Mexico, died on Thursdfay, September 21, 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Adelina Villicana Arroyo; daughter, Silvia Arroyo; sons, Amando, Fernando, Alfredo, Arturo, Hector, Elizandro and Hugo Arroyo; sister, Carmen; brothers, Rodolfo, Gabriel, Vincente, Alvaro, and Juvenal Arroyo, and seven grandchildren. He...

Frieda Pauline Wharff

Frieda Pauline Wharff

Sep 21, 2006

Frieda Pauline Wharff, of Orange, California.

Born April 26, 1915 in Yew York, died on Thursday, September 21, 2006 in Santa Ana, California, at the age of 91.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Hale, and one grandchild, Pauline Hale.

Fraces Kay Fletcher

Fraces Kay Fletcher

Sep 18, 2006

Fletcher, Frances Kay, 59, passed on from this life to a new adventure on Monday, September 18, 2006 , at her Irvine home. Albert Einstein once said, ?It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.' Miss Fletcher, as her students so affectionately called her, was just such a teacher! Born Frances...

Philip Lonie Dr. Mcclave

Philip Lonie Dr. Mcclave

Sep 17, 2006

Dr. McClave, Philip Lonie DVM passed away September 17, 2006 of natural causes at the age of 93. Dr. McClave was born August 29, 1913 in Snake River, ID, raised in Colorado, where he attended Colorado State University, graduating with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1937.

In 1940 after moving to Los Angeles he met and...

Blanche Sullivan

Blanche Sullivan

Sep 17, 2006

Sullivan, Blanche passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on September 17, 2006. She was born in Tennessee, married Russell on April 1, 1936, and they moved to Southern California in 1946. They served in various capacities in their Faith Lutheran Church, and enjoyed participating in Church activities.

Blanche was an active businesswoman and served...

Manuel Escalera

Manuel Escalera

Sep 16, 2006

Manuel Escalera 81 of Santa Ana, California. He was born January 20, 1925 in Mexico, died on Saturday, September 16, 2006 in Santa Ana, California of cancer.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Celia Campos, Maria Elena Ramirez, Anna Maria Jacobo and Gloria Llamas; beloved sons, Manuel Escalera and Norberto Navarro; beloved sisters, Maria Dolores Escalera...

Craig Steven Van Schoick

Craig Steven Van Schoick

Sep 16, 2006

Van Schoick, Craig S. 47 Born February 9, 1959 in North Carolina, taken home on Saturday, September 16, 2006, due to heart complications. Craig Van Schoick was a high school football and wrestling star, a four-year offensive lineman at VA Tech, and a 24-year Vice President of Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Craig was an active member and usher at Mission...

Eloise E. Purdue

Eloise E. Purdue

Sep 14, 2006

Eloise E. Purdue 82 of Laguna Niguel, California. She was born August 1, 1924, died on Thursday, September 14, 2006 of heart failure.

She is survived by her dear friends, Julie Ann and Tim Morrison.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 ~ 11:00 A.M. at Palisades United Methodist Church, 27002...

Redmond Willosey Scott

Redmond Willosey Scott

Sep 14, 2006

Redmond Willosey Scott, of San Juan Capistrano, CA. He was born March 3, 1931 in New York, died on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at age 75.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy Scott; loving stepdaughters, Nancy Murray and Linda Ray; beloved son, Jeff Rein; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will...

Victor Hugo Garcia-Linares

Victor Hugo Garcia-Linares

Sep 10, 2006

Victor Hugo Garcia-Linares 28 of Laguna Niguel, California. Died on Sunday, September 10, 2006 in Dana Point, California.

He is survived by his loving parents, Irma Rosalba Linares and Juan Garcia-Castillo, and beloved brother, Eric Linares. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Vigil Service...

Nick Tuzzolino

Nick Tuzzolino

Sep 9, 2006

Tuzzolino, Nick, 87, of Irvine, CA. Born March 14, 1919, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rose Tuzzolino; loving daughters, Linda Ross and Ann Landenberger; beloved sister, Frances Caloia, and two grandchildren. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.

A Rosary is to...

Ryan Mckenna Case

Ryan Mckenna Case

Sep 8, 2006

Ryan McKenna Case 18 of Trabuco Canyon, California. Born May 6, 1988, died on Friday, September 8, 2006 in Santa Ana, California.

He is survived by his loving Father, Thomas Case; loving Mother, Colleen Stevens, and beloved grandmother, Lanie Doll .

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 ~ 10:30 A.M....

Theresa Mary Davi

Theresa Mary Davi

Sep 8, 2006

Davi, Theresa M., a long time resident of Lake Forest, CA passed away on September 8, 2006 in Riverside, CA from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born August 30, 1922 in Bath, NY. Theresa worked for years at Villa Valencia in Laguna Hills, and was an active member of her church, Santiago de Compostela. Theresa was married to Pete Davi...

Jerrold Francis Thompson

Jerrold Francis Thompson

Sep 5, 2006

Jerry was born in Denver, CO in 1952. Preceded in death by his parents Margaret & Joseph Thompson of Lakewood, CO. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1970 and then went on to study and practice law in Southern California. Jerry is survived by wife Cindy and three daughters Nicolle, Samantha, and Kaitlyn. He was a wonderful...

Norma Drage Danforth

Norma Drage Danforth

Sep 4, 2006

Norma Drage Danforth, 89, born April 26, 1917 in Utah, passed away September 4, 2006 from natural causes. She is survived by her husband, G. Eldon Danforth; daughter, Marilyn Kelso; sons Robert Mackay and Steven Mackay; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Lucy Maria Lambert

Lucy Maria Lambert

Sep 2, 2006

Lucy Maria Lambert 88 of Mission Viejo, Caifornia. Born April 7, 1918 in Puerto Rico, died on Saturday, September 2, 2006.

She worked for Bucks County Hospital as a Practical Nurse for 20 years.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Debby Lambert and Lisa Hawke; beloved brother, Pedro Munoz, and three grandchildren. She was...

Harold Maurice Nichols

Harold Maurice Nichols

Sep 1, 2006

Harold Maurice Nichols 98 of Laguna Niguel, California, died on Friday, September 1, 2006. He was born November 28, 1907 in West Virginia.

He is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law Marshall and Suzanne Nichols of Laguna Niguel, CA and two loving grandchildren.

Private interment to be held at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church...

Wade D. Cottingham

Wade D. Cottingham

Aug 30, 2006

Wade D. Cottingham 47 of Mission Viejo, California.

Born December 27, 1958, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006 of natural causes.

Wade is survived by his loving father, Richard Duane Cottingham and beloved brother, Robert Cottingham.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at O’Connor...

Stephen Margetic

Stephen Margetic

Aug 28, 2006

Stephen Margetic 81

Born July 21, 1925 in Indiana, died on Monday, August 28, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He is survived by his loving children, JoAnn Phillips, Stephen Margetic, Richard Margetic and Robert Margetic; beloved sister, Mary Margetic, and seven grandchildren. He was dearly loved by many and will be truly missed by all....

Egon Reich I

Egon Reich I

Aug 27, 2006

Egon Reich I

Egon Reich was born at Christmastime, December 26, 1923 in Vienna Austria. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2006 in his home in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, California of cancer. With him during his last days were his loving wife, Marilyn, their four beloved children, Heidi Pridemore, Becky Hall, Karen Eddow, and...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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