Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Ann Marie Britcher

Ann Marie Britcher

Aug 27, 2006

Ann Marie Britcher 54 of Mission Viejo, California. Born April 22, 1952 in New York, died on Sunday, August 27, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Britcher; loving son, Jimmy Gallagher; beloved sisters, Terry and Margaret; beloved brothers, Joe Yakominich and Bob Yakominich. She was dearly loved by many and...

Joseph Michael Pierce, Jr.

Joseph Michael Pierce, Jr.

Aug 26, 2006

Pierce, Joseph K. M., 77 of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2006 due to a long illness of acute leukemia. He was a business owner of a jewelry store in San Juan Capistrano for 23 years.

Joe was most proud and honored to be a member of the Knights of Malta...

Robert Louis Minky

Robert Louis Minky

Aug 25, 2006

Robert Louis Minsky 63 of Mission Viejo, CA.

He was self employed as a Vice President of Marketing for 40 years.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Jill Minsky; loving son, Troy Minsky, and beloved brother, Richard Minsky. He was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Richard W. Seiders

Richard W. Seiders

Aug 24, 2006

Richard W. Seiders lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on July 07, 1936 and passed away on August 24, 2006.

June Bryson Fowler

June Bryson Fowler

Aug 23, 2006

June Bryson Fowler 87

Born September 25, 1918 in Missouri, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in Laguna Woods, California.

Mr. Fowler was a retired Colonel in the Air Force in which he served for over 30 years.

He is survived by his dedicated wife, Ann Fowler; loving daughters, Lisa Winslow and Linda...

John Drew Darcy

John Drew Darcy

Aug 23, 2006

John Drew Darcy 48

Born December 12, 1957, and he died on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in Huntington Beach, California.

John, a former U.S. Marine Corp Officer, is survived by his beloved son, James Darcy, his brothers, Michael, Richard and Keith; sister, Susan and the love of his life, Irene Miyazaki. John was preceded in...

Katherine Leslie Harmon Bell

Katherine Leslie Harmon Bell

Aug 23, 2006

Katherine Leslie Harmon Bell Leslie Harmon Bell was born on July 12, 1910 in New York City to George Howard Harmon and Marion Grant Leslie Harmon, and passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in Laguna Woods, California. She was born Leslie Bell was one of seven surviving siblings.

Her father was an...

Gaetano Galassi

Gaetano Galassi

Aug 22, 2006

Galassi, Gaetano, born May 20, 1925 in Italy, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2006. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eleanore; loving daughters, Terry Lindsay and Toni Bartman; 5 grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Vigil will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 ~ 7:30 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary Chapel, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna...

Cynthia Susan Fortezzo

Cynthia Susan Fortezzo

Aug 22, 2006

Fortezzo, Cynthia S.

Beloved wife of David Fortezzo, a devoted mother of Jacqueline and Audrey Fortezzo, a loving sister of Judy Diaz and William Laidlaw, Jr., went to be with our Lord on Tues, Aug 22, 2006. Cindi was born on Sept 3, 1957 in Cupertino, CA to her parents Bill and Bernice Laidlow. She was raised...

Suzanne Gocke

Suzanne Gocke

Aug 18, 2006

Gocke, Suzanne, 43, of Foothill Ranch, CA, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2006 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Suzy is survived by her devoted parents, John and Sandy Gocke; loving sisters, Kathy Pete Buongiorno, Judy Gocke, Mary Evans and...

Tom J. Waters

Tom J. Waters

Aug 18, 2006

Waters, Thomas J. Born May 29, 1916 in Los Angeles, California. Tom passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006 in Sun City, California. He graduated from Los Angeles High School, attended USC and UCLA. He was a Dodge dealer in Los Angeles for 35 years and active in community affairs. He was dearly loved by all who knew him....

Michael William Choren

Michael William Choren

Aug 16, 2006

Michael William Choren 57 of Mission Viejo, California.

Born May 3, 1949 inin Milwaukee Wisconsin to Kathleen and Anthony Choren, died on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

Mike graduated from Pius High School in Milwaukee Wisconsin and furthered his schooling at University School of Milwaukee graduating in 1973. His first job after...

Carmen Jean Riley

Carmen Jean Riley

Aug 15, 2006

RILEY, Carmen Jean Died peacefully on August 15, 2006 after a long and courageous fight with colon cancer. Camen enjoyed entertaining and loved to travel. She had a love of life and a warm friendly spirit that will be missed by everyone that knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband Richard, and daughter Chelsea Foster,...

Irene Mildred Smith

Irene Mildred Smith

Aug 15, 2006

Irene Mildred Smith

Irene was born on April 9, 1908, in Tacoma, WA, to Samuel and Della Elder. She had one brother, Delmar Elder. She married Walter Smith in 1923. Walter and Irene had two daughters, Rhea and Joan. Irene loved being a wife and mom, sewing for her daughters and tending her garden in Everett, WA....

Patricia Mcdonald

Patricia Mcdonald

Aug 13, 2006

McDonald, Patricia, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2006 at the age of 93. Pat was born in New York City in 1913. She married her beloved husband, James P. McDonald, in 1933 and lived for many years in the New York City area. Jim passed away in 1991. She is survived by her three children: sons, James T....

Madelon Lois Douglass

Madelon Lois Douglass

Aug 12, 2006

Madelon Lois Douglass 84

Born July 23, 1922 in Minnesota, died on Saturday, August 12, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

She is survived by her loving sons, David Douglass and Richard Douglass; beloved brother, James Sprague, and eight grandchildren.

Services are Private

Nicole Kristina Rogers

Nicole Kristina Rogers

Aug 9, 2006

Nicole Kristina Rogers 19 of Capistrano Beach, California.

Born February 6, 1987, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

She is survived by her loving sisters, Bree Kalafat and Katie Kalafat; devoted parents, Alisha Rogers and Gary and Jeannie Rogers; loving grandparents, Don and Liz Rogers, Carolyn Bose and Ismael Mendoza.

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Robert Harold Muller

Robert Harold Muller

Aug 9, 2006

Robert Harold Muller 84 of Corona Del Mar, California.

Born February 14, 1922 in Minnesota, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 in Newport Beach, California.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen Janet Muller; Helen Janet Muller; beloved sons, Richard Muller Stephen Muller and Michael Muller; beloved sisters, Patricia Hickey and Marilyn Stockemer, and...

Christina Catherine Hannigan

Christina Catherine Hannigan

Aug 8, 2006

Hannigan, Christina August 20, 1940 – August 8, 2006

Hannigan, Christina died of cancer surrounded by family members and close friends in her Dana Point home on Monday, August 8th. She was 65 years old.

Christina was born in London, England to Bridget and Michael. She left her home in England and arrived in California...

Constance Harrison Schweickart

Constance Harrison Schweickart

Aug 8, 2006

CONSTANCE HARRISON SCHWEICKART 1920-2006

Schweickart, Connie was a woman of courage. Courage to marry her husband, Al, in 1941, shortly before he went off to war. Courage to raise an infant in his absence, while working as a secretary. Courage to follow him as he was transferred from place to place during his successful career as an...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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