Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Joyce Lorraine Grush

Joyce Lorraine Grush

Jul 18, 2006

Joyce L. Grush 82

She was born January 8, 1924 in Iowa, died on Tues, July 18, 2006.

She worked for Leisure World News as a writer for over 15-year. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Grush Fox; beloved sons, John and Timothy Grush, and 8 grandchildren, Andrew, Geoffrey, Aimee, Max, Alex, Kellie...

John Henry Knauf

John Henry Knauf

Jul 17, 2006

John Henry Knauf 79

John H. Knauf, 79, of Monarch Beach, CA, long time resident of La Canada, CA, died Monday, July 17, 2006 in his home after a brief illness. Born in Winona, MN, May 24, 1927, the son of Val E. and Mae Knauf. Upon graduation from Loyola High School, Los Angeles, CA, he enlisted...

Stephen Howard Pugh

Stephen Howard Pugh

Jul 17, 2006

Stephen Howard Pugh 58 of Mission Viejo, CA.

Born April 3, 1948 in New York, died in Monday, July 17, 2006 in Lake Forest, CA.

He is survived by his loving sons, Robert Pugh and Stephen T. Pugh; beloved mother, Sophia Pugh, and grandson, Nakoda Pugh. He was dearly loved by many and will be...

Dr. Sosamma George

Dr. Sosamma George

Jul 16, 2006

Education & Training- ?A.H. Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kerala University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 1963 ?Internship and Residency- Government teaching Hospitals and Clinics in Kerala, India, 1963 to 1965 ?Resident Physician- Female Diseases in John's Hopital- Trichy, Madras, India, 1965 to 1968 ?Undergraduate and Graduate Biblical Studies, Counseling in Medical Ministries & Family and its Integration to Dynamic Medicine,...

Althea Engeln

Althea Engeln

Jul 16, 2006

Althea Engeln, 85

Born March 10, 1921 in Michigan, died Sunday, July 16, 2006 in Hemet, California.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph F. Engeln; loving daughters, Theresa Knitter and Mary Paulsen; beloved sons, Bill Engeln and Jim Engeln, and 8 precious grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed...

Horace Alfred La Forte

Horace Alfred La Forte

Jul 14, 2006

Horace Alfred La Forte 81 of Anaheim, California. Born May 26, 1925 in New Jersey, died on Friday, July 14, 2006. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret LaForte; loving daughter, Marisa La Forte; beloved son, Alfred La Forte, and beloved sister, Marie Settineri.

A Visitation is to be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 –...

Donald M Currie

Donald M Currie

Jul 12, 2006

Don was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Scottish immigrants. The family moved to Michigan when he was very young and he resided there for most of his life. His father died during the Depression and he and his twin brother were sent to a boarding school in Scotland for two years during high school. He met and married Elizabeth...

Jamal Mahfooz-Ansari

Jamal Mahfooz-Ansari

Jul 11, 2006

Jamal Mahfooz-Ansari 80 of Irvine, California. He was born August 1, 1925 in Iran, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in Santa Ana, California. He was a retired lawyer for over 55 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Robabeh Soltani; three loving daughters, Mahoubeh Ansari, Mahrooyeh Ansari and Marjan Ansari; two beloved sons, Mehdi Ansari...

Elliana Contreras Boschee

Elliana Contreras Boschee

Jul 10, 2006

Elliana Contreras Boschee 27

She went home to be with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 10, 2006 in Orange Park, FL. Elliana began her journey in life on March 13, 1979 in Hollywood, CA and enjoyed her childhood in Orange County and Granada Hills. She attended San Fernando Valley Academy where she graduated in 1997....

Sherryl Louise Heller-Torry

Sherryl Louise Heller-Torry

Jul 8, 2006

Sherryl Louise Heller-Torry 42

Born August 9, 1963, died on Saturday, July 8, 2006 in Irvine, California.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Ramon Terrance Torry; loving children, Alauna Torry, California Torry, Morgan Heller and Monterey Torry; beloved sisters, Jeanette Comparan and Julianna Bayron; loving parens, Robert & Paddy Stephenson. She is also survive...

Carl Leroy Eberhard Iii

Carl Leroy Eberhard Iii

Jul 5, 2006

Carl Leroy Eberhard III 31

Born April 4, 1975, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Mira Loma, California. Carl is survived by his devoted parents, Carl Jr. and Marla Eberhard; loving brother, Steven, and beloved grandparents, Marlo and Gladys Busk. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.

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Esteban Lagunas

Esteban Lagunas

Jul 5, 2006

Esteban Lagunas 14

Born March 13, 1992 in California, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ.

He is survived by his loving parents, Esteban and Yolanda Lagunas.

Visitations – Sunday, July 16, 2006 from 2:00 P.M. -4:00 P.M., another is to be held on Monday, July 17, 2006 – 7:00 P.M....

Beverly Anne Ramirez

Beverly Anne Ramirez

Jul 3, 2006

Beverly Anne Ramirez 57 of Lake Forest, California. Born July 3, 1948, died on Monday, July 3, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

She worked for Computer Repair as a Quality Control Technician for 8 years.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jose Avaro Ramirez; loving daughters, Dawn Anne Ziegler and Gina Michelle Pitek; beloved...

Angeline Cortese

Angeline Cortese

Jul 2, 2006

Angeline Cortese, 100, was born February 11, 1906 in Pennsylvania and passed away at home in Westminster, California July 2, 2006. Angie is survived by her daughter, Beverly Latora and her husband, Joe; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Doris Ann Schmit

Doris Ann Schmit

Jul 2, 2006

Doris A. Schmit 88 of Laguna Hills, California. She was born August 14, 1917 in Missouri, died on Sunday, July 2, 2006. She is survived by her loving daughter, Sally Saraos; beloved son, Mike Schmit; 2 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Mabel Elizabeth Strep

Mabel Elizabeth Strep

Jul 1, 2006

Mabel E. Strep 94

Born June 8, 1912 in Massachusetts, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Camilla Marie Reeves and Christine O'Brien; beloved sons, David Goddard, Thomas Emerson Goddard and Peter Courtney Goddard; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved by many...

Alejandro Polo

Alejandro Polo

Jun 29, 2006

Alejandro Polo 51 of dana Point, California. He was born December 13, 1954 in Mexico, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in San Diego, California of an automobile accident. He is survived by his loving sons, Alex Polo and Emanuel Polo; beloved sisters, Yolanda Sanbrano, Veronica Morales, Maria Ester Romano, and beloved brother, Gustavo Polo. He was dearly loved...

Dolores Polo

Dolores Polo

Jun 29, 2006

Dolores Polo 50 of dana Point, California. She was born October 9, 1955 in Mexico, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in San Diego, California of an automobile accident. She is survived by her loving sons, Alex Polo and Emanuel Polo; beloved sisters, Esther Plata, Martha Santos, Beatris Rodriquez, Carmen Basurto, Rosa Villa and Gabriella Maldonado; beloved brothers, Guillermo...

Dennis “Denny” James Brock

Dennis “Denny” James Brock

Jun 27, 2006

Dennis James Brock, 60, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 27th, 2006. He was born in Upland, California and raised in Ontario where he graduated from Chaffey High School. Denny worked in the motion picture film industry and was a member of the I.A.Y.S.E., Local 683 for many years. He later joined the Teamsters Union and worked...

Michael Anthony Lombardi

Michael Anthony Lombardi

Jun 27, 2006

Michael Anthony Lombardi, 88, died on June 27, 2006. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Beatrice. He is also survived by his daughters, Donna LaFramboise, Laurie Enriquez and Madeline Nicholson; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

A Visitation is to be held on Thursday, June 29, 2006 from 7 – 9 PM at O’Connor...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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