Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jo Margetic

Jo Margetic

Jun 7, 2006

Jo Margetic 80

Born January 31, 1926, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

Jo is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Margetic; loving daughter, JoAnn Phillips; loving sons, Robert, Stephen and Richard; beloved sisters, Philemena Pryor, Mary Ann Foy; beloved brothers, Joseph Rich and Louis Rich and seven grandchildren. She was...

Thomas Henry Sandoval

Thomas Henry Sandoval

Jun 6, 2006

Thomas Henry Sandoval, 77, was born October 18, 1928 in New Mexico and passed away June 6, 2006 at home in Laguna Hills, California.

A retired General Manager with B.P. John furniture makers, Thomas is survived by his devoted wife, Rose; loving son, Thomas H. Sandoval, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly; loving daughters, Teri Daniel and her...

Roscoe “Jerry” Shows

Roscoe “Jerry” Shows

Jun 6, 2006

Roscoe ‘Jerry’ Shows 85 of Mission Viejo, California.

Born March 18, 1921 in Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Dianne Shows Wiley , Marianne Parker; loving sons, Joseph Jerry Shows , Michael David Shows; beloved sisters, Betty Shows Smith , Arnell Shows Steele;...

Gale Lee Dahn

Gale Lee Dahn

Jun 5, 2006

Gale Lee Dahn 49

Born June 3, 1957, died on Monday, June 5, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

Gale is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Dahn; loving daughters, Carmen and Kimberly Gardea; loving sons, Michael and Joshua Dahn. She is also survived by her beloved mother, Betty Tracy; beloved sisters, Carol Jackson, Diane Ortman...

Kenneth Franklin Killian

Kenneth Franklin Killian

Jun 4, 2006

Kenneth Franklin Killian 52

Born December 29, 1954, died on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Sea off the Coast of San Diego, California.

He is survived by his loving sons, Jason and Nick Killian; beloved sisters, Beth Goss and Carol Garfield; beloved brothers, Duane Keeling and Gary Jensen and devoted mother, Vina Keeling. He was...

Ronald Edward Kingsley

Ronald Edward Kingsley

Jun 3, 2006

Ronald E. Kinglsey, age 71, passed away at his home located at 530D Via Estrada on June 3, 2006. Please join us on Sunday, July 2nd from 2-4pm at Clubhouse 7 to celebrate his life. Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Kingsley; loving daughterss Chris Jordan, Jenny Kingsley, Susan Livers and beloved son, Michael Kingsley; loving stepdaughters...

Curtis Kevin Winans

Curtis Kevin Winans

Jun 3, 2006

Curtis Kevin Winans 42 of Lake Forest, California.

Born July 15, 1963, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in Irvine, California. He is survived by his devoted wife, Anne Winans; loving daughters, Sylvia Ruiz and Sabrina Ruiz; loving sons, Jay Dillen, Ryan Dillen and Jimmy Ruiz; beloved sister, Genay Ruiz; beloved brothers, Donald and Craig Winans and...

Angela Archangel Velasco

Angela Archangel Velasco

Jun 2, 2006

Angela Archangel Velasco 95 of Mission Viejo, California.

Born May 31, 1911 in Philippines, died on Friday, June 2, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California. She is survived by her 3 loving daughters, Thelma Paredes, Belen V. Ramos, and Norma Paz; 2 loving sons, Stan Velascoa and Anacleto Velasco; beloved sister, Pastora Perado. Also, she is survived by...

Edward Russell Malone

Edward Russell Malone

Jun 1, 2006

Edward Russell Malone 85

Born June 16, 1920 in Illinois, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He was a Professional Baseball Player for Chicago White Sox and a business owner.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Judy Edwards, Gail Ross and Carole Nelson.

Alphonse De Groote

Alphonse De Groote

Jun 1, 2006

Alphonse De Groote, 79, was born February 10, 1927 in Belgium and passed away June 1, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California. A Gardener for the City of Laguna Beach for 25 years, Alphonse is survived by his wife, Madeleine; daughter, Michelle Luzar; sons, Steve and Chris De Groote and 6 grandchildren.

Mary Demarco Foti

Mary Demarco Foti

Jun 1, 2006

Mary DeMarco Foti January 2, 1929 ~ June 1, 2006 Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Vincent and Angelina DeLuca DeMarco

Went to be with our Saviour after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was a ?wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and caring friend? to all.

Her wonderful smile and her...

Brian Eugene Landis

Brian Eugene Landis

Jun 1, 2006

Brian Eugene Landis 22

Born Dec.15, 1983, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006. He is survived by his beloved brother, Scott Landis; loving parents, Charlotte & Dwight Landis. Brian was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2006 ~ 1:00 P.M....

Philip Aloysius Smith, Jr.

Philip Aloysius Smith, Jr.

May 31, 2006

PHILIP ALOYSIUS SMITH 73 resident of San Juan Capistrano, CA. A dedicated husband, great father, beloved brother, loving grandfather, and trusted friend. He passed away at home on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 with his family by his side.

Born on July 28, 1932 in New York, NY. Philip graduated from the University of Seattle, WA, and spent...

Tamara Ageshkina

Tamara Ageshkina

May 30, 2006

Tamara Ageshkina, 91, was born October 26, 1914 in the Ukraine, Russia and passed away May 30, 2006 in Lake Forest, California. Tamara is survived by her granddaughter, Natalie Gregorio.

Grover Donavan Bray

Grover Donavan Bray

May 30, 2006

Grover Donavan 'Don' Bray, 87, was born January 18, 1919 in Pike County, Indiana and passed away May 30, 2006 in Lake Forest, California. A retired Quality Control Engineer with Chrysler Corporation, Don is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn; daughter, Ellen Godber; son, Larry Bray and grandsons, Robert Bray and James Bray.

Daniel Robert Comsia

Daniel Robert Comsia

May 29, 2006

Daniel R. Comsia May 30, 1923 – May 29, 2006

Daniel R. Comsia was numbered with the saints in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on May 29 one day short of his 83rd birthday. Dan was born in Canton, Ohio on May 30, 1923, the son of Constintine and Eflorsina Comsia. Orphaned at 7 years...

Paige Krider Loeb

Paige Krider Loeb

May 28, 2006

Paige Krider Loeb 52

Born December 29, 1953 in Michigan, died on Sunday, May 28, 2006 in Irvine of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Loeb; loving son, Jacob, Westley; beloved sisters, Jane Eubanks and Pamela Krider. She was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed by all....

Umberto Nesmeyan

Umberto Nesmeyan

May 27, 2006

Umberto Nesmeyan 77 of Mission Viejo, California.

Born January 28, 1929 in Libya, died on Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He worked for Security Pacific Bank as a Banker for 30 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ondina Nesmeyan; loving sister, Marguerite Borolli and beloved brother, Giorgio Nesmeyan....

Willis Emery Ballantine Platt

Willis Emery Ballantine Platt

May 27, 2006

Willis Emery Ballantine Platt 80

Born October 13, 1925 in Arkansas, died on Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California.

He worked for City of Long Beach as a Chief of Police for 26 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Terry Platt; loving sons, Vincent and Robert; beloved brother, Robert;...

Clara Carrier Lanman

Clara Carrier Lanman

May 26, 2006

Clara Carrier-Lanman 88

Born November 1, 1918 in New Jersey, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Ann Ford; beloved son, Tom Lanman; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed by all.

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Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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