Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Robert “Pete” Jennings Sellers, Jr.
May 23, 2006
Robert ?Pete? Jennings Sellers, Jr.
Devoted husband of Linda M. Sellers, loving father of Allison Taylor Sellers and Eric Jennings Sellers; beloved brother of Rebecca J. McDonald and Todd Miller; beloved son of Robert J. Sellers, Sr. and Marta & Walt Miller. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.
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William Allen Walton
May 22, 2006
William Allen Walton 87
Born July 7, 1918 in Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2006 in Aliso Viejo, CA. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Jeanne Marie, loving daughters, Caroline and Connie Walton, Jane Walton McSorley and Vicki DeForest; beloved son, John Penman; lovely grandchildren, Daniel DeForest, Heather and Mike Affleck, John and Brian...
Lawrence J Trainor
May 22, 2006
Lawrence J. Trainor 78 born November 3, 1927 in Illinois, died on Monday, May 22, 2006 in Dana Point, California of Prostate Cancer. He worked for Chevron Standard Oil as a Driver for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving sisters, Grace Symak, June Coleman and Marion Moore, and a beloved brother, Bernard Trainor.
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Rita June Haveles
May 19, 2006
Rita June Haveles 66 of Laguna Woods, died Friday, May 19, 2006. Loving mother of Mike, Teri and Kristin Head. Loving grandmother of eight and greatgrandmother of one, with one on the way. She will be missed by all.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary,...
Lester George Sebold
May 17, 2006
LESTER GEORGE SEBOLD 87
Born on August 4, 1918 in North Bergen, New Jersey. Died on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in San Juan Capistrano, California. The youngest of eight children of George and Nellie Sebold, Lester was born in North Bergen, New Jersey, in 1918, where he was raised and attended school. An employee of Kraft/General Foods?...
Nancy Donahue
May 16, 2006
Nancy Donahue 65 of San Clemente, California. A devoted mother, beloved sister, loving daughter and a caring grandmother.
Born June 1, 1940 in Minnesota, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. She retired from Trizetto Group as a Benefits Director for 25 years recently.
She is survived by three loving children,...
Cornel Dirpes
May 14, 2006
Cornel Dirpes 57 of Ladera Ranch. A loving husband, giving father, adoring grandfather and a man who loved God.
Born May 29, 1948 in Romania, died on Sunday, May 14, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of congestive heart failure.
He worked for Pascoe, Dirpes & Associates, Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer for 33 years.
...Leita Marie Jolly
May 12, 2006
Daughter: Suzanne Russell. Leita Marie Jolly 103
Born on April 11, 1903 in Illinois, died on Friday, May 12, 2006 in Laguna Niguel, California. She is survived by her loving sisters, Nell Crossman and Bonnie Barton; beloved brother, Russell Morris; five grandchildren and eleven great -grandchildren. She was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed...
Robert M. Collins
May 10, 2006
Robert M. Collins 81 of Irvine, a retired WWII Marine, a devoted husband, a loving father, a beloved brother, a loving grandfather and a loving great-grandfather.
Born June 10, 1924 in Pennsyvania, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in Newport Beach, California of Heart Disease. He is survived by his devoted wife, Loys J. Collins; loving daughter,...
Elayne Joyce Manago
May 9, 2006
Elayne J. Manago, 78, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Palm Terrace in Laguna Woods, California. She is survived by her son, David, daughter, Darlene Zuill, and five grandchildren: Paula, Jeffrey and Danny Zuill and Lauren and Nicole Manago. She was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Elayne was born in Chicago Illinois...
Scott Alan Geoffrion
May 8, 2006
Scott Alan Geoffrion 40
A two-time former Pro Stock World Championship runner-up and a nine-time national event winner, died May 8 of an apparent heart attack in Irvine, California.
Geoffrion was hospitalized Sunday night for observation with breathing problems and a fever stemming from ulcers in his esophagus and was stricken the next day.
...Joyce Ann Dodd
May 8, 2006
Joyce Ann Dodd 51
Born November 24, 1954 in Oregon, died on Monday, May 8, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Cancer.
She worked for Authentic Fitness as a Seamstress for 22 years. She is survived by her loving sisters, Jill Copelin and Janet Ricci and beloved brother, Paul Ricci. She was dearly loved by...
Sylvia E. Clemens Ramsey
May 7, 2006
Sylvia Ramsey Clemens 84
Born on September 29, 1921 in Illinois, died on Sun, May 7, 2006 in Laguna Niguel, California. She is survived by her loving daughters, Elizabeth Ramsey, Claire Kurkjian, Suzanne Ramsey and Valerie Loftin.; beloved son, Kirby Merle Ramsey, III. and eight adoring grandchildren. She was dearly loved by many and will be greatly...
David Earl Yeakel
May 7, 2006
David Earl Yeakel 60
Born on March 29, 1946, died on Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Capistrano Beach, California. He worked for State of California as a Maintenance Resources for 5 years. He is survived by his devoted wife, Berniece Yeakel; loving sons, Matthew Yeakel and Nathan Yeakel; beloved brothers, John Yeakel and Timothy Yeakel; loving parents,...
Lucille M. Graham
May 6, 2006
Lucille M. Graham, 79, died on Saturday, May 6, 2006 in her home in Laguna Woods, California. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Lew Graham; loving sons, Dennis and Alan Graham; beloved sisters, Annabelle Jennings and Lillian King; beloved brother, Earl Shelton. She is also survived by her four loving grandchildren and two adoring great-grandchildren. She was...
Michael Bernard Mcmahon
May 4, 2006
Michael B. Mcmahon, 75, was born August 10, 1930 in Glendale, California and passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at home in San Juan Capistrano, California after a long battle with C.L.L. Michael graduated from Cathedral High School in Los Angeles and then earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University, also in Los Angeles. Michael married his wife,...
John William Austin
Apr 30, 2006
John William Austin,Lt. Col. USAF Ret. born on January 29, 1923 in Cleveland OH, died on Sunday, April 30, 2006, at his home in Irvine, California, surrounded by his devoted family.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, ALLA, and an infant daughter, Diana. He is survived by his loving daughters, Margaret Austin and her partner, Brenda...
Marvin Phillip Landfield
Apr 30, 2006
LANDFIELD, Marvin
Passed away peacefully at home in Mission Viejo, California on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the age of 94. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 67 years, the love of his life 'Madge'.
Marvin was born on October 27, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois , but grew up in San Francisco,...
Juanita Ardantz Taylor
Apr 27, 2006
Juanita Ardantz Taylor 67
Born to Dominick and Viki Ardantz in Santa Maria, CA in 1939, where she was also raised. She lived on the Ferini Ranch in Betteravia with her family until she was 7 years old, when they moved into town. She died on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her home in Mission Viejo, California....
Carol A. Kloes
Apr 26, 2006
Carol A. Kloes 68 born April 15, 1938 in Ohio, died on Sunday, April 26, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California. She worked for Mars Inc. as a Consumer Affairs Manager for 18 years. She is survived by her loving son, Scott Klace; beloved sister, Beverly Ham and two adoring grandchildren.
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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