Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Charlotte Ann Kingston

Charlotte Ann Kingston

Sep 14, 2023

Charlotte Ann Kingston, 83, was born on July 3rd, 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii and departed us peacefully with her family at her side on September 14th, 2023.  She resided in Stanton, California at the time of her passing of kidney cancer.  She is survived by four sisters, a brother, daughter, son, five grandchildren and a cat.  Charlotte worked for...

Lilia Delariarte Gampon

Lilia Delariarte Gampon

Sep 13, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Lilia Delariarte Gampon, loving wife, mother of five, and grandmother of six, passed away at age 80, in Irvine, California.

Born on December 10, 1942, in Dumangus, Iloilo, Philippines, Lilia graduated from Cebu Velez General Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. In search of better opportunities, she set off for the United...

Elizabeth Dean Wertner

Elizabeth Dean Wertner

Sep 13, 2023

Elizabeth Dean (Knight) Wertner

Elizabeth Dean (Knight) Wertner, 80, of Escondido, passed away on September 13, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1943, in Phoenix, AZ, to Russell and Fern Knight. She attended North High School in Phoenix. She met her husband, Tom Wertner, at a softball game in Phoenix and they were married...

Rebecca (Becky) Marie Workman

Rebecca (Becky) Marie Workman

Sep 12, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Marie Workman, 69, of Irvine, California, passed away of natural causes in Irvine, California on Tuesday evening (7:00 pm), September 12.

She was born on August 4, 1954 in Arcadia, WI, to Anthony (Tony) and Marjorie (Marge) Zittel. Rebecca graduated from Cotter High School, Winona, MN in 1972 with many honors. In the fall of...

Andrew Ryan Lach

Andrew Ryan Lach

Sep 12, 2023

Andrew R. Lach January 10, 1975 – September 12, 2023

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished son, Andrew Ryan Lach.

Andy was born in Livermore, CA to Alyce and Mike Lach. He was the youngest of three children. In 1977, the family moved to Irvine,...

Jeremy Mark Treat

Jeremy Mark Treat

Sep 11, 2023

Jeremy M. Treat, 53, of Dana Point, CA, passed away on September 11, 2023 .

Jeremy was born on December 22, 1969 in Hays, Kansas. The Treat family later relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Jeremy lived until the family moved to Murphysboro, Illinois when he was in high school. A gifted athlete, Jeremy set records...

Fe Lasara Esmalla

Fe Lasara Esmalla

Sep 11, 2023

Fe, known to her children as ‘Nanay’, passed away on September 11, 2023 in California. She was born in Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines on April 29, 1944 to Esperanza and Salvador Lasara.

She raised her children Theresa and Elmer with love and devotion at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City with her husband Doroteo. She was known...

Theodore Harold "Ted" Eatherly

Theodore Harold "Ted" Eatherly

Sep 9, 2023

Ted Eatherly

Ted Eatherly, age 76, of Laguna Hills, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Buena Park Nursing Center. Ted was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was creative, hardworking, and knowledgeable on a variety of topics – from cars and trains to tools and electronics. He was also a great conversationalist and...

Maureen Ann Romaine

Maureen Ann Romaine

Sep 8, 2023

Our dear mother, Maureen Ann Romaine, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 89 in Laguna Hills, CA. Born August 14, 1934, in Inglewood, CA. Maureen was the only daughter of Reilly and Mary McKernan.

Maureen was a wonderful loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend who was loved by all...

Patrick William Holligan

Patrick William Holligan

Sep 7, 2023

Patrick William Holligan ( 1940 2023 )

Known for the motto, "You are loved." He was known as a Teacher, Coach, School Administrator, Docent, and Marine Corps Officer. Patrick William Holligan, 83, of Tustin, California, died in Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA of complications related...

Frances Theresa Beenen

Frances Theresa Beenen

Sep 7, 2023

Born June 17, 1929 in New York City, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2023 in Lake Forest, California.

She is survived by her beloved sons, Richard Beenen and Gerard Beenen; loving daughters-in-law, Kimi Takesue and Eun Neyer Beenen; two loving grandchildren, Matthew and Hannah. She was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all....

Katherine Dorothy Runk

Katherine Dorothy Runk

Sep 4, 2023

Katherine Dorothy "Kitty" Runk (née Durell) was born in November of 1922, in Broussard, LA and departed September 4, 2023 in Irvine, CA. She was only two months shy of her 101st birthday. The daughter of the late Henry and Marie Breaux Durell. Kitty was the eldest of four children. She learned to drive at age 12 in Lafayette,...

Beverly Jean Kreick

Beverly Jean Kreick

Sep 4, 2023

Beverly Jean Kreick Nov. 8, 1932 – Sept. 4, 2023

Beverly Jean Kreick passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2023.

Beverly was born in North Dakota and moved to Oregon as a young child. She grew up in Bend, Ore., until she moved to Portland when she was a Senior in High School. She...

Norma A. Shaia Sayour

Norma A. Shaia Sayour

Sep 3, 2023

With heavy hearts, the Williams and Sayour families are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Norma A. Shaia Sayour of Laguna Woods, California on Sunday evening, September 3 rd .

Norma was born in 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shaia. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1959 and attended John Carroll...

Dorothy Gobbo

Dorothy Gobbo

Sep 1, 2023

Dorothy Gobbo

Dorothy peacefully passed on September 1 st , 2023 at the age of 93 in Mission Viejo, California. She was born in 1929 to parents Edwin James and Adelia. Dorothy was a renowned Hotel Sales Manager for 35 years in San Francisco, Hawaii and Oregon. She was proudly elected as President of the...

Dorothy Ann Gardner

Dorothy Ann Gardner

Aug 31, 2023

Dorothy Ann Gardner Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother

Dorothy Ann Gardner, 84, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Dorothy was born December 30, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Dorothy St. Germaine. She was the younger sister to Bob St. Germaine.

Dorothy attended nursing school at Thornton College, Illinois. She went...

Todd Sterling Carter

Todd Sterling Carter

Aug 31, 2023

Todd Sterling Carter

Todd Sterling Carter, born October 22, 1959, in Hollywood, California, died on August 31, 2023, at the age of 63.

Todd loved his family. He grew up in Pacoima, California with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters where he enjoyed scouting, participating in church activities and being from a big family. His...

Magdalena Rojas Roldan

Magdalena Rojas Roldan

Aug 31, 2023

Magdalena Rojas Roldan Magdalena Rojas Roldán, 87 years old, passed away on August 31st 2023 at her home in Rancho Santa Margarita. Born In Mexico City, Magdalena studied Pastoral for 15 years. Truly devoted member of the church. She enjoyed singing since she was a little girl,  “Mama Magguie”,  everyone called her. She was always happy, singing and...

Angela Diane Gattuso

Angela Diane Gattuso

Aug 30, 2023

Angela Diane Gattuso was born on April 27, 1938 and passed away on August 30, 2023.

To say that Angela, our beloved wife, mother, nanie, aunt, cousin, and friend, cared for us would be an understatement. Angela was the epitome of a loving wife for 60 years to Donald and a devoted mother to her children, David...

Richard Mark "Mark" Seigler

Richard Mark "Mark" Seigler

Aug 29, 2023

FOREVER LOVED AND CHERISHED IN OUR HEARTS

Richard Mark Seigler, age 64, better known as Mark to family and friends, passed away on August 29th, 2023, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, California.

Mark was born in Denton, Texas, on March 10th, 1959, to Herbert Norman Seigler and Mary Jane Seigler. He attended...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

At O’Connor Mortuary, we understand how meaningful it is to remember and honor a life well lived. Our obituary listings are a place for families and friends to reflect, share memories, and celebrate the legacy of those they love. Each obituary is thoughtfully prepared to acknowledge a life’s story while providing important service details for those wishing to pay their respects.


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