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John Charles Reed
Nov 15, 2023
John Reed passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2023 in Mission Viejo, CA. He was born on January 18, 1958 in Rolla, MO to parents Robert and Sue Reed and raised in Springfield, MO with his brothers Doug, Paul, Phillip, and James.
John graduated from Drury University (formerly Drury College) in Springfield, MO. After graduating, he worked...
Robert Distefano
Nov 14, 2023
Robert DiStefano was born October 12, 1943 in Rochester, NY and passed away on November 14, 2023 at home in Laguna Niguel, CA. He was 80 years old. Robert was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, and CEO.
Robert is survived by his loving daughter Ariana DiStefano, his stepson Jackie Lee and his wife Becky and their...
Marilyn Wagstaff Rosenlof
Nov 13, 2023
Marilyn Wagstaff Rosenlof of Santa Maria, California, passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 87 in Mission Viejo, California, where she was lovingly cared for by her daughter and family.
Marilyn was born on April 11, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter E. Wagstaff and Dessa Smith Wagstaff. Her childhood was filled...
Gregory Rubin Kashian
Nov 12, 2023
Gregory Rubin Kashian passed away on November 12, 2023 at age 97 years. Beloved husband of Alice (Mihranyan). Loving father of Carolyn and Laurie and grandfather of Jake, Jeremy and Jason. Also survived by his sister Arlene and nieces and nephews both in California and Wisconsin. Gregory grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he held many jobs before graduating...
Maria “Lola” Olmos Mendez
Nov 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Maria “Lola” Olmos Mendez, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She graduated to heaven on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 86.
A vigil will be held at O’Connor Chapel, 25301 Alicia Pkway, Laguna Hills from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on...
Mary Michele Spinner
Nov 11, 2023
Mary (Glasser) Spinner, 81, of Costa Mesa passed away on November 11, 2023 while vacationing in Kauai with her daughters by her side.
Mary was born and raised in Los Angeles. She graduated from Dorsey High School in 1960. Shortly thereafter, she met her husband Karl and they married on December 22, 1962, and moved to Costa...
June Isabelle Devito
Nov 10, 2023
June DeVito, 58, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, at her home in San Clemente, California, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 26, 1965, to Demont and Wildeane Excell in Cedar City, Utah.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, June leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength.
...Thomas James Nelson Iii
Nov 10, 2023
Thomas James Nelson III, born to Thomas James Nelson Jr. and Marie ‘Anona’ Nelson (Ryan) on January 21, 1936, in Los Angeles, California.
Military Service
He served in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict, from February 10, 1953, to January 6, 1957.
Education
Earned...
Paula M. Brici
Nov 8, 2023
Paula M. Brici, 61, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2023 at 1:38 p.m. PT at Providence Mission Hospital.
She was born on May 26, 1962 in Hammond, Indiana to parents, Michael S. Brici and Carole B. Daniels Brici. She attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana (Class of 1980) and went...
Linda Lee Schonert
Nov 7, 2023
On November 7 th , 2023, we lost our beloved Linda Lee Schonert, who joined the angels in heaven above. Born on July 15 th , 1943, to Josephine (Nanny) and Gilbert Burns, Linda grew up in Southern California alongside her four sisters and a niece close in age. The "Burns Girls" maintained the deepest of bonds and passed...
Rev. William Francis Krekelberg
Nov 5, 2023
William Francis Krekelberg
was born the 4 th of 5 boys to Edward Henry Krekelberg and Liberty Bell (Woodard) on July 30, 1944, at The City of Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The first three boys, a year apart, were Gerald, Ronald, and James. Boy #4 was born 2 years after James—then Billy remained the "baby" of...
Charles Darren “Charley” Giurbino
Nov 4, 2023
In Loving Memory of Charles Darren Giurbino
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Darren Giurbino, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Charley, as he was affectionately known, left this world on November 4, 2023, in Hemet, California, at the age of 58.
Born on October...
Guadalupe “Lupita” Fletes
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Fletes, an integral part of our community, on November 4, 2023, at the tender age of 14. Born on November 13, 2008, in California, Guadalupe brought joy, laughter, and a radiant spirit into the lives she touched.
Guadalupe was a remarkable young girl who radiated...
Robert John "Bob" Fowler
Nov 2, 2023
Robert “Bob” John Fowler, 76, of San Clemente California, passed away on November 2, 2023. Bob was born on February 9, 1947, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved to Dana Point, California 45 years ago with his wife Susan where they planted roots and started a family to include their 4 children. He was a charismatic and humorous...
John Steven Perak
Nov 2, 2023
John Steven Perak October 10, 1940 – November 2, 2023
John Steven Perak, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by family on All Souls Day, November 2, 2023. John was born October 10, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Ann Perak. He attended Mount Carmel High School where his love of acting was ignited. He continued...
Milagros "Millie" Merced
Nov 2, 2023
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens;
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
… a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
...Chih-Jin Tseng 曾治津
Nov 1, 2023
Chih-Jin Tseng 曾治津 June 4, 1931 – November 1, 2023
Devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he led a full life, made amazing by his brilliant mind, love for learning, and adaptability to even the most challenging circumstances.
The arc of his life stretched from Ruijin in Jiangxi province, where from a very...
Chih-Jin Tseng 曾治津
Nov 1, 2023
Chih-Jin Tseng 曾治津 June 4, 1931 – November 1, 2023
Devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he led a full life, made amazing by his brilliant mind, love for learning, and adaptability to even the most challenging circumstances.
The arc of his life stretched from Ruijin in Jiangxi province, where from a very...
Donald Gorrell Whitlatch
Nov 1, 2023
Don Gorrell Whitlatch passed away on November 1, 2023.
Don was born on November 15, 1948, in Pasadena, California to Barbara and Donald Gorrell. Don's father passed away when Don was 7 years old. His Mother married Wiley Whitlatch and Don was adopted by him when he was 8 years old. Both Barbara and Wiley preceded him...
R. Keith Dinsmoor
Oct 30, 2023
Keith Dinsmoor was born in 1938 in Pasadena, California and lived 85 eventful years.
His childhood in Altadena was full of freedom that led to outdoor adventures and enduring friendships with people all the way through college and beyond. Keith graduated from Muir High School in Pasadena and went to Stanford University and then on to UC Berkely for...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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