Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Margaret Agnes O’Brien
Apr 9, 2006
Margaret A. O'Brien 85 born April 16, 1920 in Canada, died on Sunday, April 9, 2006 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She is survived by her devoted husband Charles J. 'Pat' O'Brien; loving sons Patrick Michael O'Brien of Colorado Springs, CO, Robert Charles O'Brien of Mission Viejo, CA and Mario Walter O'Brien of Mission Viejo, CA;...
Thomas Lawrence Dove
Apr 7, 2006
Thomas Lawrence Dove 73 born August 16, 1932 in Washington, DC He died on Friday, April 7, 2006 in Lake Forest, California of Lung Cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife Dolores M. Dove; loving daughter Joy Chaney and son-in-law Doug Chaney; beloved son Thomas C. Dove and daughter-in-law Patty Dove; step-son Joseph Romanoski; beloved sisters Marilynn Sams...
James Denny Reed
Apr 7, 2006
James Denny Reed 67 born October 9, 1938 in California, died on Friday, April 7, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Metastatic Colon Cancer. He was an attorney for over 40 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Julie E. Reed; loving sons Matt and Mark Reed. He was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed...
Norma D Cook
Apr 6, 2006
Norma was the heartstring that bound her family together, and was loved by all who knew her. She was more than a wonderful mother and grandmother; we were also blessed to call her our friend. We will miss her genuine warmth, generous love and gracious spirit. She was happily married for 65 years to her childhood sweetheart, Jack. Norma...
Clarice Jean Swanson
Apr 6, 2006
Clarice Jean Swanson 84 born February 26, 1922 in South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California. She is survived by her devoted husband Lawrence Swanson; beloved son Bill Swanson. She is also survived by four loving grandchildren: Doug, Philip, Scott and Kirsten. She was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed...
C. William Lapworth
Apr 3, 2006
Lapworth, Charles William Bill as he preferred to be called, became the foremost West Coast Naval Architect in the post World War II period.
Bill 86 born December 12, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, he attended and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in marine engineering and naval architecture. After serving in the United States...
Patricia Ruth Miller
Apr 3, 2006
Patricia Ruth Miller 78 of Mission Viejo, CA passed away on March 22, 2006 she is survived by her loving family , Daughters: Mary Kay Henline & Pamela Joan Macey Brother: Irvin Nagel and 9 Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held at Riverside National Cemetery on March 31, 2006.
Elaine E. Fisher
Apr 1, 2006
Elaine E. Fisher 59 born July 6, 1946, died on Saturday, April 1, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Multiple Myeloma. She is survived by devoted husband William Palmer Fisher; loving daughters Denamarie Baker and Donna boston; beloved sister Arlene Bouchard; beloved brothers Michael and Richard Riccardi; beloved mother Elizabeth M. Riccardi and three grandchildren: Timothy Baker, Zachary Baker...
James Anthony Aviani
Mar 31, 2006
James A. Aviani November 29, 1926 – April 2, 2006
James Anthony Aviani, a 20-year resident of Irvine, CA and father of four, died in his home on April 2, 2006 at the age of 79.
Mr. Aviani was born on November 29, 1926 in San Francisco, CA to Dominic and Nan Aviani. In May...
Sherry Ann Wood
Mar 29, 2006
Sherry Ann Wood 59
Born January 5, 1947 in Texas, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in Tustin, California. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Tami L. Le and Debi A. Romo and four loving grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2006 ~ 10 O'Clock A.M. at O'Connor Laguna...
Susan Taylor Clark
Mar 28, 2006
Susan Taylor Clark 86 of Lake Forest, California. She was born July 13, 1919 in Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Renal Disease.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006 ~ 2:00 P.M. at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, California.
Nora Jane Kraker
Mar 28, 2006
Nora Jane Kraker 85 born April 18, 1920 in Oklahoma, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Aliso Viejo, California of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. She is survived by her loving son David Kraker and two grandchildren: Jeffrey David and Brian Edward Kraker. She was dearly loved by many amd will be deeply missed by all.
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Florence A. Magelssen
Mar 26, 2006
Florence A. Magelssen 92
Born November 25, 1913 in Washington, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California. She is survived by her loving daughter Karen Sibbrel; two grandchildren: David Sibbrel Cristina and Jennifer Rouland and 3 great-grandchildren: Charity, Shane rouland and Sydney Sibbrel.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March,...
Jo Ann Hale
Mar 26, 2006
Jo Ann Hale 54 Birth name was Janie Louise Moad, born on March 18, 1952 en route to Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. Passed away on March 26, 2006 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. She is survived by her devoted husband J. C. Hale; loving daughters, Traci Pettit Warren and Trisha Gale; beloved mother, Viola Holcomb; beloved stepmother, Louise Moad...
Barbara J. Fisher
Mar 25, 2006
Barbara J. Fisher lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on January 01, 1936 and passed away on March 25, 2006.
Edward Clarence Koryta
Mar 25, 2006
Edward Clarence Koryta, 85, was born April 24, 1920 in Ohio and passed away March 25, 2006 in Lake Forest, California. Edward is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Karyn Schonherz, son, Gary R. Koryta and granddaughter, Kimberly Schonherz.
Wivina R. Benjamin
Mar 24, 2006
Wivina R. Benjamin, 81, was born January 30, 1925 in Sungailiat, Bangka Island, Indonesia and passed away March 24, 2006 at her home in Lake Forest, California. Wivina is survived by her sons, Wendelinus and Johanes Benjamin; daughters, Angeline Benjamin, Indria Moores, Josephine Benjamin, Bernadette Benjamin-Brauninger; grandchildren, Mellisa, Patrick, Jessica, Monica and Kimberly.
Paul Leonard Lemoine
Mar 24, 2006
Paul Leonard Lemoine, 71, was born August 31, 1934 in Los Angeles, California and passed away March 24, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California. An Aeronautical Engineer for 35 years, Paul is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Stephanie Hickey; son, Phillip Joseph Lemoine; sister, Lorraine Miller; brother, Louis Lawrence Lemoine; grandchildren, Noelle, Brie, Tahnee, Jackson, Brooke, Nicole, Russell, Danielle...
Sherise Noel Bieber
Mar 24, 2006
Sherise Noel Bieber 33 of Murrieta, Riverside, CA.
A brilliant professor of literature, beloved wife, loving mother and devoted daughter, died on Friday, March 24, 2006 in an auto accident. She is survived by her devoted husband Brandon Bieber; loving children Megan and Matthew Snodgrass; beloved mother Judy Wiley; beloved father Roger Jolicoeur; sister Nicole Miller, brother...
Marie C. Kingsley
Mar 23, 2006
C. Marie Kingsley 83 of Laguna Woods, CA. Born on March 7, 1923 in Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Paul Kingsley; daughter Susan Daley; son-in-law Joe Daley; grandchildren Shannon and Aidan; sister Marjorie Clayton. Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 31, 2006 ~ 11:00 A.M....
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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