Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Elijah Michael Shihad

Elijah Michael Shihad

Feb 27, 2006

ELIJAH 'E' MICHAEL SHIHAD

Elijah ?E? Michael Shihad took his first breath in Heaven on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 3:17 in the morning at the tender age of 3. Born on December 17, 2002 in Anaheim, CA to Mike and Connie Shihad of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, this little angel began his earthly mission.

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Hossein Ardabilizadeh

Hossein Ardabilizadeh

Feb 27, 2006

Hossein Ardabilizadeh 84 born October 19th, 1921 in Iran, died on Monday, February 27th, 2006 in San Clemente, California of Coronary Artery Disease. He is survived by his devoted Wife Masoumeh T. Ardabili; loving Daughters Maryam Ardabilizadeh, Rana Abdollahian; loving Son Ali Ardabilizadeh; beloved Brothers Samad Ardabilizadeh, Rahman Ardabilizadeh and three Grandchildren. He was dearly loved by many and...

William Louis Martin, Jr.

William Louis Martin, Jr.

Feb 26, 2006

William Louis Martin, Sr. 75 born September 9th, 1930, died Sunday, February 26th, 2006 in Lake Forest, California. He is survived by his devoted wife Yvonne Martin; loving daughters Elle Smith and Kathleen Gould; loving son William L. Martin, Jr.; beloved sister Una; 'Steve' Holton; one grandchild Jill Megan McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Molly...

Parviz Guilak

Parviz Guilak

Feb 23, 2006

Parviz Guilak, 74, was born December 8, 1931 in Iran and passed away February 23, 2006 at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California. Parviz is survived by his wife, Lila Fatourechi; daughter, Haleh Guilak.

Florence Dorothea Van Patten

Florence Dorothea Van Patten

Feb 23, 2006

Florence Dorothea Van Patten 88 born February 10th, 1918 in Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006 in Laguna Woods, California of Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by loving sons: Bruce Van Patten, Paul Lyle Van Patten, Jr. and Jonathan Keith Van Patten; three grandchildren: Katy , Christa and Emily Van Patten. She was truly loved by many...

Guenther Franz Decker

Guenther Franz Decker

Feb 23, 2006

Guenther Franz Decker 68 born December 21, 1937 in Germany. Died on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife Elke Marianne Decker; loving daughter Tanja N. Decker; loving son Rene M. Decker; beloved brother Josef Decker and five grandchildren.

Phyllis Louise Grover

Phyllis Louise Grover

Feb 23, 2006

Phyllis Louise Grover 78 of Mission Viejo, California, born July 24, 1927 in Massachusetts. Died on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006 in San Juan Capistrano, California of Pneumonia. She is survived by her beloved husband George E. Grover, Jr.; loving daughter Pamela Anderson; loving son George ‘Greg’ Grover, III; loving sister Barbara Armstrong and two grandchildren .

Edward Vincent Weber Jr.

Edward Vincent Weber Jr.

Feb 21, 2006

E. Vincent Weber, Jr., 48, was born November 21, 1957 in Ohio and passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006 in Orange, California. Vincent was a truly beloved husband, father and son. Everyday was another opportunity for him to express his endless love and live up to his many ideals and values. His optimism could not be conquered, and the...

Robert Herbert Wakin

Robert Herbert Wakin

Feb 20, 2006

Robert Herbert Wakin, 75, was born June 25, 1930 in Connecticut and passed away February 20, 2006 at his home in Dana Point, California with his family by his side. A retired Vice-President with Bergen-Brunswig Corporation, Robert is survived by his loving partner, Gloria Jensen; beloved son, R. Christopher Wakin; beloved daughters, Tricia W. Haarer and Elizabeth W. Vanderslice;...

Maria Libera Bortoli Dennis

Maria Libera Bortoli Dennis

Feb 19, 2006

Maira Libera Bortoli Dennis 89 born September 15th, 1916 in Italy, died on Sunday, February 19th, 2006 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California of Cancer. She is survived by her devoted Daughters, Paulette Calli, Claudia Calligari , Joreen Gage; loving Son, Louis Dennis; beloved Sisters, Loretta Broccardo , Victoria Dal Santo and three Grandchildren.

Maxine Lenore Shay

Maxine Lenore Shay

Feb 19, 2006

Maxine Lenore Shay 80 born March 7, 1925 in Kansas, died on Sunday, February 19, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Alzhermer's Dementia. A loving mother to Janette Parra, Stephen Shay and Patrick Shay; beloved sister to Ernest Swenson. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.

An Interment will be held on Thursday, February 24th, 2006 ~10:30...

Oscar De Jesus Gottardi

Oscar De Jesus Gottardi

Feb 19, 2006

Oscar De Jesus Faustino Gottardi was born December 19, 1943 to Olivia and Numa Gottardi and brother Ramon.  Oscar immigrated from Cuba to Miami, FL on July 8, 1961.  Oscar was honorably discharged from the United States Army in May 1963.  Oscar was married to Arlene Campbell on October 3, 1964.  They welcomed Oscar J. Gottardi II in Evanston,...

Katherine Veronica Ozak

Katherine Veronica Ozak

Feb 17, 2006

Katherine Veronica Ozak 86 born September 22, 1919 in Michigan, died Friday, February 17th, 2006 in Irvine, California of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. She is survived by loving daughters Kathleen Tatarsky, Laura Ozak and Mary Ozak; beloved son Peter Ozak and four Grandchildren.

Maxine Louise Nelson

Maxine Louise Nelson

Feb 17, 2006

Maxine Louise Nelson 1913 – 2006

Funeral services will be held this week for longtime resident of Bishop, California, Maxine Louise Nelson, 92, who died peacefully on February 17th in Laguna Niguel.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 24th, 2006 ~ 10:00 A.M. at the O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, in Laguna Hills, CA....

Robert Philip Herberich

Robert Philip Herberich

Feb 15, 2006

Robert Philip Herberich 'Phil' 78 born November 4, 1927 in Washington, died on Wednesday, Febraury 15, 2006 in Lake Forest, California of Laryngeal Carcinoma. A loving father to Pamela Peters and Dwayne Herberich; beloved brother to Sister Margaret Herberich, BVM and Catherine Herberich. A grandfather of three. He was dearly loved by many and will be truly missed by...

Eugene Bailey

Eugene Bailey

Feb 14, 2006

Eugene Bailey 83 born April 25, 1922 in Oklahoma, died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 in Aliso Viejo, California. He is survived by loving daughters Marsha McCowan, Maria Moore and Myra Ettenborough; beloved son Mark Bailey and seven grandchildren.

Susan Marie Devries

Susan Marie Devries

Feb 14, 2006

Susan Marie deVries 49 born September 9, 1956 in Missouri, died on Tuesday, February 14th, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Cancer. She is survived by her cherished husband Bill deVries; loving daughter Krysta deVries; loving son Michael deVries; beloved sisters Linda Delano and Kathy Them; beloved brothers Steve Delano and Ken Delano; loving mother Jeanne Delano and father...

Dylan Scott Kaiserman

Dylan Scott Kaiserman

Feb 12, 2006

Dylan Scott Kaiserman 7 of Yucca Valley, California born September 8th, 1998. Died on Sunday, February 12th, 2006 in Mission Viejo, California of Lissencephaly. He is survived by devoted parents Terry and Dean Kaiserman; loving sisters Julie Winterbottom, Melissa Andrachik and Kimberly Kaiserman; beloved grandparents Marilyn and Bob Newland, Margaret and Jerome Kaiserman.

Helen M. Rooney

Helen M. Rooney

Feb 11, 2006

Helen Rooney 77 of Laguna Woods was born January 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006 in Laguna Hills, California of complications from pneumonia. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was beloved by all who knew her. For many years, she was a member of the Little Company of...

Hannah Tran

Hannah Tran

Feb 10, 2006

Hannah Tran 24 of Garden Grove, California was born February 8, 1982 in Viet Nam, died on Friday, February 10, 2006. She is survived by loving sisters My Hanh Agnew, Samantha Persson and Han Tran; beloved brother Alan Tran; devoted parents Vui Nguyen and Chin Tran. She was dearly loved by many and will be truly missed by all....

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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