Obituaries

Aug 16, 2005

John Francis Dowd, Sr. 81, died on 8/16/05. John is a retired teacher for 22 years. He worked for the LA Unified School District. John is survived by his Beloved Wife Kathryn Dowd. Loving daughters Margaret Ann Amato and Mary Kathryn Dowd-Gwozdziowski; Loving son John F. Dowd Jr. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren and 2 great...

Aug 16, 2005

Jack Quentin Vensel, died at age 83. Jack is survived by his loving daughters Martha V. Gilbert and Sandra V. Ivanciw; beloved sister Janet Ochs and one grandchild.

A Memorial Sevice will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 ~ 4:00 P.M. at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.

Aug 14, 2005

Joseph Henry Heffner, 76, died at his Mission Viejo home of cancer on August 14, 2005. Joe was born November 30, 1928 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the son of Susan and W. Bruce Heffner. Joseph was a graduate of Susquehanna University and served in the U.S. Air Force He was a General Auditor for General Accident Insurance Company and was...

Aug 11, 2005

Amelia Stearns Crispell Hawkins was Born June 21st, 1945 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was born to Dr. Lawrence and Jane Crispell.

Her earliest years were spent in Connecticut and New Hampshire, but her school years were in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri University in Columbia with a B.S. degree in Computer Science. At the time...

Aug 11, 2005

James F. Downey has been Center Manager and a Gulfstream IV Pilot Instructor at the FlightSafety International Learning Center in Long Beach, California since June 1989. The Long Beach Learning Center provides advanced training for foreign and domestic pilots and mechanics including private, corporate, government, and airlines. The Long Beach Center that he has managed maintains a varied fleet...

Aug 9, 2005

Pauline Del Carmen Baeza-Saucedo 20 died Tuesday, August 9, 2005 in Ensanada, Mexico. Beloved daughter of Carmen Saucedo and Pablo Baeza. Loving grandaughter of Ma'Luisa Silva. Loving friend to many. Private services and interment to be held.

Aug 5, 2005

Yoshio 'Terry' Imoriya passed away suddenly, August 5, 2005, at age of 48. He was born in Hokkaido, Japan, but had lived in Aliso Viejo for over 14 years. He was employed at SMK Electronics, and prior to that, at Newport Corporation and Futaba Corporation of America.

He is survived by Naomi Imoriya, his loving wife of...

Aug 5, 2005

Mary Emelia is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years Balduin Welsch, daughter Michelle Welsch Cavalco and son-in law Michael R. Cavalco; Sisters Juanita Perez Yanez Ophelia Betty Perez Foster, brother John Flores and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by brothers and sisters Louis Perez, Raymond Perez; Matthew Perez, Angelina Perez Cisneros,...

Aug 4, 2005

B. Loise Partridge lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on December 27, 1929 and passed away on August 04, 2005.

Aug 4, 2005

Thomas Patrick Gordon, 61. Born in New York, New York June 27, 1944 to Thomas and Mary Gordon. Passed away August 4, 2005 at home in Laguna Niguel, California. Tom is survived by his wife, Liem Ester Gordon; son; Eric Gordon; sister Elizabeth Carbone and her husband Paul; brother, John Gordon.

Aug 4, 2005

Lucile Rachel Hickman, 92. Born December 6, 1912 in Iowa to Albert and Ada Rice. Lucile passed away August 4, 2005 at her residence in Orange, California.

Lucile was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gene; eldest son Rex and her brothers, Joe and Robert Rice. loving daughter, Kay Carrigan of Sacramento, CA; loving...

Aug 4, 2005

Leo Leone, 83, died on August 4, 2005. Leo is survived by his beloved wife Mary Leone. He is also survived by his loving daugther Anna Marie Hallum; son Vincent Leone; brother Nick Leone; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

A Vigil will be held on Thursday 8/11/05 – 7:00 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary. A...

Aug 3, 2005

Barry Howard Vernick , 60, died on August 3, 2005. Barry is survived by his beloved wife Mary Vernick. he is also survived by his loving daugthers: Stacy Vernick, Michelle Vernick; son Mark Vernick.

Jul 31, 2005

Stephen O. Gledhill, devoted husband to Gini, and loving father to Steve, Mike and Stephanie, passed away on July 31st due to heart failure. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and brother and sister. A memorial service will be held at Alicia Park in Mission Viejo Alicia & Via Linda on August 12th at 6pm. Donations may be made...

Jul 29, 2005

Gilbert Lee Fries 72 of Coto De Caza, California Passed Away at his residence on July 29, 2005. He is survived by his Beloved Wife: Mary Lou Lambert-Fries , Loving Sons: G. Brad Fries, Gary B. Fries and John Philip Brantley. Loving Sister Alyce Whyte and Loving Brother Doug Fries. Visitation: Thursday August 4, 2005 – 7:00PM at O’Connor...

Jul 27, 2005

Jim Grant 56 died Wednesday, July27, 2005. Beloved husband of Francie. Loving father of Kelly, Robbie and Michael Grant. Loving brother of Ginny Buck, Ron and George Grant. Loving son of Bob and Dee Grant. Loving grandfather of 1. Memorial Mass Thursday, August 4, 2005 ~ 10:00am @ St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Church, Irvine CA. Flowers are optional. In...

Jul 27, 2005

David King passed away suddenly, July 27, 2005, at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. David was born June 12, 1956 to William and Leta King of Barstow, California. He was a graduate of Barstow High School and later attended college at Cal State San Bernardino. David was a small business owner in Hemet, California. He is survived...

Jul 26, 2005

Helen died July 18, 2005. She is survived by her loving daughter, Evelyn A. Herrera, son, Eugene A. Cerko, and 3 grandchildren.

Jul 25, 2005

Richard 'Rick' Welding born 6/10/1949 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvannia, died unexpectedly on July 25, 2005. Devoted husband to Marianne and loving father to Kristen and Jason he resided in Aliso Viejo. He will be missed by many. A vigil service will be held at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary on Friday 7/29/2005 at 7:00PM. The Funeral Mas will be held at...

Jul 24, 2005

Anita died July 24, 2005. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rosie Bran, Gloria Canon, Marisol Lowery, sons, Ray Paez, Alcides Paez, Jorge Paez, Carlos Paez, 14 grandchildren, and 10 Great Grandchildren.