Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Henry George Schattmaier

Henry George Schattmaier

Aug 12, 2023

On August 12 th, , Henry passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Henry was a kind and generous soul with an imagination that ran wild.  An incredible combination that touched so many.

Henry was an early riser, up at 5:30, cherishing a quiet house and his time alone to frame the day.  Henry developed a passion for...

Robert Wallace Mapel

Robert Wallace Mapel

Aug 12, 2023

Robert Wallace Mapel passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 in Aliso Viejo, California at the age of 99. He was predeceased five months earlier by his wife Sylvia Trinneer Mapel.

Bob was born on January 27, 1924 in Los Angeles to John Wallace Mapel and Helen Reed Mapel. John Wallace Mapel, president of Goodyear California, died...

Albert Gabrielli

Albert Gabrielli

Aug 11, 2023

Albert (Tink) Gabrielli, 60, of Lake Forest, California unexpectedly passed away on August 11, 2023, in Geiranger, Norway.

Tink was born on October 24 th , 1962, in Easton, PA. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1981 and had settled in Southern California for the past 42 years. He was self-employed in the auto industry...

Alicia Kohlbush "Mottsy" Adams

Alicia Kohlbush "Mottsy" Adams

Aug 11, 2023

Alicia Kohlbush Adams

Alicia Kohlbush Adams passed away on August 11th, 2023, with family by her side. She was 91 years old.

Alicia was born on November 13, 1931. She was the youngest of two children born to parents Herbert Stock Kohlbush and Julietta Esperanza Ortiz. She is pre-deceased by her parents and sister Juliet...

Manuel Gonez Siega

Manuel Gonez Siega

Aug 11, 2023

Manuel Gonez Siega passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 10, 1940 and passed away on August 11, 2023.

Phyllis Wolfe Colter

Phyllis Wolfe Colter

Aug 10, 2023

Phyllis Wolfe Colter June 11, 1933 – August 10, 2023

Phyllis Wolfe Colter, our beloved mother, passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age or 90, in Laguna Hills, CA, with her loving daughter, Kacee, by her side.

Phyllis was adored as mother, daughter, auntie, and...

Ulla Jensen Clair

Ulla Jensen Clair

Aug 8, 2023

Ulla Jensen Clair

Ulla Jensen Clair passed into the embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2023, at 76 years old.

Ulla is survived by her loving children Michelle, Susan, Karen, and Scott along with her beloved grandchildren Austin, Levi, Noah, Taylor and Sydney.

Ulla was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to...

Janine Michele Bender

Janine Michele Bender

Aug 7, 2023

My dear Mom, Janine Bender’s Obituary

Janine was raised in Peoria, Illinois, on a big farm. My mother grew up with 13 other siblings.  Turns out that was her favorite number she held the rest of her life.  One of her siblings became a nun, so you know Catholicism was very important in the Perino family.

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Timothy Michael Koch

Timothy Michael Koch

Aug 7, 2023

Timothy Michael Koch passed away August 7th 2023 at the age of 79. He is survived by two daughters, Michele Diggs and Kristina Koch their husbands and two grandchildren.

Tim, a wonderful, husband, father & grandfather, he was able to live out his childhood dream of becoming a professional pilot and flying all over the world. When...

Diane Robertson Gillis

Diane Robertson Gillis

Aug 6, 2023

Diane Gillis

24 Feb 1939 – 06 Aug 2023

Diane (Robertson) Gillis passed away peacefully on August 6 th , 2023. She was born on February 24, 1939 in Scobey Montana as the youngest child of Hilda (Trix) Robertson. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years,...

Emma Sales

Emma Sales

Jul 31, 2023

In the early morning hours of July 31 st , Emma Sales passed away after a decade-long battle with kidney disease. She was seven days shy of her 88 th birthday. She is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Cenon Sales, son Raymond Navarro, daughter Pia Rose, daughter-in-law Cecil Navarro, and son-in-law Robert Rose.

Emma...

Antonietta Aurora “Toni” Abbod

Antonietta Aurora “Toni” Abbod

Jul 30, 2023

Antonietta "Toni" Abbod passed away peacefully on the evening of July 30, 2023 at the age of 91 at her home. Toni was especially comforted in her last days with visits from family and friends. Her children, Mike, Donna, and Vince, and her husband, Norm, were at her bedside when she passed.

Antonietta Aurora (Ganassin) Abbod was...

Donald James Voller

Donald James Voller

Jul 30, 2023

DONALD J. VOLLER

Donald James Voller, was born on September 2, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois to James and Marie (Bouska) Voller.  After a full life of service to others and devotion to his faith, Don peacefully passed away on July 30, 2023 in Laguna Hills, California at the age of 91.

Surviving are his...

Elizabeth May Accardi

Elizabeth May Accardi

Jul 27, 2023

Elizabeth May Accardi, age 91 living in Orange County CA passed away peacefully due to a dissected aorta on July 27, 2023.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Blanche, John and wife Phyllis, Betsy, and husband Leroy, and daughter-in-law Barbara.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Paul, Jonathan wife Marianne, Tim and wife Katie, Justin wife...

Steven William Strom

Steven William Strom

Jul 27, 2023

Steven William Strom was born to William H. Strom and Sandra K. Strom in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on March 16, 1975. From an early age, Steve showed an interest in sports and played peewee ice hockey when the family moved to Duluth.  About three and a half years later, Steve was joined by his brother, Paul G. Strom,...

Clarence George "Cal" Olson

Clarence George "Cal" Olson

Jul 26, 2023

Clarence George Olson was born June 24, 1927, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to C.C. (Red) and Geneva Olson, He graduated from Central High School in June 1944, and in January 1945 he enlisted in the United States Navy until the war ended. He returned to Grand Forks, where he attended the University of North Dakota. While there, he...

Shirley Ann Denos

Shirley Ann Denos

Jul 24, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023, Shirley Ann Denos, loving wife and mother of nine children, passed away at the age of 87.

Shirley was born on April 8, 1936, in Long Beach, California to Floyd and Vera Watson. On September 7, 1952, she married Earl Raymond Denos. They raised five sons and four daughters.

Shirley...

Richard “Ric” William Sorgel

Richard “Ric” William Sorgel

Jul 23, 2023

Richard ‘Ric’ William Sorgel of Mission Viejo, CA passed away on July 23 rd at the age of 74. Ric was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Mary (Selby) Sorgel. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his two sons Kyle and Chase (Erin) Sorgel and three grandchildren: Peyton, Cooper, and McKenna. He is also survived by...

Enrique T. Rivas

Enrique T. Rivas

Jul 23, 2023

Enrique T. Rivas 18 de diciembre de 1932 – 23 de julio de 2023 San Ysidro, Jalisco, Mexico – Irvine, California

Please view a video memorial tribute to Enrique at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xdtpd83deb93bo2zw0ch3/Enrique-Rivas.mov?rlkey=lptpdt41g8xy6bj4n0yya7azp&dl=0

MISA DE FUNERAL Viernes, 4 de Agosto a las 10:00 AM Iglesia Católica St. Thomas More 51 Marketplace...

Rosalie “Lee” Catalano

Rosalie “Lee” Catalano

Jul 22, 2023

Rosalie was born in Amsterdam, New York, to Anthony LaVella, and Anna Turo.  Along with her older brother Frank, they moved to the Los Angeles area during the depression years. Her cousin Frank Bruno was like a brother to her, and they remained devoted to each other throughout their lives.

She attended Eagle Rock High School, where...

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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