Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Joan M. Pascale

Joan M. Pascale

Feb 26, 2005

Joan M. Pascale, 92. Born February 28, 1913 in New Jersey. Passed away February 26, 2005 in Lake Forest, California. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Pascale in August of 2001. She is survived by her daughter, June Carpenter and her husband, Richard; granddaughter, Michelle Wood and her husband, Joseph; granddaughter, Sheridan Savio and her husband,...

Timothy Michael Soper

Timothy Michael Soper

Feb 24, 2005

Timothy M. Soper, 70. Born September 18, 1934 in California. Passed away February 24, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his sons, Greg and Jeff Soper and 3 grandchildren.

Teresita Franco Santos

Teresita Franco Santos

Feb 24, 2005

Teresita Franco Santos lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on May 04, 1933 and passed away on February 24, 2005.

James Lester Ley, Sr.

James Lester Ley, Sr.

Feb 23, 2005

James Lester Ley, Sr. 1927 ? 2005

James Lester Ley, Sr., entered into eternal rest after 78 years of loving and caring for his family and friends. Devoted to all who knew him, Jim passed away Feb. 23, 2005, in Mission Viejo, California, while undergoing his second cardiac surgery. Jim was a man rich in spirit, caring...

Patricia Anne Bixler-Nuckols

Patricia Anne Bixler-Nuckols

Feb 21, 2005

Patricia Anne Bixler-Nuckols, 81. Born December 01, 1923 in Minnesota. Passed away February 21, 2005 at home in San Juan Capistrano, California. A Realtor for 30 years, Patricia was affiliated with Century 21/Beachside. Patricia is survived by her husband, Samuel Nuckols; daughter, Linda Leeanne Roeder; sons, Edward Melvin Bixler; Michael James Bixler and Jeffrey Douglas Bixler; step-daughter, Stephanie Lee...

Barbara Ann Massey

Barbara Ann Massey

Feb 20, 2005

Barbara Ann Massey lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on December 13, 1960 and passed away on February 20, 2005.

Mark J. Sullivan

Mark J. Sullivan

Feb 19, 2005

Noted urologist Mark Sullivan, one of the key figures in the growth and prominence of Mission Hospital and known as much for his eclectic hobbies as for his surgical skills, died at his Monarch Beach home Saturday night with his family at his bedside. He was 58.

Cause of death was complications from diabetes and renal disease....

Raymond R. Walsh

Raymond R. Walsh

Feb 18, 2005

Raymond R. Walsh is survived by his loving children: Monica McGregor, Cathleen Grandizio, Eileen Walsh-Zelek, Colette Walsh, Mary Logan, Regina Eggles, Michael Walsh, Dennis Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Christopher Walsh, Brendan Walsh, Joseph Walsh, and Timothy Walsh

Rudolph Seth Lipscomb

Rudolph Seth Lipscomb

Feb 16, 2005

RUDOLPH SETH LIPSCOMB

Mr. Rudolph Seth Lipscomb was born on May 26th, 1948 to the union of Mrs. Jimmie Lipscomb and the late Mr. Isaac E. Lipscomb in Gadsden, Alabama. He graduated from Tuskegee University with a BS degree in Engineering. He established his church membership at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Joseph Coleman, pastor. He was...

Maureen Ritchy

Maureen Ritchy

Feb 15, 2005

Maureen Saliba Ritchy

Passed away on February 15, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California at the age of 92. She was born in Lebanon on December 29, 1912 and is survived by her family , Daughter: Rose Maloof and Sons: Simon Ritchy and Alexy Ritchy and her loving 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. No services have been...

Robert Adam Andes Jr.

Robert Adam Andes Jr.

Feb 13, 2005

Robert Adam Andes Jr., born 4/14/1932 in Illinois, died unexpectedly on 2/13/2005. Devoted husband, loving father and grandf

Charles Dougherty

Charles Dougherty

Feb 12, 2005

Charles Dougherty, 98, of Laguna Woods, died February 12, 2005 of natural causes at his home. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but had lived most of his life in Southern California. he graduated in 1928 from The University of Southern California. Charles was formerly an executive with both the Shell Oil and W.R. Grace Chemical Companies for many...

Scott Bradley Long

Scott Bradley Long

Feb 12, 2005

Scott Long, 22 of Trabuco Canyon went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2005. Scott, Scottie to family, was born April 2, 1982 in Albuquerque New Mexico, but called California home. Scottie graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in 2001 where he was active in several sports, including football and wrestling.

After...

Ruth Charron

Ruth Charron

Feb 11, 2005

Ruth died Frebruary 10, 2005. She is survived by her loving daughter, Esther Charron, son, Steven Charron, brothers, George and Sam Hernandez, 4 grandchildren, And 1 great grandchild.

William Jolley Souttar

William Jolley Souttar

Feb 10, 2005

William Good Ol? Uncle Bill Jolley Souttar

After 94 active years, ?Good Ol? Uncle Bill? Souttar passed away on 2-10-05 after a short illness. Bill was born in Junction City, KA on 7/9/10 to William Jolley Souttar and Helen Keller. He married Ola Madge Yeager on 10-19-35, she preceded him in death on 04-28-90. He attended Estherville...

Vesta Caryl Smolenski

Vesta Caryl Smolenski

Feb 8, 2005

Beloved wife passed away peacefully February 8, 2005. Born in Clayton, IL in 1921 she moved to California after graduating from High School. Worked at Douglas and North American Aircraft prior to going into the medical field, her great love for over 40 years. She was office manager at Blue Shield-Blue Cross in Los Angeles prior to working for...

Robert Penman, Jr.

Robert Penman, Jr.

Feb 7, 2005

Robert Penman Jr. is survived by his beloved wife Sybil. He is also survived by his loving son Robert D. Penman; loving brothers James and George K.Penman; 7 loving Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 – 10:00AM at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.

Joseph George Benes

Joseph George Benes

Feb 7, 2005

Joseph G. Benes, 93. Born April 23, 1911 in Ohio. Passed away at home in Lake Forest, California.

Helen Nugent

Helen Nugent

Feb 7, 2005

Helen Nugent lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 20, 1912 and passed away on February 07, 2005.

Henrietta G. Cink

Henrietta G. Cink

Feb 7, 2005

Henrietta died February 7, 2005. She is survived by her loving son, David Cink, daughter, Barbara Raiselis, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grand- children.

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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