Obituaries

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Michael Donlan Madden

Michael Donlan Madden

Jan 1, 2005

Michael Madden passed away January 1, 2005 of Cancer. Michael will be dearly missed, by his wife Jo Ellen, His Children Amy Jo, and Todd, his sister Anne and father John 'Don'

A memorial service will be held Saturday 1/8/05 11:00am at Pacific Coast Church in San Clemente.

Daniel T. Mccarthy

Daniel T. Mccarthy

Jan 1, 2005

Captain Daniel T. McCarthy July 27, 1918 ~ January 1, 2005 At peace January 1, 2005 at Orange Coast Memorial Hospital, Fountain Valley, California. Dan left behind his loving wife, soul mate and valiant caregiver Norene along with daughters; Cherrie, Tamara, Sidney and Annette. Sons Vance, Patrick, Granddaughters Jenny, Monica, Dana, Shannon, Jordyn; Grandson Cris and beloved little sister...

Christopher Joseph Samaniego

Christopher Joseph Samaniego

Dec 28, 2004

Christopher Samaniego, passed away December 28, 2004, he is survived by his Wife Kristie, Son Jack, Parents Richard and Dina, his sister Gina and his Brother Richard. He will be dearly missed by his entire family.

In lieu of flowers a trust fund has been set up in his sons name: Jack Samaniego; Eagle Community Credit Union,...

George Albert Watts

George Albert Watts

Dec 28, 2004

George Watts was born in San Bernadino, California. He was married to Dorothy for 64 years. He first met Dorothy in Junior High School in San Bernadino. They lived and raised their two daughters Robin Tauchert and Leslie Avalos in Long Beach California for 21 years and later during retirement lived for 28 years in Mission Viejo California. He...

Blanche Netzela

Blanche Netzela

Dec 27, 2004

Blanche Netzela was born in Bellview, Missouri on April 10, 1911, the daughter of Anson and Eva Horton McMurtrey. She passed away in December 27, 2004, a resident of Orange County, California, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 17 days.

She married Herman G. Netzela of St. Louis, on December 20, 1930 in Collinsville,...

Robert G. Kraushaar

Robert G. Kraushaar

Dec 26, 2004

Robert Died December 26, 2004. He is survived by his beloved daughters Bobette and Cindy, brother, Harold, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

Jerry Paul Swartz

Jerry Paul Swartz

Dec 26, 2004

Jery Paul Swartz, a resident of Orange County for the past 26 years, died december 26, 2004 at the age of 60. He is survived by his beloved wife Deidra, his loving children Geri and Christopher, his brother Andrew and his sister Virginia Avila. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren.

Jean Scott Hargraves

Jean Scott Hargraves

Dec 25, 2004

Jean Hargraves passed away quietly on Christmas Day. She leaves behind her Loving Daughter Sherilyn, Grandchildren; John, Lissa and Great Grandchildren; Colton, Austin and Jordan.

She will join her family members that have gone before you, in a Scatter at Sea Burial.

Delbert Ankrom

Delbert Ankrom

Dec 23, 2004

Del Ankrom age 88 passed away December 23, 2004. He will be spending Christmas with his beloved wife, Lorine this year.

He will be missed by his Children, Richard, Ronald and Marilyn, his five Grandchildren Erin, April, Mike, Ron Jr., and Lisa: His seven Greatgrandchildren; Trevor, Tyler, Brandon, Jake, Max, Wyatt and Forrest. Being one of 11...

Patricia C. Hodgins

Patricia C. Hodgins

Dec 21, 2004

Patty passed away at home on December 21, 2004 surrounded by her family. My wife, the love of my life, my best friend. Patty entered my life and filled it with joy everafter. She was an incomparable wife. She was a devoted, unconditional, and beloved mother. She was a cherished sister and aunt. She was a 'Grammy' who dearly...

F. Woody Elwood Moreland

F. Woody Elwood Moreland

Dec 20, 2004

Woody died December 20, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, daughter, Ann Badertscher, sond, David and John, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

F. Elwood Moreland

F. Elwood Moreland

Dec 20, 2004

Woody' died December 20, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Mary, sons, david and John, daughter, Ann Badertscher, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Frank Junior Ross

Frank Junior Ross

Dec 19, 2004

Frank J. Ross of Mission Viejo died december the 19th at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife Luan, his beloved children, daughters – Debbie Mueller and Kristi Allen and sons – Robert Ross, Craig Ross and Mark Satz. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.

Dimple Nana Huff

Dimple Nana Huff

Dec 19, 2004

Dimple 'Nana' Huff died Sunday December 19, 2004. Beloved Mother of Harold Parsons. Loving Grandmother of Chuck Parsons and 2 other grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Private family services to be held.

Lidio Martin

Lidio Martin

Dec 18, 2004

Lidio'Lee' Martin born 12/17/1921in Italy died on 12/18/2004. Devoted husband to Juliet and loving father to his daughters, Lorene Wielenga, Micki Zettel, Karen Dehlinger, Nancy Zwart, Leanne Thormahlen. He will be greatly missed by his brother Danilo Martin and his sisters Angela Zuliani, and Velma Sellan. Lee was a caring grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The rosay/visitation...

Norman Gregg Juggert

Norman Gregg Juggert

Dec 16, 2004

LIFE HISTORY OF NORM JUGGERT read by daughter, Maegan

My father, Norm Juggert, was on October 5, 1941 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was the first born child to his parents and four years later a sister, Earlene, was born. His family moved to Nebraska and then to the state of Washington.

From the stories my...

Kandace Nora Katchuk

Kandace Nora Katchuk

Dec 14, 2004

Kandace Nora Katchuk, December 14, 2004

Our precious Angel Baby will be missed by her Mommy, Nicole; Daddy, Jim and Sister, Kassy. Her Grandparents, Mary and Steve Pitman and Charlene and Larry Katchuk. Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended family. She joins her Uncle John in heaven, another angel to watch over our beloved family. We love...

Dr. Sigmund Antinor Kosewick

Dr. Sigmund Antinor Kosewick

Dec 13, 2004

Dr. Sigmund Antinor Kosewick, 89.  Born February 6, 1915 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to Mateus and Michelina Kosewicz.  Passed away December 13, 2004 at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, California.  Sigmund was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Terrell Kosewick; his daughter, Mary Annette Kosewick; his seven brothers and one sister.  A Pearl Harbor survivor, Sigmund was very proud...

Rudy Schoenberger

Rudy Schoenberger

Dec 12, 2004

Rudy died December 12, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, his loving children, Shelley Scherer, Marla Craig, Lorrie Perry, Randy, Danny, and Jim Schoenerger, and Bill, David, and Steve Belvin, his loving brothers, Melvin, Bill, and Harold Schoenberger, 20 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.

Craig Wallace Mustain

Craig Wallace Mustain

Dec 12, 2004

Craig Wallace Mustain, 54 was born August 4, 1950 to Roy and Dorothy Mustain in Lynwood, California. A resident of Aloha, Oregon, Craig passed away December 12, 2004 at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, California from a heart attack. Craig had a real love for music. He played the drums, piano and guitar. He played in bands in the...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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