Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Thomas John Sorenson
Dec 12, 2004
Thomas Sorenson died December 12, 2004. He is survived by his wife Christine, his beloved daughters Ann White, Laura Furtado, Teresa Sorenson and Mary Sorenson and his loving son John Sorenson. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren.
Thomas Jack Larsen
Dec 9, 2004
Tom J. Larsen passed away December 09, 2004. The beloved husband to Shirley and Loving father of Daryl and Bryan.
Tom was born in Denver Colorado, he was a veteran of the Army, sold insurance and enjoyed computers and research.
He and his wife Shirley were looking forward to renewing their marriage in the Catholic...
Jerry David Hess
Dec 8, 2004
Jerome 'Jerry' Hess died December 8, 2004. Born in Ohio on January 19, 1957. Survived by his loving family , wife Deborah: his loving children Kimberly, and Jeffrey. He will be greatly missed by his parents Jerome and Mary Hess and his brothers James and John. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on 12/14/04 at 10:00AM at San Francisco...
Kenneth Wayne Rake
Dec 8, 2004
Kenneth is survived by his Beloved Wife Lois, Loving Son Brandon, and Loving Sister Carolyn Lundborg. He is also survived by One Grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 12/17/04 – 1:00PM at Lake Hills Community Church, Laguna Hills, CA
Edward Lee Poettgen
Dec 7, 2004
Edward Lee Poettgen, 79. Born October 6, 1925 in Illinois. Passed away December 7, 2004 at home in Mission Viejo, California. Edward retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a AM Seargent after 20 years of honorable service to our country. Edward is survived by his sons, Reverend Edward L. Poettgen, Jr. and James F. Poettgen; daughters, Debra McClendon,...
Anna Clara Besancon-Kolster
Dec 6, 2004
Anna Clara Besancon-Kolster, much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2004. She was born October 24, 1912 in the Netherlands.
Anna’s loving and adventurous spirit will be remembered forever by her daughter Anneke Mendiola; grandchildren Miguel Mendiola, Jean-Thierry Mendiola, Anna Mendiola and Jean-Louis Besancon; her daughter-in-law Starlyn Besancon Grover and son-in-law Miguel...
Stewart Fenton Macdougall
Dec 5, 2004
Stewart MacDougall passed away December 5, 2004. He is survived by his loving daughter Diana Lee; 3 Grandchildren: Karen, Barbara, Scott. 6 Great Grandchildren: Kelly, Ian, Jennifer, Kimberly, Carly Jo and Joshua James. He also leaves behind his 2 Brothers: Peter and Donald
Jim Havassy
Dec 3, 2004
THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC OF MY LIFE
? ?NEW YORK, N.Y.? ~ Born of immigrant Jewish parents from Czechoslovakia mother, Irene and Hungary father, Sandor/Alex in N.Y., N.Y.
? CALIFORNIA HERE I COME? 1951 ~ Moved to Los Angeles. Attended John Burroughs Jr. High and Fairfax H.S. Parents divorced
? MACHO MAN? 1958...
Herbert Braun
Dec 3, 2004
HERBERT BRAUN, 89. Born October 12, 1915 in Quebec, Ontario, Canada. Passed away December 3, 2004 at home in Laguna Woods, California. Herb worked as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years. Herb is survived by his wife, Mabel; his daughter, Karen Elizabeth Donaldson and her husband, Brian; his daughter, Nancy Joan Hurtt and her husband, Rob; his brother, George...
David Wellington Chappell
Dec 2, 2004
David Wellington Chappell 64
David Wellington Chappell died of heart failure on December 2, 2004 in Laguna Hills, California. He was a well-known teacher-scholar in Buddhist Studies and the principal founder of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies 1987, as well as the founding editor of this Society's journal, Buddhist-Christian Studies. He received his BA degree from Mount...
Frances R. Ross
Dec 1, 2004
Frances R. Ross, 81. Born November 24, 1923 in Gridley, Kansas. Passed away December 1, 2004 in Laguna Hills, California. Frances worked as a Medical Transcriber with the Veteran's Administration for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; son, Doug Ross and his wife, Linda; son, David White and his wife Tricia; sisters, Nita Kerschner and Hope...
Jean Helen Houston
Dec 1, 2004
Jean Helen Houston, 78. Born June 4, 1926 in New York to Clarence and Rose Freck. Passed away December 1, 2004 in Laguna Hills, California. Jean is survived by her son Eric Houston and his wife, Judith; her son William Houston and his wife, Lynn; her son Todd Houston; a sister, Arlene Andries; her grandchildren Heidi Reifers, Jack Houston;...
Maria P. Ontiveros
Nov 27, 2004
Beloved mother of Rosa Ontiveros, Teresa Arreola, William Ontiveros, Juan Manuel Ontiveros, Manuel Ontiveros and Apolonio Ontiveros
Vivian Rae Miller
Nov 27, 2004
Vivian Miller beloved mother of Kimberley Young and grandmother of Leanne, Steve, and Jeff passed away November 27, 2004.
Wally B. Bogdanski
Nov 27, 2004
Wally B. Bogdanski Loving father of Rosalie Massick, Alice Weyenberg, Robert and Brent Bogdanski, and brother of Nellie passed away November 27, 2004. Wally is also survived by and will be missed dearly by his 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of Life Service, January 15, 2005.
Catherine V. Murray
Nov 23, 2004
Catherine Murray passed away quietly on November 23rd, 2004.
Survived by her loving children James, Jane and Susan, her grandchildren, Mary, Vincent, Ian and Devin, and her great grandchildren Ryan and Isabella
Jack Price Shawn
Nov 22, 2004
Beloved husband of Dale Shawn. Loving father of Erin Shawn. Cherished brother of Linda Boullion, Nancy Jouett, Kay Ballard, and Charles Price Shawn.
Harriett Elizabeth Mcfedters
Nov 19, 2004
Harriett Elizabeth Pernet McFedters born July 23, 1907 in Odell, Illinois died on November 19, 2004 in Mission Viejo, Ca. Harriett lived a long and happy life. She was born to Joseph Clark Pernet and Blanche Isabel Gutel. She had two younger sisters that preceeded her in death. Though she lost her mother at age 11, she had a...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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