Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Elizabeth Ruth Keyes
Nov 17, 2004
Elizabeth Ruth Keyes is survived by her Beloved Husband Ed Russell Keyes. She is also survived by her loving Daughters Nancy Elizabeth Straka; Carol Ann Watkins and Susan Ruth Keyes-Huegle and sons James Russell Keyes and Thomas Henderson Keyes. She is also survived by 8 loving Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 12/3/04...
Matthew John Horneck
Nov 17, 2004
Matthew John Horneck, 88. Born on July 23, 1916 in New York. Passed away November 17, 2004 in Mission Viejo, California. Matthew worked as a warehouseman for Cotter & Co. for 24 years. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his step-daughter, Linda Sorrell and her husband, Paul; his step-sons, Chuck Vaughn and his wife, Deanette and Carl Vaughn...
John D. Drake
Nov 15, 2004
John D. Drake lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on October 10, 1936 and passed away on November 15, 2004.
John E. Reilly
Nov 12, 2004
John E. 'Jack' Reilly, Import Auto Pioneer was an Industry Innovator. Jack Reilly, a well-known auto industry executive active in the U.S. introduction of the VW, Porsche, Audi, Toyota and Isuzu brands and longtime Chairman of the Washington D.C. based Association of Import Auto Manufacturers AIAM has died at his home in Dana Point, California at age 77. Jack,...
Fred Cooper Pratley
Nov 12, 2004
Fred Pratley passed away at his home November 12, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife Patti, his children Dirk and Sue, grandchild Willa and brother Brent.
There will be a Memorial Celebration of Life service December 11, 2004 at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Immediately following a Scatter at Sea Ceremony by the family.
Eleanor T. Carpenter
Nov 11, 2004
Eleanor T. 'Suzanne' Carpenter, 71. Born February 7, 1933 in Massachusetts. Passed away November 11, 2004 in Laguna Beach, California. Suzanne is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Hal; daughter, Sally Carpenter-Sando and her husband, Jim Sando; son James F. Carpenter and his wife, Diane Ryan-Carpenter; brother, William Traylor and her two grandchildren, David and Kevin Sando....
Julia Donnelly
Nov 11, 2004
Julia Donnelly lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on March 16, 1917 and passed away on November 11, 2004.
Stephen Andrew Papazian
Nov 10, 2004
Stephen Andrew Papazian, 81. Born December 22, 1922. Passed away November 10, 2004. Stephen is survived by his sons, Michael Papazian and his wife, Vicki; Daryl Papazian; daughter, Stephanie Wilson and her husband, Scott; his sister, Audrey Kavaonian and his grandchildren, Kristen Papazian and Crystal Estrada Nate.
Lupe Sanders
Nov 9, 2004
Lupe Sanders, 82. Born November 2, 1922 in Texas. Passed away November 9, 2004 in Lake Forest, California. Lupe is survived by her daughters Natalie Montano and Susie Gaylord; sons, Peter Ybarra, Frank Ybarra and James Navarro; sisters, Jojo Trujillo, Annie Alvares and Helen Gomez; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Joseph Patrick Taaffe
Nov 9, 2004
Joseph is survived by his Beloved wife Dorothy; Loving daughter Judy Ness; Loving Son Timothy and Loving Brother J. William Taaffe. Joseph is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A vigil will be held on Thursday 11/11/04 – 7:30PM at O'Connor Laguna Hills. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday 11/13/04 – 11:00AM at...
Irene Josephine Reid
Nov 9, 2004
Irene Reid, a homemaker for 59 years and resident of Orange County for the past 36 years, died November 9th at the age of 80. She is survived by her beloved husband William, her loving sons Rolson and Maxon, sister Betty Dowdall and brother Edward Reid. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16th from 7-9pm at O’Connor...
Willard Allen Roberts
Nov 8, 2004
Willard Pete Roberts, 77 of Mission Viejo, CA , died of a stroke. Private Services will be held at Oconnor Mortuary, Laguna Hills. He is survived by his Beloved wife Iona, Loving Daughters; Kit Mikels and Mary Roberts, Grandchildren; Richard Morris, Veronica Morris, Kyle Tanaka and Kristine Tanaka and Loving Sister; Pearl Dalseid.
Ed Waken
Nov 6, 2004
Ed Waken lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on August 16, 1910 and passed away on November 06, 2004.
Angel C. Mendoza
Nov 6, 2004
Angel is survived by his loving parents Miguel Mendoza and Guillermina Cabrera. Loving sister Brenda and brother Miguel Mendoza. He is also survived by his Grandparents Graciela Mendoza, Aurora Cabrera and Silvino Cabrera. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday 11/16/04 – 11:00AM at El Toro Memorial Park
Howard Judd
Nov 5, 2004
Howard Judd May 2, 1910 ~ November 5, 2004 94 years of life from Buffalo, NY to Bremerton, WA to the Washington DC area to Mission Viejo, California. Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his wife, golf, handball, playing bridge and looking out the window at the mountains in the distance from his final home in California. You...
Esther Gregg
Nov 4, 2004
Esther Gregg, a resident of Orange County for the past 25 years, died November the 4th at the age of 71. Esther worked for the Christian Research Institute in accounts recieveable for 5 years after which she enjoyed retirement. Esther is survived by her beloved husband William Gregg; her loving daughters Jennie Evans and Liane Clanin; her son David...
Anthony S. Scricca
Nov 3, 2004
Anthony S. Scricca, died on November 3, 2004. Leaving his beloved wife Lauren and his loving daughters; Cara, Samantha, and Jenae.
Helen Irene Downs
Nov 3, 2004
Helen died November 3, 2004 at home. She is survived by her loving sons, Tom, Jerry, Daniel, and David Downs: her loving daughter Pamela Gomez, 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Robert Hemming
Nov 3, 2004
Robert Henry Hemming Bob passed away on November 3rd, at the age of 72. He was born in Portland Oregon on February 16, 1932. He joined the Coast Guard and served in the Korean War. Bob spent several years in the car business, but found his true calling in Network Marketing. Bob and his loving wife Trudy spent over...
Graham R. Gates
Nov 2, 2004
Graham ‘Rusty’ Gates passed away on November 2, 2004. Leaving his beloved wife Rose. Loving Father to Graham R. Gates and Russell Owens. Loving sister Miriam Birdsall and five grandchildren. The family wishes in lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity . Folowing Sunday’s service a reception will be held at the Gates residence. Maps will...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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