Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Elizabeth Ruth Keyes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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