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Kenneth Wayne Rake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Michael Jacobs

Michael Jacobs

Nov 24, 2004

Cherished husband of Josta Jacobs. Beloved brother of Donald S. Jacobs.

Catherine V. Murray

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

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.

Lois A. Martina

Lois A. Martina

Nov 22, 2004

Beloved mother of Billie Carol Skrenes, Mark Rakow and John Martina.

Harriett Elizabeth Mcfedters

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...

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.

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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