Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Josephine Reynolds Cain

Josephine Reynolds Cain

Oct 9, 2004

Josephine Reynolds Cain lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on July 15, 1916 and passed away on October 09, 2004.

Isabel Trinidad Cortez

Isabel Trinidad Cortez

Oct 8, 2004

Isabel Trinidad Cortez lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on November 05, 1916 and passed away on October 08, 2004.

Danial L. Dunham

Danial L. Dunham

Oct 7, 2004

Danial L. Dunham lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on June 05, 1945 and passed away on October 07, 2004.

Catherine Jette

Catherine Jette

Oct 7, 2004

Catherine Jette, 99. Born on January 29, 1905 in Scotland. Passed away October 10, 2004 in Vista, California. Catherine is survived by her daughters Gloria Pereira and Helen Thiessen; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Charles Norbert Parris

Charles Norbert Parris

Oct 5, 2004

Beloved husband of Joann Parris. Loving father of Lynda Milton, Michael Parris and Jeffrey Parris. Cherished brother of Michael Bell, Mary Ann Ellison, Judith Ann Scanlon.

Beatrice Gulewich

Beatrice Gulewich

Oct 5, 2004

Beatrice Rose Gulewich, 68 of Laguna Woods left to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 10/05/04. One of three daughters, born and raised in Michigan and moved to California with her family in 1963. Beatrice touched many hearts with her gentle spirit and loving kindness. Beatrice is survived by her husband, Joseph of 48 years; five children, Richard, Sandra,...

Roy F. Johnson

Roy F. Johnson

Oct 4, 2004

Beloved husband of Carmen Victoria Johnson. Cherished father of Victoria Allaman, Mark Johnson, Bradley Johnson and Eric Gibbs. Loved brother of Everett Johnson.

Maurice Cleveland Smith

Maurice Cleveland Smith

Oct 3, 2004

Maurice Cleveland Smith

Maurice Cleveland Smith, 85, of Fargo, died Sunday, October 3, 2004.

Maurice was born to Frank and Mabel Morris Smith in Kensal, North Dakota on May 17, 1919. He married Solange A. Brux in Morlanwelz, Belgium on May 13, 1953. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the Army...

Robert Raisig

Robert Raisig

Oct 2, 2004

Beloved father of Robert Raisig Jr., and Richard Raisig.

Alice Leon

Alice Leon

Oct 1, 2004

Alice Leon, 96. Born December 7, 1907 in Cuba. Passed away October 1, 2004 at home in Laguna Woods, California. She is survived by her son, Jerome W. Leon; sisters, Margaret Graffio; Marie Elmore and Bell McEntee; brother, Mortimer Moacolesco.

Helen Marie O’Keefe

Helen Marie O’Keefe

Sep 29, 2004

Beloved mother of Carol Andrews, David J. O'Keefe and Thomas J. O'Keefe. Cherished sister of John Geymann.

Edith Aileen White

Edith Aileen White

Sep 27, 2004

Edith Aileen White, 84. Born March 27, 1920 in Missouri. Passed away September 27, 2004 at Laguna Niguel, California. Edith not only was a homemaker, but she also worked for 20 years as a Sales Associate with The Broadway Department Store. Edith is survived by her daughter, Debbie Basura and her brother, Bennie Alshire. A Memorial Service will be...

Alfonso Joaquin Casas

Alfonso Joaquin Casas

Sep 27, 2004

Alfonso Joaquin Casas was born April 6, 1929 in San Francisco, California. After graduating from City College of San Francisco in 1950, Al enlisted in the Air Force as an airman. During the Korean War he trained to become a pilot and officer. Later in his career he was stationed in the Philippines, and traveled throughout Europe, the Middle...

James Donald Price

James Donald Price

Sep 24, 2004

Beloved father of Mauria Ellenson and Lisa Price-Szot. Cherished brother of Alice Whitfield and Efton Price.

Marcia Cassedy Knudsen

Marcia Cassedy Knudsen

Sep 22, 2004

Loving wife of Silas Knudsen. Beloved mother of John Knudsen and Chistian Knudsen. Cherished sister of Treasa Shea, Paula Washburn and Judy Rector.

Angelina Antoinette Martins

Angelina Antoinette Martins

Sep 22, 2004

ANGIE MARTINS

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on April 20, 1930 to Donato and Giuseppina Cirasella.

Eldest of two daughters — sister of Filomena

Attended school in Elizabeth, Graduated from Batten High School in 1948. She started her first job as a clerical assistant at the age of 14 in Elizabeth.

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Rodney Howard Brown

Rodney Howard Brown

Sep 20, 2004

Rod spent 28 years working in the electronic, aircraft and aerospace wire and cable industry. Rod was employed by A.E. Petsche Co. for 20 years in various sales and management positions. He began his career with A.E. Petsche in Arlington Texas. In 1979 he opened a district office in Wichita, Kansas. After 7 years in Wichita, Rod was promoted...

Kevin Kipper

Kevin Kipper

Sep 19, 2004

Kevin Kipper Beloved son of Terrence and Julianne Kipper. Cherished brother of Katharine Kipper and Kyle Kipper. Loving grandson of George Kipper, Caryl Kipper, John Quirk and Joyce Quirk.

Philip Wolfe

Philip Wolfe

Sep 19, 2004

Philip died September 18, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, loving children Kara Carmonne, Michael Wolfe, Michael Noon, loving sister, Suzanne Wentworth, and loving brother Don Wolfe. A memorial sevice will be held, but, the date and time are pending.

Paul David Leif

Paul David Leif

Sep 19, 2004

PAUL DAVID LEIF, 61. Born July 20, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Passed away September 19, 2004 in Mission Viejo, California. Paul is survived by his wife, Maria Cynthia; daughters Yolanda Patricia Leif; Sarah Victoria Leif; step-children, Alessandra Monzon; Roman Monzon and brother, Marc Leif.

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

At O’Connor Mortuary, we understand how meaningful it is to remember and honor a life well lived. Our obituary listings are a place for families and friends to reflect, share memories, and celebrate the legacy of those they love. Each obituary is thoughtfully prepared to acknowledge a life’s story while providing important service details for those wishing to pay their respects.


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