Obituaries

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Ove Akesson

Ove Akesson

Aug 18, 2004

Ove Akesson, 81. Born April 23, 1923 in Sweden. Passed away August 18, 2004 in San Juan Capistrano, Caalifornia. He is survived by his step-sons Alan and Eric Van De Vort and step-grandchildren Lindsay 15 and Madison 7 Van De Vort.

Carol Jean Fuller

Carol Jean Fuller

Aug 16, 2004

Carol died August 16, 2004. She is survived by her loving husband Robert , and loving children, Kristi Fuller and Greg Fuller. She i s, also, survived by her loving mother, Gertrude Kuester and 6 grandchildren.

Steven Richard Stout

Steven Richard Stout

Aug 16, 2004

Steven Richard Stout – 54. Born March 14, 1950 in california. Passed away August 16, 2004 at his home in Laguna Beach, California. Steven is survived by his aunts, Madelyn Stout and Iris Kendall.

James S. Whitehouse

James S. Whitehouse

Aug 15, 2004

James S. Whitehouse, MD Beloved husband of Kathy Whitehouse Loving father of Gillian Bidler, Martha Whitehouse and James S. Whitehouse, Jr. Step father of Christopher L. Ulmer and Lance E. Ulmer.

Brother of Libby Whitehouse and Jo Whitehouse Heffernan, MD. Loving son of Dr. Scott and Elizabeth Whitehouse.

Visitation Friday, August 20, 2004 ? 7:00PM...

Shirley Ann Cox

Shirley Ann Cox

Aug 13, 2004

Shirley Ann Cox, 77, passed away August 13, 2004 at her residence in Mission Viejo. She is survived by her sons James D. Cox and Philip Cox; her sisters, Hazel Cochran; Edna Nordquist and Donna Jean Mercer; her brother Herald Horn and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be celebrated Thursday, August 19, 2004, 2:00pm at Woodbridge Community Church,...

Cezary Zbigniew Loszek

Cezary Zbigniew Loszek

Aug 12, 2004

Cezary Z. Loszek, 42. Born March 17, 1962 in Poland. Passed away August 12, 2004 in Mission Viejo, California. He is survived by his wife, Barbara D. Pyka-Loszek and his mother, Elzbieta Matusiak. Services will be celebrated Saturday, August 21, 2004, 11:00am at the John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda, CA with a private interment after services.

Derald Chester Johnson

Derald Chester Johnson

Aug 11, 2004

The sun rose brightly in Walthill, Nebraska when Derald Chester Johnson was born on September 17, 1925. The sun set with vivid colors on August 11, 2004 in Laguna Niguel, California when Derald C. Johnson died of complications of a stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Melinda Johnson; his children ? Diana Guest, San...

Irene B Ferguson

Irene B Ferguson

Aug 8, 2004

Irene Ferguson died August the 8th, 2004 at the age of 78. A resident of Mission Viejo and a homemaker for the past 50 years. Irene is survived by many family members including her beloved sister Lillian Martin, brothers, Charles, George and Tommy Glass, her loving daughters Chris Wright and Lori McDonald and her sons George, Paul and Jim...

Paul Edward Ohlsen

Paul Edward Ohlsen

Aug 7, 2004

Paul Edward Ohlsen lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on October 19, 1927 and passed away on August 07, 2004.

Rose Pantoni

Rose Pantoni

Aug 7, 2004

Rose Pantoni, 87, born July 31, 1917 in New Jersey. Died August 7, 2004 i Laguna Hills, California. Rose is survived by her husband, Bruno Pantoni; Daughter, Linda Tisbo; Son, John Vanelli; six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be celebrated Friday, August 13, 2004 at 10:00am at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA. Burial will...

Joanne C. Eckert

Joanne C. Eckert

Aug 7, 2004

Joanne C. Eckert died August 7th, 2004 at the age of 71. A retired communications supervisor of 20 years for AT&T and a resident of Orange County for 8 years. Joanne is survived by her beloved husband Thomas, her loving daughter, Susan Rollett and her sister Jean Tracy. Services will be held Saturday, August the 14th, 9:00am at St....

T.J. Van Reusen

T.J. Van Reusen

Aug 6, 2004

T.J. Van Reusen lives in , passed away at the age of 29. Born on September 11, 1974 and passed away on August 06, 2004.

James Frederick Roberts, Jr.

James Frederick Roberts, Jr.

Aug 5, 2004

James Frederick Roberts, Jr. lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on July 09, 1940 and passed away on August 05, 2004.

Louis I. Soeder

Louis I. Soeder

Aug 4, 2004

Louis 'Lou' Soeder Beloved husband of Anita B. Soeder. Loving father of Jeff David Soeder andScott John Soeder. Brother of Loraine Rimondi. Grandfather of three. Great-grandfather of two.

Lou was a member of the New York National Guard for three years. Lou served our Country in the Army from 1940 -1945.

Lou worked for the...

Mary Lou Otto

Mary Lou Otto

Aug 4, 2004

Mary Lou Otto lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on May 08, 1921 and passed away on August 04, 2004.

Lorraine Blackman

Lorraine Blackman

Aug 3, 2004

Florence 'Lorraine' Blackman passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in Mission Viejo, CA.  Born February 18, 1920 in Omaha, NE, raised in South Dakota and Brooklyn, NY before settling in Salem, OR around 1950.  She reamined in Salem until a fall necessitated a move closer to family in 2003.  A well known and respected bookkeeper in Salem for more...

Benjamin L. Bond

Benjamin L. Bond

Aug 3, 2004

BOND, Benjamin L. Born April 4, 1918 in Delta, Colorado. Passed away August 3, 2004 in Anaheim, CA. Married for 59 years to the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Irene, who preceded him in death. Loving father to Bill and Ginger Bond of Palmdale; Janice and Carlos Saenz of Laguna Hills; and Karen and Jim Flanagan...

Grace Theresa Clark

Grace Theresa Clark

Aug 1, 2004

Grace Clark died August 1, 2004 at the age of 101. A retired teacher and resident of Orange County for the past 25 years. She is survived by her loving daughter, Merideth Johnson, her son Gordon Clark, eight grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday August the 7th 2:00PM at Shepheard of the Hills Church...

Edward A. Hulbert

Edward A. Hulbert

Jul 31, 2004

Edward is survived by his wife, Ronnie; his daughters, Donna Condon, Diane Taylor and Dr, Dena Hulbert; his sons, Dennis Hulbert and David Hulbert; his brother, Don F. Hulbert; his 5 grandchildren and his 2 great grandchildren.

Donna Mae Godknecht

Donna Mae Godknecht

Jul 31, 2004

Donna Mae Godknecht Toomey died at her home in Corona Del Mar, Ca. on July 31, 2004. Donna passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her seven 7 children; Michael, Patrick Christine, Sean, Daniel, Laura and Kelly. Her grandchildren; Michael Natasha, Shauna, Brent, Josh, Tiesha, Kelsy, Patrick, Chriatian, Alex, Brieanna,...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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