Obituaries

Jun 11, 2004

Mrs. Mary Anne Smith was born June 27th, 1912 in Madison, Pennsylvania, a coal-mining town. Her parents, Joseph and Margaret Garella, were immigrants from Turin, Italy. Her father initially worked as a coal miner and later became the owner of a hotel. From an early age, Mary was active in care of the family hotel; she helped her mother...

Jun 8, 2004

Veteran reality show producer, Dave Forman died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 8th. He was 52 years old.

Dave Forman was a pioneer in the reality television genre; driven by a passion for all ?emergency agencies?; FDNY, LAPD, NYPD, CHP, US Coast Guard, LIFEFLIGHT and many others around the world. In 1982 Forman created 4MN Productions where he...

Jun 7, 2004

Patricia Sue ‘Pat’ Francis, 73, of San Clemente ascended on June 7th, 2004, from the Intensive Care Unit of Mission Community Hospital in Mission Viejo with her daughter, son, and two oldest grandchildren at her bedside to comfort her. Born in Provo, Utah, on July 27th, 1930, Pat was a friend to God, an avid and accomplished equestrian, voracious...

Jun 5, 2004

Ronald Reagan At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore 'the great, confident roar of American progress...

Jun 1, 2004

Sharon Gayle Foote, 64, was born on January 8, 1940 in South Gate, California to Harry & Loretta Michael and joined her older brother Richard. Sharon grew up in Maywood, a suburb of Los Angeles and had a full life. She attended Catholic school and had many friends. Sharon was married three times and had two sons, Todd and...

May 31, 2004

Edward A. Teats died May 31, 2004 at the age of 83. Edward was a survivor of Pearl Harbor. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his loving children Twila Giddings and Barry E. Teats. Eight grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren with 2 on the way. Funeral Mass Friday 9:00am at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo, CA. Visitation at...

May 30, 2004

Karl Orville Karlsen, Jr.

Born December 10, 1961 in California, and passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2004 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at age 42 of leukemia.

He worked as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Post Office for 11 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Conie Karlsen; loving daughter,...

May 27, 2004

The world took little note of July 9, 1985 as it was a day like any other. But to his parents and all that knew him it was special day, for it is the day Tyler Lee Teague came into this world. Born to Ken and Judy Teague in Humble, Texas, Tyler began his life's journey ? a journey...

May 26, 2004

Our beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister, Peggy Armas Narciso Trinidad, 42, passed away in peace on May 26, 2004.

Pegs, as those of us dear to her heart call her, was born on October 29, 1961 in Manila, Philippines to Amancio and Loreta Narciso. Pegs spent her childhood years, together with her sister Irene, and brothers...

May 24, 2004

Lucille A. Ewald, 82 died May 24, 2004 at 9:40PM in Carlsbad, CA

Lucille Alice Henneman Anderson Ewald was born March 6, 1922 in Bloomer, Wisconsin. Lucille was owner/manager of Fevig Insurance Agency Moorhead, Minnesota. She was the first woman President of Trinity Lutheran Church Moorhead ? one of the nation's largest Lutheran congregations.

In...

May 23, 2004

Mark Verne Hongola, 47, of Mission Viejo, an Aeorspace Engineer with Hi-shear Technology Corp., died May 22, 2004. He is survived by his brother, Jack Hongola Anne, sister, Lynne Urband and nephews, Steven and Scott Hongola.

May 21, 2004

On May 21, 2004 our beloved 34-year old son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, John Richard Phillips, Jr. passed away. John grew up in Lake Forest, California and spent the last two years working and traveling as a systems engineer for Infogenesis. John's love of nature and his insatiable appetite for the human experience enabled him to touch people's...

May 20, 2004

Alice Marie Pickett, age 88, of Mission Viejo, formerly of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, May 20, of natural causes.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, Frank Pickett.  She is survived by six children, thirteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.  The surviving children are Rosemary Bob McGuire, Franklin Karen Pickett, Denis Debbie Pickett, Patti...

May 20, 2004

Elmer Bernard Rausch, 91, of Mission Viejo died May 20, 2004. He is survived by his brother, Albert Rausch; his grandchildren, Shellie Cox, Toni Turok Jack and Nick Crooker; and his great grandchildren, Le Anne Taylor, J.J. Cox, Terri Menard, Mark Turok, Dan Crooker and Tim Crooker. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Monday, May 24, 2004 at O'Connor Laguna Hills...

May 14, 2004

Mary E. Jaffe Obituary

Born March 15, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, to Sol Ellis, and Minnie Paul Ellis. Her parents both emigrated from Russia in the early 1900's. Mary is the last survivor of their six children.

Mary met Adolph Jaffe, who also emigrated from Russia. Adolph was a very attentive suitor, they were married...

May 10, 2004

James R. Cox died Monday, May 10, 2004 at his home in Laguna Hills. He is survived by his beloved wife Oneta. Memorial Service to be held Thursday May 13, 2004 ~ 1:00P.M. @ O, Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary Chapel.

May 9, 2004

Patricia M. Nelson, 54, of San Juan Capistrano died May 9, 2004 pf Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is survived by her husband, Chuck; daughter, Nicole; and brothers, Richard Messerschmidt, Eric Messersmith and Robert Messersmith. A vigil is scheduled at 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at the Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano. Funeral Mass is at 12:00 Noon, Monday,...

May 3, 2004

Bettie Adele Nelson, 81, of Mission Viejo died May 3, 2004. Visitation starting at 9:00 AM with the funeral service at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 7, 2004 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mission Viejo 1st Ward, 27976 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Interment at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest.

Apr 29, 2004

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Apr 28, 2004

Graveside Service Friday, April 30, 2004 at 9:30 A.M.

Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area #3