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Michael James Neilson
Mar 13, 2023
Michael James Neilson October 1, 1955 – March 13, 2023
Michael James Neilson passed away at the age of 67 on March 13th, 2023 in Aliso Viejo, California, after battling Alzheimer's disease for more than 7 years. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 1st, 1955, to Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Apgar and George Peabody Neilson, Jr....
Richard Patrick Olson
Mar 12, 2023
Richard Patrick Olson, 75 of Laguna Hills, California was born March 17, 1947, in Brainard, Minnesota, and passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Laguna Hills, California.
He served in the Army from November 1965 to August 1968, and then in the Air Force from October 1973 to August 1976.
Prior to moving to...
Thomas Lee Christison
Mar 11, 2023
Thomas Lee Christison, born in 1943, had the apt initials of TLC, which can stand for Tender Loving Care. Above all else, Tom loved his family. He was a business man, a world traveler, a basketball enthusiast (go Lakers!), an Air Force veteran, but will be most remembered as a dedicated husband by his wife Beth, and as a...
Dina Kesikowski
Mar 11, 2023
Dina Kesikowski was born Dina Domitila Santillána Flores on April 25,1925 in Hacienda Chiclin, La Libertad, Perú, the daughter of Alejandro Saavedra and Dolores Domitila (Veloche Flores) Santillána. She died on March 11, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Laguna Hills, California at the youthful age of 97.
Dina spent most of her childhood in Chiclin, when...
Ofelia Mora
Mar 9, 2023
Our dear mother Ofelia Mora sadly passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was well-loved by her many friends and family. Although she frequently visited her birthplace in Mexico, her heart was always with her family in San Juan Capistrano and...
Tomislav Matic
Mar 8, 2023
+Tomislav Matić Obituary
3/9/1940 – 3/8/2023
On March 8, 2023, Tomislav Matić fell asleep unto the Lord. Tomo was a faithful husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and worked hard to achieve the American Dream. He lived his life in a way that embodied and fulfilled the 2nd commandment,...
Maria Luisa Aleman
Mar 8, 2023
Maria Luisa Aleman passed away at the age of 88. Born on August 25, 1934 and passed away on March 08, 2023.
Stephen Karl "Steve" Stipher
Mar 7, 2023
Stephen (Steve) Karl Stipher passed away in Mission Viejo, CA on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 75 years old. Steve was born on July 25, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Karl and Jean Stipher.
He grew up in Indianapolis where he graduated from Bishop Chatard High School, playing several sports. After graduation, he attended Indiana University where...
Troy Allen Feagler
Mar 7, 2023
Troy Allen Feagler, 58, of Dana Point, California, passed away on March 7, 2023. Troy was born November 26, 1964, in Bloomington, Indiana. He grew up in St. Louis, Omaha, Denver and Fort Collins where he excelled in sports. After high school, he joined the Marine Corp. followed by gaining a degree from Arizona State University. He worked MCI...
Hui-Ping Caroline Tsai
Mar 7, 2023
Happy birthday, Mama. While running around and taking care of the apartments and other things these last few months, we have been reminded of the active life we had growing up, of all the ways you were perpetually hustling to achieve your American Dream, of the way you instilled the values of hard work and perseverance in us. We...
Mary Arlita Barnes
Mar 5, 2023
Mary Arlita Barnes
Arlita was born on May 30, 1932 in Hornell, NY. She is the daughter of John L. and Helen (Kelleher) Johnson. Arlita spent much of her childhood in Almond, NY. She died on March 5. Her home was in Aliso Viejo, CA.
She graduated from Alfred-Almond High School and Federal...
Joseph Zia Kilano
Mar 5, 2023
Dear Family and Friends:
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear father. Joseph Kilano, 100 years old, passed away peacefully at his home in San Juan Capistrano, California surrounded by his loving daughter Susan Kilano, son-in-law Michael Lamonte and sister-in-law Samira Ghallozi.  We recently celebrated his 100 th birthday and it...
Jack Reed Barnes
Mar 5, 2023
Jack R Barnes, 83, of Mission Viejo, CA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 5, 2023, due to unforeseen complications following an otherwise successful battle with lung cancer for several years prior. Jack was fortunate enough to reside in and around the Mission Viejo/Trabuco Canyon area since 1976.
Jack had two sisters, Beverly, and Pamela,...
David Benjamin Matossian
Mar 4, 2023
David Benjamin Matossian January 29, 1938 – March 4, 2023
David was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. by an immigrant Armenian family that valued their faith above all else. He came home to five older siblings; John, James, Mary, Paul, and Lucille. His entire family enjoyed going to their cabin in Big Bear, California where they hiked...
Antonio Lopez Lee
Mar 4, 2023
Antonio Lopez Lee passed away at the age of 47. Born on May 17, 1975 and passed away on March 04, 2023.
Genevieve Martina "Gen" Ferraro
Mar 2, 2023
Genevieve M. Ferraro January 30, 1931 – March 2, 2023
Genevieve M. Ferraro or Gen passed away peacefully, pain free and comfortable in her bedroom at home surrounded by all her large family at the age of 92.
Gen was born in Sullivan County Pennsylvania on January 30, 1931, the youngest of 3 children to George &...
Gloria T. Biehl
Mar 1, 2023
Gloria Ann (Turba) Biehl
On Wednesday March 1, 2023, Gloria Ann (Turba) Biehl left us to rest in peace at the glorious age of 98 and 340 days after a lifetime of love and loyal dedication to her family and her Catholic faith. Gloria, only child of Walter G. and Eulalia E. (Rouen) Turba, was born on...
Patricia "Ann" Odlum
Mar 1, 2023
Patricia "Ann" Odlum March 8, 2023
Patricia "Ann" Odlum, age 83, of Laguna Beach, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Ann was born on September 25, 1939, in Bakersfield, California to Casey and Oma McCann and had two sisters (Betty McCann and Winnie McCann).
In May 1991, Ann...
Victoria Terrazzino
Feb 28, 2023
Victoria Terrazzino peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on the evening of February 28, 2023.
Victoria was born October 25,1934 to Giuseppe and Carmela Pistone in Brooklyn, New York. Victoria was a twin and one of 7 siblings who all sacrificed a formal education to financially support the family and ensure the youngest child, Victoria, could...
Carol Beck Stoney
Feb 27, 2023
CAROL BECK STONEY was born in 1923 to Bryan Robertson Beck and Anne Eliza Money in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her sister, Joliene, was born 2 years earlier. Her Dad was finishing up his Engineering Degree at the University of Utah. When Mom was 1 year old, they moved to So Cal. Mom used to like to say she...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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