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Norma Sandstedt

Norma Sandstedt

Dec 1, 2022

Norma Sandstedt (Mueller) of Mission Viejo, California, died on December 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Norma was born on July 23, 1924 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Reinhard and Anna Mueller. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Switzerland in the early 1920's, settling in Monroe while establishing a successful cheese factory equipment business.

Norma...

Lorraine Andrea “Lorry” Noel-Lozo

Lorraine Andrea “Lorry” Noel-Lozo

Nov 30, 2022

Lorraine “Lorry” Lozo, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Henderson, Nevada.

Lorry was born on October 1, 1933, in Windsor, VT.  She met the love of her life, Lonnie Lozo, at Windsor High School and they were married in 1953 shortly after they both enlisted in the Navy. They both served in the...

John “Jack” Allison

John “Jack” Allison

Nov 29, 2022

On November 29, 2022, the world lost an amazing human. John Allison, “Jack” to most, passed away comfortably, with his family at his side. He was 72.

Jack was born November 6, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to Dorothy and George Allison. The youngest of 6, Jack grew up in Long Beach, CA.,surfing and sailing. After graduation...

Shelby Alexis Barone

Shelby Alexis Barone

Nov 28, 2022

Shelby Barone was born on December 3, 1976. She was a true Southern California girl, raised in Newport Beach, CA. She graduated from Corona Del Mar HS in 1995. Shelby always dreamed of being a wife and a mom, and soon after marrying her high school sweetheart, Steven Barone, in 1998, she became a mom to Andrew, Ella and...

Bernardo Reyes

Bernardo Reyes

Nov 28, 2022

Bernardo Reyes passed away at the age of 77. Born on August 17, 1945 and passed away on November 28, 2022.

Diane Evans

Diane Evans

Nov 26, 2022

Diane Evans

Diane Evans peacefully passed away on November 26, 2022 in Mission Viejo, CA.  She was born on April 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA.

She was the most wonderful, sweet, loving, and fun lady that ever graced this earth.  She was such a huge influence for good in our lives. She...

Donald Nacey

Donald Nacey

Nov 23, 2022

Donald Nacey

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Donald Nacey, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Don was born in Minnesota and lived there until high school when he moved to Reseda, CA with his family.  Upon graduating, he served in the...

Nicole Yvonne Dubois

Nicole Yvonne Dubois

Nov 20, 2022

Nicole Dubois, of Lake Forest, California, died on November 20, 2022 of liver failure associated with metastatic breast cancer.  She was 44 years old.

Nicole was born on August 15, 1978 in Mission Viejo, California.  She graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in 1996, and went on to attend Pitzer College for her Bachelor's Degree where...

Maureen "Kelly" Blonski

Maureen "Kelly" Blonski

Nov 20, 2022

Maureen “Kelly” Blonski of Mission Viejo passed away November 20, 2022.

Beloved Wife of the late Thomas Franklin Blonski. She is survived by Richard, Susan (Tony) Garofalo, Darlene (James) Kellogg, Scott and Jeffery (Maura); 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She was retired from the AAA of Southern California.

Her family will be...

Ranjiv Ron Kapur

Ranjiv Ron Kapur

Nov 18, 2022

Ranjiv Ron Kapur passed away at the age of 53. Born on July 13, 1969 and passed away on November 18, 2022.

Craig Alan Fowler

Craig Alan Fowler

Nov 17, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Craig Alan Fowler, a devoted father, brother, son and husband, passed away from his earthly life at the young age of 32. He is survived by his wife, Alexis Leah Angelos Fowler, and their three children, Carson Craig Fowler (7), Luke Angelos Fowler (5) and Saylor Alexis Fowler (3), along with his parents, Craig...

Rita A. Shone

Rita A. Shone

Nov 15, 2022

Rita A. Shone passed away at the age of 99. Born on March 29, 1923 and passed away on November 15, 2022.

Theodore Edward Doke

Theodore Edward Doke

Nov 14, 2022

Theodore Edward Doke

Theodore Edward Doke, the son of Rocky and Joanne Doke, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022, at the age of 47, from complications due to juvenile onset type one diabetes.

Ted was born on August 22, 1975 and grew up in Trabuco Canyon, California. At age seven, Ted was diagnosed with...

Robert Lee Flowers

Robert Lee Flowers

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Lee Flowers

July 2, 1947 – November 13, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Flowers on November 13, 2022. He had his wife, three children and son-in-law by his side as he took his final breath and entered the gates of heaven. Bob was...

Ingrid Ruth Schwiermann

Ingrid Ruth Schwiermann

Nov 13, 2022

Ingrid Ruth Schwiermann passed away at the age of 90. Born on January 28, 1932 and passed away on November 13, 2022.

J. Estanislao “Tanis” Araiza

J. Estanislao “Tanis” Araiza

Nov 11, 2022

J. Estanislao Araiza, 65, of Mission Viejo, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of November 11, 2022, in his home.

Known to his many friends and family as Tanis, while most recently in his most recent job he acquired the new nickname of Stan.

Tanis loved spending time with friends and family,...

Gary Charles Bergeson

Gary Charles Bergeson

Nov 10, 2022

Gary Charles Bergeson

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Gary Charles Bergeson, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 67 after a brief battle with cancer.

Gary was born on April 29, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Margaret Bergeson. He spent his childhood in Detroit before...

Fred William Johnson

Fred William Johnson

Nov 6, 2022

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Fred William Johnson, age 83, on November 6, 2022. Fred was our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Growing up in Pennsylvania, he was raised at the Milton Hershey School where he excelled as a wrestler and enjoyed years with the men's choir. As a proud Veteran,...

Deanie Barr

Deanie Barr

Nov 1, 2022

Deanie Barr, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep at home, just the way she wanted, November 1, 2022. A Loving bride/mother for 51 years. We are all lucky to have had her as our mom/wife/gramma. She was kind, loving, creative, compassionate, generous, a fantastic chef, crafty, outdoorsy, a garden lover, soak up the...

Allen Ralph Lenning

Allen Ralph Lenning

Oct 31, 2022

Allen Ralph Lenning, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct.31, 2022. He will live on in our hearts.

Allen was born March 23, 1944 to Alfred and Helen Lenning in Philadelphia, PA.

After graduating from Drexel Institute, he met and married the love of his life, Linda...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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