Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Jul 31, 2022

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Pauline Markas died peacefully in hospital, in Laguna Beach, California on July 31st, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen (2012) after 47 years of marriage.

She is survived by her two sons: Michael S. Markas M.D.(Miranda) and Stephen Matthew Markas, and two grandchildren: Joselyn and Justin. Also her...

Peter Thomas Stevenson

Peter Thomas Stevenson

Jul 31, 2022

Peter Thomas Stevenson entered the gates of heaven on July 31, 2022. He passed away peacefully as his family surrounded him with love.

Pete was born on August 15, 1936 to Alex and Molly Stevenson in New York. He married the love of his life Joan Spies in 1960 and they were happily married for 61 years!...

Janice Collier

Janice Collier

Jul 27, 2022

Janice Collier

Janice Collier, 73, died peacefully on July 27, 2022 at home in Costa Mesa, CA from complication due to Alzheimer's Disease with her husband by her side. She struggled with the disease for over 14 years. Janice was born November 5, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Levy Whitaker and Blanche (Kane) Whitaker. She graduated from...

Lee Evelyn Kraft

Lee Evelyn Kraft

Jul 23, 2022

Lee Kraft

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lee Kraft, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 82.

Lee was born January 25, 1940, in western North Dakota.  Her early years were spent on her parents’ farm and attending school in a one-room schoolhouse.  In relating stories to her grandchildren, Lee...

Doreen Mary Richardson

Doreen Mary Richardson

Jul 22, 2022

DOREEN MARY RICHARDSON, (MILLS)

DOREEN PASSED AWAY ON JULY 22, 2022 OF NATURAL CAUSES. SHE WAS SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY.

DOREEN WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1930 IN DERBY, ENGLAND.  THE SECOND CHILD OF THOMAS AND ANNIE MILLS.  HER OLDER BROTHER, RAYMOND, DIED AT THE AGE OF 12. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER YOUNGER...

Patrick Thomas Dewey

Patrick Thomas Dewey

Jul 22, 2022

Patrick Thomas Dewey February 24, 1993 – July 22, 2022 Beloved Son

Patrick Dewey was born in Maryland in 1993 where he spent most of the first 20 years of his life. In his youth he enjoyed sports and music. He played on recreational  soccer and swim teams and was a member of his school band. He...

Jean Kalush

Jean Kalush

Jul 21, 2022

Kalush, Jean July 22, 1925 – July 21, 2022

SUNSET BEACH – July 22, 1925 – July 21, 2022

Jean Kalush, of Sunset Beach, CA, formerly of Michigan, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, with her children Trudy and William (Bill) by her side.

Norma Jean Finningsdorf was welcomed into...

Dennis Robert Gillette

Dennis Robert Gillette

Jul 19, 2022

Dennis was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Ann & Henry Gillette. His family included his older brother Andrew, his younger sister Mary and lots of Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. His was a large Italian Family. And even though he moved to California he was still very proud of his "roots". He grew up in the Hawthorne area & graduated...

Marion Estelle "Monya" Popoff

Marion Estelle "Monya" Popoff

Jul 19, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Monya Estelle Popoff on July 19, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Mission Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 21, 1936, in Los Angeles, California to Harry and Sarah Korbett. She survived by her husband John J Popoff, they were high school sweethearts who...

Carole Cara

Carole Cara

Jul 18, 2022

Carole Cara February 24, 1936-July 18, 2022

Perhaps it came from her longing to join her beloved husband of 60 years.  Possibly, it was the result of quiet reflection on her porch where she savored the warmth of the sun, the tranquility of a gentle coastal breeze, and the brilliance of her ocean view.  Or maybe, it was because...

Mary Lou Rosales

Mary Lou Rosales

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Lou Rosales passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 21, 1944 and passed away on July 17, 2022.

Beverly Alma Thornton

Beverly Alma Thornton

Jul 16, 2022

Beverly Alma Thornton

Beverly Thornton, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was born on September 22, 1924, in Ashtabula, Ohio, where she also grew up.  After graduating from Edgewood High School in...

Richard Frank Volpe

Richard Frank Volpe

Jul 16, 2022

Please send flowers to Walker Mortuary at: 187 S. Main St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Burial will be at Spanish Fork Cemetery on August 4 th , 2022 at 10:00am.

Al Cesar Madlambayan

Al Cesar Madlambayan

Jul 13, 2022

Al Cesar Madlambayan passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022, at his home in Irvine, California, from nasopharyngeal cancer.

Al was born in Pampanga, Philippines on February 25, 1964 to Aricola and Felipe Madlambayan. He was the fourth of their seven children. He held close bonds with his six siblings until his death. Jasmine, his younger and...

Gerald Henry Schumacher

Gerald Henry Schumacher

Jul 11, 2022

Gerald Henry Schumacher 10/27/1929 – 7/11/2022

Gerald Henry Schumacher, better known as "Jerry," "Uncle Jerry," "Dad" and most fondly "Grandpa," entered the gates of heaven on July 11, 2022.  Jerry was born on October 27, 1929, to Walter and Clara Schumacher, in Fullerton, California.

Grandpa was a second-generation Orange Countian, and proud of...

Gail Ann Pace

Gail Ann Pace

Jul 10, 2022

GAIL ANN PACE

December 22, 1952 – July 10, 2022

Gail passed away on Sunday, July 10 after an 8 year courageous battle with ovarian, peritoneal and metastatic brain cancer.  She is the daughter of William and Patricia Stewart and was born in Spokane, Washington.  She grew up in Cananea Mexico where her...

Angelina Hudson

Angelina Hudson

Jul 9, 2022

Angelina Hudson

Wife, Mother, Grandmother and soon to be Great-grandmother

My mom loved angels, hearts, baking, and the colour blue (turquoise) Most importantly Angelina was a devout Catholic and she adored and venerated Our Lady of Guadalupe.  She fell in love with Mary when she was a little girl (inspired by...

Odeen Manning Md

Odeen Manning Md

Jul 9, 2022

ODEEN MANNING, MD 1926-2022

After a long, full, and productive life, Odeen Manning passed away on July 9, 2022, of causes incident to age.

Odeen was born at home in Tremonton Utah on October 16, 1926 to Alfred and Verna Simpson Manning.  He was the third of their six children.  He liked to...

Margaret Mae Mcgovern

Margaret Mae Mcgovern

Jul 8, 2022

Margaret Mae McGovern

Margaret Mae McGovern 90, of San Juan Capistrano, passed away on July 8th, 2022. Fondly known as "Peggy" or "Makaw" by her grandchildren, she was born on January 29th 1932 in Downey, California.

Peggy grew up with her sister Patricia Sax and parents, John & Maxine Sax among the orange...

Paula Christine Dolan

Paula Christine Dolan

Jul 8, 2022

Paula Christine Dolan was called home by Our Lord Jesus Christ on July 8 at 6:30A.M. at the age of 93.

She is survived by her six children:  Kathleen Dolan Smead (John),  Colleen Dolan Martin (Ralph), Jeanne Dolan Martin, Michael Dolan (Dana), John Kevin Dolan (Cathy), and Brian Dolan (Sue).  Paula went on to have 21 grandchildren:...

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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