Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Deepen Karnik Patel
May 8, 2022
Deepen Karnik Patel passed away at the age of 40. Born on November 10, 1981 and passed away on May 08, 2022.
Elinor Rosemarie Perry
May 8, 2022
Elinor Rosemarie Perry, who loved being called Nanny by her grandkids, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She passed peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Born in New Bedford, MA and raised on Ruth Street in the South End, Elinor graduated from New Bedford High School in 1960 and later graduated from Newbury College. Elinor moved to...
Mary Theresalyn Phillips
May 7, 2022
Mary Theresalyn Phillips
On May 7, 2022, after having lived 99 amazing years, Mary Theresalyn Phillips was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Bill, her parents, and her nine siblings. Known as Grandma to her immediate family and friends, she is survived by her nine children: Cindy (Gene) Hoback, Judy (John) Mele, Mary Jane (Rich)...
Robert Wayne "Bob" Barbour
May 7, 2022
Robert Wayne Barbour
Robert Wayne Barbour passed away on May 7 th , 2022 as the result of a cardiopulmonary arrest. He was born in Rochester, New York on May 27 th , 1937. As his father was in the airline business, the family lived in various locations around the eastern part of the country...
Nancy E. Fuszard
May 6, 2022
Nancy Fuszard, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6 th , 2022.
Born in Menasha, WI to Bernice and Raymond Schoepel, was one of 4 children. Attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Menasha. She moved with her young family to Milwaukee, and then to New York, before settling in Palos Verdes Estates, CA in 1972.
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Walter B. Schulte Sr.
May 4, 2022
Walter B. Schulte, Sr. (97), of Laguna Woods, CA, was peacefully led into Eternal Life on May 4, 2022.
Born on December 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter Casper Schulte and Grace Ethelwyn VanName, Walter had one older sister and one younger sister. He learned manners and tenacity from his mom, and how to be a...
Elio Barroca Paiva
Apr 30, 2022
Elio Barroca Paiva
Elio Paiva died in his home on Saturday, April 30 th surrounded by his loved ones after a two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59 years old. Elio is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lena, his two children Amanda and Michael, daughter-in-law, Jennifer and his father Alberto who resides...
Jeffrey Charles Holgate
Apr 29, 2022
Jeffrey Charles Holgate June 4, 1980 – April 29, 2022
Jeffrey Charles Holgate, born June 4, 1980, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on April 29, 2022 following a hard-fought two-year battle with cancer. He was a man of faith, and we are comforted to know that he is safe in heaven...
Jose Bernardo Brito
Apr 26, 2022
Jose Bernardo Brito lives in Tustin, California, passed away at the age of 63. Born on August 30, 1958 and passed away on April 26, 2022.
Diana Cecilia Wilkinson
Apr 26, 2022
Diana Wilkinson died in her home Tuesday, April 26 th surrounded by her loved ones after a two-year long battle with cancer. She was 58 years old. Diana is survived by her husband Thomas, her four children Gabi, Meagan, Anna, and Tommy as well as her two siblings Juan and Jacqueline and their families.
She was born...
Donna "Olsson" Rosen
Apr 19, 2022
Donna (Olsson) Rosen, age 77, of San Juan Capistrano, California. Born September 29, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, died April 19, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by her parents, Muriel and Vincent Olsson. Survived by her husband of almost 56 years, James Rosen; her daughters, Molly, and Sarah (Brian) Kirland; her grandchildren, Abigail...
John Stephen Gasper
Apr 18, 2022
John Stephen Gasper
On April 18, 2022, John Stephen Gasper passed away at the age of 91. He was born on November 4, 1930 to William Frank Gasper and Mary Josephine Henry Gasper. He was the youngest of four children. Jeanne, William (Bill), Richard (Parker) and John grew up together in Long Beach, California. John...
Kathleen Laurice Bonsangue
Apr 17, 2022
Kathleen Laurice Bonsangue passed away at the age of 91. Born on November 29, 1930 and passed away on April 17, 2022.
Leo Edward Kreter
Apr 17, 2022
Leo Edward Kreter: 1933-2022
Leo (Lee) Edward Kreter, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16 th , 2022 at the age of 88 in Laguna Woods, California, after several years of declining health.
Lee was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota, the only child of Edward and Dorothy Kreter. Always interested in classical...
Kathleen Susan Tierney
Apr 14, 2022
Kathleen Susan (Noonan) Tierney passed away on 14 April 2022 at the Laguna Cottage 2 of Laguna Niguel board and care facility after a six year battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. She was 73 years old. Kathy is survived by her mother Luella Marie (Farr) Noonan; her brothers Kevin Bruce Noonan and Timothy Daniel Noonan; her...
Marilyn Sue “Mickey” Vanier
Apr 13, 2022
Marilyn “Mickey” Sue Vanier
Marilyn “Mickey” Sue Vanier, age 81, of Laguna Woods, California passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Marilyn was born December 18, 1940. Her parents, Joseph and Zara and her daughter, Marie Anne Roosa preceded her in death. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 10...
Melinda Ann Munoz
Apr 13, 2022
Melinda Wayne Munoz
Melinda Wayne Munoz , born December 3,1940, passed away April 13, 2022, after outliving the standard longevity of the lung transplant she received 11 years ago. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a good friend. The fourth of John Wayne's seven children and Josephine Saenz's youngest child,...
David Aaron Hoel
Apr 13, 2022
David Aaron Hoel passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home in Dana Point on April 13. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Hoel and his brothers, Brian and Jim Hoel.
He is survived by his partner, Penny K Griebel Timassy; his children, David W Hoel, Barbara Hoel and husband Paul Fackler, Amy H...
James A. Mcgraw Iii
Apr 12, 2022
James "Jim" "Mac" McGraw III passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 in Newport Beach, CA. Jim was born on March 31, 1948 in Yazoo City, MS to the late Dicey Carr Barbour and James "Jimmy" McGraw II. Jim was the older brother to late Harris "Brother" McGraw.
Jim was a proud graduate of The University of...
Kurt Eric Weiss
Apr 11, 2022
Kurt Eric Weiss
Born June 9, 1972, to Ronald and Patricia Weiss, Kurt Eric Weiss came into this world very loved. A fun loving, silly kid he liked to laugh and make people laugh. As children, Kurt and his brother enjoyed long rides on their BMX bikes, exploring and always doing their best to obey...
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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