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Lorene B. Young

Lorene B. Young

Apr 7, 2022

Lorene Young, born June 14, 1928 and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022.  She was an altruistic wife, mother and sister.  Lorene was born in Swancott Mills, Lewis Co, New York and was the second oldest of eleven siblings.  Lorene was married in Hempstead, New York to Don Young for 60 years.

Lorene attended West Leyden...

James L. Matossian

James L. Matossian

Apr 7, 2022

James L. Matossian (10/20/30 – 4/7/22)

Son of: Arsen and Eliza Matossian

Brother of:  John Haig Matossian June 25,1929 – July 5, 2010 Mary Elizabeth Winfrey December 14, 1931 Paul Sarkis Matossian June 5, 1933 – May 22, 2009 Lucille Grace Isenberg January 5, 1935- June 20, 2016 David Benjamin Matossian...

Maxine Louise Kasper

Maxine Louise Kasper

Apr 5, 2022

Maxine Louise Kasper lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on August 24, 1927 and passed away on April 05, 2022.

Paxton D. Lockhart

Paxton D. Lockhart

Apr 5, 2022

Paxton D Lockhart, 87, of Las Flores CA, passed away on April 5, 2022 in Anaheim CA. Paxton will be remembered as a United States Naval Veteran, a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many.   His "well, hello" greeting to all will be dearly missed.  

Paxton was born on June 15, 1934 to Phyllis Paxton and...

Walter David Michel

Walter David Michel

Apr 5, 2022

Walter David Michel

Walter David Michel passed away in the early morning of April 5 th at the age of 62 after a tough 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  David was born on July 11, 1959, in Denver, Colorado.  David is survived by his loving wife, Liz, and three adult children, Ethan, Jake,...

Sun Ha Kim

Sun Ha Kim

Apr 4, 2022

Sun Ha Kim: A Nature Lover, A Musician, and A Family Man

Our beloved dad, devoted husband, and awesome granddad, Sun Ha Kim, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022 at the Pacific Haven Sub-Acute Healthcare Center in Garden Grove, California, surrounded by loved ones. He was 89-years-old.

Sun was born March 30,...

Marie Encarnacion Lacouague

Marie Encarnacion Lacouague

Apr 2, 2022

Marie E. Lacouague

Maria Encarnacion Lacouague, matriarch of our family, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 2, 2022.  After celebrating her 98 th birthday only the week before, she joins her husband, Jean Pierre, who predeceased her in 2008.

Our Matchi (short for Amatxi: grandmother in Basque) was born in Ainhoa, France...

Donald K. Marks

Donald K. Marks

Mar 30, 2022

Donald K. Marks October 1, 1948 – March 30, 2022

Donald was born on October 1, 1948, in Las Vegas, NV to parents Marshall and Dovie. After attending high school, Donald joined the Marines where he served two years. While in the Marines, he served

in Vietnam and received numerous medals and ribbons;...

Sue Ellen Mcfarland

Sue Ellen Mcfarland

Mar 30, 2022

Sue Ellen McFarland

Sue Ellen McFarland passed away on March 30, 2022, at 78 years of age. Sue is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Ambrose and grandsons, Anthony Ambrose and Alexander Ambrose. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, daughter Deborah and brother Bill Olofson.

Sue was born in Salt Lake...

Martin Uribe Estrada

Martin Uribe Estrada

Mar 28, 2022

Martin Uribe Estrada

Martin nació en Mixtlán, Jalisco. Hijo de Prudencio y Paola Uribe. En enero de 1986, se casó con Maria, el amor de su vida, y juntos criaron dos hijas, Barinia y Vanessa. Su adoración era su familia incluyendo a sus nietos Adrian, Mateo, Victoria, y Elena.

Siempre vamos a recordar...

Rose Helen Sandoval

Rose Helen Sandoval

Mar 27, 2022

Rose Helen Sandoval

Rose Helen Sandoval, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand-Mother, Sister, and Friend! Rose was born the 3 rd of 11 children in Los Angeles, CA to Manuel and Henrietta Sandoval.

Rose lived in Orange County for the last 43 years where she worked as a Service Manager for retail business’ until...

Rebecca Sue Morgan

Rebecca Sue Morgan

Mar 27, 2022

Rebecca Sue (Reiland) Morgan

Rebecca Sue Morgan (née Reiland), passed away peacefully March 27, 2022, at her home in Lake Forest CA, after an 18-month battle with colon cancer.  Becky was born on June 24, 1941, in Roswell, New Mexico, and was the oldest of two daughters born to Louis & Ouida Reiland.  The family...

Mary Michel Green

Mary Michel Green

Mar 27, 2022

Mary Michel Green, 65, San Clemente, died on March 27, 2022.

Mary was born in Texas to Corrine and Richard Green and moved to San Clemente where she attended Las Palmas Elementary School and San Clemente High School. She entered USC after her junior year of high school and continued her lifelong love of learning and political...

Irma Marie Hornung

Irma Marie Hornung

Mar 26, 2022

IRMA MARIE HORNUNG May 15, 1940 – March 26, 2022

Irma Marie Hornung died peacefully with her family at her side on March 26, 2022.  She was 81 years old. Irma was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 15, 1940 to Juan and Elvira Robles.  The family migrated to the United States from...

Melissa Paige Smith

Melissa Paige Smith

Mar 26, 2022

Melissa Paige Smith

Melissa Paige (Bishop) Smith, aged 34, passed away on March 26th, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Wife, best friend and forever love of Joshua Blake Smith, adored mother of beautiful Emma Jo-8 years old and adorable 4-year-old Blake Jobie.  Josh and Melissa met while working at an Apple Store. Both...

Reynaldo Almaraz Jr.

Reynaldo Almaraz Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

Reynaldo Almaraz, Jr

Reynaldo Almaraz, Jr., of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, passed away on March 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his wife of 63 years and his three daughters; he was 84 years old.

Rey was born on January 25, 1938 in Benavides, Texas, and raised in Hebbronville, Texas. He was...

Patricia May Snedeker

Patricia May Snedeker

Mar 22, 2022

Patti May SnedekerÓ¬

Entered this life – September 19, 1937 in Boyne City Michigan Daughter of Howard Donahue Thayer and Leona May Thayer (nee Nelson)

Entered life eternal – March 22, 2022 Mission Viejo, CA Patti is survived by: Husband: Charles William Snedeker Sons: Charles William Snedeker II, Patrick Donahue Snedeker Step-sons: Jeff...

Dennis F. Keely

Dennis F. Keely

Mar 21, 2022

Dennis F. Keely

November 29, 1942 – March 21, 2022

Dennis F. Keely, 79, of Laguna Woods, CA passed from this life on to his next adventure on March 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Dennis is survived by his beloved wife Evelyn of 58 years, loving children Scott (Robyn)...

Maria Emma Prieto Pirachican

Maria Emma Prieto Pirachican

Mar 20, 2022

Maria Emma Prieto Pirachican Maria Emma Prieto was born in Tenjo, Cundinamarca in Colombia, South America on July 2, 1922. She was the only child to Fidel Prieto and Alaida Orozco. Her parents were artisans who raised her to have a strong work ethic, be patient and have a positive outlook on life. At the age of 37,...

Stephen Arter Evans

Stephen Arter Evans

Mar 20, 2022

Stephen A. Evans II August 17, 1941- March 20, 2022

Foothill Ranch, CA- Stephen (Steve) A. Evans II, 80, of Foothill Ranch, CA passed away on March 20, 2022 at Hoag Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, CA.Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Sheila Marie (Maloney) Evans; daughter, Jane-Marie Evans;...

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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