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Mark Anthony Baje
Nov 6, 2021
From The Dash – the poem by Linda Ellis
“I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning, to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears,...
Joe Mendivel
Nov 5, 2021
Joe Mendivel, 73, is survived by his wife of 12 years, Laura, and his four beautiful daughters, Tamara Jones, Tara Candelaria, Samantha Mendiveland Amanda Mendivel.
Joe served his country when he was drafted in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1970.
His legal career spanned over...
Lester Wayne Zwart
Nov 4, 2021
Lester Wayne Zwart, 82, of Irvine, CA, passed away on November 4, 2021, from a brain bleed he sustained after taking a fall while serving children as a school crossing guard.
Born April 1, 1939, in Edgerton, MN to Lawrence & Tena Zwart, Les grew up on a farm and developed his love of building things from...
Marilyn House
Nov 4, 2021
Marilyn was born in San Francisco on April 16, 1934 to her parents, William and Constance Aguiar. Her father was of Portuguese descent and had been born in Hawaii. Her mother was born in Mexico and had immigrated to the United States in 1914, at the age of 5. Marilyn grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Polytechnic...
Mitchell Jon Andersen
Nov 4, 2021
Mitchell Jon Andersen
Mitchell Jon Andersen, 56, a resident of Irvine, California passed away on Thursday, November 4 th , 2021 after a long and courageous fight with Multiple Sclerosis.
Mitch was born on November 23 rd , 1964, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Robert & Rosalind (Ray) Andersen. He was...
Ann M. Yosue
Nov 3, 2021
Aunt Ann
Ann was the 4th child of eight from her parents Sophia and Anton Smoljan. They were immigrants from Slovakia and Croatia, respectively.
Ann had the distinction of having two birthdays, as she was born at home on March 30 th , 1925, but her birth was not recorded until March 31...
Joany Marie Rymond
Nov 2, 2021
JOANY RYMOND
MARCH 1, 1939 to NOVEMBER 2,2021
It is with deep grief and sadness that we mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved and precious mother and grandmother, Joany Rymond.
82 years ago, Joan Marie Rymond was born in Johnstown, PA to Nicholas and Lilian Galioto. She attended...
Joseph Pagan
Nov 1, 2021
Joseph Pagan May 13, 1937 – November 1, 2021
Born in Zara, Italy to Antonio Pagan and Ida Cettina Pagan, Joe received his early education at the Merchant Marines School in Brindisi. Giuseppe (Joseph) Pagan immigrated to America in 1951. He graduated from Lodi High School in New Jersey. Joe joined the United...
Richard Allen Denne
Nov 1, 2021
Richard Allen Denne lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on April 22, 1969 and passed away on November 01, 2021.
Dawn Elizabeth Royal
Oct 31, 2021
Dawn Elizabeth Royal (Balmforth)
November 12, 1964 – October 31, 2021
Dawn Royal, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021 at UCLA Medical Center. Dawn was 56 years old.
Dawn was born on November 12, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Diana...
Dr. Marilyn Louise Ditty
Oct 31, 2021
Dr. Marilyn Ditty
1940 – 2021
On October 31, 2021, Dr. Marilyn Ditty, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Teacher and Friend passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Marilyn was an amazing woman who has made an impact on countless lives. In the late 1970's Marilyn received her master's degree from the University of San...
Robert Ogden Loper
Oct 31, 2021
Robert O. Loper, 77, of Ladera Ranch, CA passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on October 31st.
Born and raised in Winnetka, IL he attended New Trier High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University in Ohio, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Bob then went on to earn his...
Rita Patricia Phelan
Oct 31, 2021
Rita Patricia Lorenz Phelan (deceased October 31, 2021)
Only child of Frank and Marion Lorenz was born August 14, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois. Rita, affectionately known as Dolly Dimples, spent her childhood on the south side of Chicago as part of an extended Irish family. Rita obtained her R.N. and worked as a nurse where she met...
Margaret Ann Redmond
Oct 29, 2021
Margaret Ann (Fyke) Redmond
Margaret Ann (Fyke) Redmond, who loved to be called Mamama by her eight grandchildren, departed her loving family on October 29th, 2021.
Margaret was born in Glendale, California on March 27th, 1940, to Donna Ruth and John Willard Fyke. She was raised with her younger sister, Mary Kay, and their adored...
Maxine Joan Messina
Oct 29, 2021
Maxine J. Messina, 89, of Laguna Niguel, California, entered into her eternal Life on Friday, October 29, 2021. Born on January 30, 1932 in Waterloo, Iowa, Maxine was the daughter of the late Alfred and Kathryn Jenson. A longtime resident of Kansas City, Kansas, Maxine had resided in Laguna Niguel since 1992. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother (Noni)...
Trent Duance Pulliam
Oct 25, 2021
Trent Duance Pulliam
Trent D. Pulliam passed away October 25 th 2021 at the age of 79.
The family is comforted to know that Trent's spirit is now joyfully residing in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Trent was born July 26, 1942 to parents Gilford D. Pulliam and Sylvia L....
Edward Walter Siminiak
Oct 24, 2021
Edward "Ed" W. Siminiak (91) passed away in his home on October 24, 2021 in Laguna Woods, California. A Great Grandfather, Grandfather, Father, Father-in-Law, Uncle, Confidante, Friend to Many, and Life Partner, Edward is a native Ohioan, the youngest of 5 siblings, born to Metro & Mary Siminiak on November 25, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio.
Upon graduation...
Alwin “Alwyn” Balo Cruz
Oct 23, 2021
Alwin "Alwyn" Balo Cruz
November 13, 1968 – October 23, 2021
"I did my best in my lifetime!"
Our dearest bunsoy ( youngest child ) Alwyn – quiet in so many ways, peacefully joined our Creator in his sleep. Alwyn joins our Papa & Mama Ros & Elisa Cruz ++
...Arlene Roberta Dunn
Oct 22, 2021
Arlene Roberta Dunn
Arlene Roberta Dunn, born September 28, 1945, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021, at Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, California surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas J. Dunn, her son, Brian T. Dunn and his love, Ambrea Tafoya, as well as her Pastor Jim Szeyller of Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church.
...James Bennett Mcnally
Oct 20, 2021
James Bennett McNally (March 08, 1926 – October 20, 2021)
James “Jim” Bennett McNally, age 95, passed away peacefully on his final mission at Kaiser Orange County Medical Center in Irvine, Ca. He was born March 8th, 1926 in Johnstown Pennsylvania and grew up there with his parents and one sister. He graduated...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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