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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Stacy Richard Ausness

Stacy Richard Ausness

Jun 5, 2021

Stacy Richard Ausness lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 73. Born on July 08, 1947 and passed away on June 05, 2021.

Arneld Raymond Parker Sr.

Arneld Raymond Parker Sr.

Jun 4, 2021

ARNELD RAYMOND PARKER SR. 11/12/30 – 6/4/21

Arneld Raymond Parker (Arnie) was born on Nov. 12, 1930, in New Orleans, LA., to May and Richard Parker.  He grew up in a family of six boys, Sherwood, Arneld, Richard, Raymond, Kevin, and Kenneth.  His father was a chauffeur and built homes in his neighborhood...

John Lawrence “Jos” Joswick

John Lawrence “Jos” Joswick

Jun 4, 2021

John Lawrence Joswick, "Jos" was born on September 23 rd , 1928 in Minnesota to John and Hildagard Joswick. He passed away on June 4 th , 2021 at the young age of 92.

Preceding him in death are his wife Marie Ann Joswick, his two daughters Judie Reeder and Pam Thompson and his Granddaughter, Heather Risteen....

Dinesh N. Rao

Dinesh N. Rao

Jun 3, 2021

Remember me in your heart: Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the times we loved, The times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

– Margaret Mead

Survived by:

Wife – Chandra Rao

Brother – Mahesh...

Pete Nickerson

Pete Nickerson

May 31, 2021

Pete Nickerson

Some of you may have already heard about the passing of one of our members, Pete Nickerson. There will be a memorial for Pete on June 24 th , his birthday, at Red Hill Lutheran Church, 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin CA 92780 at 11 am.

Sue Nickerson would like to...

Mildred E. Colestock

Mildred E. Colestock

May 30, 2021

Mildred was born on September 12 th , 1919, in Detroit Michigan to William and Rhoda Pether. She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Cooley High School and married her childhood sweetheart (Stewart) June 28, 1941 at Emanuel Episcopal Church in...

George “Jay” Juskaitis

George “Jay” Juskaitis

May 26, 2021

George John Juskaitis (Jurgis Jonas Juškaitis) was born on Dec. 4, 1940, in Varlaukis, Lithuania to Stefa and Jonas Juskaitis. After the Soviet invasion in 1944, his family fled Lithuania and, for over a year, desperately tried to reach the parts of Germany occupied by Western powers. They ultimately made it to the displaced person camp in Hanau, Germany,...

Rev. Jerry Dale Carter

Rev. Jerry Dale Carter

May 23, 2021

United Methodist minister, accountant, woodworker, husband, father and grandfather, Jerry Dale Carter, 74, of Lake Forest, CA, died of natural causes on May 23, 2021.

Carter, a Vietnam War veteran, had a long career as an accountant and later in life became an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church.

He was born on April...

Willard “Bill” Paul Olson

Willard “Bill” Paul Olson

May 23, 2021

Willard (Bill) Paul OIson August 6, 1939 – May 23, 2021

Bill loved the Lord and was very active in his church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was an encouragement to all. His gentle and kind spirit will live in our hearts forever.

Dr....

Rosalinda “Lulu” Casanova

Rosalinda “Lulu” Casanova

May 22, 2021

We gather together not to mourn a loss, but to celebrate the life of Rosalinda Casanova, a very loved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. "Lulu" as she was known by many, was the daughter of Filiberto and Maria del Refugio Casanova. She was born on June 17, 1969 in Santa Ana, CA. Lulu was the youngest of 9 children,...

Bruce Edward Houghton

Bruce Edward Houghton

May 21, 2021

Bruce Edward Houghton of Lake Forest, died Friday, May 21, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 59.

Bruce was born on November 10, 1961 in Inglewood to Edward Stearl Houghton and Diane Leah Lokenvitz. He grew up in Fullerton moving to Lake Forest in 1977. He worked in both the Restaurant industry and the...

Arthur Stevens Cook

Arthur Stevens Cook

May 19, 2021

Arthur Stevens Cook (aka “Art”), born in Fargo, North Dakota, peacefully went home to the Lord surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 85. Raised in La Crosse Wisconsin, Art and his wife Pat of 62 yrs moved to California in 1959.

Art was born to Burton and Mary Cook (née Wadden)...

Francis Bernard Drass Jr.

Francis Bernard Drass Jr.

May 18, 2021

Francis Bernard Drass (aka “Terry”) born in Altoona, PA on November 15, 1946 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 18, 2021. Raised in Ohio, Terry and his wife moved to California in 1975 and he was a resident of Laguna Niguel, CA since 1988. He was 74.

Terry received both his undergraduate...

Efat Kooshki

Efat Kooshki

May 16, 2021

Efat Kooshki lives in Tustin California, passed away at the age of 92. Born on July 25, 1928 and passed away on May 16, 2021.

Todd Andrew Wennerberg

Todd Andrew Wennerberg

May 14, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Todd Andrew Wennerberg, our beloved son, father, brother, and partner. Todd passed away at home on May 14, 2021 in Huntington Beach at the age of 34.

Todd's life may have been cut short, but he touched the heart of so many while...

Leona Pearl Mcculloch

Leona Pearl Mcculloch

May 14, 2021

Leona Pearl McCulloch March 12, 1946 to May 14, 2021

Leona Pearl McCulloch (née Bailey), 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Laguna Hills on May 14, 2021. She was born on March 12, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to her wonderful parents Bill and Esther Bailey. She attended Belmont High School...

Mary Anne Burke

Mary Anne Burke

May 14, 2021

Mary A. Burke, nee Ryan (87), of Laguna Woods, formerly of Laguna Beach, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones May 14. She leaves two sons and a daughter-in-law, Timothy Burke of Julian, CA and Brian and Nancy Burke of San Jose, CA, and two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathleen Almon of Mission Viejo and Erin and Ed McClements...

Beverly Brown Peace

Beverly Brown Peace

May 12, 2021

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Beverly Brown Peace passed away at her home in Lake Forest, Calif., which she shared with her husband, Rev. Dr. Philip Peace. She was 83 years old. Despite the many physical challenges associated with spinocerebellar ataxia, she persevered courageously and outwardly focused her energies on her friends and family. She will always be an...

Alice “Cece” Coury Pike

Alice “Cece” Coury Pike

May 12, 2021

ALICE (Cece) COURY PIKE

Born in Hawaii in 1935 in the midst of the Great Depression to US Army Lieutenant Mark Edward Bradley Jr (b-1907, d-1999) and Alice Cecelia Newman (b-1910, d-1990), Alice Cecelia Bradley (known to all as Cece) began her interesting and exciting life.

Escaping the beginning of World War II...

Margaret Garcia

Margaret Garcia

May 11, 2021

Margaret Garcia, longtime resident of Lake Forest passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 9:33pm PST on Tuesday May 11th, (2021). She is survived by her husband Salvador Garcia of nearly 60 years, her 3 children, Cyndie, Mike and Joe. She has “9” grandchildren and “2” Great-grandchildren

Margaret, or Maggie as she was known by many...

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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