Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Gordon Charles Anderson

Gordon Charles Anderson

Oct 27, 2020

Gordon Charles Anderson lives in Laguna Woods California, passed away at the age of 96. Born on December 18, 1923 and passed away on October 27, 2020.

Lois W. Hutchison Gerber

Lois W. Hutchison Gerber

Oct 25, 2020

Lois W. Hutchison Gerber, Organizing Regent to the Mission Viejo DAR Chapter, passed away October 25, 2020, at Dana Point, California.

Preceded in death, husband Wesley Gerber and grandsons Austin and Brian.

Survived by Daughters Sandra and Sharon, Stepsons Bob and David, Grandchildren Chris and Cassie, three great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

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Lynne Frances Haltof

Lynne Frances Haltof

Oct 24, 2020

Lynne Haltof of Laguna Woods, CA passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020 at Saddleback Memorial Care. She received the Last Rites at 6:00 PM and was surrounded by her loving brothers, Tom and Bill.  Lynne passed away from a serious infection following surgery for colon cancer in July.

Lynne was born on February 7, 1949 at...

Sgt. Major Raymond Terry Fitzhugh

Sgt. Major Raymond Terry Fitzhugh

Oct 23, 2020

Raymond Terry Fitzhugh was born in Pasadena, California on 26 January 1935 and attended Eliot Junior High and Muir High School. He joined the Marines on 25 March 1952 prior to graduating.  He served in Korea and Viet Nam with the 5 th and 7 th Marine Regiment.  He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Navy Commendation for...

Bonnie Gay Worley

Bonnie Gay Worley

Oct 23, 2020

Bonnie Gay Graveline-Worley was born on January 14, 1947 in Los Angeles and passed away on October 23, 2020 in Newport Beach CA. She is survived by her husband of fifty-three years Wade Worley, their daughters Kimberly Paepke, Shannon Bogar and their four grandchildren Michael, Brittany, Tim and Troy.  Bonnie was raised in Pacific Palisades and was a member...

Alexander William Castro

Alexander William Castro

Oct 23, 2020

Alexander William “Bill” Castro was born June 22, 1944 in San Diego, California to Alexander and Carmen Castro. Bill was raised in San Diego, CA and graduated from Coronado High School. He was well liked in school and was part of a close group of friends known as the “Shackers”.

Bill was a dedicated Young Democrat and...

Leo Francis Spector

Leo Francis Spector

Oct 23, 2020

The pinnipeds and pelicans of Dana Point Harbor, Calif., have lost a friend: Leo Francis Spector breathed his last on October 23, 2020, losing his struggle with COPD.

He began his long and eventful life on Nov. 10, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. Raised by his immigrant mother, grandmother and two aunts, he was surrounded by love...

Esther Marie Lowe

Esther Marie Lowe

Oct 22, 2020

Lowe, Esther M. Age 88 of Oceanside California, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Marvin Lowe. Loving mother of LeAnn (Roger) Ottaway and Marlene (Dennis) Selke. Proud grandmother of Alexandra Selke, Parker Ottaway and Keith Ottaway. Dear sister of Lin D. (Kay) Schluessler. Survived also by many loving...

Ida Belle Schwartz

Ida Belle Schwartz

Oct 22, 2020

Born May 06, 1925 in Ohio.

Passed October 22, 2020 in California.

Ida Belle "Susan" Schwartz was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister and a care giver.

She lived most of her adult life in California taking care of people. She was involved in the community through her countless volunteer hours...

Joanne Therese Cicchese

Joanne Therese Cicchese

Oct 22, 2020

Joanne T. Cicchese, a loving wife and nurturing mother, who was passionate about her Roman Catholic faith, died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2020. She was 88.

A California native, Mrs. Cicchese lived in the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and in Los Angeles and Orange counties. She was born in Oakland, Calif. on Aug. 4, 1932 to...

Glen John Kreun

Glen John Kreun

Oct 21, 2020

Glen John Kreun lives in Lake Forest California, passed away at the age of 80. Born on September 14, 1940 and passed away on October 21, 2020.

Ruth Lillian Slobom

Ruth Lillian Slobom

Oct 21, 2020

Ruth Lillian Slobom March 27, 1932 – October 21, 2020

Ruth Lillian Slobom passed on into eternity from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her four children, Michael Slobom, Jacquie Slobom, Marcia Herman and Mark Slobom. Loved and cared for until the end, she battled briefly against cancer. Ruth is further survived...

Emilie Vandewalle Dziabo

Emilie Vandewalle Dziabo

Oct 21, 2020

Emilie VanDewalle Dziabo lives in Lake Forest California, passed away at the age of 69. Born on February 24, 1951 and passed away on October 21, 2020.

Suzanne Kaye Kaech

Suzanne Kaye Kaech

Oct 20, 2020

Suzanne Kaye Kaech

Suzanne Kaye Kaech, born Dec. 28, 1942 in Chicago, IL, passed away on Oct. 20, 2020 in Laguna Hills, CA, after bravely battling cancer for seven years.

Suzanne now is fully healed and rejoicing in the eternal glory of Christ who has defeated death once and for all. Still, left...

Antoinette Helen Evans

Antoinette Helen Evans

Oct 20, 2020

Antoinette Helen Evans December 1, 1932 – October 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Antoinette "Toni" Evans (nee Falanga) announce that our loving mother and grandmother passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 87 after a very rich life well lived.

Toni, the...

Robert William Thomas

Robert William Thomas

Oct 20, 2020

Robert William Thomas, born in Brooklyn, New York on March 31, 1921 attended the New York Military Academy. At a very young age, his family moved to Los Angeles where he attended Hollywood High. He completed high school at Dewitt Academy in the Washington, D.C. area. He was the senior cadet officer at Dewitt when the Japanese attacked Pearl...

Noralene Belcher

Noralene Belcher

Oct 19, 2020

Noralene Patty Belcher, 88, most recently of Lake Forest, California, passed away October 19, 2020.

Gladyce (Noralene) Belcher was born to William Jesse Patty, and Gladys Lucille Henderson Patty, June 29, 1932, in Denver, Colorado. Noralene, who excelled at school, graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California when she was only 16. She later received a...

Jean Anne Keating

Jean Anne Keating

Oct 19, 2020

Jean Anne Keating lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 91. Born on July 04, 1929 and passed away on October 19, 2020.

Guadalupe Billard O’Neill

Guadalupe Billard O’Neill

Oct 18, 2020

Former Fallbrook resident, Guadalupe B. O'Neill, 70, died unexpectedly on October 18th, 2020 in her home of cardiac arrest.

She was born in Panama and raised in David. She grew up among many cousins and spent her days swimming in the river and listening to her American record collection, her favorites being The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater...

Lois Edith Schram

Lois Edith Schram

Oct 16, 2020

Lois Edith Schram 2/17/1936 – 10/16/2020 Laguna Hills, CA Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend

Lois E. Schram, age 84, passed away peacefully on 10/16/2020. Lois is the cherished mother of Scott (Kathy) Schram, Molly (Ron) Naglie, and Kurt (Jamie) Schram. Lois is the loving Grandma to Kevin, Max,...

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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