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Wilbur Terry Beezley
Dec 20, 2020
Wilbur Terry Beezley lives in Lake Forest California, passed away at the age of 78. Born on April 13, 1942 and passed away on December 20, 2020.
Virginia Mary Tkach
Dec 20, 2020
TKACH, VIRGINIA
Virginia "Ginny" Tkach, age 88, of Lake Forest, CA passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA.
Virginia was born on March 26, 1932 in Faribault, MN to Arnold and Cecelia Reuvers. She earned her RN degree at St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester,...
Frank J. “Bud” Dolan
Dec 17, 2020
On Thursday, December 17 th , 2020, Frank J. “Bud” Dolan, of Lake Forest, CA– formerly of Stamford, CT– passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 89. A loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend all who loved him would describe him as a, “truly good man.”
Bud was born...
Mary Christina Colliard
Dec 16, 2020
Mary Christina Colliard lives in Corona California, passed away at the age of 57. Born on July 17, 1963 and passed away on December 16, 2020.
Lena Diguiseppi Dyer
Dec 15, 2020
Our beloved Lena Marie (DiGuiseppi) Dyer, 94, of Coto de Caza, California, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Susan, on December 15, 2020 after a brief illness.
Lena was born August 27, 1926, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Kennett Square and graduated from Kennett Consolidated School. Lena was the sixth child...
Elaine Stromberg O’Reilly
Dec 14, 2020
Elaine Stromberg O’Reilly
October 3, 1925 – December 14, 2020
Elaine O’Reilly, aged 95, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born in Walnut Park, CA on October 3, 1925 to Oscar T. Stromberg and Freda Bergstrom Stromberg. She had one sibling, her beloved sister,...
Shirley Rivadeneyra
Dec 14, 2020
Shirley Marie Rivadeneyra
Shirley Marie Rivadeneyra, passed away peacefully December 14, 2020 in San Juan Capistrano.
Shirley retired from a 30 plus year teaching career in the Capistrano Unified School District. Shirley married her high school sweetheart Raymond Rivadeneyra and raised their two sons Rick and Mark in San Clemente.
She...
Carol Ann Seldon
Dec 13, 2020
Carol Ann Seldon August 20, 1941 – December 13, 2020
Carol Ann Seldon passed away on a beautiful Sunday morning shortly after attending church services and taking a drive along the beautiful coast of California. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was born in Waltham, Massachusetts to Antoinette...
Maria Barbara Dziuban
Dec 13, 2020
Maria Barbara Dziuban, age 66, of Mission Viejo, California, was born on October 8, 1954, and passed peacefully on Sunday December 13, 2020.
Beloved special child of God and gift to her family. Beloved daughter of Stanley Dziuban, Sr and Elizabeth Ann (Lane) Dziuban. Beloved sister of Stanley Jr, Robert, Stephen and Richard. Beloved cousin of Gina,...
Martin Joseph Heneghan
Dec 13, 2020
Loving husband, dedicated father and enduring public servant, Martin Joseph Heneghan, known as "Joe" throughout his adult life and professional career, was a pioneer in the early days of Orange County's District Attorney's Office. After serving in the Marine Corps as an Artillery Officer, he went on to Fordham Law School where he graduated first in his class. After...
Rosemarie F. Doxsee
Dec 12, 2020
RoseMarie F. Doxsee lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 15, 1929 and passed away on December 12, 2020.
Edward Joseph Markey Jr.
Dec 12, 2020
Ed was born on May 7, 1940 to Ed and Lynn Markey of New York. He passed away on December 12, 2020 in Lake Forest, California, having moved to California in 1979.
Ed grew up in the Bronx in New York City and attended Fordham Prep (where family and friends called him Ned). He then went to...
Nancy Nickoloff
Dec 12, 2020
Nancy Ann Nickoloff
Nancy Ann “Nicki” Nickoloff had a beaming smile and an enthusiastic hug for everyone she knew. But her joy and exuberance were no match for Covid-19, which extinguished her light and life on December 12, 2020.
Life began for Nancy at Centinela Valley Community Hospital in April, 1957, delivered by her grandfather,...
Irene Frances Gordon
Dec 9, 2020
Irene Frances Gordon lives in Rancho Santa Margarita California, passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 30, 1930 and passed away on December 09, 2020.
Eduardo Cruz Rivas
Dec 9, 2020
Eduardo Cruz Rivas lives in Alhambra California, passed away at the age of 107. Born on October 15, 1913 and passed away on December 09, 2020.
Thomas Joseph Ivers Sr.
Dec 8, 2020
Thomas Joseph Ivers Sr. lives in Cathedral City California, passed away at the age of 84. Born on July 02, 1936 and passed away on December 08, 2020.
Melania Stingaciu
Dec 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melania Stingaciu, age 75, who passed away on December 6 th , 2020.
Melania was an amazing friend and beloved wife. Everyone who met her was touched by her radiant personality. She loved people and people loved her.
She will be dearly missed by...
Dick Hunsaker
Dec 6, 2020
Dick Hunsaker was a tall, gentle giant of a man – often of few words – who let his actions speak for his beliefs, commitment and love to others. His devotion to his Catholic faith, family, friends and Trojan football led to many honors and recognitions throughout his life. The last thing he would want is to be remembered...
Matthew Joseph Willenborg
Dec 5, 2020
Matthew Joseph Willenborg, age 35, loving father to Annabelle, son of Gary and Mary, brother to John and Shirley, uncle to Zachary, Karli and Christine, and cousin to a myriad of relatives, passed away on December 5, 2020.
Matthew was born in Denver, Colorado on July 3, 1985. He lived there until the age of 6 and...
Wayne Murray Stewart
Dec 4, 2020
Wayne Murray Stewart, Corona del Mar, California August 18, 1947 – December 4, 2020
Wayne (Stewie) Stewart was a large man (6'7″) and he lived a large life, making inspiring and entertaining friends wherever he went. While Wayne was born in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, his roots are in Downey, California where he spent...
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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