Obituaries
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Maria Teresa Garcia
Sep 9, 2020
Maria Teresa Garcia, 94, was born February 24, 1926 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and passed away September 9, 2020 at home in Laguna Niguel, CA. Maria Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dagoberto, and is survived by daughter Marta (Carlos R.) Cabral; sisters Raquel Yera and Aracelis DelPino; grandchildren Alexandra (Brian) McClendon, Becky...
Lynette D. Wogsberg
Sep 9, 2020
Lynette D. Wogsberg lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 76. Born on April 30, 1944 and passed away on September 09, 2020.
Robert William Wentsel
Sep 9, 2020
Robert William Wentsel
Robert William Wentsel was born in North Dakota on December 13, 1924, and he was called Bill or Billy the rest of his life. He spent his formative years living in Grand Forks with his mother, father, and siblings, the 5th of 6 children. Two rivers flowed through town. He says that...
Betty Louise Mckenzie
Sep 8, 2020
Betty L. McKenzie
Franklin College Homecoming Queen of 1947, Passes at 91
Betty Louise Mathena McKenzie, 91, passed the evening of 9-8-20 holding loved ones in herMission Viejo, CA, home of 53 yrs. She was born in October, 1928, on her grandparent's farm in Kansas, IN, which later became part of Camp Atterbury. ...
Nancy Jean Evingham
Sep 7, 2020
Nancy Jean Evingham lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 78. Born on April 16, 1942 and passed away on September 07, 2020.
Richard Wray Simpson
Sep 6, 2020
Richard Wray Simpson
Richard, aka Dick, passed away Sunday Sept 6th. Dick was born to James and Roberta Simpson in Waterloo, Iowa on December 12, 1936. He was 83 years old. Dick's family moved to Phoenix, AZ when he was seven along with his brother Jim and sister Barbara. During his time in Phoenix he...
Gail Elin Knapp
Sep 6, 2020
Gail Elin Knapp lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 25, 1935 and passed away on September 06, 2020.
Thomas Edward Gavin Jr.
Sep 4, 2020
Tom was born in Fremont, Ohio to the late Freida and Thomas E. Gavin. Growing up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, he loved sports and teasing an older sister and younger brother. His sense of humor was dry even as a young man. He enlisted in the Air-Force at 21 years old and served with honors.
In...
Anne Johnson Hand
Sep 4, 2020
Anne Johnson Hand December 2, 1952 – September 4, 2020 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Anne Johnson Hand was the daughter of Jimmy and Carrie Norman and was born on December 2, 1952 in Newton, Mississippi. She was raised in the...
Pauline Marie Keeler
Sep 3, 2020
Pauline Marie Keeler lives in Laguna Niguel , passed away at the age of 85. Born on September 22, 1934 and passed away on September 03, 2020.
Fred Himert
Sep 3, 2020
Fred Himert, age 77 passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at his home in Lake Forest, California on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
Fred was born on September 5 th , 1942, in Rockford, Illinois to Glenn Himert and Alma "Mickey" Dailey (formerly Himert). Fred was raised with his sister, Beverly Anthony, in Mt Morris, Illinois.
Upon...
Pravina Girdharlal Contractor
Sep 2, 2020
Pravina Girdharlal Contractor lives in Tustin California, passed away at the age of 74. Born on March 18, 1946 and passed away on September 02, 2020.
Lucille Hutcherson
Sep 1, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille "Lucy" Hutcherson. She passed away at home in Lake Forest, California peacefully on September 1, 2020 after a short illness two days after her 93rd birthday.
Lucy was born on August 30, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY where she lived with her parents Joseph and Stella...
Kevin Tadao Hagihara
Sep 1, 2020
Kevin Tadao Hagihara
Kevin Tadao Hagihara, 51, of Irvine, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020.
The second oldest of four children, Kevin was born on May 21, 1969 to Frank and Tomi (Morishita) Hagihara in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of seven, Kevin's...
Kevin Liam Newell
Aug 31, 2020
Kevin Liam Newell lives in Trabuco Canyon California, passed away at the age of 39. Born on November 25, 1980 and passed away on August 31, 2020.
Patricia Jean Twellman
Aug 31, 2020
Patricia Jean Twellman lives in Laguna Hills California, passed away at the age of 88. Born on February 21, 1932 and passed away on August 31, 2020.
Joanne Theresa Sullivan
Aug 30, 2020
Joanne Theresa Sullivan lives in Dana Point California, passed away at the age of 90. Born on September 09, 1929 and passed away on August 30, 2020.
Vincent Richard Colarossi
Aug 29, 2020
Vincent Richard Colarossi, 64, of Dana Point, CA, passed away peacefully in his home on August 29, 2020.
Vince was born in the San Fernando Valley on March 12, 1956. He was Richard and Justina Colarossi's first child. Vince was raised in Mission Hills with one sister" Vicky" and four brothers" Jimmy, Ronald, Richard, and Johnny.
Vince...
Arlene Montano
Aug 29, 2020
Arlene Montano passed away on August 29, 2020. She was riding her bicycle with a group of people at Newport Beach strand and she had a massive heart attack. She left behind three sisters, Bessie Montano Blazejewski, Agnes Montano, and Alethea Murray, three nephews, Curtis Montano, Franco Montano, and Errol Montano, and two nieces, Michele Montano and Josielene Montilla-Coyle....
George John Ginther
Aug 29, 2020
George John Ginther lives in Ladera Ranch California, passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 14, 1944 and passed away on August 29, 2020.
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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