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1964
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2021
Roberta O'Hara Obituary
Roberta O'Hara, aged 56, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021. Roberta was born to Armando and Rosemary Castaneda on June 21, 1964 and was raised in La Mirada.
Roberta was married to George O'Hara for 32 years and they had one child together, Taylor Rose O'Hara. She opened her heart to stepchildren, Brian, and Kathy O'Hara. Roberta and George resided in Henderson, NV.
She began her career in Orange County, CA and honed her skills in payroll and human resources management. Roberta truly enjoyed her work and colleagues at Nevada Legal Services as Payroll and HR Manager where she worked for the last 12 years just before passing. T
o all those who knew Roberta, she was a devoted mother and wife, loving sister, daughter, and friend. Roberta was smart, sharp, vibrant, funny, and always up for an adventure. She enjoyed life to its fullest and took advantage of the myriad of shows and music in Las Vegas, river trips in Bull Head City with family, weekly trivial pursuit tournaments, and adventures from New York to Oregon with family, friends, and cousins.
When she wasn't working or traveling, she was dedicated to her health and fitness and enjoyed all types of fitness classes. She had a beautiful, fun, engaging spirit and was always the life of the party.
Roberta fought courageously through her battle with breast cancer and though her light no longer shines on earth, Roberta's eternal life gives those she leaves behind great comfort.
The family will be having a "Celebration of Life" to honor this wonderful lady who we all sorely miss: Saturday, May 29, 2021 10:30 a.m. at Saint Killian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Donations can be made to City of Hope in lieu of flowers. City of Hope.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roberta O'Hara
sabrina delk
May 7, 2025
I think of you everyday Sis and miss you so much! I recently came across your photos of your road trip to Utah in the Cruise America campers. You were determined to travel despite not feeling well. This was your last trip. I could tell you were getting tired. But you were always such a trooper and up for an adventure. Love you to the moon and back!
Sabrina Delk
May 5, 2024
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and how much I love you. I cherish all the good times we had together. I am blessed to have you for my little sis!
Y.S.
August 2, 2021
I just came across the obituary for your wife and sister, Roberta. What beautiful photos you have shared with us all. I can only imagine what you are going through at this time, but I hope that your precious memories will bring a smile to your heart and I hope that the God of all Comfort will bring you some peace during this most difficult time. My thoughts are with your family.
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Beautiful flowers just like you
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Church poster
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Berta - you would have been so proud of your beautiful, Taylor Rose. She gave the most touching, heartfelt eulogy for you, her precious mom. There was not a dry eye in the church. You were a wonderful mother to Taylor and she cherished her mom. You were always there for her when she woke up in the morning and to say goodnight before going to bed. You always had perfect advice and words of wisdom to share with her. She will not forget just how lucky she was to have you for her mom. You raised her well dear sis!
Your memorial - celebration of life - was more beautiful than we imagined it would be. There were probably 120 dear friends and family who attended - you were loved by many. Some of your co-workers and friends from Las Vegas got up at 4am to drive to Mission Viejo to say goodbye and then were turning around after the church service to go back to Vegas. The flowers were beautiful and the priest at Saint Killian's delivered a personable service that you would have loved. We had lunch afterwards at a sports bar close to the church and they did a great job of serving around 80 people. Then, lunch was followed by a gathering at Becca and Mike's. All in all, it was your kind of day!
Kings Beach sunset after dinner at Jason's Grill
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Cocktail hour!
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
More great times in Lake Tahoe with my sis!
The meadow hike off the road to Reno
Sabrina Delk
July 25, 2021
Sis - We just got back from our annual Lake Tahoe trip and I couldn't help but think of all the many summers we shared at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe. You were the only person who would go out paddle boarding with me and you never missed a hike! I didn't make it out on a paddle board this year; I didn't want to go without you - it's too sad. Maybe next year. We went on the evening catamaran cruise and Lauren, Marshall, and I know you would have loved it. We thought about you and how much you loved having an adventure! You were always up for a bike ride, hike, paddle boarding, river rafting, and if it meant getting up early you didn't care, you would just do it. I miss you so much and still think of you as away on a vacation. I know you will always be with me in my heart and spirit. I will cherish all of our wonderful memories and good times together. No one can make me laugh the way you did - you cracked me up! Cheers to you for embracing adventure!
Henderson 2008
George O'Hara
May 26, 2021
Your smile and embrace would warm the coldest day
San Francisco 1998
George O'Hara
May 26, 2021
David O'Brien
May 24, 2021
Roberta was a gracious hostess to my wife and me every time we visited from PA. She was an inspiration to her husband, daughter, and those who knew her. My entire family loved her.
Loving mother
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
Berta, Taylor and Tush 1994
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
Moab, UT
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
Moab, UT
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
You are my angel forever
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
George O'Hara
May 23, 2021
Berta was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend. She will always be with us.
George & Roberta O'Hara 11/25/89
May 18, 2021
I will love you forever
Kristin Weckerle
May 13, 2021
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