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Ferrara Colonial Mortuary Always Independent, Always Family Owned & Operated
351 N. Hewes Street, Orange California 92869 (714) 639-2711 24-Hour Telephone, (714) 639-8862 Fax IF DEATH HAS ALREADY OCCURRED OR IS IMMINENT CLICK HERE FOR: IMMEDIATE SERVICE
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Leonard Ferrara Founder, CEO, President, Director, Embalmer Mr. Ferrara founded Ferrara Colonial Mortuary in 1973 and has been a licensed practicing funeral director and embalmer since 1963. He received his embalming and funeral directing education from California College of Mortuary Science, Los Angeles, Ca. Mr. Ferrara has been serving families from the same location in Orange for over 39 years. He has been very active in the
community and has been a member of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis,
Elks, Son's of Italy, Orange County Funeral Directors Association, National
Funeral Directors Association, and served in 1974-1975 as Grand Knight of the Knights of
Columbus, Orange Council #4922 Mr. Ferrara's enjoys horseback riding, dancing and fiddle playing. He mostly enjoys spending time on his Oregon ranch with his lovely wife Carol, and in the company of their children and grandchildren. Mr. Ferrara currently still manages the mortuary and works as a funeral director and embalmer. Mr. Ferrara is always available to speak to families and often answers the phone himself in the middle of the night in order to comfort families who have suffered a loss.
Joseph Ochoa J.D.Vice-President, General Counsel, Director Joseph Ochoa joined the staff of Ferrara Colonial Mortuary in the fall of 2002.
He is married to Andrea Ferrara the daughter of mortuary CEO Leonard Ferrara and is the proud father of two beautiful children. Mr. Ochoa received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Constitutional Law from University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated with University and Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, and was named Chancellors Marshall. Mr. Ochoa received his Doctor of Law degree from the University of Southern California School of Law, and was named the Legion Lex Scholar. His area of specialty was Constitutional Law. Mr. Ochoa formerly worked for the United States Department of Justice, the California Legislative Counsel's Office, and the law firms of Pircher, Nichols & Meeks, Whitman, Breed, Abbott & Morgan, and Takajian, Sowers & Sitkoff. Mr. Ochoa has worked in civil, commercial and criminal litigation, family law, and estates and trusts. In addition to his legal background Mr. Ochoa is a licensed funeral director in the State of California.Mr. Ochoa enjoys meeting with families and counseling them through very difficult times. He not only arranges services but directs them as well. His goal is to assist families in any way possible in order to guide them through what can be a very confusing and grief stricken time. He is always available to meet with families.
ELAINE YOUNGMAN OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SECRETARY, DEATH
CERTIFICATE SPECIALIST Ms. Youngman has been with Ferrara Colonial Mortuary for over six years. Her primary duties consist of general office administration and the processing of death certificates. Ms. Youngman possesses an expanse of knowledge regarding the particulars of processing death certificates in California.
GERARDO DE SANTOS SERVICE DIRECTOR, ON-STAFF CLERGY, SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, OFFICIANT
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Mr. DeSantos is not only a service director and
arranger at Ferrara Colonial Mortuary, he is also one of the most senior
Catholic Deacons in the Diocese of Orange. Mr. DeSantos serves as our on
staff clergy and can assist families with grief and spiritual matters as well as
conduct religious services (both Catholic and non Catholic). Mr. DeSantos
regularly officiates at funerals, memorial services, rosary services, vigil
services, blessings, and graveside services for Ferrara Colonial Mortuary.
He is available to assist you by appointment.