Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Tamera Lee Rice
Apr 4, 2026
Tamera Lee Rice
August 15, 1953 – April 4, 2026
née Dalbey
Tamera Lee Rice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated nursing educator, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 72. Born Tamera Lee Dalbey on August 15, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, she lived a life defined by deep faith, compassionate service, and an unwavering love for her family.
Tamera...
Elizabeth Theresa Helmuth
Apr 3, 2026
Elizabeth Theresa Helmuth, lovingly known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 94.
Liz was born on May 27, 1931, in Fresno, California, to a devout Catholic family. She grew up with her beloved twin brother and two older sisters, sharing a childhood filled with love, faith, and cherished memories. She later made her home...
Donna Lee Gough
Apr 2, 2026
Donna Lee (Anderson) Gough
Donna Gough, who was called “Mom” by her kids, departed her caring family on April 2, 2026 just short of her 91st birthday.
Donna was born in Nebraska on April 24, 1935 to Catherine and Alvin Anderson
She was mother to Gary, Karen, and Roger. She raised her children in Orange, CA with her husband Lawrence Gough.
Donna received bachelor’s...
Cyrus Behrostaghi
Mar 31, 2026
“Never dies the one whose heart lives in love—
Our eternity is written in the book of the world.”
Regina Marie Wood
Mar 20, 2026
Regina Marie (Montes) Wood, 65, of Rancho Santa Margarita, passed away on March 20, 2026.
Regina was born on October 1, 1960, in Bakersfield, California, to Frances and Victor Montes.
Regina spent her early childhood in Bakersfield before relocating with her mother and three sisters to Santa Ana at the age of 10. She later...
Josefina Lozano
Mar 20, 2026
Josefina Lozano was born on June 20, 1933, in the town of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, to loving parents Rafael Camarena and Soledad Cortez- Camarena. Josefina is lovingly remembered by her children, Arcelia, Victor, David and Daniel, and by her grandchildren — Allison, Jessica, Shannon, Viktor, Donata, David, Monique, Daniel, Areanna and Breanna, as well as her 12 great grandchildren....
Margaret Mary Reilly-Petrone
Mar 20, 2026
Margaret Reilly-Petrone (Sister Margaret Mary, IHM) died on March 20, 2026 in Dove Canyon, California. She was born on February 9, 1929 to James Patrick Reilly and Mary Burns Reilly in Los Angeles. Margaret attended Immaculate Heart of Mary grammar school in Hollywood and Immaculate Heart High School. After a year of college at Immaculate Heart College, she entered...
Richard Allen Brown
Mar 19, 2026
Richard Allen Brown, known as "Rich" to his friends and family, passed away on 19 March 2026, at the age of 71. Born on 9 June 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee to Billy Joe and Martha Brown, Rich’s journey took him across the country and the world.
Rich served in the U.S. Army and during his deployment to South Korea met the...
Judith Ann Putnam
Mar 18, 2026
Judith (Judy) Ann Putnam (née Clark), of Irvine, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Judy was born on July 24,1947 in Glendale, California to Vivian and Otha (Bud) Clark, the third of four children. She spent her childhood and most of her...
Jeanne Marie D'Emidio
Mar 17, 2026
Jeanne Marie D'Emidio passed away on March 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 7, 1933 in Dickson City, PA to Josephine Marshalek. As a young child, she was adopted by Walter Gerlock and raised in Scranton, PA. She graduated from Technical High School in Scranton, then received her Registered Nursing (RN) Degree from Temple...
Hue Thi Dinh
Mar 17, 2026
Bà Maria Đinh Thị Huệ sinh ngày 25 tháng 1 năm 1935 tại Phú Nhai, Bùi Chu. Bà sinh trưởng trong một gia đình công giáo gồm 5 người con: 4 gái và 1 trai. Bà là con thứ 3 trong gia đình. Hiện Bà chỉ còn lại người em gái đang sinh sống tại quận Cam.
Năm 16 tuổi bà...
Jamesine Mary "Jamie" Zarbock
Mar 16, 2026
Jamesine "Jamie" Zarbock, 64, of San Juan Capistrano, California passed away on March 16, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California.
She was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where she attended St. Richard's school. During her youth she participated on a community soccer team, enjoyed bicycle riding, childhood camping trips and family vacations. She found comfort in summer afternoons spent in the backyard,...
Winifred Annette Kelly
Mar 13, 2026
Winifred L. Kelly 1919 to 2026
Winifred Annette (Lundy) Kelly passed away on March 13, 2026, at age106 at her home in San Juan Capistrano, California. She was born on October 24, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and she was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Nettie Lundy.
Winifred had two older brothers, Daniel and Robert...
Angelina Ann Florio
Mar 13, 2026
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, April 7 th – 10:30am
St. Kilian Catholic Church
26872 Estanciero Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-4440
Reception
Tuesday, April 7 th – 11:30am-1:30pm
St. Kilian Catholic Church
26872 Estanciero Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-4440
Private Burial
Hannelore B Weyermann
Mar 12, 2026
Please view Hannelore's video tribute at Hannelore Berta Weyermann – Life to Motion Video Tribute
Hannelore B. Weyermann, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Orange County, California. Born on January 13, 1938, in Wesermünde, Germany, she was the daughter of Karl and Johanne Mausehund. In 1956, she married Rolf Hermann Peter Weyermann in Bremerhaven, Germany. Their...
Richard John Kroll
Mar 8, 2026
Richard John Kroll lived a life guided by faith, animated by a spirit of adventure, and devoted above all to family. A proud patriot, accomplished attorney, and lifelong aviator at heart, he approached the world with curiosity, conviction, and compassion.
Born March 10, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, Richard passed away on March 8, 2026, just two days...
Samir Faraj Khalaf
Mar 7, 2026
Samir Faraj Khalaf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, just one day shy of his 88th birthday. Born on March 8, 1938, in Baghdad, Iraq, Samir lived a life defined by resilience, generosity, and devotion to his family and community.
In Baghdad, Samir attended medical school for three years before...
Linda Rae Perez
Mar 6, 2026
Linda Perez, beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home in Mission Viejo on March 6, 2026 with her husband, Ruben by her sid e .
Born on June 9, 1959, in Ohio, Linda's family moved to Orange County, California, when she was just two months old, and she would remain in Orange County...
Mark Henry Shaheen
Mar 5, 2026
Mark Henry Shaheen, age 37, of Laguna Hills, California, passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
He passed away in the hospital after facing complications with an infection in his lungs. Born with cystic fibrosis, he navigated lifelong health challenges, but was blessed with a double lung transplant in 2024; a gift that brought...
Donna Maria Engler
Mar 4, 2026
Donna Maria Engler
Donna Maria Engler, born on February 19, 1951, went home to the house of the Lord on March 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy defined by a kind heart and a deep commitment to the people she held close.
Donna was a woman of unwavering faith, strength and compassion. She had...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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