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Della Mae Welch
Jun 10, 2026
Della Mae Welch
Della Mae Welch peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026 at the age of 78 in Orange County, California. Born on June 15, 1947, in San Diego, California, Della was the daughter of Robert Eugene Peterson (1915-2002) and Tressa Anola Jones (1922-1949). She was preceded in death by her parents, younger sister Brenda (1949-2025), first husband Robert Marshall...
Minoru Akagawa
Jun 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Minoru Akagawa, beloved husband, father and friend, who departed this life on June 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 10, 1947 in Japan, Minoru's remarkable journey took him from his early life in his homeland to the shores of America, where he found both...
David Ellis Crofton
Jun 7, 2026
David Ellis Crofton, 87, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on April 19, 1939, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and devotion to those he loved. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1968. The values of honor, integrity,...
Howard Dean Staebler
Jun 5, 2026
Howard Dean “Uncle Howard” Staebler, 94, of Lake Forest, California, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2026, at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
He was born on January 13, 1932, in Mason City, Iowa, to Jesse Carlton Staebler and Leona (Wendt) Staebler. When he was five, the family moved to Adams, Minnesota, where he grew up working on...
Gerardo "Jerry" Rocha
Jun 3, 2026
Jerry RochaSeptember 4, 1977 – June 3, 2026
Jerry Rocha left this world on June 3, 2026, after a five-year battle with stage 4 colorectal cancer so legendary it deserves recognition in the halls of Valhalla, a mention in the Jedi Archives, and its own chapter in the history books of Hyrule. If you got any of those references, you already...
Malcolm Mike Guleserian
May 31, 2026
Malcolm Mike Guleserian passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 82. His wife of 53 years, Monica Guleserian, predeceased him on December 8, 2025; they had one adopted son Robert L. Guleserian.
Malcolm was a Vietnam Veteran and had 90 units of pre-medical education before he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and later the Huntington Beach Police...
Marjorie Handley-Sutter
May 30, 2026
In Loving Memory: Marjorie Handley
November 12, 1929 – May 30, 2026
Marjorie Lou Russell Handley Neville Sutter, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026 in Dana Point, CA, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, on November 12, 1929, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Marguerite Moser Russell and...
Wallace "Neal" Dyer
May 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Wallace "Neal" Dyer
October 13, 1938 - May 30, 2026
Huntington Beach, California
Wallace "Neal" Dyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 30,2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by honor, integrity, and a lifetime of flight.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, Neal's lifelong journey of service and skill began in August of 1958 when...
Carolyn Marta Jablon
May 29, 2026
Carolyn M. Jablon, 84, of San Clemente, California, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on July 30, 1941, to Martha and Peter Trovato.
Carolyn was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her family. She later found the love of her life in her husband Fred, with whom...
Nancy Marie Harris
May 25, 2026
Nancy Marie Harris
The early morning of May 25th, 2026 seemed to stand still with the passing of our dearly loved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Nancy Marie Harris, 87, of San Juan Capistrano. It’s hard to choose the right words to tell the story of her well-lived life, full of family, friends, love, and generosity, and most importantly,...
Ann Patricia Nixon
May 25, 2026
Patricia Ann Nixon, aged 89, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at her home in Lake Forest, California. Born on September 21, 1936, in Lincolnshire, England, to the late Walter Piggott and the late Evelyn Sargeant Piggott.
Ann grew up in the English countryside. Ann tells the romantic story of being a young 16 year old girl in a dress...
Cecil E. Spearman Jr.
May 23, 2026
Cecil E. Spearman Jr. lived a long, prosperous, and remarkably full life, defined by his devotion to family, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his lifelong passion for tennis.
What began as a dream of club ownership ultimately grew into a thriving family enterprise that continues to flourish today.
Born in Alabama to Cecil and Edith Spearman, both dedicated educators, Cecil was primarily raised...
Elizabeth Ibarra
May 23, 2026
Elizabeth Ibarra, 74, of Diamond Bar, California, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.
Elizabeth was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness touched everyone around her. She is survived by her children, Michael Vasquez and Monique Arter; her grandson, Michael Amaya; and her great-granddaughter, Gemma Amaya.
Elizabeth dedicated more than 30 years of her career as an administrative assistant,...
Miryam Fatemeh Boskpur
May 22, 2026
Our beloved mother, Miryam Fatemeh, was born on April 21, 1952, into a family of nine children. She was the seventh child, yet she became the light that brightened the lives of everyone around her. With her gentle spirit, quiet grace, and natural kindness, she quickly became the cherished favorite of her family.
Later in life, she met the love of...
Donald Victor Hitzfield
May 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord. He passed away peacefully following a brief illness May 20, 2026.
Donald Victor Hitzfield was born December 31, 1930 to Victor and Bertha Hitzfield of Chicago Illinois. He was the youngest of four children. Two boys, two...
Marilyn Widen
May 20, 2026
Marilyn Widen
A Beloved wife, Loving Mother and Grandmother, Sister, and Loyal Friend.
Marilyn was born on April 16, 1939, in Fall River Massachusetts, and died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Laguna Woods, California.
Marilyn graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst obtaining her Master’s Degree in Education. While attending she met beloved husband Don, a commissioned Air Force Second Lieutenant, who...
Phillip Andrew Morris
May 18, 2026
Phillip A. Morris passed away May 18, 2026.
His wife Patti holding his hand and by his side. Phil's parents Allene Lambert and Willard Morris his brother Paul Morris and his daughter Sheri Story all preceded him to enteral life.
Phil leaves behind his wife Patti; his daughter Lisa Leseth, her husband Michael and grandchildren Taylor and wife Amy; Travis and wife...
Irene Ann Belhumeur
May 18, 2026
Irene Ann Belhumeur (née Carrara) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on June 12, 1929, she lived a long and full life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and an enduring appreciation for beauty, music, and togetherness.
Raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Irene was the daughter of Ann and Giosideo Carrara. Alongside...
Patrick Joseph Shelley
May 18, 2026
Patrick Joseph Shelley – May 7, 1927 – May 18, 2026
Reverand Major (Ret.) Patrick Joseph Shelley, 99 passed away May 18, 2026, at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Irvine California. He was an active member at St Nicholas Catholic Church ever-present at 9am mass until illness took over. Patrick was the eldest of 10 children born in south central Tipperary...
Doris Ann Janess
May 17, 2026
Doris Ann Janess of Laguna Woods, passed away peacefully at 97, May 17, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Janess and is survived by her three daughters and one granddaughter.
Final resting place will be Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona Del Mar, CA.
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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