Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

June Marie Gruhn

June Marie Gruhn

Jun 3, 2020

June Marie Gruhn lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 87. Born on June 28, 1932 and passed away on June 03, 2020.

Johnny Castillo Prado

Johnny Castillo Prado

Jun 2, 2020

Johnny's Funeral Service can be viewed by webcast at

https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=159158746762349

John Vincent “Vince” Gallagher

John Vincent “Vince” Gallagher

May 31, 2020

John Vincent "Vince" Gallagher, or as his grandchildren know him "Gramps," passed away on May 31, 2020 in Mission Viejo, California at the age of 88.

Gramps is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams (married July 1995); children, Elizabeth "Liz," James "Jim," Rosemary, and my father Paul; grandchildren, Christine, Catherine, David, Samantha, Sara, Melissa, Daniel and myself...

Patricia Mary Mika

Patricia Mary Mika

May 30, 2020

Patricia Mary Dunn Mika, 81, of Coto de Caza, CA, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in her home. She was the daughter of late Helene and John F. Dunn of Allentown, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Alison Lafont, and son, John Joseph Mika III, daughter in law, Melisa Mika, her 5 grandsons, Zachary and...

Stefanie Rachel Massey

Stefanie Rachel Massey

May 29, 2020

Stefanie Rachel Massey lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 38. Born on October 02, 1981 and passed away on May 29, 2020.

Melinda Kay Keane

Melinda Kay Keane

May 29, 2020

Melinda Kay Keane

Melinda Kay Keane, 59, passed away on the morning of May 29, in Dana Point, CA. She was the wife of Family Circus cartoonist Jeff and a loving mother to her three children – Spencer, Matilda, and Olivia. Melinda was an accomplished costume designer, seamstress, and educator at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School...

Frederick Edward Albrecht

Frederick Edward Albrecht

May 28, 2020

Born in Peoria Illinois on April 5, 1929, at 9pm ST Francis Hospital, His birthday would fall on Easter Sunday quite a few times during his life. Easter Fell on March 31, 1929 and his birthday was always celebrated in the spirit of Easter.

Frederick "Fred" Edward Albrecht (Husband, Daddy, Grandpa, Great Grandpa)

Currently the...

Verl Dean Nash

Verl Dean Nash

May 27, 2020

Verl Dean Nash passed away on May 27, 2020 at Mission Hospital.  Verl is survived by his beloved wife Sue, his daughter Karla Tabor, her husband Cliff and two grandsons Andrew and James Tabor.  He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Donna Nash; granddaughter Jill Iverson and great grand-daughter Stella; grandson Steve Nash and wife Kristi and great-grandson Hayden. ...

Beverly Jean Smith

Beverly Jean Smith

May 25, 2020

Beverly Jean Smith, age 70, was called HOME peacefully in her sleep on May 25, 2020. She was born June 19, 1949, in Rochester, New York.  She built and nurtured a tight knit family with four devoted children, Lisa Chassie, Richard Sage, John Sage, and Michael Sage, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Her life was a living...

Iwona Wanda Meyer

Iwona Wanda Meyer

May 25, 2020

Iwona Wanda Meyer

Iwona Wanda Meyer of San Juan Capistrano, California, peacefully passed away on May 25th, 2020, with her family at her side.

She was born in Warsaw, Poland and was a fine arts student at the University in Warsaw. While there, she contributed her many talents to the reconstruction of churches...

Paul Steven Finden

Paul Steven Finden

May 24, 2020

Paul Steven Finden of San Clemente, CA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2020, surrounded by family and listening to golf, his favorite pastime, after 82 wonderful years of life.

He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of over 60 years, Gail (Rauchstadt) Finden, his three adult children and their spouses...

Elizabeth Mary Gendron Korkis

Elizabeth Mary Gendron Korkis

May 24, 2020

Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Korkis was born in Westwood, New Jersey on December 27 th , 1987 and went to heaven on May 24th, 2020 at the age of 32. She is survived by her husband Phillip Korkis; they were a loving couple who resided together in Redondo Beach, California. She passed away with her family by her side–her husband...

Nancy Stephen Parlato

Nancy Stephen Parlato

May 23, 2020

Nancy Stephen (Beckwith) Parlato November 9, 1947 – May 23, 2020

Nancy Stephen Beckwith was born in Los Angeles, California to Mary Katherine (Newman) Beckwith and James Beckwith. She was a woman with a strong, determined character, sharp intelligence, a quick wit, wry sense of humor and seemingly boundless curiosity. She had wide-ranging...

Lugarda “Licha” Romero Tapia

Lugarda “Licha” Romero Tapia

May 21, 2020

Lugarda “Licha” Romero Tapia lives in Santa Ana California, passed away at the age of 77. Born on June 16, 1942 and passed away on May 21, 2020.

Kathrine Marcia Alstrom

Kathrine Marcia Alstrom

May 20, 2020

Kathrine “Kay” Marcia Alstrom aka Nanny was born March 21, 1943 in Glendale California and passed May 20, 2020. She was a pharmacy tech up until retirement who worked for pharmacist Jim Zelenay for decades and she loved her second family pharmacy crew. She was also a skilled handy woman who could fix practically anything in her many years...

Harold Eugene Fausneaucht

Harold Eugene Fausneaucht

May 19, 2020

Harold Eugene Fausneaucht

Harold went home peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 86. He was born on April 19, 1934 in Nimishillen, Ohio and was raised in Middlebranch, Ohio where he learned how to play the tuba in the band. He enlisted...

Mark Langford

Mark Langford

May 17, 2020

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. -Mark “Fuzz” Terrence Langford, 60, died on May 16, 2020 in Laguna Niguel, California.  A private service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, with a celebration of life in Iowa on August 2, 2020.

Mark was born August 2, 1959, in Bettendorf, Iowa, to Thomas and Verdene...

Reynaldo Subala Aldana

Reynaldo Subala Aldana

May 16, 2020

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, Reynaldo Aldana, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at age 76 in Irvine, California.

Reynaldo Subala Aldana was born on January 14, 1944 in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines to Pedro and Leonor Aldana. He received his associate degree from Feati University in Manila, Philippines. He joined the United States...

Paul David Young

Paul David Young

May 13, 2020

The life of Paul David Young, which began on January 12, 1964 in London, England, reached "full time" on May 13, 2020. With the final whistle blown, his family and friends will remember Paul as the larger-than-life, thrill-seeking, sports fan with a penchant for befriending people from all walks of life.

Paul was born and spent his...

Humberto Ramos

Humberto Ramos

May 13, 2020

Humberto Ramos lives in San Juan Capistrano California, passed away at the age of 68. Born on May 08, 1952 and passed away on May 13, 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.


We are honored to serve families throughout Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel, California, offering compassionate support during one of life’s most difficult moments. Whether you are looking for service information, wish to leave a message of condolence, or are remembering someone close to your heart, we hope this space offers comfort and connection.

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