Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Roy Tom Coyle Jr.

Roy Tom Coyle Jr.

May 12, 2020

Roy Tom Coyle Jr. lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 79. Born on August 20, 1940 and passed away on May 12, 2020.

Pasquale “Pat” Ascenzo Di Paolo

Pasquale “Pat” Ascenzo Di Paolo

May 12, 2020

Pasquale Ascenzo Di Paolo (Pat) went home to our Lord on May 12, 2020.  He is rejoicing among his beloved Mother, Father, Nonna and all predeceased friends and relatives.

Pat was born on May 14, 1942, in Cansano Italy (the Abbruzzi region).  At 12 years old he attended a seminary school of Scolopian priests in Naples (Collegio...

Jess John Herrera

Jess John Herrera

May 12, 2020

Jess J Herrera

Jess Herrera, 94, passed away in his home after a valiant struggle with cancer. A southern California native, Jess grew up in Bellflower. Jess graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He joined the Department of Water and Power of Los Angeles rising to Assistant Engineer...

Manuel Raigosa Jr.

Manuel Raigosa Jr.

May 10, 2020

“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.”

In April of 2019 Manny was diagnosed with stage four Pancreatic Cancer, he fought and battled through twenty plus rounds of chemotherapy. On the morning of May 10, 2020 with his Family by his side, he shed his last tear, took his...

Robert Harold Felgen

Robert Harold Felgen

May 9, 2020

Robert “Bob” Harold Felgen of Laguna Niguel, California passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, Robert passed with his beloved wife Ann and daughter Brandy by his side. A longtime fan of John Wayne, Bob was tough and determined and fought hard to the end and throughout his long...

Jamileh Abujudeh

Jamileh Abujudeh

May 9, 2020

With heavy hearts, we bow our heads to sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jamileh K. Abujudeh, on May 9, 2020 at age 89. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many.

Jamileh was born on October 27, 1930 in Al-Salt, Jordan to Khalifeh and Sabha Abujudeh....

Joseph Valentin

Joseph Valentin

May 9, 2020

Joseph Valentin lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 86. Born on January 23, 1934 and passed away on May 09, 2020.

Sharon Kaye Sammons

Sharon Kaye Sammons

May 9, 2020

Sammons, Sharon K. Jan 24, 1938 – May 9, 2020

Sharon (Shari) Sammons, 82, passed away peacefully at the La Vida memory facility in Mission Viejo, CA on May 9 th with family at her side.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Don Sammons; four children, Kari Johnston, William Sammons,...

Stanley Ray Irvin

Stanley Ray Irvin

May 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Stanley Ray Irvin announce his passing on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at the age of 73. Stanley passed peacefully from this life surrounded and supported by his loving wife Kathy, son Mark, and daughter Jill. Stan was born to Dagmar and Wilbur Irvin on June 3rd, 1946 with his twin brother...

Sherri Lynn Matlock

Sherri Lynn Matlock

May 7, 2020

Sherri Lynn Matlock, 65, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2020. She was born May 5, 1955 in Maywood, CA to Walt and Dixie Hudson and raised in California and Oregon. On June 25, 1977, she married George Lee Matlock in Alameda, CA, settling in Pomona. Prior to moving to Laguna Hills five years ago, they lived...

James A. Zarbock

James A. Zarbock

May 5, 2020

James A. Zarbock entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2020, after an extended illness. A son, a brother, a hard worker, a husband, a father and a grandfather ” James, known as Jim, devoted himself to his parents until their passing. He dearly loved his brother, whom he lost in World War II. He was pre-deceased by his...

Phillip Javier Lam

Phillip Javier Lam

May 5, 2020

Phillip Javier Lam lives in Rancho Santa Margarita California, passed away at the age of 20. Born on May 12, 1999 and passed away on May 05, 2020.

Horst Willi Maul

Horst Willi Maul

May 2, 2020

Horst Willi Maul was born March 24, 1938, in Fulda, Germany to Peter and Maria Maul. He joined two older sisters Edeltrud (Trudi) and Elvira (Helen). His earliest memories of life included all the typical childhood games and neighborhood adventures mixed with wartime realities of air bombings and food shortages. Through too many close calls, the family somehow survived...

Hector Ricardo Carballo

Hector Ricardo Carballo

May 2, 2020

Hector R Carballo of Rancho Santa Margarita, California passed away on Saturday, May 02, 2020, at the age of 92. After several months of declining health, Hector died peacefully with his beloved wife Rosa and their children by his side.

Hector was born in Cordoba, Argentina on March 1, 1928, to father Pablo Carballo and mother Isolina...

Carmela Vindigni

Carmela Vindigni

Apr 30, 2020

Carmela Vindigni lives in Laguna NIguel CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 05, 1935 and passed away on April 30, 2020.

Spencer Boyd Sandridge

Spencer Boyd Sandridge

Apr 30, 2020

Spencer Sandridge

Spencer Sandridge, age 27, the beloved son of Kaye and Jim Sandridge, passed away instantaneously in a fatal car accident on April 30 th . He was born and raised in Flower Mound, Texas. He had lived in Orange County, CA the past four years, where he worked as a teller and later...

Thomas Richard Meden

Thomas Richard Meden

Apr 29, 2020

Thomas Richard Meden 1/20/1966 – 4/29/2020

Former Alpena and Hubbard Lake resident Thomas R. Meden died 4/29/20 in Mission Viejo, CA from complications developed after suffering a workplace accident weeks earlier. Tom was born in Alpena Michigan to Richard Meden & Patty Jo (Gillard) Meden and raised in Alpena and Hubbard Lake Michigan. He graduated...

Christopher Robert Shepard

Christopher Robert Shepard

Apr 29, 2020

Christopher Robert Shepard was born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1967 at Doctors Hospital, Seattle, Washington. He later moved to Southern California and his youth was spent in Westlake Village and Tustin areas. Upon graduating from Foothill High School, Chris enrolled and thrived at University of San Diego where he played Rugby and developed lifelong friends. He graduated in...

Sally Tsukie Miyauchi Cross

Sally Tsukie Miyauchi Cross

Apr 29, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sally Tsukie Miyauchi Cross, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.  On April 29 she left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence in Coto de Caza, California at age 93.

Born in Japan on March 25, 1927, she led a...

Allen May

Allen May

Apr 29, 2020

Much like a rocket can rapidly ascend in to the heavens, Allen May seemingly ejected his aircraft to ascend in to the heavens. Allen May died on April 29 th , 2020 at the age of 72.

As sudden as it was for those he's left behind, Allen had already predicted 2 weeks prior to his wife,...

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.


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