Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Alfred Desmarais

Alfred Desmarais

Dec 3, 2019

Alfred Desmarais lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on October 06, 1944 and passed away on December 03, 2019.

Mrs. Rachel Pinedo

Mrs. Rachel Pinedo

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Rachel Pinedo lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 10, 1933 and passed away on December 03, 2019.

Timothy Horwood

Timothy Horwood

Dec 3, 2019

Timothy Horwood was born on March 25, 1960 in Canada. As a child Tim and his family moved to Santa Ana, California where Tim became an accomplished swimmer at Santiago High School. Tim always had a knack for business and sales and pursued a career in hot tub sales throughout his life. In the early 90s Tim met his...

Timothy Bushnell

Timothy Bushnell

Dec 1, 2019

Timothy Bushnell lives in , passed away at the age of 60. Born on January 21, 1959 and passed away on December 01, 2019.

Anthony Demiro

Anthony Demiro

Dec 1, 2019

Anthony M. DeMiro

Anthony M. DeMiro, 80, of Laguna Niguel, California, died peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Tony was born in Orange, New Jersey, one of five children to Nicholas and Anna DeMiro.

Tony spent his early years competing in multiple sports, including football where he was a standout running back.  Tony...

Stuart Lee Hager

Stuart Lee Hager

Dec 1, 2019

Stuart Lee Hager

Stuart Lee Hager, age 84 peacefully passed away at his home in Laguna Hills, with family by his side on Sunday, December 1 st , 2019.

He is survived by Elsie, his beloved wife of 56 years, daughter Susan (Eric) Schoonover, son Geoffrey (Khanh) Hager, and brother James Davis.

Stuart's...

Robert Clarence Shephard

Robert Clarence Shephard

Dec 1, 2019

Robert Clarence Shephard lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 17, 1929 and passed away on December 01, 2019.

Dominick Mark Greco

Dominick Mark Greco

Nov 30, 2019

There was no better example on this earth than what Dominick Greco portrayed to his kids and wife. He lovingly dedicated himself as a husband to his wife Sue and was devoted to making her feel incredibly special. He was committed to Sue for 47 years, making every year count more than the year previous. They did everything together....

Benjamin Butler Robinson Ii

Benjamin Butler Robinson Ii

Nov 29, 2019

Benjamin Butler Robinson II

Born in Madera, California in 1938, Ben's life adventure began. A San Joaquin Valley schoolboy star athlete – football, basketball, baseball, and boxing (annual school tourney), Ben graduated from Madera Union High School in 1955 and Stanford University in 1959. At Stanford, he played football (end, #87) and baseball (outfield), and...

Michael Francone

Michael Francone

Nov 29, 2019

MICHAEL FRANCONE, 89

Michael Arcangelo Vito Francone , passed away Friday, November 29th at his home in Dana Point, California. Michael was born September 13, 1930 to Vito Antonio and Grazia Rosato Francone in Loseto (Bari), Italy, the oldest of 3 children.

In his late teens, Michael immigrated to Canada eventually marrying his...

Valentine Wlodarczyk

Valentine Wlodarczyk

Nov 28, 2019

Valentina Wlodarczyk December 25, 1936 – November 28, 2019 Valentina Wlodarzcyk was born Valentina Gordon on Christmas day, December 25th, 1936 to parents Ramón Gordon and Consuelo Merino Gordon in Villarreal, Spain. She was their only child.

Due to the rise of Franco, and the fact that Ramón was an active political proponent to Franco's regime, the...

David Tibbo

David Tibbo

Nov 28, 2019

David Tibbo from Rancho Santa Margarita, age 79, passed away at home on Thursday, November 28, 2019.

David is survived by his four daughters – Eva Leisure, Beverly Tibbo, Tanya Tibbo, Kristy Tibbo and 5 grandchildren- Joseph Duncan, Gabriella Barro, Sophia Mitchell, Elijah Mitchell and Oliver Mitchell.

David was born and raised in Sunderland, England,...

Shane Barry Sullivan

Shane Barry Sullivan

Nov 27, 2019

Shane Barry Sullivan, 29 years, of Orange County went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2019.

Shane will be forever remembered and loved by his wife Carol, his precious daughter Noelle, his parents Joe and Lauren, his brother and sisters Conner, Kelly, K.C., and Brianne, and by his numerous cousins, extended family, and dear...

Michael Scott Alhanati

Michael Scott Alhanati

Nov 27, 2019

Michael Scott Alhanati lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 37. Born on January 18, 1982 and passed away on November 27, 2019.

Andrew Venanzi

Andrew Venanzi

Nov 27, 2019

Andrew Venanzi

Andy was born in Swoyerville, PA. Moved to Frontenac, Kansas when five. He became a talented accordion player. Played football in school.

After graduating, worked in Wayne, MI. Enlisted in Navy March 1943. Later attended USC on GI bill. He played French horn in marching band. Graduated as a music major....

Jacquelyn Kazue Masaki

Jacquelyn Kazue Masaki

Nov 26, 2019

Jacquelyn Kazue Masaki lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on January 09, 1927 and passed away on November 26, 2019.

Benjamin Joseph Stables Jr.

Benjamin Joseph Stables Jr.

Nov 26, 2019

Benjamin "Ben" J. Stables, Jr.

Benjamin "Ben" J. Stables, Jr., age 95, passed away on November 26, 2019 at Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA. Ben was born in Philadelphia July 20, 1924, the third of three boys. When Ben was almost 13 years old, the family moved to a home in Maple Shade,...

Leola Marlene Maher

Leola Marlene Maher

Nov 24, 2019

Leola Marlene Maher lives in Coto de Caza CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on June 12, 1938 and passed away on November 24, 2019.

John Charles Fagan

John Charles Fagan

Nov 23, 2019

John Charles Fagan passed away peacefully at home on November 23 rd following a brief illness.

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 17, 1939, John was the youngest of twelve children. Among his siblings in this big Irish Catholic family were a priest, a nun, and a Benedictine brother.

When he was three, the...

Charles Buddie Gassett

Charles Buddie Gassett

Nov 23, 2019

Charles B. Gassett, age 80, of Monarch Beach, left us peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach.  He was born in Long Beach, CA on February 10, 1939 to the late Cdr. Charles Milton and Inez Murle (nee Lindauer) Gassett.

Brought up in a Navy household, Charles moved around during his formative...

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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