Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Beverly Ann Killingback

Beverly Ann Killingback

May 26, 2019

Beverly Ann Killingback (Pastorius) was born on November 15, 1935, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.  God called her to her new home with him on May 26, 2019, while residing in Mission Viejo, CA.  Beverly is survived by her sister Marilyn Paolatto in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  Beloved mother of Randy Killingback , Cindy Killingback and Troy Killingback .  Three grandchildren Randy...

Lloyd Joseph Hardos

Lloyd Joseph Hardos

May 26, 2019

Lloyd Joseph Hardos, passed away at the age of 91 in Mission Viejo. He was born in Escondido, CA, went on to graduate from Excelsior High School in Norwalk, soon after joined the Navy, where he served during  World War 11. He was a loving father, brother,uncle & friend to many. Lloyd was an avid fisherman and passionate about...

Doris Jean Sedlak

Doris Jean Sedlak

May 25, 2019

Doris Jean Sedlak lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on September 21, 1931 and passed away on May 25, 2019.

Mark Robert Maddrell

Mark Robert Maddrell

May 25, 2019

Celebration of Life Friday June 7, 2019 @2:00pm Mariners Church – Chapel 5001 Newport Coast Drive Irvine, CA

Immediately followed by reception

In lieu of flowers please make donations to:

The Wounded Warriors Project

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William Francis Mcardle

William Francis Mcardle

May 25, 2019

William F. McArdle, 78, passed away Saturday May 25 th , 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret; his children, Colleen Tavares, Kathleen McArdle, Jennifer Dowd and William F. McArdle Jr.; his grandchildren, Connor and Olivia; sons-in-law,Michael Tavares and Chris Dowd; his sisters, Frances Bishop, Patricia Edgar, Judith Holiday and Theresa Leth; and...

Richard Harry Hruby

Richard Harry Hruby

May 22, 2019

Richard Harry Hruby lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on May 16, 1935 and passed away on May 22, 2019.

Helen Kathryn Morton

Helen Kathryn Morton

May 21, 2019

Helen Kathryn Morton lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 77. Born on March 17, 1942 and passed away on May 21, 2019.

Eugene Martin Tierney

Eugene Martin Tierney

May 20, 2019

Eugene (Gene) Tierney passed away on May 20 th , 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, CA due to many complications that arose from having Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), along with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Gene was born on November 12, 1932 in Union City, NJ to Gertrude and Hugh Tierney. He is survived by his wife of 21...

Jacques Guerguerian

Jacques Guerguerian

May 20, 2019

On May 20, 2019, Jacques Guerguerian died peacefully in his home in Mission Viejo, CA. Jacques was born in Giza, Egypt on March 17,1932 to Soraya Hamaoui and Bedros Guerguerian, who were Syrian and Armenian immigrants. In 1965, he married Mary Minas in Cairo and immediately immigrated to Montreal, Canada where they had two children.

Jacques was...

Gerald Richard Godfrey

Gerald Richard Godfrey

May 18, 2019

Gerald Richard Godfrey lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 03, 1938 and passed away on May 18, 2019.

Patricia Louise Winston

Patricia Louise Winston

May 18, 2019

Patricia Louise Winston lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 70. Born on December 16, 1948 and passed away on May 18, 2019.

Rochee Dean Swendseid

Rochee Dean Swendseid

May 18, 2019

Rochee Dean Swendseid

On May 18, 2019, Roc Swendseid passed peacefully surrounded by family at UCSD Medical Center in La Jolla. Roc was born in Langon, ND in October 1944 to Dorothy and C.J. Swendseid and lived in Walhalla until the family moved to Whittier, CA in 1958. On June 15 th , 1968 he...

Lorna Oquendo Pordesimo

Lorna Oquendo Pordesimo

May 18, 2019

Lorna Oquendo Pordesimo lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 03, 1938 and passed away on May 18, 2019.

Dolores Arlene Gould

Dolores Arlene Gould

May 16, 2019

Dolores Arlene Gould lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 83. Born on July 18, 1935 and passed away on May 16, 2019.

Hon. Louis C. Palella

Hon. Louis C. Palella

May 16, 2019

The Hon. Louis C. Palella of Laguna Woods, California (formerly of White Plains, New York) died peacefully on May 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 95 years.

Justice Palella served on many courts within the New York state court system for 40 years including the New York State Supreme Court, Ninth Judicial...

Margaret Mary Hirn

Margaret Mary Hirn

May 15, 2019

Margaret Mary Hirn lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 69. Born on May 24, 1949 and passed away on May 15, 2019.

Vasudevan T. Nair

Vasudevan T. Nair

May 15, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our dear father Major V T Nair (retd) on May 15 2019 at 5.34PM in Laguna Hills, CA.

He is survived by his wife Kamalamma Nair, daughter Anitha Nair, son Arun Trivikraman and their families.

A charismatic man, dedicated father, loving husband known for...

Delia Martinez

Delia Martinez

May 15, 2019

Delia Martinez lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 70. Born on September 05, 1948 and passed away on May 15, 2019.

Anna Mae Calvet

Anna Mae Calvet

May 15, 2019

ANNA MAE CALVET May 24, 1924 – May 15, 2019

Anna Mae Calvet of Lake Forest, California died at her home (Freedom Village) peacefully on May 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 94 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Calvet and daughter Mariann.  She...

Fereniki “Niki” Jacovides

Fereniki “Niki” Jacovides

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Fereniki Jacovides September 2, 1932 – May 14, 2019

Niki, age 86, a resident of Mission Viejo, California passed away on May 14, 2019 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of George of 56 years, and is survived by their two children John and Alexis, granddaughter...

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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