Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Mary Lynne Hummes

Mary Lynne Hummes

Dec 24, 2018

Mary Lynne Hummes lives in Newport Beach CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on March 21, 1947 and passed away on December 24, 2018.

Emily Sturgeon

Emily Sturgeon

Dec 23, 2018

Emily Sturgeon lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 60. Born on November 05, 1958 and passed away on December 23, 2018.

Alice Doris Gowen

Alice Doris Gowen

Dec 21, 2018

Alice Gowen June 24, 1936 – December 21, 2018

Alice Gowen joined our heavenly father on December 21, 2018.  Her journey was smoothed by the prayers of her husband, Ed, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and many friends.  Her life will be celebrated by friends and family on January 5 th , 2019 at...

Joseph Edward Becker

Joseph Edward Becker

Dec 19, 2018

Joseph Edward Becker was born November 25, 1958, to Barbara Jean Haney and Robert Lee Popp, and was raised by his mother and Robert Carlyle Becker with his siblings in Grants Pass, Oregon.

He grew up swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping with his friends and family and always loved the outdoors. He graduated from South Umpqua High...

Ionel “Johnny” Tanasescu

Ionel “Johnny” Tanasescu

Dec 18, 2018

Ionel (Johnny) Tanasescu of Laguna Niguel passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Galati, Romania. He graduated from the Romanian Military Academy and was an officer in the Romanian Army in the field of radar systems. Johnny will be fondly remembered by his wife Lucretia, daughter Mihaela, son Gabriel, son-in-law Steve,...

Kent Wright

Kent Wright

Dec 18, 2018

In loving memory of Dr. Kent C. Wright

Dr. Kent Crandall Wright, 79, of Lake Forest, California, passed away on December 18, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Kent was born in Modesto, California, on November 28, 1939, to Lamon Johnson Wright and Ruby Adeline Crandall. Kent attended Thomas Downey High School in...

Thomas Edson Beckwith

Thomas Edson Beckwith

Dec 18, 2018

Tom Beckwith

9/13/1918 – 12/18/2018

Thomas Edson Beckwith Sr. was a much loved and admired teacher and counselor (Spanish-American Institute, Colton and Bloomington High Schools – San Bernardino County Teachers Hall of Fame), Future Farmers of America Advisor (Colton and Bloomington High Schools), noted 55 year Kiwanian (Colton and Laguna Hills),...

Alex Friend Labayen

Alex Friend Labayen

Dec 16, 2018

The family requests that white flowers be provided for the services.

Carolyn Ann Biscaro

Carolyn Ann Biscaro

Dec 16, 2018

Carolyn Ann Biscaro, age 71, a resident of Irvine California for over 35 years, lost her battle with cancer Dec. 16, 2018.

Proud to have been born in the Bronx, New York, March 12, 1947 to Pat and Pauline (DelGardo) Cuomo. She is survived by her husband Carlo Biscaro, M.D., two children, Matthew Biscaro and Nina (Dan)...

Constance J. Spaulding

Constance J. Spaulding

Dec 15, 2018

Constance J. Spaulding lives in Aliso Viejo California, passed away at the age of 83. Born on October 16, 1935 and passed away on December 15, 2018.

Robert Joseph Kribs

Robert Joseph Kribs

Dec 14, 2018

Robert Joseph Kribs lives in Los Angeles CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on April 05, 1933 and passed away on December 14, 2018.

Lisa Marie Wales

Lisa Marie Wales

Dec 13, 2018

Lisa Marie Wales, 33 years old, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018 at her home in Yorba Linda California. Lisa was born on May 27, 1985 in Livermore California and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.  She had three sisters Tonya, Danielle and Celeste (passed away in 2006).  Lisa was godmother to her niece Maricella and...

Kirk Keyes Vonsalzen

Kirk Keyes Vonsalzen

Dec 13, 2018

Kirk Keyes VonSalzen, age 74, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma.  He was born August 7, 1944 in New York City. Shortly after, his family moved to West Hartford, Connecticut where Kirk was raised and educated.  He attended High School at the Kingswood School in West Hartford where he excelled academically and...

Timothy Jon Stetson

Timothy Jon Stetson

Dec 11, 2018

Timothy Jon Stetson lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 65. Born on February 18, 1953 and passed away on December 11, 2018.

Mildred Citro

Mildred Citro

Dec 11, 2018

Mildred Citro of Pompton Lakes NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine CA.

Mildred was born on December 15, 1921 in Haskell NJ to Louise and Joseph DeFazio.  She was 96 and lived a full life. Mildred married Samuel Citro (pre-deceased) on September 25, 1943.  They...

Timothy Jon Stetson

Timothy Jon Stetson

Dec 11, 2018

Mission Viejo, CA –

Timothy Jon Stetson, 65, former Ishpeming resident and longtime resident of Mission Viejo, CA passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Tim was born in Ishpeming, MI on February 18, 1953, the son of the late Richard A. and Laura (Pesola) Stetson. Tim was a...

Elizabeth Marie Davis

Elizabeth Marie Davis

Dec 11, 2018

Elizabeth Marie Davis lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on September 05, 1937 and passed away on December 11, 2018.

Don Alan Mckinley

Don Alan Mckinley

Dec 11, 2018

Don Alan McKinley lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 89. Born on July 29, 1929 and passed away on December 11, 2018.

Anne Russell Fitzpatrick

Anne Russell Fitzpatrick

Dec 10, 2018

Anne Russell Fitzpatrick was born in her grandmother’s house in Christiana (Rutherford County) TN. Her father was a respected local attorney, her mother, aunt and sister were all career teachers.  Following her family tradition, Anne taught for more than four decades.  She retired from South El Monte school district, LA County.  She was married to Lawrence P. (Fitz) Fitzpatrick,...

Susan Ellen Laskey

Susan Ellen Laskey

Dec 10, 2018

Susan Ellen Laskey lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 68. Born on October 04, 1950 and passed away on December 10, 2018.

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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