Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Phyllis Jean Tezer

Phyllis Jean Tezer

Oct 29, 2018

World traveller, teacher, wife, mother, sister and friend to many, Phyllis Tezer passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2018. Born Phyllis Jean Smith on September 17, 1933 in Detroit, she attended Wellesley College, and after her graduation followed the suggestion of a friend to go to Turkey to teach English at Robert College in Istanbul. There she met Chafer...

Raymond Gary Henson

Raymond Gary Henson

Oct 29, 2018

Henson, Raymond Gary , 63, passed away at his family home in Mission Viejo of natural causes on Monday, October 29 th . He was the husband of Sonia Henson. They shared 26 years of marriage together.

Born in Inglewood, California, he was the son of Raymond L. and Jerri Mae Henson. He attended Magnolia...

Patricia Kathleen Berg Gaunt

Patricia Kathleen Berg Gaunt

Oct 28, 2018

Patricia Kathleen Berg Gaunt lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on September 22, 1928 and passed away on October 28, 2018.

Thomas Fielding Ahern Sr.

Thomas Fielding Ahern Sr.

Oct 28, 2018

Thomas F. Ahern Sr. of San Juan Capistrano passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on October 28, 2018.

Thomas was born in West Orange, NJ to William Ahern and Vivian Fielding.

He had a long distinguished career in the coffee and water purification vending business.

Survivors include his wife, Angela; first...

Margaret Eileen Darnell

Margaret Eileen Darnell

Oct 28, 2018

Margaret (Peggy) Eileen Lenahan Ruud Darnell passed away October 28th, 2018 from complications stemming from a brain tumor.

Peggy was born in March 1st, 1941 in San Pedro. She attended San Pedro High School and Los Angeles State University. She worked as a grade school teacher and in 1965 she married Gary Darnell, who was in medical...

Linda Frances Saladino

Linda Frances Saladino

Oct 28, 2018

Linda Frances Saladino – The Endless Summer July 29, 1948 – October 28, 2018

Linda Frances (Bierbower) Saladino was born in Oceanside, CA, to Audrey Grace Benjamin Bierbower and Edsel Francis Bierbower. Linda and her twin brother, Marc, were considered the first twins born in San Clemente, CA.

Linda leaves behind...

John Henry Billings

John Henry Billings

Oct 27, 2018

BILLINGS, COL. JOHN H. (USAF RET.) (JACK)

John Henry Billings (Jack) passed away on October 27, 2018 at his home in Mission Viejo, California. He was 79 years old.

Jack was born on October 31, 1938 in Utica, New York to the late Henry and Mildred Brodeur Billings. He married Mary Cooper of Grand Forks,...

David M. Duff

David M. Duff

Oct 26, 2018

David M. Duff lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 54. Born on June 07, 1964 and passed away on October 26, 2018.

Sharon L. Ward

Sharon L. Ward

Oct 25, 2018

On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Sharon Ward passed away at Mission Hospital at the age of 76.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Denny Carroll and her son Ryan.

She is survived by her husband Jim and Denny’s sons Scott and Matt, and his adopted daughter Tami. She is also survived...

Ruth Violet Dapena

Ruth Violet Dapena

Oct 25, 2018

DaPena, Ruth Violet

Born March 23,1925 in East Elmhurst, New York. Died October 25, 2018 in Mission Viejo.

We lost a bright light in our family. Ruth was a kind, loving, “glass half full” kind of person.

Ruth grew up in Whittier, CA. She married the love of her life when...

Carol Jean Moats

Carol Jean Moats

Oct 23, 2018

Carol Jean Moats lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 04, 1927 and passed away on October 23, 2018.

Patricia Ann Usyk

Patricia Ann Usyk

Oct 23, 2018

Our beloved, Patricia Ann Usyk, age 81, of Mission Viejo, CA, Plantation, FL and Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018 in Mission Viejo, CA. She was born to Thomas Francis Furlong and Catherine Veronica Furlong on April 27, 1937. Pat valued time with family and friends, the Catholic church, travel, reading and a life-long love of...

Jeanne Therese Kelly

Jeanne Therese Kelly

Oct 20, 2018

Jeanne was born to Gloria and John Biehl in San Diego on January 18, 1955. She was the second of five children: Mary, John, Mike, and James. As devout Catholics, the Biehls were pillars in the Catholic community and instilled this faith in their children early on.

Jeanne had a happy personality, infectious smile, and a compassion...

Amelia Mabel Lukaszka

Amelia Mabel Lukaszka

Oct 20, 2018

Amelia M. Lukaszka, age 94 of San Juan Capistrano, CA passed away on Saturday, Oct. 20 th , 2018  at home. During her stay at home, she was comforted by family, friends, hospice and caregivers.

Amelia married Joseph J. Lukaszka in 1953 and they settled in West Newbury, Massachusetts to raise one son (John W. Lukaszka) and...

George Breading Lyle

George Breading Lyle

Oct 20, 2018

George Breading Lyle lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on April 24, 1927 and passed away on October 20, 2018.

Wilber Spurgeon Senterfitt

Wilber Spurgeon Senterfitt

Oct 19, 2018

Wilber Spurgeon Senterfitt lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 66. Born on July 25, 1952 and passed away on October 19, 2018.

Robert Edward Engelbretson

Robert Edward Engelbretson

Oct 17, 2018

Robert Edward Engelbretson lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 80. Born on January 18, 1938 and passed away on October 17, 2018.

Beau Wan

Beau Wan

Oct 16, 2018

Beau Wan lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on December 24, 1938 and passed away on October 16, 2018.

Lucina Romero Santoyo

Lucina Romero Santoyo

Oct 16, 2018

Lucina Romero Santoyo lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on December 18, 1926 and passed away on October 16, 2018.

Narciso Martinez

Narciso Martinez

Oct 16, 2018

Narciso Martinez lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on June 23, 1931 and passed away on October 16, 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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