Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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