Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Opart Dejwan

Opart Dejwan

Oct 5, 2018

Opart Dejwan lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on July 22, 1954 and passed away on October 05, 2018.

Francisco T. Dakis

Francisco T. Dakis

Oct 4, 2018

Francisco T. Dakis lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 83. Born on January 29, 1935 and passed away on October 04, 2018.

Robert Henry Nicholas

Robert Henry Nicholas

Oct 4, 2018

Robert Henry Nicholas lives in Anaheim CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 28, 1930 and passed away on October 04, 2018.

George Rudolph Karas

George Rudolph Karas

Oct 4, 2018

George R. Karas, age 88, of Mission Viejo, CA, peacefully passed away in his home on October 4, 2018. George was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Chris and Sophie (Karoky) Karas. His father was from Greece and his mother was from Russia. George attended schools in Bridgeport, CT and graduated Valedictorian from Bridgeport Engineering Institute with a...

William Crozier Newill Jr.

William Crozier Newill Jr.

Oct 3, 2018

William Crozier Newill, Jr. (Bill) unexpectedly passed away from a glioblastoma brain tumor on October 3, 2018 while surrounded by family. His love of family and friends guided his 71 years of life. Nothing was more important than his children, and more recently his new role and favorite new name: Granddad. Bill grew up in Chester, PA and attended...

Keith Gregory Larue

Keith Gregory Larue

Oct 3, 2018

Keith Gregory LaRue lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on March 22, 1947 and passed away on October 03, 2018.

Antonia M. Lopez

Antonia M. Lopez

Oct 3, 2018

Antonia M. Lopez lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on June 06, 1930 and passed away on October 03, 2018.

George Richard Likeness

George Richard Likeness

Oct 3, 2018

George Richard Likeness lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 16, 1937 and passed away on October 03, 2018.

Merle Alden Bassett Jr.

Merle Alden Bassett Jr.

Oct 3, 2018

Obituary Merle Alden Bassett, Jr. Written by Brittany Quintero, Daughter

Merle Alden Bassett, Jr., age 77 of Lake Forest, CA passed away peacefully in his home on October 3, 2018. He is survived by 4 daughters, Cathy Townsend, Cindy Coloroso, Caroline Okelley and Brittany Quintero. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, whom he loved...

James Paul Gibbs

James Paul Gibbs

Oct 2, 2018

James P. Gibbs was born in San Diego, May 28, 1938. Growing up in National City CA, he attended both St. Augustine's High School, and Sweetwater High School.  He attended Loyola University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, and was active in Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity.  In 1960 he graduated and received a Regular Commission...

Irina Vladislavovna Bogomolova

Irina Vladislavovna Bogomolova

Oct 1, 2018

Irina Vladislavovna Bogomolova lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 58. Born on July 27, 1960 and passed away on October 01, 2018.

Cleo Mae Perry

Cleo Mae Perry

Oct 1, 2018

Cleo Mae Perry lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 97. Born on November 08, 1920 and passed away on October 01, 2018.

Alfreda Purvis Maitland

Alfreda Purvis Maitland

Oct 1, 2018

Alfreda Purvis Maitland lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 89. Born on September 20, 1929 and passed away on October 01, 2018.

Gloria Gwendolyn Norrell

Gloria Gwendolyn Norrell

Oct 1, 2018

Gloria Gwendolyn Norrell lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on October 03, 1924 and passed away on October 01, 2018.

Barbara Freida Horrall

Barbara Freida Horrall

Sep 29, 2018

Barbara Freida (Brown) Horrall

Barbara F. Horrall , longtime California educator, public relations executive, youth leader, mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away September 29, 2018, two weeks after her 93 rd birthday and four months after her 71 st wedding anniversary, in Corona Del Mar, where she and her husband, John,...

James Christian Matossian

James Christian Matossian

Sep 29, 2018

Jimmy passed away suddenly due to complications from hydrocephalus.

A memorial will be held October 20, 3:00PM, at Coast Hills Church, 5 Pursuit, in Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656.  All are welcome.

The family would appreciate any post or memory of Jimmy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to PB&J Foods. http://pbjfoods.org/donate/ .  ...

Sonya Lea West

Sonya Lea West

Sep 28, 2018

Sonya Lea West was born July 31, 1937 in Rockport, Missouri, but has resided in Southern California for most of her life. She married Milton Fredrick Smith and had three daughters, Debra Romero, Christine Michel, and Donna Simmons. In 1983, Sonya married Edward West who had two children, Troy West and Tamara Erb. Between the two of them, they...

David John Appelgate

David John Appelgate

Sep 28, 2018

David John Appelgate lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 62. Born on March 04, 1956 and passed away on September 28, 2018.

Theresa Josephine Shingler

Theresa Josephine Shingler

Sep 27, 2018

Theresa Josephine Shingler lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on September 25, 1928 and passed away on September 27, 2018.

Ralph Caputo

Ralph Caputo

Sep 26, 2018

Ralph Caputo lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 75. Born on April 11, 1943 and passed away on September 26, 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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