Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Glenna Berry-Horton
Apr 16, 2025
Glenna Berry-Horton
Glenna Berry-Horton, also known as Glenna Luschei, died peacefully and surrounded by family in Newport Beach, California on April 16, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 11, 1934. The oldest of four children growing up in Onawa, Iowa, she was a renowned musician, writer, and equestrian....
Minda Sue Hoffman
Apr 16, 2025
Minda Sue Hoffman 2/2/1963 – 4/16/2025
Announcement of Death
Minda Sue Hoffman (nee Rufus/Gates), 62 (San Clemente, CA) passed away peacefully entering eternal rest with the Lord on April 16, 2025 (Mission Viejo, CA) following a faithfully inspired graceful and courageous lengthy period with lung cancer. Minda was born February 2, 1963 (Hillsboro,...
Emily Davis Wetherby
Apr 16, 2025
Emily Davis Wetherby passed away at the age of 86. Born on June 17, 1938 and passed away on April 16, 2025.
Steven Edward Johnson
Apr 15, 2025
Steven Edward Johnson January 7, 1961-April 15, 2025
Steve Johnson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Tricia, his daughter, Ashleigh and her husband, Douglas Frazer, his son, Bryce, and his granddaughter, Emilia Frazer.
Steve was a proud graduate of California State University, Long...
Linda Lee Mcnamar
Apr 14, 2025
Linda Lee McNamar was a compassionate minister, gifted artist, and lifelong champion of human potential.
Born in Nevada and raised in the booming wartime neighborhoods of San Diego, Linda ' s early years were shaped by contrast and resilience. When she was in elementary school, her family moved back to rural Michigan, where she spent the rest...
Toni Pearsall Thomson
Apr 13, 2025
Toni Pearsall Thomson of Newport Beach, CA died peacefully on April 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary F. Thomson and her parents Wallace and Lucille Pearsall.
She was born Antoinette Lucille Pearsall in Pomona, CA on November 1, 1955. She attended St. Joseph's Elementary School, St. Lucy's Priory High School...
Terry Jean Hite
Apr 13, 2025
With grieving hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our mother, Terry Jean Hite. She peacefully left us on Sunday, April 13 th in Mission Viejo. At 82, She was our dad's beloved "Queenie" who stood by his side for sixty-five years.
Terry was born on December 22nd in San Bernardino, raised in Fontana by parents, Joe...
Lee Ann Elway Mccarthy
Apr 8, 2025
Lee Ann Elway McCarthy, our cherished wife, mother, and beloved "LeeLee," passed away peacefully as the sun set on April 8, 2025. Throughout her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, she demonstrated incredible composure, unwavering strength, great dignity and her signature style. Surrounded by her devoted husband, Anthony "Tony" McCarthy, she left us peacefully in her home in Lake Forest,...
Indu N. Desai
Apr 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Indu Desai, who left us peacefully at the age of 67, surrounded by his loving family.
A devoted husband, a beloved father, and a proud grandfather, Indu was a steady source of strength, warmth, and wisdom. He is survived by his wife Kailash, daughter Krishna, son...
John Leo "Jack" Quirin
Apr 6, 2025
John Leo Quirin 1945-2025
John Leo (Jack) Quirin, 79, of Irvine, California, died at home surrounded by loved ones, on April 6, 2025.
He was born in Aurora, Illinois in 1945 to Lucy Beatrix Quirin, nee White, and Leo Ernest Quirin and grew up in LaGrange, Illinois.
Jack attended St. Francis...
Bobbie Ann Alger
Apr 5, 2025
Bobbie Ann Alger (née Leedham), age 95, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Laguna Hills, California. Born on April 17, 1929, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bobbie lived a life filled with faith, family, and unwavering kindness… and a whole bunch of sass!
From her earliest years, Bobbie's spirited nature was evident. Raised in the Seventh-day Adventist...
Jeffrey Lynn Morita
Apr 5, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of Jeffrey Lynn Morita, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and cousin, and highly respected Project Director in the mechanical and plumbing contracting industry. He passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Born June 30, 1955, in Sacramento, California, Mr. Morita lived a life marked by love, a...
Lillian Frances "Lil" Grabowski
Apr 5, 2025
It is with great sadness and joy that we announce Lillian F. “Lil” Grabowski, age 84, of Laguna Niguel, passed away peacefully in her sleep, in her home on April 5, 2025.
Lillian was born on October 25, 1940, to Frank and Hedwig Gloskoski in Brooklyn, New York. After Lillian graduated from Bay Ridge High School, she...
Conrad Vitug David
Apr 3, 2025
Conrad Vitug David passed away at the age of 85. Born on April 04, 1939 and passed away on April 03, 2025.
Bruce Erle Hampton
Apr 1, 2025
Bruce Erle Hampton Laguna Beach, CA
Bruce Erle Hampton was born on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, at Hollywood Hospital in California to Jacqueline Hazel Burrell and Alexander Erle Hampton of New York.
He passed peacefully with family by his side on April 1, 2025, just days before his 86th birthday.
...Lieselotte "Lisa" Beyersdorf
Mar 31, 2025
Lieselotte "Lisa" Beyersdorf was a devoted wife, mom, Oma, green thumb, German Fußball fan, and the strongest woman we've ever known.
Lisa was born August 4, 1944, in Wilczkowice, Germany, to Rudolf and Amanda Zindler. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in Braunschweig, Germany. At the age of 21, she moved to St....
Luke Joseph Cunnane
Mar 29, 2025
We announce the death of Luke J Cunnane, aged 80, which occurred on March 29, 2025.
Funeral services will be on Thursday April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am at San Francisco Solano Church, 22082 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.
Manuel Clemente Angulo
Mar 27, 2025
Manuel Clemente Angulo passed away at the age of 94. Born on February 12, 1931 and passed away on March 27, 2025.
Jonathan Ares Mandegari-Kazemi
Mar 27, 2025
Jonathan entered this world on April 4, 2011, and brought with him a light and love that touched everyone around him. Though his time with us was far too short, the depth of his spirit and the warmth of his heart left a lasting imprint that will never fade.
He was joyful, kind, and full of compassion—always...
Esther Hu Chen
Mar 26, 2025
Esther Hu Chen passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 80, in her home in Laguna Niguel.
She was a woman of grace and beauty, known for her radiant smile, signature dimple, and impeccable sense of stye. She found joy in walking the trails of Laguna Niguel, local beach trails, and one of her...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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