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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Nadia Fisher

Nadia Fisher

Apr 4, 2018

Nadia Fisher was 91. She was born May 7, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. She went home to the Lord on April 4 th , 2018, in Fountain Valley, CA.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Fisher, to whom she was married for 60 years.  Nadia was the daughter of Russian immigrants, Maria and Fred Sheren, who...

Jodie Boyd Smith

Jodie Boyd Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Jodie Boyd Smith lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 46. Born on November 08, 1971 and passed away on April 03, 2018.

Marvin Gregory Weeks Jr.

Marvin Gregory Weeks Jr.

Apr 2, 2018

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Virginia Gold

Virginia Gold

Apr 2, 2018

Virginia Gold lives in Fontana CA, passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 18, 1942 and passed away on April 02, 2018.

Gloria Acheropita Albamonte

Gloria Acheropita Albamonte

Apr 1, 2018

Gloria Albamonte passed away peacefully at home, on April 1, 2018. She was born December 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to Salvator and Mary Albamonte. In 1955 she moved to Hawthorne, CA where she worked for the Wiseburn School District where she taught kindergarten and first grade until she retired. In 1997, she moved to Laguna Niguel. Gloria was...

Thomas Kevin White

Thomas Kevin White

Apr 1, 2018

Thomas Kevin White

October 23, 1965 – April 1, 2018

Thomas Kevin White, age 52, passed from this world April 1 in Irvine, CA, knowing he was loved by friends and family. He courageously faced the uncertainty of his last few days and–in the end–was at peace. Tom was a fun-loving son, brother,...

Davida Aviles

Davida Aviles

Mar 29, 2018

Davida Aviles lives in Orange CA, passed away at the age of 1. Born on April 26, 2016 and passed away on March 29, 2018.

Diane Elizabeth Kraemer

Diane Elizabeth Kraemer

Mar 29, 2018

Diane Elizabeth Kraemer, 1946-2018

Diane Elizabeth Kraemer, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, in San Juan Capistrano, California of metastatic breast cancer.  She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 18, 1946, one of three children of Inez and Kenneth Owen.  Diane was an expert fisherman and knitter, quilter, an accomplished fine artist,...

Ahmad Haghi

Ahmad Haghi

Mar 29, 2018

Ahmad Haghi lives in Camarillo CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on July 20, 1933 and passed away on March 29, 2018.

Matthew Wells Bloomberg

Matthew Wells Bloomberg

Mar 26, 2018

Matt was born in Berkeley on August 22, 1999.  He passed away in his sleep on March 26, from unknown causes, at age 18.

Matt is survived by his mom Patti Wells, his dad Loren Bloomberg, his sister Allie Bloomberg, and his grandmothers Joan Wells and Tobi Bloomberg.   His grandfathers Don Wells and Jerry Bloomberg passed before...

Myron Dale Drinkwater

Myron Dale Drinkwater

Mar 26, 2018

On a peaceful March 26th day in 2018 Captain Myron “Drink” Drinkwater, SC, USN (Ret) passed away and moved on to a life of eternal peace. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and proud Navy Veteran. Captain Drinkwater was born in Centralia, KS in 1938. He spent his childhood in Kansas and graduated from Emporia State University. ...

Jean Marie Stall

Jean Marie Stall

Mar 25, 2018

Jean Marie Stall lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on August 21, 1923 and passed away on March 25, 2018.

Alan Peter Heffernan

Alan Peter Heffernan

Mar 25, 2018

Alan Peter Heffernan lives in San Clemente CA, passed away at the age of 52. Born on December 13, 1965 and passed away on March 25, 2018.

Mary Jean Bragg

Mary Jean Bragg

Mar 25, 2018

Mary Jean Bragg lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on October 11, 1923 and passed away on March 25, 2018.

Cary Benes

Cary Benes

Mar 25, 2018

A lover of the water and music and a devoted husband, father, son and brother, Cary Benes died peacefully at his home in Laguna Niguel on March 25, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1953, to Paul and June Benes, Cary lived in Southern California since the age of five. He...

Capt. Edward William Behm Usn

Capt. Edward William Behm Usn

Mar 24, 2018

Captain Edward W. Behm, USN

Nov. 23, 1922 – March 24, 2018

Edward William Behm, 95, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2018 in Laguna Niguel, CA where he had recently moved to be near his daughter. Ed was a retired and honored Naval Officer who served in three wars, was a Coronado...

Shirley Grace Saccoman

Shirley Grace Saccoman

Mar 22, 2018

Shirley Grace Saccoman

June 19, 1925 – March 22, 2018

Shirley passed peacefully at her home, with all her children at her side.

Shirley was born in Selfridge, North Dakota, and moved to Monrovia, California in 1942, and remained in California for the rest of her life. Shirley lived...

Irma Jytte Kloogh

Irma Jytte Kloogh

Mar 22, 2018

IRMA JYTTE KLOOGH, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was surrounded by her large family when she died peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

She was born March 27, 1930 in Aarhus, Denmark to Villy and Viola Jorgensen.  She came to the United States in 1949 at the age of 19.  She met her husband Reidar (Ray) Kloogh at...

Richard Michael Miltenberger

Richard Michael Miltenberger

Mar 21, 2018

Richard Michael Miltenberger, 51, passed away on March 21, 2018.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.

Born on August 27, 1966 in Fullerton, California, Rick grew up in Placentia, California.  He graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and later moved to Ladera Ranch, California.

Rick started...

James William Ricard

James William Ricard

Mar 21, 2018

James William Ricard lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 66. Born on August 22, 1951 and passed away on March 21, 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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