Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Hui Yao

Hui Yao

Mar 7, 2025

Hui Yao June 9, 1976 – March 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hui Yao, who left us far too soon on March 7th, 2025.

Hui was born on June 9, 1976 in a small town in Shannxi Province, China. Following years of hard work studying,...

Ashwin Vithalbhai Patel

Ashwin Vithalbhai Patel

Mar 6, 2025

Ashwin Vithalbhai Patel passed away at the age of 75. Born on July 19, 1949 and passed away on March 06, 2025.

Velma "Janet" Moore

Velma "Janet" Moore

Mar 6, 2025

Velma "Janet" Moore (Williams)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Velma "Janet" Moore on March 6, 2025.  Janet was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, proud great-grandmother and a good friend.

Velma Janet Williams was born in Missouri on November 15, 1934. She moved to Lansing, MI...

Thomas Mark Kuper

Thomas Mark Kuper

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas Mark Kuper, 69, passed away on March 6, 2025 in Mission Viejo, California.

Born on January 24, 1956 to Bettie and Lane Kuper of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tom was the 3rd oldest child after Mike and Patty. He grew up in Sioux Falls with his brothers Mike, Randy, and Rick, and his sister Patty. After...

Joseph Luke Welch

Joseph Luke Welch

Mar 3, 2025

Joseph Luke Welch, 80, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Laguna Niguel, California.

He was born on June 4, 1944, in Flushing, New York. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and later earned a masters degree from Georgetown University. A retired Army captain, he dedicated his life to service, both...

Marlene (Muller) Ludwig

Marlene (Muller) Ludwig

Feb 28, 2025

Marlene (Muller) Ludwig passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, in Lake Forest, California, at the age of 86. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Marlene lived a rich and meaningful life marked by strength, curiosity, and deep faith.

Born on June 25, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marlene spent her early years in...

Everett Leroy Brewer

Everett Leroy Brewer

Feb 24, 2025

Everett Leroy Brewer, 89, passed away on February 24 th 2025 in Laguna Niguel, California.

Born on April 22, 1935, in Casey, Illinois, Everett grew up in Olney, Illinois. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps alongside his best friend, Bill Hatch. He completed boot camp at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, before...

Mario Alberto Almaraz-Perez

Mario Alberto Almaraz-Perez

Feb 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Almaraz, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in 1952 in Mexico, Mario's life was a beautiful reflection of his warmth, generosity, and devotion to his family.

Mario was a devoted husband...

Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

Feb 21, 2025

Frank Robinson January 7, 1934 – February 21, 2025 Laguna Niguel

Frank Robinson, beloved husband, father and 61 year resident of Laguna Niguel passed away on February 21, 2025. Frank departed the life he cherished peacefully and bravely surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Frank was known for his...

Scott Alfred Martin

Scott Alfred Martin

Feb 20, 2025

Scott Alfred Martin (78) of Mission Viejo, CA passed away surrounded by his family on February 20th, 2025. Scott was born in 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Mary Albertine Walz and Alva Cecil Martin. Along with his sister, Linda Rae Ferrill (Martin), the family moved to Albuquerque, and then returned to Bad Axe, Michigan, where they...

Alvin Liu

Alvin Liu

Feb 18, 2025

Alvin Liu Nov 21, 2005 – Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin Liu, who left us far too soon on Feb 18, 2025 at the age of 19. His bright spirit, infectious laughter, and kind heart touched all who knew him, and his absence leaves an immeasurable void...

Danny V. Mendez

Danny V. Mendez

Feb 16, 2025

Our dear Norma is facing an unimaginable situation after the sudden passing of her husband, Danny Mendez. With three young children—Valerie, Winry, and Damian—she now carries the weight of being the sole provider. The loss has left them not only heartbroken but also grappling with unexpected financial burdens.

We have started a GoFundMe campaign to help ease...

David Timothy Bradbury

David Timothy Bradbury

Feb 15, 2025

David Timothy Bradbury passed away at the age of 64. Born on March 19, 1960 and passed away on February 15, 2025.

Michael Adrian Stipher

Michael Adrian Stipher

Feb 13, 2025

Michael Adrian Stipher passed away at the age of 79 in his home in San Juan Capistrano, CA on February 13, 2025, his father’s birthday. For the past year, he faced the return of an aggressive cancer with courage, dignity and inspiring strength.

He was born June 23, 1945 to Adrian and Marcella Stipher in Indianapolis, IN....

Richard Hamilton

Richard Hamilton

Feb 13, 2025

Richard Hamilton passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at 82 years of age.  He is survived and missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Flora (nee Brown), his three children, Fiona (Joe), Sheenagh (Gwen) and Paul, and his granddaughters, Marisa and Olivia, as well as extended family and friends.

He was born on March 13,...

Nancy Ahrens Clancy

Nancy Ahrens Clancy

Feb 12, 2025

‭Nancy Ahrens Clancy, a devoted wife (widowed), mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother‬ passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 in Mission Viejo, CA. She was born on June 20,‬ 1932 in Jersey City, NJ to Louis and Fredericka (Zullinger) Ahrens.‬

Nancy met her husband, William (a WWII Veteran), while working together at Ingersoll Rand in‬ Manhattan, NY. They...

Rosean Berniece Maricondo

Rosean Berniece Maricondo

Feb 11, 2025

Rosean Berniece Maricondo September 6, 1952 – February 11, 2025

Rosean Berniece Maricondo passed away on February 11, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 6, 1952, in Long Beach, California, Rosean spent most of her life in various cities throughout Orange County, CA, where she built a life full of love,...

Joseph Lee Wilson Jr.

Joseph Lee Wilson Jr.

Feb 11, 2025

Joseph Lee Wilson, Jr. January 28, 1951 – February 11, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Lee Wilson, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on February 11, 2025, in Irvine, CA, at the age of 74.

Joe dedicated his career to ensuring the safe startup...

Antonio Ramos "Tony" Nery

Antonio Ramos "Tony" Nery

Feb 9, 2025

Antonio Ramos Nery

Antonio "Tony" Nery, a longtime resident of San Diego, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 83. Surrounded by his family, Tony's passing marks the end of a life full of love, service, and dedication to those around him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend,...

Anthony Neves Pereira

Anthony Neves Pereira

Feb 9, 2025

Antonio Neves Pereira was born in 1937 in the Azores Islands, off the coast of Portugal. At the age of 19, he was the first of his family to come to America after being accepted into California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo). He later transferred to San Francisco State University, where he graduated with a degree...

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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