Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jill Anne Ludloff

Jill Anne Ludloff

Sep 1, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Jill Anne Ludloff announces her passing on Friday September 1st, 2017, at the age of 54, after a strong fight with cancer. Jill will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Alan, and her children Dani and Bryan. Jill was the loving daughter of Jean and Pete Wallner...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Aug 31, 2017

Robert Burns lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on September 23, 1939 and passed away on August 31, 2017.

William Stephen Hulsy

William Stephen Hulsy

Aug 30, 2017

William Stephen Hulsy September 27, 1942 – August 30, 2017

William Hulsy, son of William R. Hulsy and Regina Scott Hulsy of Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with heart disease.

William followed in his father's footsteps, graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1960, securing a B.A. degree from...

Wincenty Naszkiewicz

Wincenty Naszkiewicz

Aug 28, 2017

Wincenty Naszkiewicz lives in , passed away at the age of 96. Born on November 11, 1920 and passed away on August 28, 2017.

Donna Renee Mcatee

Donna Renee Mcatee

Aug 27, 2017

Donna Renee McAtee lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on December 08, 1947 and passed away on August 27, 2017.

Robert Wildenberg

Robert Wildenberg

Aug 26, 2017

Robert Wildenberg lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on November 03, 1942 and passed away on August 26, 2017.

Allan F. Strubb

Allan F. Strubb

Aug 25, 2017

Allan (Al) Frederick Strubb met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2017 at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA.

Allan was born Sept. 17, 1929 at home, in Cumberland, WI to Frederick and Beatrice (Meloy) Strubb. He was the third of three children. He absorbed the environment of woods and water in this northwestern...

Alicia Remy Avila

Alicia Remy Avila

Aug 24, 2017

Alicia M. Avila, 66, of Laguna Woods, passed away to eternal glory on August 24th at 6:30pm at her home.

Ali, as she preferred to be called, was born in Quito, Ecuador, South America. She lived most of her adult life in Cypress Cove and Cypress Shore in San Clemente, where she loved to go jogging along...

Mary Clare Favero

Mary Clare Favero

Aug 23, 2017

Mary Clare Favero, 80, of San Clemente, CA, passed away after battling cancer Wednesday (August 23, 2017) at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital near Irvine, CA, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 30, 1937, the daughter of George W. and Marie Lynch McVey in the Murray Hospital in Butte, MT, only three days apart from...

Dennis Cook

Dennis Cook

Aug 23, 2017

Dennis Cook lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on June 04, 1940 and passed away on August 23, 2017.

Douglas S. Miller

Douglas S. Miller

Aug 23, 2017

Douglas Scott Miller, beloved son, brother and uncle, was born in Glendale, California on July 10, 1967. When he was three, he moved to Mission Viejo. Doug attended school at DePortola Elementary School, La Paz Intermediate, and Mission Viejo High School. He ran cross country and track in high school. He then attended Saddleback College where he earned several...

Rodney Smallwood

Rodney Smallwood

Aug 23, 2017

Rodney Keith Smallwood December 5, 1936 – August 23, 2017

Rodney Keith Smallwood “Rod” passed away peacefully on August 23, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Rod bravely fought a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Rod was born and raised in Sullivan County, Indiana the oldest of 6 children to Gene and Irene Smallwood. He graduated...

Diane Hearne

Diane Hearne

Aug 21, 2017

Diane Hearne lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on January 14, 1941 and passed away on August 21, 2017.

Paul Flynn

Paul Flynn

Aug 21, 2017

Paul Flynn lives in , passed away at the age of 58. Born on June 10, 1959 and passed away on August 21, 2017.

Brooke S. Dilliplaine

Brooke S. Dilliplaine

Aug 20, 2017

Brooke Sierra Dilliplaine – “Brookie Tookie”, 16, of Aliso Viejo, CA died on August 20, 2017. She was born on June 22, 2001. She is survived by her father Bobby, mother Tara, brother Sean, sister Grace and a huge community of loving family and friends.

While this beautiful girl was unable to talk and walk, she found...

Lynn Loper

Lynn Loper

Aug 20, 2017

Lynn (Marilyn) Mae Loper was born in Webster City, Iowa to parents Clifford and Alfrieda Loper on January 29, 1933. She was the third of four children, sister Mava, and brothers Mervyn and Merle. Lynn was residing in Laguna Nigel, CA when she was unexpectedly called home on August 20, 2017.

In her early life Lynn exhibited...

Joseph Deritis

Joseph Deritis

Aug 19, 2017

Joseph DeRitis lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on March 29, 1930 and passed away on August 19, 2017.

Jorge Valdez Gonzalez

Jorge Valdez Gonzalez

Aug 18, 2017

Jorge Ivan Valdez Gonzalez passed away on Friday August 18th 2017 in Laguna Hills, CA. He was born in Mexico City on July 15th 1979. At the end, he was unable to beat his battle with depression, but his memory will live on forever.

Having to move from Mexico to the U.S. at an early age, he...

Katherine Hunter

Katherine Hunter

Aug 18, 2017

Katherine Hunter lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on July 22, 1936 and passed away on August 18, 2017.

Sandy G. Spano

Sandy G. Spano

Aug 18, 2017

Sandy G. Spano, age 86, became the newest angel on Thursday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Sandy was a long time resident of Laguna Woods, active member of the Bocci Club, Volunteer for the Florence Sylvester Senior Center, Saddleback Thrift Store and Shea Riding Center. Sandy was an excellent cook and baker, who enjoyed preparing meals for...

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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