Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Xao Luong

Xao Luong

Apr 28, 2017

Xao Luong lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on June 07, 1923 and passed away on April 28, 2017.

James Michael Feeney

James Michael Feeney

Apr 28, 2017

Jim Feeney of Lake Forest CA (of Parkinson's). He leaves behind his long time partner Crealleta King, her daughter Annette, and son Bill, his sons David Feeney and his wife Stefanie of Tampa FL, Michael Feeney of Lake Forest CA, daughter Cara Feeney of San Antonio, TX, granddaughter Leah Feeney and grandson Adam Feeney of Tampa FL.

...

Joseph M. Panarisi

Joseph M. Panarisi

Apr 26, 2017

With great sense of loss and much sadness, the family of Joseph M. Panarisi is mourning his passing on April 26, 2017. Joe and his wife Adriana, met in 1964 in Burbank, CA. They were introduced by their mothers at an Italian club. They were married in Burbank in 1965 and moved to Costa Mesa in 1969. He is...

Jeffrey W. Guffey

Jeffrey W. Guffey

Apr 26, 2017

Jeffrey William Guffey, 58, of Laguna Niguel, CA, beloved son to Shirley Guffey and the late William Guffey, passed away unexpectedly at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Champaign, IL.

Jeff grew up in Huntington Beach, CA and attended Marina High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in...

Phu Dinh Nguyen

Phu Dinh Nguyen

Apr 25, 2017

Phu Dinh Nguyen lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on May 01, 1944 and passed away on April 25, 2017.

Jacqueline Traut-Kendall

Jacqueline Traut-Kendall

Apr 24, 2017

Possible nearby hotel for those traveling to Orange County for services: Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel 50 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 643-6700 www.renaissanceclubsport.com/aliso-viejo

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jackie’s name to the Southern Poverty Law Center, https://donate.splcenter.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=463

Albert J. Mosebar

Albert J. Mosebar

Apr 21, 2017

Albert J. Mosebar lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on February 09, 1933 and passed away on April 21, 2017.

James H. Leys

James H. Leys

Apr 21, 2017

James H. Leys lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on November 24, 1931 and passed away on April 21, 2017.

Myrtha J. Thornbrooke

Myrtha J. Thornbrooke

Apr 20, 2017

Myrtha J. Thornbrooke lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on October 23, 1934 and passed away on April 20, 2017.

Louise Carr

Louise Carr

Apr 20, 2017

Louise “Liz” Mary Carr was born August 25, 1931 in Dansville, New York to Dr. Charles and Mary Gullo and peacefully passed away April 20, 2017 in Trabuco Canyon, California. She was 85 years old. Louise is survived by her eight children Martie (Doug) Williams, Christina Carr, Carmela Carr, Jay (Claudine) Carr, Lisa (Fred) Carr, Diana (Adi) Carter, Greg...

Betty Vines Diesen

Betty Vines Diesen

Apr 19, 2017

Betty Vines Diesen 5/23/27 – 4/19/17

Betty Vines Diesen, 89, of Irvine, died peacefully in her own home on April 19, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Betty was born and raised in Many, Louisiana.

After completing Many High School at age 16 she attended finishing school at the Gulf Park College for Women...

Francesco Tutino

Francesco Tutino

Apr 18, 2017

Francesco Tutino lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 06, 1924 and passed away on April 18, 2017.

Linda J. Allen

Linda J. Allen

Apr 17, 2017

We said farewell to our Mom Linda Josephine Allen on April 17, 2017. She was 95 years young. She was born on November 24, 1921 to Eddie and Samilia Habre in Brooklyn, NY.

She is predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Major Warren H. Allen (USMC Retired), her siblings Nick Habre and Violet Hajaar and her...

James Arthur O’Hearn

James Arthur O’Hearn

Apr 15, 2017

James Arthur O’Hearn, 80, of Costa Mesa, CA, died April 15, 2017. Jim was born May 14, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Virginia (Shea) O’Hearn. He is preceded in death by his sisters Rosemary, Alice, and Patricia and his good friend and brother-in-law Garry Stickley.

Jim was a 75-year resident of Orange County, spending the...

Jeanne M. Carpenter

Jeanne M. Carpenter

Apr 13, 2017

Jeanne Marie Carpenter of Coto De Caza, California passed away April 13, 2017. She was 61. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Jean Chudomelka. Jeanne is survived by her husband Dennis Carpenter; her daughter Tammi Wright and her two grandsons Eric and Bryan Wright. She is also survived by her siblings, Jerry Michael of Mission...

Mary Joan Wittenmeier

Mary Joan Wittenmeier

Apr 13, 2017

Mary Wittenmeier, 75 of Mission Viejo, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on April 13, 2017, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Everyone who knew her would agree she was one of a kind. Born in Columbus, Ohio Mary met and married the love of her life, Jerry Wittenmeier. His careers in the military and...

Evelyn A. Callahan

Evelyn A. Callahan

Apr 13, 2017

Evelyn A. Callahan lives in , passed away at the age of 99. Born on February 24, 1918 and passed away on April 13, 2017.

Salvatore N. Montevideo

Salvatore N. Montevideo

Apr 11, 2017

Salvatore (Sam) Natale Montevideo, 94

Sam Montevideo joined his wife, Grace in paradise on April 11, 2017.

Sam was born on Christmas Day in 1922, in San Giovanni di Gerace, Calabria, Italy. He was the oldest of four children born to Angelo and Maria Josephina Montevideo.

As was quite common in the early...

Stephen M. Lochowicz

Stephen M. Lochowicz

Apr 10, 2017

Stephen Michael Lochowicz, beloved son, brother and father, passed away at his home in Irvine California on April 10, 2017. Steve was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 6, 1961. In 1974, he moved to California with his family where he lived out the remainder of his life.

Although Steve had pursued many career opportunities, including the...

Barbara J. Johnson

Barbara J. Johnson

Apr 8, 2017

Barbara Jane (Edgemon) Johnson, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 8, 2017. She was fondly known to her friends as “Bobbie” and is survived by her 3 sons, Carl, Chris and Mike Lawrence, her brother Stan Edgemon and her daughter-in-law Patti Lanham. She was predeceased by her loving second husband, Orange...

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.

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when O'Connor Mortuary posts tributes.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.