Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Barbara Sweeney

Barbara Sweeney

Oct 6, 2016

Barbara Ann (Wanderscheid) Sweeney passed away peacefully at 5:45 a.m. Oct. 6, 2016, after a long battle with COPD (lung disease). She was 83.

Barbara was born Jan. 4, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the oldest of two children of Clarence and Kathryn Wanderscheid. Promoted an extra grade in grammar school, she attended high school at Marywood...

John-Paul Sichon

John-Paul Sichon

Oct 6, 2016

If wealth was measured by the number of people whose lives you touch, then JP Sichon was a billionaire… JP fought the battle against leukemia head on, with strength, courage, alot of humor and faith. We never heard him complain about the pain and suffering cancer did to his body, his spirit and most of all his family. Despite...

Geraldine Martini

Geraldine Martini

Oct 6, 2016

"Grandma Jeri"

On October 6, our world lost a very special person – Geraldine Mildred Martini. Jeri was born in New York on July 22, 1926, to Chester Blase Pinto and Josephine Stile Pinto. Her family moved to California when she was 13. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Edward Oreste Martine. Married in...

Brian David Casagranda

Brian David Casagranda

Oct 4, 2016

Brian David Casagranda lives in , passed away at the age of 47. Born on October 01, 1969 and passed away on October 04, 2016.

Mary Shoemaker

Mary Shoemaker

Oct 4, 2016

Mary Shoemaker lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on June 18, 1921 and passed away on October 04, 2016.

Giuseppe D. Maietta

Giuseppe D. Maietta

Oct 4, 2016

Giuseppe Domenico Maietta

Born March 10, 1928 in SanBiase, Italy, a beach community to Francesa and Salvatore and had: 3 brothers 3 sisters

Traveled to Rome to learn how to sew and become a tailor under a Mastro age 20 Met his wife Maria and Married in Italy Son Fabio born in Rome

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Nancy Kay Senerchia

Nancy Kay Senerchia

Oct 2, 2016

Nancy Kay Senerchia, age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Mission Viejo California.

Nancy is survived by her husband, John Senerchia and her four children, Shannon Alva (Chris), Scott Senerchia (Shelly), Stephen Senerchia (Sara), and Sean Senerchia. She also had eight grandchildren, Chase Senerchia, Matthew Senerchia, Logan Senerchia, Brayden Senerchia, Skylar Alva, Sofee...

Mark A. Trudell

Mark A. Trudell

Oct 2, 2016

Mark Alexander Trudell, age 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2nd in Los Angeles, California.

Mark is survived by his wife, Debi Trudell, his children, Mindy Zammit (John), Jennifer Salas (Dave), Brooke Deapen (Micah), Brent Newton, and Gregg Newton. He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren, Bailey, Charli, Shelby, Cody, Kayla, Devin, Chloe, Wyatt, Gracie,...

Gian Carlo Medina

Gian Carlo Medina

Oct 2, 2016

Gian Carlo Medina lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on December 04, 1960 and passed away on October 02, 2016.

John Loren Hartman

John Loren Hartman

Oct 1, 2016

John Loren Hartman lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on October 16, 1926 and passed away on October 01, 2016.

Louise H. Weakland

Louise H. Weakland

Sep 29, 2016

Louise H. Weakland lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on March 13, 1922 and passed away on September 29, 2016.

John Eckhardt Neeb

John Eckhardt Neeb

Sep 28, 2016

John Eckhardt Neeb lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on May 17, 1945 and passed away on September 28, 2016.

Robert Mealey

Robert Mealey

Sep 28, 2016

Our beloved Robert (Bob, Boss Bob, Uncle Bob, Greatest Uncle Bobby) was taken from us way to soon on September 28, 2016. Born on May 25, 1960 at St. Bernardine hospital, Bob was a graduate of Granada Hills High School in 1978. Bob was 56 when he passed.

Robert was a loving, caring son to Joseph (passed...

Ernest L. Pemberton

Ernest L. Pemberton

Sep 28, 2016

Mission Viejo, CA – E. Leon Pemberton, 84, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California following a four-year diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia.

He is survived by his brothers, Tom Pemberton and Joe Pemberton; his son, Scott Pemberton; his son, Rick Pemberton and his expectant wife, Philadelphie Pemberton, and their two children, Caleb...

Mallory Allen

Mallory Allen

Sep 27, 2016

MALLORY ALLEN 1918-2016

Vera Mallory Allen of San Juan Capistrano, CA and formerly of Andover, MA died at her home on September 27th with all three of her children present.

Mallory was born in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 21st 1918. Shortly thereafter her family moved to Proctor, MN where she would later meet...

Joshua Wong

Joshua Wong

Sep 25, 2016

Joshua Wong lives in , passed away at the age of 12. Born on May 28, 2004 and passed away on September 25, 2016.

Mary C. Burns

Mary C. Burns

Sep 23, 2016

Mary Catherine Murphy Burns Born 11/14/1930 Died 9/23/2016 R.I.P.

Mary Catherine known to her family and friends as ‘Mai’ was born in Muene Beage (Bagenalstown), County Carlow, Ireland. She grew up on the family farm known as Ratheadon which is Gaelic for ‘Hill of the Fairies’. This Irish heritage and appreciation for all things IRISH is the...

Irene Marion Evans

Irene Marion Evans

Sep 21, 2016

Irene Marion Evans lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on December 14, 1920 and passed away on September 21, 2016.

Ruth Herrmann

Ruth Herrmann

Sep 20, 2016

Ruth Herrmann passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the New Orange Hills Skilled Nursing Facility in Orange, CA.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 23rd, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA. The Funeral service will be held at Mount of Olives Church which is...

Sophie Barisano

Sophie Barisano

Sep 19, 2016

Sophie Barisano lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on December 31, 1921 and passed away on September 19, 2016.

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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