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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.

William Carl Bettis

William Carl Bettis

Sep 19, 2016

WILLIAM CARL BETTIS

William Carl Bettis, 85, of Laguna Niguel California, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, died on September 19, 2016. Bill passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital of Parkinson’s Disease surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 6th, 1931 in Iowa to Carl Edmond Bettis and Maude Zenoba Van Dorin.

Bill...

John M. Fulwiler

John M. Fulwiler

Sep 18, 2016

John M. Fulwiler lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on April 09, 1947 and passed away on September 18, 2016.

Donna Rae Gaines

Donna Rae Gaines

Sep 17, 2016

Donna Rae Gaines (Osland), 84, passed away after a lengthy illness on September 17, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1932 to Norvald and Mildred Osland in St James, Minnesota.

She grew up in St James and attended St James High School where she excelled at sports and graduated in 1950. She attended Augsburg College for...

David Steven Banasiak

David Steven Banasiak

Sep 16, 2016

On September 16, 2016 after a second short battle with cancer David Steven Banasiak of Irvine, California, entered into eternal rest. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed away in peace knowing that his family was by his side. David was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather to his family.

The oldest of...

Jason Mickael Caduff

Jason Mickael Caduff

Sep 16, 2016

Our beloved Jason Mickael Caduff entered eternal life on September 16th, 2016. He was born on January 7th, 1993. He had a kind, loving and caring heart.

He is survived by his grandparents, Jean and Marie Nguyen; his father, Christopher Caduff; his step-mother, Genelyn; his mother, Lily Nguyen-Ellis; his step-father, Wayne Ellis; his brother, Jeremy Caduff; his...

Andrew H. Marsland

Andrew H. Marsland

Sep 14, 2016

Andrew Howard Marsland, of Laguna Niguel, died on September 14, in Garden Grove. He was 47.

Andrew was a son, brother, nephew and uncle in a family that he loved and that loved him. He was a skilled professional chef, with a creative mind. He was a tinkerer. He could take on projects and, without any previous...

John Riley Gorman

John Riley Gorman

Sep 13, 2016

John Riley Gorman lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on June 21, 1933 and passed away on September 13, 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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