Obituaries

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Lucille B. Chapla

Lucille B. Chapla

Oct 30, 2015

Lucille B. Chapla lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on April 18, 1920 and passed away on October 30, 2015.

Dorothy Jean Darr

Dorothy Jean Darr

Oct 30, 2015

Dorothy “Dottie” Jean Darr passed away at Hoag Hospital in Irvine on Thursday, October 29th. Born Sept. 20th 1928 in Iowa, she lived in many areas of Southern California, before settling in Irvine.

She was an avid golfer, bridge player and gardener.

Survivors include her three children, Cheryl Bates, Dawnella Summers and Michael Darr as...

O. L. Buzz Busby

O. L. Buzz Busby

Oct 30, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Orlando L. Busby, USA, Retired February 6, 1937 – October 30, 2015

On Friday, October 30, Orlando L. Busby, Jr. peaceful passed away with family members by his side. Orlando, known affectionately as Buzz, was born on February 6, 1937 in Alabama to Orlando and Mary Busby. As a child, Buzz was an excellent marksman,...

Rosemarie A. Farrell

Rosemarie A. Farrell

Oct 28, 2015

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton C.A.R.E.S. – Vicki Miller C/O Pastoral Care Services Box 555191 Camp Pendleton CA 92055-5191

Checks can be made payable to C.A.R.E.S. – the Wounded Warrior Program (WWP) is a sub-account of the C.A.R.E.S. program.

Howard “Tommy” Lane

Howard “Tommy” Lane

Oct 27, 2015

Howard “Tommy” Lane lives in , passed away at the age of 31. Born on May 23, 1984 and passed away on October 27, 2015.

Harry E. Confer

Harry E. Confer

Oct 24, 2015

Harry E. Confer lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on April 19, 1947 and passed away on October 24, 2015.

Jason Philip Barter

Jason Philip Barter

Oct 24, 2015

Jason Philip Barter lives in , passed away at the age of 37. Born on October 06, 1978 and passed away on October 24, 2015.

Estrella Cuervo Pilar

Estrella Cuervo Pilar

Oct 23, 2015

Estrella Cuervo Pilar lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on November 15, 1924 and passed away on October 23, 2015.

Gene Stephen Johnson

Gene Stephen Johnson

Oct 22, 2015

G.S. "Steve" Johnson passed away of natural causes on Oct. 22, 2015.

He was a native of Southern California and born Aug. 18. 1952 to Houston O. and Joyce Johnson. He graduated from La Canada High School in 1970.

He worked for Nissan car dealerships most of his life as a service manager and was...

Luz R. Co

Luz R. Co

Oct 21, 2015

Luz R. Co lives in , passed away at the age of 101. Born on February 14, 1914 and passed away on October 21, 2015.

Genevieve Mildred Smith

Genevieve Mildred Smith

Oct 20, 2015

Genevieve Mildred Smith October 27, 1919 – October 20, 2015

Genevieve (Gen) Mildred (Miller) Smith was born on a farm near Julesburg, Colorado on October 27, 1919 to Bernard R. Miller and Anna T. Michalek. She was the eldest of five children–one boy and four girls. Farming was difficult where they lived during the Great Depression, so...

James Rankin

James Rankin

Oct 20, 2015

James Rankin lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on May 19, 1929 and passed away on October 20, 2015.

Keith Nicholas Lee

Keith Nicholas Lee

Oct 18, 2015

Keith Nicholas Lee Sr., a.k.a. Nick Lee, 71, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday, October 18 at his beloved cabin in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Born in Compton, CA to Keith and Faustina Lee he lived most of his life in Orange County, California.

Nick Lee was a gregarious gentleman with an...

Nick Edward Yocca

Nick Edward Yocca

Oct 15, 2015

Nick Edward Yocca passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the age of 85. Nick was the original senior founder of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth.

Born in Windber, Pennsylvania, a small coal-mining town, Nick was the ninth of ten children born to the late Nicola and Assunta Yocca, both immigrants from the...

Kenneth Ray Martinez

Kenneth Ray Martinez

Oct 14, 2015

Kenneth “Ken” Ray Martinez 1945-2015

Ken Martinez, 70, passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2015 in La Jolla, CA at Thornton Hospital surrounded by family.

He graduated from Point Loma High School with the class of 1963 where he lettered in Football and Baseball. As a standout athlete, he went on to play both sports...

Francis Cleon Kemp

Francis Cleon Kemp

Oct 14, 2015

On October 14, 2015, Francis C. Kemp left behind his earthly garden to join his beloved wife Dorothy and daughter Denna Rae in heaven. Frank served as a radar mechanic in the Army Air Force during WWII and then joined the merchant marine where he discovered his love of the sea and eventually became a commercial fisherman. He built...

Wenceslao Santiago

Wenceslao Santiago

Oct 14, 2015

Wenceslao Urbiztondo Santiago, Jr.

November 3, 1928 – October 14, 2015

Wenceslao Urbiztondo Santiago, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Saddleback Memorial Hospital, Laguna Hills, CA. Wenceslao was born on November 3, 1928 in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. He was the sixth of thirteen children of Wenceslao Esquerra Santiago...

Christina M. Hammond

Christina M. Hammond

Oct 14, 2015

Hammond, Christina Marie, aged 49, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on October 14th, 2015 in Laguna Beach, CA.

Christina is survived by her loving husband, Mark Hammond, and her children, Brittney Toca, Garic Toca and stepchildren, Holly Hammond and Hunter Hammond; her sister Carol and her husband Costantino De Angelis; and nieces and nephews: Alex...

Mary Jane Didelot

Mary Jane Didelot

Oct 13, 2015

Mary Jane Didelot lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on May 09, 1931 and passed away on October 13, 2015.

Irene Bauer

Irene Bauer

Oct 13, 2015

Irene Bauer lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on November 22, 1936 and passed away on October 13, 2015.

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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