Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Anita Georgious

Anita Georgious

Sep 23, 2015

Anita Georgious lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on October 19, 1935 and passed away on September 23, 2015.

Frederick W. Murphy

Frederick W. Murphy

Sep 23, 2015

On Wednesday September 23, 2015 at the age of 76 Frederick William Murphy was called to heavens gates. He was born on November 17, 1939 on a small island in Ontario Canada. Son of Frederick Alfred and Margaret Elizabeth (Barnet) Murphy, Fred was raised by his grandmother Katherine Barnet along with his sister Carol.

Fred met his...

Jim Ward

Jim Ward

Sep 22, 2015

On Tuesday 9/22/15 at the age of 83, heaven received an awesome, loving, gentle and wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, Poppa (grandfather), brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and all around terrific car salesman.

Jim Ward was gifted to humanity on Feb 24, 1932 in Athens ON, Canada. Son of John (Jack) and Lenna (Young) Ward and brother of Bill...

James Joseph Quinn

James Joseph Quinn

Sep 22, 2015

James Joseph Quinn lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on October 18, 1936 and passed away on September 22, 2015.

John L. Piontek

John L. Piontek

Sep 21, 2015

John L. Piontek lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on September 22, 1944 and passed away on September 21, 2015.

Lillian E. Meyer

Lillian E. Meyer

Sep 21, 2015

Lillian E. Meyer lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on December 02, 1923 and passed away on September 21, 2015.

Mary Theresa O’Keefe

Mary Theresa O’Keefe

Sep 21, 2015

Mary Theresa O'Keefe was born Mary Theresa Petri to her parents Mary and John Michael Petri in Tacoma, WA on May 4, 1935. She was the oldest of four girls and shared a happy and wonderful childhood with her sisters Elizabeth 'Betty' Hedreen, Joan Imhof, and Bernadette 'Bernie' Piscatella. Mary and her three sisters were delightful young girls whose...

Sam John Marzullo

Sam John Marzullo

Sep 21, 2015

Sam Marzullo died Monday September 21, 2015 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles from complications of cancer. He was 68 years old. His wife of 45 years, Candyce Marzullo, and four daughters were by his side.

Sara Marzullo, wife of Kyle Burkhardt and step-mother of Jack Burkhardt; Katherine Marzullo; Emily Velardo, wife of Vince Velardo and mother...

Don R. Kribs

Don R. Kribs

Sep 20, 2015

Born to Minerva and Lewis Kribs on Oct. 3, 1934, Rev. Don Kribs died on Sept. 19, 2015. Fr. Don attended Loyola High School and University, and was ordained in 1961. He served as parish priest for 15 years. His meeting with Mother Theresa in 1975 changed his life. He accepted the position of vice-chair of the Co-workers of...

Glen Odell

Glen Odell

Sep 15, 2015

Glen Odell lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on April 29, 1941 and passed away on September 15, 2015.

Joseph J. Blanda

Joseph J. Blanda

Sep 15, 2015

Joseph J. Blanda lives in , passed away at the age of 53. Born on September 24, 1961 and passed away on September 15, 2015.

Evelyne M. Anderson

Evelyne M. Anderson

Sep 15, 2015

Evelyne M. Anderson lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on September 06, 1922 and passed away on September 15, 2015.

Martin E. Whelan

Martin E. Whelan

Sep 11, 2015

Martin E. Whelan, Jr. of Newport Beach died on September 11, 2015 at the age of 86.

Marty was born in Los Angeles in 1928 to Martin and Celeste Whelan and was the younger brother of Patricia Welch (deceased). He graduated from Loyola High School in 1945, Santa Clara College in 1949, and Loyola Law School in...

Bernard J. O’Loughlin

Bernard J. O’Loughlin

Sep 10, 2015

Dr. Bernard James O’Loughlin, 100, died at his home in Newport Beach on Thursday, September 10, 2015.

Dr. O’Loughlin was born in Baudette, Minnesota. His father was a logging camp trail boss, and later owned a restaurant and store. His mother was the teacher at a one-room school. Graduating from high school in a small town in...

Robert H. Barry

Robert H. Barry

Sep 10, 2015

Robert H. Barry lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on January 29, 1938 and passed away on September 10, 2015.

Lynnette Baum

Lynnette Baum

Sep 9, 2015

On October 5, 1953, in La Grande, Oregon, a baby girl was born, trailing clouds of glory from heaven as the poet Wordsworth would say. She was the second daughter, an alert blue-eyed beauty, for Richard Kenneth and Elaine Turner Baum. They named her Lynnette and everyone in their family rejoiced at her arrival. As time went on, Lynnette...

Patricia S. Kuhr

Patricia S. Kuhr

Sep 9, 2015

Patricia Sobierajski Kuhr March 3, 1942 – September 9, 2015

A is for A lover of ABC books B is for Beautiful C is for Creative and Clever Distinguished Daughter of Theodore and Helen E is for Editor F is for Frank Sinatra, her favorite Grandmother of Sebastian, Jared, Julian and Elias H is for her new...

Angela L. Conti

Angela L. Conti

Sep 9, 2015

Angela L. Conti lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1927 and passed away on September 09, 2015.

Sadie V. Patterson

Sadie V. Patterson

Sep 8, 2015

Sadie V. Patterson lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 22, 1921 and passed away on September 08, 2015.

Viola M. Schreiber

Viola M. Schreiber

Sep 6, 2015

Viola M. Schreiber lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on January 25, 1927 and passed away on September 06, 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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