Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Phyllis June Filippo

Phyllis June Filippo

Aug 23, 2024

Pamela Montooth’s memories of Phyllis J. Filippo:

After a full life of 96 years on this earth, Phyllis J Filippo passed away peacefully at her residence in Huntington Beach, California, surrounded by her closest family –niece Pamela and Russell Montooth, niece Claudia Fletcher and loving caregivers Connie and Diane.

Mentally sharp until the...

Grecelina (Grace) Tindugan Clark

Grecelina (Grace) Tindugan Clark

Aug 21, 2024

In Loving Memory Grecelina (Grace) Tindugan Clark December 24, 1973 – August 21, 2024 Escondido, California

Grace, a wonderful daughter, sister, friend and wife, passed away at home at the age of 50 after succumbing to cancer while surrounded by family at her side. She was born to George Uypala Tindugan...

Margie N. Cummings

Margie N. Cummings

Aug 20, 2024

Margie N. Cummings Born Zoyla Margarita Nunez February 19, 1950 – August 20, 2024

Margie was a loving, dedicated wife and mother. Also a wonderful daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.

Margie was a woman of God, a prayer warrior, a faithful servant to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. An amazing...

Israel Lopez

Israel Lopez

Aug 19, 2024

Israel Lopez passed away on August 19, 2024, in Orange County, CA, at the age of 87. Born on February 9, 1937, in La Casita, Texas, Israel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, five children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Israel proudly served in the Army for...

Wiley Oates Kennedy Jr.

Wiley Oates Kennedy Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Wiley Oates Kennedy Jr., 93, of Newport Beach, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children on August 17, 2024. Wiley is survived by his beloved wife of over 67 years, Ursula Ellen (née Roney); their children, Ursula Ann, Kathleen, and Wiley III; three grandchildren, Samantha, Kelly, and William; an honorary grandson, Paul; and one great-granddaughter, Lucy.

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Farshad Ladjavardi Ghomi

Farshad Ladjavardi Ghomi

Aug 17, 2024

Our beloved Farshad Ladjavardi, A loving husband, father, & brother

Our beloved Farshad Ladjavardi, A loving husband, father, & brother was born Feb 13, 1960, in Tehran and was the first child of Oscar & Farah Ladjavardi. He was very smart and great in math and science. A very humble and kind. His cousins loved him the...

Dolores Irene Robideau

Dolores Irene Robideau

Aug 16, 2024

Dolores and I exchanged wedding vows on September 16 th , 1995, at Holy Spirit Church in Fountain Valley. Our never-ending honeymoon began, and for me to care and love Dolores was as natural as breathing. She was my love, my friend, my supporter, and my partner. Together with God we were a good team. For 19 years Dee...

Kathleen "Kathy" Huettl Courtney

Kathleen "Kathy" Huettl Courtney

Aug 15, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Huettl Courtney (mostly written by Kathy who liked to plan ahead)

Kathy's services can be viewed online at https://youtube.com/live/SD7udWceT0Y

Kathy was born in 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. Her father was an attorney and her mother a homemaker. She had one younger sister, Janet. Kathy attended St. Mary of the Springs, a Catholic...

Alice Mae Winer

Alice Mae Winer

Aug 13, 2024

Alice Mae Winer, daughter of Fred and Anna Inario, was born on March 12, 1941 in Hollywood, California. She attended Fairfax High and UCLA.

She was married to her loving husband Marc Winer in January of 1982, and remained married for 43 wonderful years. They filled their years by traveling to 6 continents, having every major holiday...

Janalyn E. "Jan" Mckusick

Janalyn E. "Jan" Mckusick

Aug 13, 2024

Janalyn (Jan) E. McKusick

Well-known and respected La Jolla real estate broker and resident, Janalyn (Jan) E. McKusick, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. She was 85.

A native Californian, Jan grew up in San Diego County and spent the last 56 years as a resident of La Jolla, a place she truly loved....

Richard Oakley

Richard Oakley

Aug 13, 2024

Richard “Dick” Byron Oakley passed away August 13 th , 2024 after a short illness with cancer. He was surrounded by family in the days and hours before his death and we are comforted that he is no longer in pain. In the months leading up to his illness, he enjoyed his favorite things including daily lap swims, golf...

Margaret Joan Simonoff

Margaret Joan Simonoff

Aug 12, 2024

Margaret Joan Simonoff born on August 27th 1932 to Margaret and George Kelsey in Darien, Conn and passed away peacefully on August 12th 2024 in Aliso Viejo, California. Her mother immigrated from Scotland and her father immigrated from Turkey in their 20’s.

She graduated from Darien High School where she enjoyed singing and dancing, was frequently on...

Albert Edward "Al" Sukut, Jr. Dds

Albert Edward "Al" Sukut, Jr. Dds

Aug 12, 2024

**Albert Edward Sukut Jr., DDS** **October 23, 1944 – August 12, 2024**

Dr. Albert "Al" Edward Sukut Jr., blessed us with 79 years. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and dear friends on August 12, 2024. Al was born in Pasadena, California, on October 23, 1944, the fourth child out of five to his...

Richard Kannmacher Baker

Richard Kannmacher Baker

Aug 11, 2024

Richard K. Baker

October 19, 1943-August 11, 2024

Richard K. Baker, a resident of Irvine, CA. passed away peacefully on 8/11/24, with his beloved wife Lydia, of fifty years by his side.

Born October 19, 1943 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Nina and Leland Baker, Richard’s early years were spent at the Schlar Boarding...

James Hughes Sr.

James Hughes Sr.

Aug 11, 2024

James, aka Jim or Jimbo, was born April 16, 1942, to Arthur and Ruth Hughes in Port Huron, Michigan. The Hughes family lived in Marysville Michigan, where he spent many happy childhood years along with his sister Donna (deceased) and little brother, Dennis, who lives in Portland Oregon. In junior high, he enjoyed shot put and continued playing football...

Manuel A. Rivera

Manuel A. Rivera

Aug 9, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Manuel Rivera, age 75, on August 9th 2024, leaving behind his 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and his wife, Brenda.

Manuel, aka Manny, aka Uncle Boy, moved to Guam from the Philippines in 1972. He found the love of his life in high school and...

Donald Robert "Don" Gattuso

Donald Robert "Don" Gattuso

Aug 7, 2024

Donald “Don” Gattuso, born June 3, 1936 in Westfield, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 7, 2024. Don lived a life full of love and laughter, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.

In the mid-1950s, Don proudly served his country as a Marine, in...

Harold James Sala

Harold James Sala

Aug 6, 2024

Please leave your messages and condolences at Harold's website, https://haroldsala.com/

Eleanor “Ellie” Marie Blenz

Eleanor “Ellie” Marie Blenz

Aug 5, 2024

“Eleanora” Marie Daly was born in Chicago on March 20, 1929. She began her eternal life on August 5, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth (Sullivan) Daly and Walter Daly; her beloved husband Ludwig “Marty” Blenz; sisters Elizabeth and Joanne; and brothers Walter and Gerald.

She is survived by her children...

Robert Kenneth Elders

Robert Kenneth Elders

Aug 4, 2024

Bob Elders (affectionately known as “HB”) passed peacefully at his home in Monarch Beach, CA on August 4, 2024 with family at his side.  He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Blanche Elders, and a younger brother, William (Bill) Elders.  He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Cyndi; children Jeff (Dawn), Jennifer Blan (Rick),...

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.


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