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Gayle Truesdell Dale

Gayle Truesdell Dale

Sep 27, 2014

Gayle Truesdell Dale September 27, 1942 – September 27, 2014

Gayle Truesdell Dale passed away 9/27/2014 at her home in Irvine, California after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Gayle was born in Bell, California and is predeceased by her mother Betty and stepfather Jack Webb and father Robin Swetak. She is survived by...

Charles Baxter Bailey

Charles Baxter Bailey

Sep 27, 2014

Charles Baxter Bailey lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on May 05, 1927 and passed away on September 27, 2014.

Nancy L. Scuderi

Nancy L. Scuderi

Sep 26, 2014

Nancy L. Scuderi, nee Furforo, born October 4, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at the age of 68. A longtime resident of Chicago, Nancy moved to Aliso Viejo, California in 1999. Nancy loved the Southern California weather from the first time she stepped off the plane.

Nancy was the center of...

Garett Edward Olson

Garett Edward Olson

Sep 26, 2014

Garett Edward Olson lives in , passed away at the age of 27. Born on September 18, 1987 and passed away on September 26, 2014.

Wayne E. Henthorn

Wayne E. Henthorn

Sep 24, 2014

Wayne Edwin Henthorn January 26, 1931 – September 24, 2014

Wayne Edwin Henthorn, went to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24. Born on January 26, 1931 to Mabel and Kenneth Henthorn in Central City, Nebraska, he resided in Long Beach, California since 1937. Wayne graduated from Poly High School in 1948, was employed by...

Shu Chun Pang

Shu Chun Pang

Sep 21, 2014

Shu Chun Pang lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on December 10, 1946 and passed away on September 21, 2014.

William John Wolf

William John Wolf

Sep 21, 2014

William John Wolf lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on November 21, 1916 and passed away on September 21, 2014.

Donas A. Dilallo

Donas A. Dilallo

Sep 21, 2014

Donas Annette Toles DiLallo was born June 11, 1940 and passed away on September 21, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Peter; her five daughters, Julie, Gina, Debra, Lisa and Sarah as well as her eight grandchildren Allison, Zachary, Logan, Thatcher, Sunny, Elijah, Thea and Sidney.

Memorial Services will be at Mariner’s Ocean...

Jeremy Lavia

Jeremy Lavia

Sep 20, 2014

Jeremy Lavia lives in , passed away at the age of 35. Born on October 14, 1978 and passed away on September 20, 2014.

Curtis E. Branch

Curtis E. Branch

Sep 20, 2014

Curtis served two tours of duty in Vietnam and finished out his military career at El Toro Marine Base as the Human Resource Sergeant Major.

He was preceded in death by his father Roosevelt Branch Sr., his mother Mamie Branch, his brother Robert Branch, and his daughters Pam Branch and Eugenia Branch. He is survived by wife...

William J. Mcmahon

William J. Mcmahon

Sep 18, 2014

William Joseph McMahon Jr. of Newport Beach, CA passed away on September 18, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA and was the son of William Joseph McMahon and Sara Peek. He married Therese ” Terry” Margaret Musante on June 20, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. The couple resided in Taft, Whittier, Tustin and...

Steven C. Freygang

Steven C. Freygang

Sep 18, 2014

Steven C. Freygang lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on June 25, 1948 and passed away on September 18, 2014.

Wadie Najm

Wadie Najm

Sep 16, 2014

Wadie Najm is my brother.

Many people knew and loved Dr Najm. Many people knew him as a caring, patient, intelligent scientist, teacher, professor, mentor, physician and colleague. I knew him as my brother. He had all the characteristics, personal qualities and skills that those who knew him attributed to him, but he was much more than...

Lorraine Eldora Lea

Lorraine Eldora Lea

Sep 15, 2014

Lorraine Eldora Lea lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on January 22, 1930 and passed away on September 15, 2014.

Galves “Bob” Garcia

Galves “Bob” Garcia

Sep 15, 2014

Bob passed away in the early hours of September 15, 2014 peacefully with his loving and devoted wife and children at his side. Bob has always been a man of great strength, fierce dedication to family and a devout faith in God.

He was born July 5, 1923 in St. Johns, AZ to Francisca & Ramon Garcia....

Thomas Joseph Meany

Thomas Joseph Meany

Sep 15, 2014

Thomas Joseph Meany, 75, passed away September 15, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. Born November 15th, 1938 in Winchendon Massachusetts. After graduating he enlisted in the Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He moved to California in the early 60’s and worked at North American Aviation where he met the ‘Love of His Life’,...

Faith Marie Schafnitz

Faith Marie Schafnitz

Sep 14, 2014

Faith (Cunningham) Schafnitz August 10, 1947 – September 14, 2014

Faith Schafnitz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly at her home in Irvine, California on Sunday, September 14, 2014. She was 67 years old.

Born in Cook County, Illinois, Faith moved to California in 1952. She graduated from Whittier High School in...

Maxine Bednarski

Maxine Bednarski

Sep 14, 2014

Maxine Bednarski lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on January 29, 1925 and passed away on September 14, 2014.

Adele L. Graham

Adele L. Graham

Sep 14, 2014

Adele L. Graham lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on October 05, 1918 and passed away on September 14, 2014.

Martha W. Howard

Martha W. Howard

Sep 12, 2014

Martha W. Howard lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on January 28, 1916 and passed away on September 12, 2014.

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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