Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Neil Goodale

Neil Goodale

Sep 12, 2014

Neil Goodale, a devoted family and crane man, died Friday, September 12th, 2014.

Neil Goodale was born March 26, 1935 in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada to Lloyd Goodale and Margaret MacDonald Goodale. He attended Squamish High in British Columbia, Canada. Following high school, Neil served in the Royal Canadian Navy.

In 1958, he married Catharina (Tina)...

Jozef Braksator

Jozef Braksator

Sep 12, 2014

Jozef Braksator lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on February 24, 1939 and passed away on September 12, 2014.

Kung-Lu Kao

Kung-Lu Kao

Sep 10, 2014

Kung-Lu Kao lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on August 10, 1926 and passed away on September 10, 2014.

Mary Jo Huntsinger

Mary Jo Huntsinger

Sep 8, 2014

Mary Jo (Yarno) Huntsinger went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on September 8, 2014. She was born in Nebraska to Verle and Ada Yarno. She came to live in Long Beach, California at age 2. She graduated from Wilson High. She married Jack B. Huntsinger in 1953. She was mother to three sons, John, James “Dan”...

Ruth Caroline Holmes

Ruth Caroline Holmes

Sep 8, 2014

Ruth Caroline Holmes lives in , passed away at the age of 96. Born on January 06, 1918 and passed away on September 08, 2014.

William E. Leahy

William E. Leahy

Sep 8, 2014

William E. Leahy lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on February 06, 1925 and passed away on September 08, 2014.

William J. Donovan

William J. Donovan

Sep 8, 2014

Bill Donovan, a devoted family man who exhibited the virtues of a committed, life-long Catholic, died Monday of natural causes at his residence in Newport Beach, CA.

Although he would be reluctant to acknowledge it, Bill spent most of his life in service of others. Among the roles he dutifully carried out during his 86 years included...

Pamela Sue Incardone

Pamela Sue Incardone

Sep 7, 2014

Pamela Sue Incardone lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on September 11, 1954 and passed away on September 07, 2014.

Frances E. Johnston

Frances E. Johnston

Sep 7, 2014

Frances E. Johnston lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on November 24, 1922 and passed away on September 07, 2014.

Richard Franco Nadal

Richard Franco Nadal

Sep 7, 2014

Richard “Ricky” Franco Nadal, 20, of Newport Beach passed away on September 7, 2014 while away at college in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ricky was a sophomore at Arizona State University and graduate of Corona Del Mar High School. An Eagle Scout, he enjoyed off-roading in his Jeep, camping, building and launching rockets, cooking, and spending time with his...

Hossein Behruzfard

Hossein Behruzfard

Sep 7, 2014

Hossein Behruzfard lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on June 05, 1931 and passed away on September 07, 2014.

Sang Hee Lee

Sang Hee Lee

Sep 6, 2014

Sang Hee Lee lives in , passed away at the age of 50. Born on April 15, 1964 and passed away on September 06, 2014.

Judith L. Barry

Judith L. Barry

Sep 4, 2014

On September 4, 2014, Judith L. Barry, quietly and peacefully left us after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Clete, and devoted children, son David and his wife Yao, and daughter Jill. She died as she lived with dignity and grace; always caring for the feelings of those around her.

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Steve Ozga

Steve Ozga

Sep 3, 2014

Steve Ozga lives in , passed away at the age of 47. Born on November 25, 1966 and passed away on September 03, 2014.

Tyler Reeves Kirkland

Tyler Reeves Kirkland

Sep 2, 2014

Tyler Reeves Kirkland lives in , passed away at the age of 14. Born on September 15, 1999 and passed away on September 02, 2014.

Donald Ira Pollock

Donald Ira Pollock

Sep 2, 2014

Don Pollock passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, September 2nd at his home in Mission Viejo, CA. He was born on September 24, 1940 in New York City. He was the only son of Francis and Bert Pollock and spent his youth growing up in Long Island, NY with his Aunts Blanche and Hilda and his...

Benito A. Sanchez

Benito A. Sanchez

Sep 2, 2014

On September 2, 2014 at 8:30 p.m., our beloved father, grandfather, brother and best friend, Benito Anthony Sanchez Sr., passed away. He had accepted Christ and the blessing of the Lord on his soul in the early hours of that same morning.

Benito fought a courageous battle against congestive heart failure to which he ultimately succumbed. He...

Theodore Schindler

Theodore Schindler

Sep 2, 2014

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Niko “Nick” Vasilj

Niko “Nick” Vasilj

Sep 1, 2014

Niko Vasilj “Nick”, 83, was born on February 15, 1931 in Medugorje, Hercegovina, Croatia to Nikola and Mara Vasilj. He passed away peacefully on September 1, 2014 in Laguna Hills, California with family by his side.

He spent his childhood in the small village of Medugorje. During WWII, in the summer of 1942, his family relocated to...

Virginia Oppenheimer

Virginia Oppenheimer

Sep 1, 2014

Virginia Oppenheimer lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on June 13, 1920 and passed away on September 01, 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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