Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Maurice S. Ryan

Maurice S. Ryan

May 30, 2014

Maurice Stephen Ryan, devoted husband, father and golfer extraordinaire, passed away peacefully in California May 30, 2014. Just a month prior, Maury celebrated his 102nd birthday with his children and grandchildren. He was born in Peabody, Massachusetts the day the Titanic sank in 1912, only son to the late Maurice J. and Mary (Willett) Ryan; he was brother to...

Susanne Sweet

Susanne Sweet

May 30, 2014

Susanne Sweet lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on February 22, 1945 and passed away on May 30, 2014.

Wayne A. Brockman

Wayne A. Brockman

May 29, 2014

Wayne Anthony Brockman, 69, of Mission Viejo, California, beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many, died on May 29, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to Wayne and Dorothy Brockman.

Wayne grew up in New York and San Gabriel, California before moving to Mission Viejo. He graduated from Newtown High...

Robert K. Burch

Robert K. Burch

May 29, 2014

Robert Kendell Burch 4/26/1925 – 5/29/2014

WWII Veteran. Bob was born in Hollywood California, the son of professional musicians Claude and Viola. He interrupted his education at Loyola High to enter the US Navy, later serving in the Air Force. It was during his tour in the Navy that he met the love of his love, Joan...

Joseph P. Longo

Joseph P. Longo

May 29, 2014

Joseph P. Longo lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on August 24, 1950 and passed away on May 29, 2014.

Donna Lee Morin

Donna Lee Morin

May 28, 2014

Donna Lee Morin lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on November 25, 1925 and passed away on May 28, 2014.

Carl Henry Zangger

Carl Henry Zangger

May 28, 2014

Carl Henry Zangger Jr. 93, of Dana Point, California, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, died on May 28, 2014. He was born in Remsen Iowa to Karl Henry Zangger and Rose Marie Wyffels Zangger and moved to Altadena California at age 16. He graduated in 1938 from John Muir Technical High School, Pasadena, California. He served in the South...

David Garcia

David Garcia

May 27, 2014

David Garcia, 74, was born April 2, 1940 and passed away May 27, 2014. A retired Command Sargeant Major in the US Army, Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife Marion Elizabeth Garcia; daughter Lucy Morrow; son Paul Garcia; and grandchildren Kimberly Morrow, Karly Morrow and Brandon Garcia.

Graveside service will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, June...

Petra A. Albert

Petra A. Albert

May 26, 2014

Petra A. Albert lives in , passed away at the age of 46. Born on June 16, 1967 and passed away on May 26, 2014.

Ronald Clair Milfs

Ronald Clair Milfs

May 26, 2014

Ronald Clair Milfs lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on August 31, 1944 and passed away on May 26, 2014.

Darren R. Bloom

Darren R. Bloom

May 24, 2014

Darren R. Bloom lives in , passed away at the age of 46. Born on January 04, 1968 and passed away on May 24, 2014.

Vivian Shuirman

Vivian Shuirman

May 23, 2014

On May 23rd the most beautiful person to be part of our lives, our little sister, Vivian, lost her 11 year battle with cancer today. Our sister was loved so very much. She will be missed beyond words. She was the most positive person we knew who thought of others in her darkest and hardest times in fighting for...

Joseph John Linik

Joseph John Linik

May 21, 2014

Joseph John Linik, 64, died at his home May 21, 2014, of a sudden heart attack. Services will be held June 16, 7 p.m. at the InSpirit Center for Spiritual Living Church in Mission Viejo, California.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Irvine Eagles Special Olympics team where Joe coached for 14 years....

Gilberto C. Hurtado

Gilberto C. Hurtado

May 21, 2014

Gilberto Cervantes Hurtado, passed away May 21, 2014. Gilberto was born on February 26, 1929 in Chucandiro, Michoacan, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States in 1958 and resided in Santa Ana, California with his wife, Maria Eudave Hurtado and son, Gil Hurtado, for the majority of his adult life. After retiring from UCI medical Center as part of...

Brian Brendan Kent

Brian Brendan Kent

May 19, 2014

Ret. Marine LtCol Brian Brendan Kent entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2014. He was 84. A native of Virginia, he was a Dana Point, CA resident. Beloved husband of Fumie Kent for the past 45 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Navy LCDR Thomas Kent and Dorothy Kent; one brother, Barry Kent;...

Maurie Franke

Maurie Franke

May 18, 2014

Maurice John Franke, loving father of Elizabeth Meier, Kathleen Sawicky and Andrew Franke, and adored husband of Marlene Joan Franke, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2014, just a few hours before his 77th Birthday. He fought his 1½ year battle with pancreatic cancer with courage and grace. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Verna Mae Dorman

Verna Mae Dorman

May 18, 2014

Verna Mae Dorman, 94

Beloved mother and grandmother, Verna Mae Dorman, 94, died May 18, 2014, in Laguna Hills, CA.

A former long-term resident of Meridian, Mrs. Dorman was born October 22, 1919 in Newton County, Mississippi, to John Cleveland and Carrie Delma (Grantham) Huddleston.

She was valedictorian of her Center Ridge 1938...

John P. Banko

John P. Banko

May 16, 2014

John P. Banko, Jr., born January 4, 1936 in New Castle, PA. Passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 in Santa Ana.

A loving husband and father, John was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, MaryAnn (Cepro) Banko. He is survived by his son, Joseph A. Banko and his wife Kathleen (Williams) Banko of Santa...

Margaret Velardo

Margaret Velardo

May 15, 2014

Margaret 'Marge' Pauline Munton Velardo, 91, of Laguna Niguel, a loving wife, nurturing mother, doting grandmother and devoted friend, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014 of natural causes.

She was born on July 25, 1922 in Hillsboro, Illinois to the late Noah Munton and Ruth Crihfield. She graduated from Denby High School in Detroit and later...

Gary Ray Abulog

Gary Ray Abulog

May 15, 2014

[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] BY E. E. CUMMINGS

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling) i fear no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want no world(for beautiful you...

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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