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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Carolyn Jean Sayles

Carolyn Jean Sayles

Jun 25, 2024

Carolyn Jean Sayles (Price), age 78, of Mission Viejo CA, passed away on June 25, 2024. Carolyn was the loving wife of Ralph R. Sayles (deceased). She enjoyed collecting antiques and depression glass, reading books and watching vintage movies. She is survived by her loving twin grandchildren Michael T. MacWilliams and Jessica A. MacWilliams of Winston Salem NC. ‘Grandma...

Mary Rita Darr

Mary Rita Darr

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Rita Darr passed away at the age of 90. Born on October 19, 1933 and passed away on June 24, 2024.

James Francis O’Neill

James Francis O’Neill

Jun 23, 2024

Jim O’Neill, 86, of Dana Point, CA, passed away after spending a lovely day with his wife Kathy Lucey-O’Neill, his two sons, and two other family members.

Semper Fidelis was Jim O’Neill to the core.

Born in Cleveland, OH to his Irish immigrant parents, Michael and Mary, Jimmy was raised to be loving and loyal...

Donald R. Richkas

Donald R. Richkas

Jun 23, 2024

Donald R. Richkas, 70, of Aliso Viejo, CA, passed away on June 23, 2024.

Don was born on November 14, 1953 in East St. Louis, IL to Donald and Carol Richkas. He lived his childhood in O'Fallon, IL where he excelled in track and football. In the 80's he moved to southern CA, eventually settling down in...

June O’Brien Hurtgen

June O’Brien Hurtgen

Jun 21, 2024

Born in New York in 1943, June O’Brien Hurtgen was the oldest of four children–two girls, two boys. She was proud to be an American, she was proud of her Irish roots, and she was a proud redhead. She graduated from Trinity College in Washington D.C., where she met her husband, Peter. They were married for 57 years.

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Connie Lee Beaman

Connie Lee Beaman

Jun 21, 2024

Connie Lee Beaman

Connie Lee Beaman passed away the morning of 06/2/1/2024 at the board and care home where she had lived for the past year.

Connie was born on Jan 21, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska to Ernest and Lois Preston. Shortly after, the family moved to California and settled in Santa Barbara where Connie...

Patricia Jane "Patty" Browne

Patricia Jane "Patty" Browne

Jun 20, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, Patricia Jane Browne, 91, of Dana Point, California, and Bigfork, Montana, died of natural causes on June 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Patty was born in Minden, Nebraska to parents Leroy and Vlasta Ehlers on September 10, 1932. Her family moved to Burley, Idaho, and in 1943, she was...

Gabriel Anthony Romo

Gabriel Anthony Romo

Jun 19, 2024

Vigil service was held Monday, July 8 at 7:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary with a private, live viewing. Please contact the family directly for details to view this recording.

Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Aliso Viejo followed by a graveside service at Ascension Cemetery in Lake forest...

Deanna Jon Latona Jones

Deanna Jon Latona Jones

Jun 16, 2024

Deanna Jones of Laguna Woods, CA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Vitas hospice care.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Isabel LaTona, she was raised with exceptional values; kind hearted and always a lady in the best sense of the word.

She fought and survived breast...

Kirk Lewis Fausett

Kirk Lewis Fausett

Jun 16, 2024

Kirk Lewis Fausett passed away on June 16, 2024, in Irvine, California, ending a battle with cancer.

Kirk was born on October 6, 1963, in Provo, Utah to Lewis and Flarence "Kay" Fausett. He was raised in West Jordan and Bluebell, Utah. Growing up on a ranch instilled the values of hard work and helping others. He...

Robert Calhoun Morcey

Robert Calhoun Morcey

Jun 14, 2024

Robert Calhoun Morcey, "Bob, Bobby" a beloved businessman, husband, uncle, and cat enthusiast, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on June 14, 2024. Born in Connecticut on November 9, 1942 to Sidney and Ruth Morcey, Bob relocated to California, where he resided for over 50 years, building a successful career in business.

Bob's commitment to...

Janet Katherine Dunford

Janet Katherine Dunford

Jun 13, 2024

Mission Viejo, California – It is with intimate sorrow t hat I inform you that Janet Katherine (Lally) Dunford (the girl from Hampton Beach, New Hampshire) born June 25, 1957 in Brookline, Massachusetts passed into eternal sleep with God on June 13, 2024 (11:10pm) at the age of 66 peacefully in her home in Mission Viejo, California...

Juanita Marie O’Connor

Juanita Marie O’Connor

Jun 11, 2024

Laguna Hills, California.  Juanita Marie O’Connor, age 81 from Laguna Hills, CA and former resident of Marquette MI, passed away at her home on June 11, 2024 after a 2-year courageous battle with breast and brain cancer. Juanita was also known by Neets, Jay, Nana and Aunt.

Born January 5, 1943 in Munising MI, daughter of Francis...

Elaine D. Hartigan

Elaine D. Hartigan

Jun 10, 2024

Elaine D Hartigan August 1, 1935      June 10, 2024

Elaine D Hartigan from San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point California passed away June 10, 2024. Her Love for life was expressed through endless service to her family, friends, and community. She was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois August 1, 1935. She graduated from Calumet High...

Anita Jean Seitz

Anita Jean Seitz

Jun 10, 2024

Anita Jean Ellisinger Seitz was born on May 26 th , 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Gussie Frederick Ellsinger and Josefina Morgan Ellsinger.

Anita was Baptized at Ascension Catholic Church in Los Angeles and  received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation at the same Parish.

Anita  also attended Ascension Catholic Grade School thru 8...

Maria Tarasewicz Martini

Maria Tarasewicz Martini

Jun 10, 2024

Maria Tarasewicz Martini peacefully passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 97 in her home in Laguna Beach, California. Born in Poland, she outlived her 8 siblings. Catholicism gave Maria the foundation for her faith in God which she embraced throughout her life. This gave her the strength to survive being taken away from her family...

Father Marco Antonio Hernandez Quintanilla

Father Marco Antonio Hernandez Quintanilla

Jun 10, 2024

Father Marco Antonio Hernandez Quintanilla passed away at the age of 55. Born on June 26, 1968 and passed away on June 10, 2024.

Larry Eugene Mcgraw

Larry Eugene Mcgraw

Jun 9, 2024

Larry McGraw (1937 – 2024)

Larry Eugene McGraw, age 86, of Tustin, California, died of esophageal/stomach cancer at his home in the loving presence of family on June 9, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1937, in Salem, Illinois, to Gaither and Margaret Ethel (Brown) McGraw, and was the eldest in a blended family of 4...

Valerie "Lynne" Taylor

Valerie "Lynne" Taylor

Jun 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Valerie 'Lynne' Taylor. Age 82, she was born June 10, 1941 and passed June 4, 2024. She grew up in Santa Barbara California with her parents Lewis and Blanche Middleton, along with sisters Dawn, Christy, and Melanie. She attended Dolores Catholic Elementary, Marymount, graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic...

Linda Marie Davey

Linda Marie Davey

Jun 3, 2024

Linda Marie Davey, 79, Mission Viejo, CA passed away on June 3, 2024 in Laguna Hills.

Linda Marie Broderick was born in Boston, MA in 1944 and later relocated to Altadena, CA with her parents, James Albert Broderick II and Helen Broderick, along with her older brother, James Albert Broderick III. She graduated from John Muir High...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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