Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Edmund F. Di Panni

Edmund F. Di Panni

Apr 11, 2011

Edmund F. Di Panni, 71, was born July 6, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island and passed away suddenly on April 11, 2011 at home in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Our beloved Ed is survived by his wife Helen; daughter Dawn and her husband Luke; son Anthony and his wife Kim; son Scott and his wife Teresa; mother Emily...

Van Thang Nguyen

Van Thang Nguyen

Apr 11, 2011

Van Thang Nguyen lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on December 26, 1916 and passed away on April 11, 2011.

John Norman Farrell

John Norman Farrell

Apr 9, 2011

John Norman Farrell lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on April 04, 1956 and passed away on April 09, 2011.

Julia Helen Sanderford Bunge

Julia Helen Sanderford Bunge

Apr 9, 2011

Julia Bunge was born December 29, 1956, in St. Mary’s Infirmary, Galveston, Texas to Ann and Frank Sanderford and her older sister and life-long friend, Catherine. She was named Julia Helen Sanderford. Within months of her birth, she and her family moved to Kansas City, then Blue Springs, Missouri. Over the next three years the young family welcomed the...

Martin Junior Uranga

Martin Junior Uranga

Apr 9, 2011

Martin J. Uranga, 82, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of 46 years, Kay Uranga; his daughter, Denise Uranga Allen; his son, Martin J. Uranga, III; 4 grandchildren; a sister, Joan Uranga Corbin; many cousins and a tremendous amount of friends.

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Mark Fulton

Mark Fulton

Apr 7, 2011

Mark Fulton Of Big Bear Lake, California Born April 2, 1956 in Merced, California Died April 7, 2011 In Santa Monica, of congestive heart failure due to amyloidosis

Parents: Albert Andrew and Marie Cornell Fulton Wife: Cathy Daughters: Kinsey and Ali Son: Miles Dog: Sadie Brothers: Dorian and Damian Sisters: Deidre and Tiffany

Friends: Legion...

Dan B. Starkey

Dan B. Starkey

Apr 6, 2011

Starkey, Dan B. Passed away peacefully on April 6, 2011 with his loving wife Pat, children David, Danielle and Alicia, and mother Rachel at his side.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 P.M. at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

In lieu...

Daniel David Gaitley

Daniel David Gaitley

Apr 4, 2011

Daniel David Gaitley, 86, was born on January 8, 1925 in Oelwein, Iowa to Thomas Gaitley and Edna Hempseed, and passed away April 4, 2011 in Laguna Hills, California.

Dan was raised in Oelwein with his sisters Marlys and Pat, his brother Gordon, and ‘Kat,’ the family cat. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Dan joined...

Marian Watchie Ferguson

Marian Watchie Ferguson

Apr 2, 2011

Marian Ferguson, 81, passed away on April 2, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. She enjoyed life to its fullest until the very end.

Her smile, positive attitude and fun spirit made her a delight to be around. She was a faithful servant, cheerful volunteer and loyal friend.

She was born to Howard...

Vernon F. George

Vernon F. George

Mar 31, 2011

Vernon F. George lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on June 16, 1943 and passed away on March 31, 2011.

Maxcy Dean Robins, Sr.

Maxcy Dean Robins, Sr.

Mar 30, 2011

Almeta and Maxcy, affectionately known as Rube and Mack, had a love that endured for over 58 years. In life, they were always by each other's side. So it was no surprise that when Rube was ready to move into the posh exclusive community of Heaven and had picked out her Mansion on the streets of gold in the...

James Edward Muldoon

James Edward Muldoon

Mar 30, 2011

James Edward Muldoon, 75, was born February 23, 1936 in New Jersey and passed away March 30, 2011 at home in Mission Viejo, CA.

A retired Airline Pilot who flew for United Airlines, Jim is survived by his wife Gertrude; daughter Susan Muldoon, daughter Cathy Muldoon and her wife Barbara Lund; mother Bertha Muldoon; sisters Melanie Hober...

Enrique Magana Rivas

Enrique Magana Rivas

Mar 30, 2011

Henry passed away on Wednesday, March 30th, in Mission Viejo after a long illness. He was born on September 11th, 1957, in Tototlan, Jalisco Mexico.

Henry is survived by his wife Carmen; son Juan Jose Rivas; daughter Jannette Rivas; mother Guadalupe Rivas; father Enrique Rivas; sisters Rachel McGough and Gloria Clifton; brothers Gus Rivas, Jose Rivas, Lupe...

Jean E. Tarica

Jean E. Tarica

Mar 30, 2011

Jean E. Tarica lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 27, 1921 and passed away on March 30, 2011.

Lenore Hopla Durrant

Lenore Hopla Durrant

Mar 29, 2011

Lenore H. Durrant, 88, a resident of South Ogden for most of her life returned to the God who gave her life on March 29, 2011. She passed away of causes related to age at her family home in Mission Viejo, CA.

Lenore is survived by her son, Doug Betty, her two grandchildren Alyson 19 and Alex...

Sylvester Joseph Nelson

Sylvester Joseph Nelson

Mar 28, 2011

Sylvester J. ‘Skee’ Nelson September 18, 1922 – March 28, 2011

Sylvester ‘Skee’ Nelson passed away peacefully on March 28th after a gallant fight with cancer. Skee was deeply loved by his family, his Atria Woodbridge community, his fellow parishioners at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Irvine, and by many others who came in contact with...

Kattunilathu Oommen George

Kattunilathu Oommen George

Mar 28, 2011

-A generous man prospers. He who refreshes others refreshes himself.' Proverbs 11:25

'Oudarya manasan pushti prapikkum. Thanuppikkunnavanu Thannuppu kittum.'

Dr Kattunilathu Oommen George June 30, 1943 March 28, 2011

Dr Kattunilathu Oommen George Son of late Rev. K.G. Oommen and late Thankamma Oommen was born in Punalur, Kerala, India on June 30th 1943....

Marion Campbell Runyon

Marion Campbell Runyon

Mar 27, 2011

Marion Campbell Runyon, 100, passed away Sunday March 27, 2011 at her nursing home in Lake Forest, California of natural causes. She was born January 15, 1911 in Irvington, N.J.

She was predeceased by her husband Elmendorf Stockton Runyon of Delaware Water Gap, PA of 45 years. Together the Runyon's raised three sons: Robert Stockton Runyon of...

Kelsey Gail Burris

Kelsey Gail Burris

Mar 26, 2011

Kelsey Gail Burris lives in , passed away at the age of 16. Born on December 27, 1994 and passed away on March 26, 2011.

Donald Frank Rand

Donald Frank Rand

Mar 26, 2011

Donald Frank Rand lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on May 03, 1928 and passed away on March 26, 2011.

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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