Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Liliana Graciela Serr

Liliana Graciela Serr

Jul 3, 2010

Liliana Graciela Serr lives in , passed away at the age of 61. Born on March 29, 1949 and passed away on July 03, 2010.

Ellinor Nadine Zillman

Ellinor Nadine Zillman

Jul 3, 2010

Ellinor Nadine Zillman lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 23, 1920 and passed away on July 03, 2010.

Patricia Louise Huffman

Patricia Louise Huffman

Jul 1, 2010

Patricia Louise Huffman lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 27, 1925 and passed away on July 01, 2010.

Derek Edwin Roberts

Derek Edwin Roberts

Jun 30, 2010

Derek Edwin Roberts

Sunrise: May 26th, 1965

Sunset: June 30th, 2010

Derek Roberts was born to loving parents Don and Kathryn on May 26th 1965 in the city of Orange, California. Derek was a life long resident of Orange County and grew up in Tustin, attending the local schools and graduating from Tustin...

Charlotte Y. Baerst

Charlotte Y. Baerst

Jun 29, 2010

Charlotte Annette Young Baerst of Laguna Woods, CA died early Tuesday morning, June 29th, 2010 at the Saddleback Memorial Hospital. She was 83 years young when her spirit decided to reside in the afterlife.

Charlotte was born on September 2nd, 1926 in Aquebogue, NY to Harold E. and Elizabeth F. Young. Charlotte grew up on a potato...

Elsie Marie Bidgood

Elsie Marie Bidgood

Jun 29, 2010

Elsie Marie Robinson Bidgood passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 just three days before her 101st birthday. Elsie was born July 2, 1909 in Macon, Macon County, Illinois to Loshel Marshal and Clara Alma ‘Carrie’ Park Robinson. Her father called her a ‘fizzle’ because she was born just before the Fourth of July celebrations....

James Bruce Hollis

James Bruce Hollis

Jun 29, 2010

Hollis, James Bruce 'JB' went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Born in Escondido May 7, 1944, he is survived by wife Barbara; their son Jay Hollis and wife Jessica; daughter Laura Barnett and husband Keith; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Art Hollis and John Hollis; and sister Bettyann Timm.

He graduated from University of...

Denise Rose Reda

Denise Rose Reda

Jun 28, 2010

Denise Rose Reda, much loved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend went home to be in God's arms on June 28, 2010, at the age of 38. She is survived by her father, Jim Reda; her mother, Roberta Hatcher; her sister, Christine Dyberg and brother-in-law Ian Dyberg; her beloved nephew and nieces, Brandon, Kailyn, and Megan Dyberg; her...

Martha Jane Smyth

Martha Jane Smyth

Jun 26, 2010

Martha Jane Smyth lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on January 08, 1924 and passed away on June 26, 2010.

Andrew Lawrence O’Donovan

Andrew Lawrence O’Donovan

Jun 23, 2010

O’Donovan, Andrew L., age 79, of Carlsbad CA, passed away June 23, 2010. Andrew was formerly a longtime resident of Mission Viejo.

He was born in Los Angeles Ca, January 3, 1931. He was married to the love of his life, Joan O’Donovan for 45 years.

He was a Landing Craft Operator during the Korea...

Sydney Thomas Wakeling

Sydney Thomas Wakeling

Jun 20, 2010

Sydney T. Wakeling, at the age of 80, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on 6/20/10. He was a man of great integrity and loved God with all his heart.

He is survived by his wife Florence; daughter Debi Lerma Rich; son Dave Julianna; grandchildren Ashlie Raymer Danny and Brendan and Logan Wakeling. Sydney was...

Gumersindo Andres Romero

Gumersindo Andres Romero

Jun 19, 2010

Gumersindo Andres Romero lives in , passed away at the age of 56. Born on February 04, 1954 and passed away on June 19, 2010.

Johnathan Slotter

Johnathan Slotter

Jun 19, 2010

Johnathan Slotter lives in , passed away at the age of 35. Born on September 20, 1974 and passed away on June 19, 2010.

Dennis “Denny” Paul Riopel

Dennis “Denny” Paul Riopel

Jun 17, 2010

Riopel, Dennis Paul, died of cancer on June 17 at home surrounded by his wife Ellen of 50 years and his children and other family members.

Denny retired 6 years ago following a career in sales, most recently as an insurance agent for the Knights of Columbus. Denny was very proud of his relationship with the First...

Nelina Jessie Raschiatore

Nelina Jessie Raschiatore

Jun 16, 2010

Nelina J. Raschiatore, 3-9-1918 to 6-16-2010, born in New York and moved to California with her husband in 1978 to be close to her son and grandchildren. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving mother and wife, and a member of the church.

She was predeceased by her husband Louis Raschiatore in 1999, and son Richard L. Raschiatore...

Charlotte Clara Orozco

Charlotte Clara Orozco

Jun 16, 2010

Charlotte Clara Orozco lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on November 17, 1928 and passed away on June 16, 2010.

Lloyd Leo Sukut

Lloyd Leo Sukut

Jun 14, 2010

Lloyd Leo Sukut passed away at age 67 peacefully after a 26-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Lloyd was born March 12, 1943 in Alhambra, CA. He graduated from Los Altos High School in 1961. He served in the US army from 1963 1965.

Lloyd worked many years in Southern California as a General Engineering Contractor....

William George Little

William George Little

Jun 13, 2010

William George Little lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on April 03, 1927 and passed away on June 13, 2010.

Joan Margaret Miller

Joan Margaret Miller

Jun 11, 2010

Joan Margaret Miller 1929-2010

Our dear wife and mother, Joan Margaret Miller, 81, of Irvine, California, passed away on June 11, 2010.

Joan was born Joan Margaret Flynn in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 7, 1929. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School and attended the University of Minnesota. She married James Miller on November...

Michael John Sevcsisin, Jr.

Michael John Sevcsisin, Jr.

Jun 9, 2010

Sevcsisin Jr., Michael John, 81, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2010, surrounded by his children after courageous battle with lung disease. Born at home on Nov. 25, 1928 in Bayonne, New Jersey, to parents who came to America in 1899 to escape the Bolshevik regime in Russia, he was the youngest of four children. Known as ‘Mike,’ he...

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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