Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

James Alton Mccurdy

James Alton Mccurdy

Jan 15, 2024

In loving memory of Jim McCurdy, 81, who passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sara, his children whom he adored, Katie, Lisa (Mark), Krisi (Jeff), Robbie, David (Mary), and Larry, his brother, Pete, nephews, Jim and David, his nine grandchildren and...

Marilynn Haycock Garlock

Marilynn Haycock Garlock

Jan 14, 2024

Marilynn was born October 7, 1929 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Gilbert Floyd Haycock and Ruth Mary Schaub; being the third of five children. A year later, the Haycock family moved to Los Angeles, California, and Marilynn remained in Southern California the rest of her life.

One of her favorite classes in school was sewing. She grew...

Joan Barbara Donahue

Joan Barbara Donahue

Jan 14, 2024

Joan Barbara (Hollis) Donahue, 85, of Laguna Woods, CA passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2024. A memorial to celebrate Joan's life will be held on Thursday, February 8th at 7pm at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10am at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church with...

Joan Morlan Hausmann

Joan Morlan Hausmann

Jan 12, 2024

Joan passed away peacefully January 12 th 2024 at the age of 98.  She grew up in Ft. Wayne Indiana where she met her husband Ernest and had three children.  The family eventually moved to Long Beach California where they were longtime residents.  Joan was a homemaker and worked as a secretary for Douglas Aircraft until she retired.  Joan...

Barbara Jo Jerome

Barbara Jo Jerome

Jan 10, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Barbara Jo Jerome, 80, of Laguna Niguel who sadly left us on January 10, 2024 after an extended hospitalization. She is survived by her husband Robert Jerome of 47 years, daughters Shelly Jerome-Fasnacht (Eric) and Shanan Jerome, grandchildren Alicia Schammel (Jordan), Evan and Lauren, great grandson Conrad; and sister-in-law Pauletta (Ronnie)...

Anthony "Tony" Dilorinzo

Anthony "Tony" Dilorinzo

Jan 10, 2024

Tony (Anthony) Dilorinzo came into this world on 11/ 24/1935 and went to heaven on 01/10/2024.

Raised in Michigan with his brother and sisters, Tony grew up working on the family farm, which gave him a strong work ethic. He was a smart, ambitious man of character and loyalty.  He met his wife Lena in Italy and...

Donald E. Beightol

Donald E. Beightol

Jan 10, 2024

Donald E. Beightol passed away at the age of 85. Born on March 09, 1938 and passed away on January 10, 2024.

Marilyn A. Zeschmann

Marilyn A. Zeschmann

Jan 9, 2024

Marilyn Zeschmann was called home to our Heavenly Father on January 09, 2024. She was 92 years old.

Born July 14, 1931, to Emil and Johanna Strauss, she is survived by her daughters Mary T. (Terry) Zeschmann and Nancy Zeschmann, grandson Chris Nuth and granddaughter Emily Nuth. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Zeschmann,...

John Francis "Jack" Sheppard

John Francis "Jack" Sheppard

Jan 9, 2024

Born in Mt Pleasant Michigan, Jack was one of seven siblings, four brothers and two sisters. His love of sports was evident in his early years where he played football with his brothers as one of the “Shep boys” in high school and at Central Michigan University. One of our great final memories was cheering on Michigan as they...

Edna Rose Dugan

Edna Rose Dugan

Jan 8, 2024

Edna Rose Dugan (nee Haley), age 75,  of Palm Springs, CA, and San Clemente, CA, passed away on January 8, 2024 at a hospital in Mission Viejo, CA, surrounded by her husband and friends.

She was born May 7, 1948 in Staten Island, NY, the daughter of Francis Haley and Rose Donaldson.

Edna graduated in...

Roger H. Van Scotter

Roger H. Van Scotter

Jan 8, 2024

Roger H. Van Scotter August 20 th , 1940 ~ January 8 th , 2024

Born to Helen & Henry Van Scotter in Elkhorn, Wisconsin he was 1 of 5 brothers. Roger started out his life as a bright child full of mischief and athleticism. Once Roger got to high school his athletic prowess opened...

Gary Michael Triner

Gary Michael Triner

Jan 6, 2024

Gary Triner

Gary Triner, 60, of Southern California passed away on January 6, 2024.  Gary was born in Montana to Bert and Nancy Triner on March 29, 1963.

He grew up in Montana and Chile. However, most of his childhood and teenage years were spent in Southern Arizona. Gary played a variety of...

John Henry Hazelrigg

John Henry Hazelrigg

Jan 6, 2024

Resident of Dana Point, CA

John was born June 23, 1939 in Peru, IN to Henry and Margaret (Leffel) Hazelrigg.

John was raised on a farm in Indiana, raising sheep and tending crops. At the age of ten, John professed to serve God at the Mount Sterling (Illinois) convention, and remained true to that commitment...

Michael Ernest Macali

Michael Ernest Macali

Jan 5, 2024

Our beloved son, Michael Ernest Macali, was born on September 15, 1982 in Mission Viejo, CA. He left this earth peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2024 in Lake Forest, CA.

Mike is survived by his father and mother, Richard and Pamela Macali, and sister, Charla  (Macali) Thatcher. Other surviving family members include cousins Janice Larrazolo...

Gilbert Enos Jones

Gilbert Enos Jones

Jan 5, 2024

Gilbert Enos Jones, better known as Gil, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at his home in San Juan Capistrano, CA surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 25, 1932 in Grapevine, TX, to Enos Gilbert Jones and Euna Vista Stovall Jones.

Gil’s journey through life was marked...

Nancy Elizabeth Reid

Nancy Elizabeth Reid

Jan 5, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth Reid passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday January 5 th , 2024 at the age of 64. She was born July 4 th , 1959 in Ontario, Canada. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She is survived by her father, David, her sister, Diane, and her nieces and nephews, Jennifer,...

Bruce Gregory Miller

Bruce Gregory Miller

Jan 4, 2024

Bruce Gregory Miller August 16 th , 1952-January 4 th , 2024

Today, we honor the life of Bruce Gregory Miller.  On occasions like these, the tradition is to speak well of the fallen.  To say, "He was a good man, a good friend, a good husband, a good father…a good citizen."

These...

Terrance Edward Rocheleau

Terrance Edward Rocheleau

Jan 4, 2024

Terrance (Terry) Edward Rocheleau 72, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, made his transition home on January 4th, 2024. He was a beloved Believer in Christ, Son,

Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather (Papa), Uncle, Friend, Mentor, Leader, and Servant at Saddleback and throughout the community. He was born on April 18th, 1951 in Windsor, Ontario Canada to his beloved...

Bruce Gregory Miller

Bruce Gregory Miller

Jan 4, 2024

Bruce Gregory Miller August 16 th , 1952-January 4 th , 2024

Today, we honor the life of Bruce Gregory Miller.  On occasions like these, the tradition is to speak well of the fallen.  To say, "He was a good man, a good friend, a good husband, a good father…a good citizen."

These...

Marie Elizabeth Degeorge

Marie Elizabeth Degeorge

Jan 3, 2024

Marie Elizabeth DeGeorge, 100, of Mission Viejo, CA died on January 3, 2024, at her home with her son Tom and daughter Linda at her side, after a short illness.

Her family includes her four children, Joann Quinlivan of Hudson Falls, New York, Linda Hanisak of Vero Beach, Florida, Thomas DeGeorge of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Donna...

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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