Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Richard Arthur Morris

Richard Arthur Morris

Dec 18, 2025

Richard Arthur Morris of Mission Viejo, California, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the age of 87 years after a brief hospitalization.

Richard was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 19, 1938, to Mary Josephine Morris (née Nichols) and John J. Morris, Jr.  His first childhood home was in Roxbury, after which he moved to...

Luisito “Louie” "Boy" Laporre

Luisito “Louie” "Boy" Laporre

Dec 13, 2025

Luisito, 69, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2025 and was surrounded by the love and prayer of the family.

He was born in Manila, Philippines and was raised by his mother (Aproniana), aunt (Juliana) and grandfather (Daniel). He had a good and fun memory of his neighbors and relatives in Singalong Manila.

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William Ewald Oesterreich

William Ewald Oesterreich

Dec 11, 2025

William Ewald Oesterreich

October 26, 1932 – December 11, 2025

Born to Clarence W Oesterreich and Marie Welsh on October 26, 1932 at Santa Monica Rose Maternity Hospital. Clarence and Marie had moved to California from Chaska, Minnesota.

William grew up in Gardena California, and graduated from George Washington High School in 1950....

James L. Kelley

James L. Kelley

Dec 11, 2025

James L. Kelley, born in Malden, Massachusetts, September 6, 1933, to Nora (Collins) and Charles E. Kelley. For the past six and a half years, Jim and his wife of 65 years resided at Reata Glen, Rancho Mission Viejo, California, where he founded a Parkinson's support group.  He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, then...

Joyce Mary Nieblas

Joyce Mary Nieblas

Dec 11, 2025

Joyce M. Nieblas passed away on December 11, 2025. Born December 12, 1947 in Nottingham England to Herbert and Bertha Walker.

During WWII she worked as a clerk in a factory that supported the war effort.

Joyce met an American Soldier, Robert Nieblas, who she married after the war in 1945 at the age of...

Barbara Lee Gerhard

Barbara Lee Gerhard

Dec 10, 2025

After a full life filled with love and faith, Barbara Gerhard passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Barbara was born in Osage, Iowa on April 19, 1931 to Mary and Elmer Mount. Barbara married John Gerhard in 1951. During their marriage of fifty-six years, they raised ten children and were happily involved in the...

Edith Lina Arlt Holm

Edith Lina Arlt Holm

Dec 10, 2025

Edith Lina Arlt Holm February 18, 1924 – December 10, 2025

Edith Lina Arlt Holm (age 101) peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven on December 10, 2025. Edith was born on February 18, 1924, in Gehlsdorf, Germany to the late Wilhem Gustav Arlt and Johanna Lina Mossig. Both her parents lost brothers in WWI....

Krishan K. Bibra

Krishan K. Bibra

Dec 9, 2025

Krishan K. Bibra passed away at the age of 66. Born on January 16, 1959 and passed away on December 09, 2025.

Kristi Kathleen Dietz Turner

Kristi Kathleen Dietz Turner

Dec 8, 2025

Kristi Kathleen Dietz Turner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman and founder of Guided Discoveries, Inc. passed away on December 8, 2025 from a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease in Dana Point, California. She was 79. Kristi was peaceful and surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

Kristi was born to Herman and Margaret (Kemp)...

Linda Ruth Marfone

Linda Ruth Marfone

Dec 8, 2025

Linda Ruth Marfone passed away peacefully at her home in Monarch Beach, California on December 8, 2025. She was born to Lawrence and Elise Medford in Anchorage Alaska on February 29, 1948. And what an extraordinary leap year baby she was! In fact that theme continued throughout the course of her life.

Linda grew up in Long...

Marcelino Baguinguito Del Mundo

Marcelino Baguinguito Del Mundo

Dec 8, 2025

Marcelino "Tatay" Del Mundo, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and faithful servant of God, peacefully passed away on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in the Philippines, Tatay lived a life rooted in faith, humility, and quiet strength. He was known for his unwavering dedication to his family, his generosity...

Ryoko Higuchi

Ryoko Higuchi

Dec 4, 2025

Ryoko Higuchi passed away at the age of 81. Born on February 25, 1944 and passed away on December 04, 2025.

Edwin Vincent "Ed" Zimmerman Iii

Edwin Vincent "Ed" Zimmerman Iii

Dec 2, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Ed Zimmerman 3/02/57 – 12/02/25

Heaven has just received a very special, beautiful blue-eyed angel.

Edwin "Ed" Vincent Zimmerman III , beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away from post-surgical complications on December 2, 2025 , at the age of 68....

Angelina Eileen Salinas

Angelina Eileen Salinas

Dec 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Angelina Eileen Salinas December 10, 1993 – December 2, 2025 A Cherished Daughter, Wife, Mother of Five Daughters, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend, and Inspiration

On December 2, 2025, Angelina Eileen Salinas went home to the Lord, surrounded by her loving family and held in love until her final moments....

Kristen Amy Jarecky

Kristen Amy Jarecky

Nov 29, 2025

Kristen Jarecky , 39, of Dana Point, California, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on November 29, 2025.

Kristen was a loving daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, and auntie. She was raised in Hollister, California, where she grew up surrounded by generations of family. She and her husband of 15 years, Bryan, were inseparable. Having met in...

Patricia A Dinatale

Patricia A Dinatale

Nov 29, 2025

Patricia DiNatale, age 85, of Coto de Caza, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of November 29 th .

Born on December 8 th , 1939, Patricia was a beloved wife to Guy DiNatale for 57 years.

Patricia is survived by her brother, Alan Wylie, 2 children: Diane Porter and Suzanne DiNatale, and...

Irene Pauline Tolosa

Irene Pauline Tolosa

Nov 29, 2025

Irene Pauline Tolosa, age 89, of San Clemente, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of November 29th.

Born on May 3rd, 1936, Irene was a beloved wife to Joe R. Tolosa for 66 years.  Irene is survived by her husband Joe, three children: Janet Duncan, JoAnn Lucero, and Gary Tolosa.  Each of her children...

Beverly Louise Wenk

Beverly Louise Wenk

Nov 29, 2025

Beverly Louise Simms Wenk passed away peacefully in her home on 11/29/2025, at the age of 79 surrounded by love. Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, whose kindness and strength and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Beverly lived a life rooted in compassion and devotion to her family.  ...

Mitchell James Brummel

Mitchell James Brummel

Nov 26, 2025

Mitchell James Brummel, age 30, of Trabuco Canyon, California, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26, 2025.

Mitchell was an intelligent, kind, caring, and deeply loving man. He was known by all who met him as someone whose faith was genuine, bold, and lived out loud. More than anything else, Mitchell was...

Terry Lynn Wagner

Terry Lynn Wagner

Nov 25, 2025

Terry Lynn (Bradfield) Wagner

In Loving Memory

Her Life and Legacy

Terry Lynn (Bradfield) Wagner, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly just before Thanksgiving at the age of 66. She was born in Drayton Plains, Michigan, and grew up in Elk Rapids, Michigan, where she developed a...

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.


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