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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Roger Lind Foss

Roger Lind Foss

Apr 25, 2026

Roger Lind Foss of La Quinta, California passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born on May 5, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois to parents Eugene and Emogene Foss. After graduating from Harlem High School in 1967, Roger attended Western Illinois University where he received a B.S. in Industrial...

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

2026

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

August 12, 1935 - April 25, 2026

Sara Love Downey, affectionately known as Sally, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at her daughter Sara’s home in San Juan Capistrano, California. Sally was surrounded by her children, several grandchildren, and dear family friends.

Born on August 12, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sally was the youngest daughter of George H....

Mary "Christine" Hanley

Mary "Christine" Hanley

Apr 25, 2026

Mary “Christine” Hanley, 59, a Pulitzer Award-Winning Journalist and Federal Investigator of Boise, Idaho, passed away on April 25th in Dana Point California after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. Her fight ended after one last 8-week cure-seeking road trip that brought her home to the sea, sand, and friends she so loved. She passed peacefully, gazing out upon the...

Andrew Bernard Hoffart

Andrew Bernard Hoffart

Apr 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Andrew (Andy) Bernard HoffartJanuary 24, 1932 to April 25, 2026



Andy was born on a farm in Dilke, Saskatchewan, Canada. A middle child of Andreas Hoffart (who immigrated from Russia) and Agatha Gardner. Growing up on the farm meant ice fishing for pike in the cold winter mornings, taking a wagon to school, sleeping on a straw mattress...

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski

Apr 24, 2026

Dr. Stanley Joseph ZychowskiDecember 23, 1947 – April 24, 2026

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski, a pediatrician and avid runner who participated in numerous ultramarathons, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Laguna Niguel, California. He was born on December 23, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy of San Clemente, California; his daughter, Marianne of...

Vivien Dezwart

Vivien Dezwart

Apr 22, 2026

Vivien (Hazboun) Dezwart, 68, passed away on April 22, 2026.

She was born on October 29, 1957, in Amman, Jordan, and came to the United States as an infant with her parents, Leila and Shukri (Sam) Hazboun. She was raised in Los Angeles before her family settled in Cypress, California.

Vivien built a life centered around caring for others. She worked as...

Zahra Nakhjavani

Zahra Nakhjavani

Apr 22, 2026

Zahra Nakhjavani died on April 22, 2026 in Trabuco Hills, CA.

Donna Rae Mulvaney

Donna Rae Mulvaney

Apr 21, 2026

The family and friends are grieving the passing of Donna R Mulvaney on April 21, 2026 in her beloved city of Laguna Niguel. She was born November 9, 1935, in Winners, South Dakota to Hugh & Virginia Witschy McPherson. Her 90 years were filled with family and community. Donna will be remembered for her laughter, kindness, love of her tree...

John Matthew Murphy

John Matthew Murphy

Apr 21, 2026

John Matthew Murphy died on April 21, 2026 in Dana Point, CA.

Arthur Aguilar

Arthur Aguilar

Apr 20, 2026

Arthur AguilarMarch 11, 1964 – April 20, 2026

Arthur Aguilar, born March 11, 1964, in Placentia, California, lived a life defined by hospitality, love, and connection. He had a gift for bringing people together—his home was always open, and he was often the life of the party, making everyone feel welcomed and valued.

Art was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His...

Carolyn Scott Leslie

Carolyn Scott Leslie

Apr 19, 2026

Carolyn Scott Leslie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, pilot, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Irvine, California, at the age of 95.

Born on July 26, 1930, in Escondido, California, Carolyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by grace, humor, adventure, and deep love for her family. She spent more than 60 years in Altadena, California,...

Alexander Vu Nguyen

Alexander Vu Nguyen

Apr 18, 2026

Alexander Vu Nguyen led his life with upstanding character, steadfast beliefs, and a gentle empathy that left a lasting impact on all that came to know him. Born on May 13th 1999, Alex spent his entire life living in Southern California with the constant companionship of his family and friends. He graduated from UC Riverside with a bachelor’s degree in...

Shirley Dion

Shirley Dion

Apr 17, 2026

Shirley (Woltz) Dion passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 93½.

Shirley was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. A lifelong learner, she later earned her Real Estate Agent license and became a certified Trust Specialist. Throughout her career, Shirley worked in several fields and was admired for...

Geri Lynne Dickson

Geri Lynne Dickson

Apr 16, 2026

Geri Lynne was the heart of our family—a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a proud grandmother.

As a wife, she was a true partner—loyal, supportive, and full of love through every season of life.

As a mother, she gave everything she had. Showing what kindness, resilience, and unconditional love truly look like.

But one of the roles she cherished most was being...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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