Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

J. Estanislao “Tanis” Araiza

J. Estanislao “Tanis” Araiza

Nov 11, 2022

J. Estanislao Araiza, 65, of Mission Viejo, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of November 11, 2022, in his home.

Known to his many friends and family as Tanis, while most recently in his most recent job he acquired the new nickname of Stan.

Tanis loved spending time with friends and family,...

Gary Charles Bergeson

Gary Charles Bergeson

Nov 10, 2022

Gary Charles Bergeson

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Gary Charles Bergeson, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 67 after a brief battle with cancer.

Gary was born on April 29, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Margaret Bergeson. He spent his childhood in Detroit before...

Fred William Johnson

Fred William Johnson

Nov 6, 2022

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Fred William Johnson, age 83, on November 6, 2022. Fred was our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Growing up in Pennsylvania, he was raised at the Milton Hershey School where he excelled as a wrestler and enjoyed years with the men's choir. As a proud Veteran,...

Deanie Barr

Deanie Barr

Nov 1, 2022

Deanie Barr, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep at home, just the way she wanted, November 1, 2022. A Loving bride/mother for 51 years. We are all lucky to have had her as our mom/wife/gramma. She was kind, loving, creative, compassionate, generous, a fantastic chef, crafty, outdoorsy, a garden lover, soak up the...

Allen Ralph Lenning

Allen Ralph Lenning

Oct 31, 2022

Allen Ralph Lenning, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct.31, 2022. He will live on in our hearts.

Allen was born March 23, 1944 to Alfred and Helen Lenning in Philadelphia, PA.

After graduating from Drexel Institute, he met and married the love of his life, Linda...

Lydia Ruth-Mitchell Scialabba

Lydia Ruth-Mitchell Scialabba

Oct 30, 2022

Lydia ' s Obituary

Lydia Ruth-Mitchell Scialabba, age 57, loving mother to daughter, Sophia and adoring wife to husband, Anthony Scialabba, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of the 30th of October 2022 after a courageous 10-year battle with breast cancer. Lydia was born on the 25th of October 1965 to...

Susan Christine Simonsen

Susan Christine Simonsen

Oct 29, 2022

Susan Simonsen, 71, of Mission Viejo, died on October 29, 2022, in Mission Viejo, California.

She was born on July 10, 1951, to Charlene and Edward Sutton in Independence, Missouri.

She married Michael Simonsen on February 26, 1979 and they had two children, Walter Edward Simonsen, and Chrissy Simonsen McCann.

She worked as...

Alice Catherine Young

Alice Catherine Young

Oct 28, 2022

Alice Catherine Young, bravely accepted her angel wings on Friday morning October 28 th , and is now happily together again with her husband Bob who preceded her in death.

Young, a life-long teacher, Green Bay Packers' fan, and woman of faith is survived by her children, Brian, Andrea, Craig ; her daughters-in-law Gia, Lisa, Shelby, and...

Mary Ann Disanti

Mary Ann Disanti

Oct 28, 2022

Mary Ann DiSanti

Mary Ann DiSanti passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022 in Coto de Caza.  Mary was born near Trieste, Italy, on December 14, 1918.  She came to New York in 1930.  When her father died in 1937, she was forced to quit school and go to work along with her brother, sister...

Darrell Lynn Joseph

Darrell Lynn Joseph

Oct 26, 2022

Darrell Lynn Joseph passed quietly on Wednesday October 26 th at the age of 78.

Darrell was born in Luling, Texas and shortly thereafter his family moved to St. Maries, Idaho where he graduated from St. Maries high school and was proud to play football for the "Lumberjacks".  After high school he learned to drive heavy equipment...

Susan Marie Dyer Hale

Susan Marie Dyer Hale

Oct 26, 2022

Susan Marie Dyer Hale, age (70), passed away quietly at home, October 26, 2022, with family members at her side in Coto de Caza, California, after a long trial with the effects of cancer during which she was an inspiration.  She was a loving and devoted grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed.  Susan was...

Ronald Lee Taylor

Ronald Lee Taylor

Oct 25, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald Lee Taylor of Dana Point, California. He died at age 76 on October 25, 2022. Ron passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ron was born in Lebanon, Indiana on October 22, 1946, to Marilyn & Clarence Taylor. After a wonderful childhood...

Lorraine Newman

Lorraine Newman

Oct 25, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine Newman.

Lorraine Newman was born October 12 th , 1932, in Plainfield, New Jersey. She took her last breath and joined her husband, Charles Newman, on October 25 th , 2022, at age 90. She is survived by her children: Brian Newman, Ellen (Ed) Oleskiewicz, and Sandra Newman,...

Raymond Rusandhy

Raymond Rusandhy

Oct 24, 2022

Raymond Rusandhy was a caring husband, father, son, brother and friend. He left this world suddenly on October 24, 2022 at age 48.

He was born to Liem Poo Sian and Joyce Yolandawati on December 27, 1973. After graduating high school, Ray chased his dreams to pursue a higher education at Iowa State University in Ames, IA,...

Nestor N. Navarro

Nestor N. Navarro

Oct 24, 2022

Nestor Navarro, passed away on October 24, 2022 in Laguna Hills, California He was born in Manila, Philippines on May 9, 1932. He enjoyed a 30-year career as an engineer. He’s survived by his two daughters and two grandchildren.

Richard Warren Caton

Richard Warren Caton

Oct 23, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and love to announce the passing of Richard Warren Caton of Irvine, CA on October 23, 2022 at age 76. Rich died peacefully at home following a sudden illness.

He was husband to his beloved wife Barbara to whom he was married 41 wonderful years. He was a loving father to Amy...

Stephen Bosbonis

Stephen Bosbonis

Oct 23, 2022

Stephen Bosbonis

Stephen Bosbonis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully October 23, 2022, at the age of 93.  His family is grateful for having so many memorable years with him.

Stephen (Steve) Bosbonis was born on September 13, 1929, in Carbon Hill, Alabama to Louis and Mary (nee Ford) Bosbonis. In the...

Barton Edgar “Bart” Mccorvey

Barton Edgar “Bart” Mccorvey

Oct 21, 2022

Barton (Bart) Edgar McCorvey was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 26, 1965 and went to be with Our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2022. Bart fought the toughest battle of his life against Multiple Myeloma for 2 1/2 years and finished his last race well.(2 Timothy 4:7)

Bart was a storyteller and if he could...

James “Jimmy” Nix

James “Jimmy” Nix

Oct 20, 2022

James "Jimmy" Nix passed away on October 20, 2022, in Orange County, California, holding hands with his family.  Jimmy spent 71 years celebrating life and cheering on his beloved Steelers.

Jimmy was born in 1950 to Wilbur and Eleanor Nix.  The oldest of three, Jimmy enjoyed instigating the trouble for which his brother Jeffrey and sister Debbie...

Kenneth Alan Watson

Kenneth Alan Watson

Oct 17, 2022

Kenneth Alan Watson, 79, of Mission Viejo, California passed away on October 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Tsui Watson, his children Deborah Watson, Kathy (Trony) Tigno, and Michael (Shannon Ritter) Watson as well as his grandchildren, Demi (Wellington) Rawls, Jazmyne (Stenner) Craig, Jordan Watson, and Jesse Tigno.

Kenneth was...

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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