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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Kathleen Carol Bird

Kathleen Carol Bird

Aug 11, 2022

Kathleen Carol Bird (nee Flynn) was born in Olympia, Washington the fourth child of Joseph and Vivian Flynn on March 28, 1940 and passed away August 11, 2022. She graduated from Highline High School in Burien, Washington in 1958. She moved to Los Angeles in 1963. She married Wiley Monroe Bird in November 1964 in Canoga Park, California while...

Margaret K. Van Ison

Margaret K. Van Ison

Aug 10, 2022

Margaret K. Van Ison passed away at the age of 97. Born on October 29, 1924 and passed away on August 10, 2022.

Ronald L. Gryzanoski

Ronald L. Gryzanoski

Aug 9, 2022

Ronald L. Gryzanoski, age 84, a long time Mission Viejo resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, peacefully at home after a long illness.  He was the loving husband of Toni Gryzanoski his wife of 58 years.

Ron was born in 1938 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Bert and Lottie (Hankiwicz) Gryzanoski.  He attend Catholic Central...

Gloria Ann Enriquez Moreau

Gloria Ann Enriquez Moreau

Aug 6, 2022

Gloria Enriquez Moreau November 11, 1946 – August 6, 2022

Gloria, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly from pneumonia on August 6, 2022 with family members at her side. Gloria grew up in Gardena, CA and graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in 1965. She met her husband, Michael, in August 1967 and they were married in...

Todd Allen Gould

Todd Allen Gould

Aug 6, 2022

Todd Allen Gould was born on February 10, 1964, in Pratt Kansas to Dolores and John Gould. His family moved to California in 1968. He graduated high school at Laguna Hills high school. He went on to work for his family's business until 2015. He later came to work for Saddleback Church in the campus services department. He had...

Lee Louise Sweeney

Lee Louise Sweeney

Aug 6, 2022

Lee Louise Sweeney

Lee Louise Sweeney passed away August 6th with her family by her side. Lee was born in Chicago on August 8, 1930 to Patrick and Ellyn Gallagher. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 1935 where she grew up in Highland Park. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1948. After...

Glenda Jean "Jeanne" Martin

Glenda Jean "Jeanne" Martin

Aug 6, 2022

Glenda Jean Martin, known to most as Jeanne, departed for heaven wearing her signature purple on August 6 th , 2022, at 85 years young.  She passed peacefully in her home with Tina and Doug by her side after a brave battle with cancer.  She would want her spirit to live on via the memories of her contagious laugh,...

William D. Crapo

William D. Crapo

Aug 4, 2022

William D. Crapo

William D. Crapo, better known as "Bill," "Dad" and "Grandpa" passed away peacefully in his home in Mission Viejo California on Thursday, August 4 th , 2022. Bill was born on April 13 th ,1932 in Hollywood California to Frank and Frances Crapo. He attended Good Shepherd Elementary School and St. Monica's Catholic High School where...

Michael Lee Thompson

Michael Lee Thompson

Aug 4, 2022

Michael Lee was born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1950 and moved to Garden Grove, California, with his father Robert, mother Rose, and younger brother Patrick in the mid-1950s. By age 10, he and his family moved to a cute little beach house on Camino Capistrano in Capistrano beach.

Michael Lee graduated from San Clemente High School...

William Robert “Bill” Bloom

William Robert “Bill” Bloom

Aug 4, 2022

William (Bill) R. Bloom, age 75 of Laguna Hills, CA, was a US Army veteran, expert structural engineer, do-it-yourself master, camping aficionado, (aspiring) scratch golfer, travel enthusiast, and a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He went to heaven on August 4, 2022 to be with our Lord after a brief illness.

Bill...

Linda Marie Winningham

Linda Marie Winningham

Aug 3, 2022

Linda Marie Winningham

Linda Marie Winningham died of complications from cancer on August 3, 2022 at the age of 56. Throughout each of her final days and moments, she was surrounded and supported by loving friends and family all of whom will miss her dearly.

A proud, life-long native of Orange County, she was born Linda Marie...

Marie Anne Maguire

Marie Anne Maguire

Aug 2, 2022

Marie Anne Ripa Maguire, 86, died peacefully on August 2, 2022 in Newport Beach, CA with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Commander Thomas J. Maguire for 64 years. She was born in Newport, RI on July 30,1936 to the late Sebastian and Rita Ripa. She graduated from St. Catherine Academy in Newport, RI...

Gregory Albert Gunning

Gregory Albert Gunning

Aug 2, 2022

Gregory Albert Gunning (76) of Laguna Niguel, California passed away in Anaheim on August 2, 2022 after a decade-long goodbye with Alzheimer's. Greg was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 17, 1945 to Florence and Francis Gunning. He attended St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California, received an Associate's degree from Long Beach City College, and both his...

Patricia Anne Fujimoto

Patricia Anne Fujimoto

Aug 1, 2022

Patricia A. Fujimoto

Our beautiful and loving mother, Patricia Anne Fujimoto ("Patti"), passed away on August 1, 2022 and joined her husband of 62+ years, Harold Fujimoto ("Fuji"), bringing them together again.  Patti was born on September 9, 1942 and grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky. Although she grew up in a small town, she married young and...

William John “Bill” Riley Iii

William John “Bill” Riley Iii

Jul 31, 2022

William John Riley, III (Bill) October 12, 1945 – July 31, 2022

William John Riley, III (Bill) passed away from a short illness on July 31, 2022 at home with his family in Capistrano Beach, CA.

He leaves behind his wife of 54 years Maureen (McCoy) Riley, a daughter Megan Riley, a grandson River Francis,...

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Jul 31, 2022

Pauline Lymberis Markas

Pauline Markas died peacefully in hospital, in Laguna Beach, California on July 31st, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen (2012) after 47 years of marriage.

She is survived by her two sons: Michael S. Markas M.D.(Miranda) and Stephen Matthew Markas, and two grandchildren: Joselyn and Justin. Also her...

Peter Thomas Stevenson

Peter Thomas Stevenson

Jul 31, 2022

Peter Thomas Stevenson entered the gates of heaven on July 31, 2022. He passed away peacefully as his family surrounded him with love.

Pete was born on August 15, 1936 to Alex and Molly Stevenson in New York. He married the love of his life Joan Spies in 1960 and they were happily married for 61 years!...

Janice Collier

Janice Collier

Jul 27, 2022

Janice Collier

Janice Collier, 73, died peacefully on July 27, 2022 at home in Costa Mesa, CA from complication due to Alzheimer's Disease with her husband by her side. She struggled with the disease for over 14 years. Janice was born November 5, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Levy Whitaker and Blanche (Kane) Whitaker. She graduated from...

Lee Evelyn Kraft

Lee Evelyn Kraft

Jul 23, 2022

Lee Kraft

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lee Kraft, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 82.

Lee was born January 25, 1940, in western North Dakota.  Her early years were spent on her parents’ farm and attending school in a one-room schoolhouse.  In relating stories to her grandchildren, Lee...

Doreen Mary Richardson

Doreen Mary Richardson

Jul 22, 2022

DOREEN MARY RICHARDSON, (MILLS)

DOREEN PASSED AWAY ON JULY 22, 2022 OF NATURAL CAUSES. SHE WAS SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY.

DOREEN WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1930 IN DERBY, ENGLAND.  THE SECOND CHILD OF THOMAS AND ANNIE MILLS.  HER OLDER BROTHER, RAYMOND, DIED AT THE AGE OF 12. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER YOUNGER...

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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