Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Mary Teresa Athan

Mary Teresa Athan

Jun 2, 2022

Mary Teresa Athan passed away peacefully on June 2 nd , 2022, at the age of 100, surrounded by her family. Mary was an incredibly loving, warm-hearted, and spirited woman right up until to the end. She was born in Los Angeles on May 6 th , 1922, to Carlos and Teresa Guerrero and had two older brothers, Albert...

Marilyn England

Marilyn England

Jun 2, 2022

Marilyn Sue England

(03/03/1946 to 06/02/2022)

Marilyn Sue Reed was born on March 3, 1946. The day of her arrival was marked by strong Santa Ana Winds. The winds shredded the lengthy awning shading the dining room windows, giving her older brother and sister something to tease her about for years to come, making it...

Francisco Barba Gutierrez

Francisco Barba Gutierrez

Jun 1, 2022

Francisco Barba Obituario 1940 – 2022

Francisco Barba, de 81 años, murió el 1 de junio de 2022 en el hospital de Mission Viejo, después de una larga batalla contra la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Su funeral se llevará a cabo a las 4:00 p. m. el viernes 17 de junio en la Iglesia Católica de St Kilian,...

James Chris Dokos

James Chris Dokos

May 28, 2022

James Chris Dokos

James Chris Dokos born 3 rd son to Elva Christofferson and Spiros Dokos 1/21/34 and passed 5/28/22 after 10 years with Alzheimer's. He graduated Ogden High School 1952. He played pro ball and taught math and coached baseball and basketball during his career. He was an avid athlete all his life playing...

Patrick Brian Mcvay

Patrick Brian Mcvay

May 25, 2022

PATRICK BRIAN MCVAY January 14, 1958 – May 25, 2022

Born to Bob and Marlene McVay in Des Moines, he lived in Nebraska until 1969 where his love of Husker Football began. (Go Big Red!)  The family then moved to Orange County where Pat became involved in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout award. ...

Paulette Christine Stewart

Paulette Christine Stewart

May 25, 2022

Paulette C Stewart

Paulette C Stewart of Laguna Hills, Ca. departed this life on Wednesday May 25, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband Lynder Stewart Jr.

She was born on January 31, 1951, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester County, Pa. To Rosa Inez Willams and the late Raymon P....

Livia E. Malcolm-Adams

Livia E. Malcolm-Adams

May 24, 2022

Livia Ester Malcolm-Adams was born in Colón, Repúblic of Panamá on July 2, 1957 to Ronald Malcolm and June Legister de Malcolm.  At the youthful age of 64 Livia suddenly and peacefully passed away on May 24, 2022.

Livia began her elementary education in Panamá and in 1967 at the age of nine she immigrated with her...

Lawrence Vincent Liguori

Lawrence Vincent Liguori

May 22, 2022

Lawrence Vincent Liguori November 16, 1941 – May 22, 2022

Lawrence " Larry " Liguori, 80, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2022 in Fountain Valley, California, after an extended battle with Alzheimer ' s Disease and associated dementia. He is survived by his wife, Robin Liguori, his three children Tracy Liguori, Christopher (Veronica) Liguori,...

Thomas Joseph Kuhr

Thomas Joseph Kuhr

May 22, 2022

 Thomas J. Kuhr Thomas Joseph Kuhr, born November 16, 1942, died on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home in Laguna Woods, California. He was 79 years old. Tom and his wife Patricia, who predeceased his death in 2015, were residents of New Canaan, Connecticut for 30 years before they moved west to be closer to their grandchildren.

Tom was born in...

Thomas E. Mccauley

Thomas E. Mccauley

May 21, 2022

Thomas E. McCauley September 21, 1929 – May 21, 2022

Thomas E. McCauley, age 92, passed away May 21, 2022.  He resided in Laguna Woods, CA.

He is survived by his wife, Sumiko McCauley along with children Daniel (Cindy), Linda (Bob) LaFayette, Michael, Timothy, Kevin (Jackie), Mary Swisher, Patricia Leitzke, and former wife, Irma.   He...

Patrick Joseph "Pat" Farrell

Patrick Joseph "Pat" Farrell

May 19, 2022

Patrick (Pat) Joseph Farrell of Los Alamitos, CA / Palmia, Mission Viejo, CA, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Pat is survived by six of their seven children:  Linda Fleming (Val), Huntington Beach, CA; Carol Cowan (Wendell), Fullerton, CA; Mike Farrell, Cypress, CA; Kathy Davison (Nick), Huntington Beach, CA; Julie Del Valle (Josh), Lakewood, CA; Bob Farrell (Heather),...

Patricia Harriet Fischer

Patricia Harriet Fischer

May 18, 2022

Patricia Harriet Fischer passed away at the age of 92. Born on March 07, 1930 and passed away on May 18, 2022.

Mrs. Helen Eleanor Kotob

Mrs. Helen Eleanor Kotob

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Helen Eleanor Kotob passed away at the age of 96. Born on May 13, 1926 and passed away on May 17, 2022.

John Hall Biggar Iii

John Hall Biggar Iii

May 16, 2022

John Hall Biggar III

John Hall Biggar III passed away peacefully May 16, 2022 at the age of 90 after a long illness. "Jack", as he was known throughout his life, was an accomplished business executive, a life-long contributor to his community, and a kind and adventurous spirit.

Born in Pasadena, California on...

Mark Garrett Robb

Mark Garrett Robb

May 16, 2022

Mark Garrett Robb passed away at the age of 60. Born on September 26, 1961 and passed away on May 16, 2022.

William Leo "Bill" Donnelly

William Leo "Bill" Donnelly

May 15, 2022

Donnelly, William Leo (Bill)

May 13, 1936 – May 15, 2022

Bill Donnelly passed away on May 15 th after battling multiple myeloma for over six years. He was 86 years young. He was born in South Gate, CA, and a longtime resident of Newport Beach, CA, and Houston, TX. Bill graduated from...

Josepha Jean Kuklinski Fitzpatrick

Josepha Jean Kuklinski Fitzpatrick

May 14, 2022

JOSEPHA JEAN KUKLINSKI FITZPATRICK

Toodle-loo! Josepha Jean (Kuklinski) Fitzpatrick was born September 2, 1930, in San Jose, CA. She and her twin, the late Alice Joan (Franck) were among 8 children born to the late Frank I. Kuklinski and Mary B. (Harrington) Kuklinski. She joined the communion of saints on May 14, 2022 in Mission Viejo, CA. She was...

Peter Joseph Vogelsang Md

Peter Joseph Vogelsang Md

May 14, 2022

Peter Joseph Vogelsang, MD

Peter Joseph Vogelsang, MD went to the Lord on May 14, 2022, and is now peacefully reunited with the love of his life, Diane.

Peter was born the third son to Josephine and Frank Vogelsang on April 12, 1936, in Los Angeles. He attended Notre Dame High School where...

Dr. Mahesh Chandra Gupta

Dr. Mahesh Chandra Gupta

May 14, 2022

Dr. Mahesh Gupta’s life has been one of journey. Born in the small village of Gohad in pre-partition India, he was a twin and one of nine children. At the age of 15, with his father’s permission, he left behind his parents and siblings to study in Gwalior, where he’d finish high school and medical school in 1967. He...

Virginia Carolyn Moore

Virginia Carolyn Moore

May 10, 2022

Virginia Luth Moore

May 31, 1928 -May 10, 2022

Virginia, beloved mother and grandmother and also known as Grandma Bunny, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Moore.

She is survived by her son Greg, (Erin) Moore, and daughter...

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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