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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Anita Claire Parker

Anita Claire Parker

Jun 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of

ANITA C. PARKER

(Oct. 21, 1931 – June 24, 2026)

Anita was born the 2nd of 4 children to Mary and Edward Kuerbis in San Diego, California. As a very young girl her dad’s work required them to move to the LA area where they ultimately settled in Alhambra. Anita attended St. Therese, Ramona Convent High School and St....

Karl Mims Stewart

Karl Mims Stewart

Jun 24, 2026

Karl Mims Stewart

October 7, 1943 - June 24, 2026

Karl Mims Stewart was one of those rare people who could make you laugh, fix just about anything, beat you on the golf course, and convince you to join him on his next adventure. Above all else, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, partner, and friend whose greatest joy in...

Juan Fernando Gutierrez Aguirre

Juan Fernando Gutierrez Aguirre

Jun 21, 2026

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Paul Travis Chewning

Paul Travis Chewning

Jun 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Travis Chewning, who left us too soon on June 20, 2026. Born on July 31, 1991, in California, Paul was a cherished son, devoted friend, and beloved member of his family. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Roberta, in 2022, and is survived by his...

William S. Mosich

William S. Mosich

Jun 20, 2026

William S. Mosich, 85, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 20, 2026. Known to many as Billy Mo, he was born to Joseph and Mary Mosich on November 12, 1940 in San Pedro, California.

Billy Mo will be forever known for his heart of gold—someone who treated others with great kindness and generosity. If you...

Michael Stanley Kirchner

Michael Stanley Kirchner

Jun 20, 2026

Michael Stanley Kirchner of Mission Viejo passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Born in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Stanley and Mary Kirchner, Michael was the eldest of their five sons. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Littleton, Colorado. Following his graduation from Arapahoe High School, he attended the...

Peter Allan Cook

Peter Allan Cook

Jun 19, 2026

Peter Allan Cook was 86 years old when he passed away in Long Beach, California. He resided in Bellflower, California. He passed away peacefully in Long Beach, California on June 19th, 2026. His cause of death was respiratory failure.

Surviving family members are Kelley, Jonathan, Chris, Lilah and our extended family. He was married to Gloria Cook.

Peter was a successful stock...

Wiley Monroe Bird Sr.

Wiley Monroe Bird Sr.

Jun 17, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our dad, Wiley M. Bird, on June 17, 2026. Words cannot fully capture the sadness we feel. We are grateful for the many happy memories we shared, and he will be truly missed.

Wiley M. Bird was a man of great character who dedicated his life to being an exceptional...

Thomas David Corlett

Thomas David Corlett

Jun 17, 2026

Thomas D. Corlett

April 13, 1945 – June 17, 2026

Thomas D. Corlett passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by family he loved so deeply, just as he had always been at his best, with all of them gathered close.

Born on April 13, 1945, in California, Thomas was the youngest of three siblings. He and his siblings shared a strong...

Francis Edward Donahue

Francis Edward Donahue

Jun 16, 2026

Frank Donahue

September 11, 1925 - June 16, 2026

Francis E. Donahue (Frank), a proud World War II veteran, devoted family man, and beloved figure to all who knew him, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2026. He was born on September 11. 1925 in Boston Massachusetts, and made his home in Mission Viejo, California in his later years.

Frank...

Stewart Alan Imagawa

Stewart Alan Imagawa

Jun 16, 2026

Stewart Alan Imagawa

Stewart Alan Imagawa passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family. Although our hearts are broken by his passing, we are incredibly grateful for the years we shared with a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose quiet strength, kindness, humility, and selflessness touched the lives of so...

Charles Leon Butler

Charles Leon Butler

Jun 15, 2026

Charles Leon Butler – musician, United States Marine and family man – died of a brief illness on June 15, 2026 at home. He was born on March 26, 1934 in Bloomberg, TX to Rev. Ezekiel and Lula Mae Tumblin Butler and spent his early life in Tucson, AZ. Known as Leon as a child and in his early days...

Laurie Eleanor Clark

Laurie Eleanor Clark

Jun 12, 2026

Laurie Eleanor Clark

March 27, 1951 – June 12, 2026

Laurie Eleanor Patrick was born on March 27, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to her loving parents, Harold and Pauline Patrick.

She was the third of four daughters: Jill, Holly, Laurie, and Patty. Laurie spent her childhood playing with her sisters along the tree-lined streets of Cincinnati, creating memories she would recall fondly throughout...

Mark Andrew Regan

Mark Andrew Regan

Jun 12, 2026

Mark Andrew Regan

December 26, 1952 – June 12, 2026

With deep sadness, the family of Mark A. Regan announce his passing on June 12, 2026 in Orange County, California from complications caused by a stroke in December 2023. Mark was born in New York City, and moved to East Northport, NY where he graduated from Commack High School North, followed by...

Sara Lynn Vuoso

Sara Lynn Vuoso

Jun 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sara Lynn Vuoso (Ricci), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on June 11, 2026. Sara passed peacefully at home in Ladera Ranch, CA, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous six-year journey as a survivor and thriver of brain cancer.

Born on February 15, 1977,...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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