Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jeffrey Pamintuan Bacani

Jeffrey Pamintuan Bacani

Jan 17, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Bacani, 33, on January 17, 2022. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many.

Jeff was born on July 24, 1988 to Jesus and Josephine Bacani in the Philippines. After Jeff graduated from high school, he moved to...

Leslie Karen Molinari

Leslie Karen Molinari

Jan 17, 2022

Leslie Karen Molinari, 62, of Laguna Hills, CA passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022.  Leslie attended Whittier High School and CAL State University, Fullerton.   She enjoyed art, music, and loving on her cats.

She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her  parents, Raymond and Carol Molinari of Whittier, CA....

Mary Ann Jacobs

Mary Ann Jacobs

Jan 17, 2022

Mary Ann Jacobs was born on September 19, 1973, and passed away January 17, 2022 due to compounding medical issues. From the beginning, this little one had a challenge on her hands. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Mary faced mental and physical struggles her whole life, but that never stopped her radiant smile and welcoming nature.

It took...

Linda Verdone

Linda Verdone

Jan 17, 2022

Linda Verdone, 80 August 18, 1941 – January 17, 2022 Mission Viejo, CA

Linda Verdone, 80, went home to our heavenly father on Monday January 17, 2022 after a long illness. She was wife of husband Frank Verdone of 63 years, mother of Maria Lane, and late son Peter (2008). Nonna,...

Larry Clifford Shelton

Larry Clifford Shelton

Jan 16, 2022

Larry Clifford Shelton lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 14, 1940 and passed away on January 16, 2022.

Patrick Michael Creavy

Patrick Michael Creavy

Jan 15, 2022

Patrick Michael Creavy, 66, of Aliso Viejo died on January 15, 2022. His loss was unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Patrick was husband to Aurora, father of Nick, brother to Richard, Kathleen, Laura, Linda, Elizabeth, Daniel, and Michael, and a friend to many.

Patrick was born on April 10, 1955 to Daniel Creavy...

Joseph Peter Sinacori

Joseph Peter Sinacori

Jan 15, 2022

Former Dana Point, California resident, Joseph Peter Sinacori, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born and raised in Rochester, New York by immigrant parents, Sarah and Vito Sinacori.

He graduated from Brockport State in New York with his bachelor's degree and earned two master's degrees; one from Geneseo State...

Margaret Teresa Pike

Margaret Teresa Pike

Jan 14, 2022

Margaret Teresa Pike lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on May 01, 1945 and passed away on January 14, 2022.

Charles Andrew Stalker

Charles Andrew Stalker

Jan 13, 2022

Charles Andrew Stalker lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 03, 1933 and passed away on January 13, 2022.

Egon Franz Kampczyk

Egon Franz Kampczyk

Jan 12, 2022

Egon was born on September 2, 1936 in Erfurt Germany. Following his father's footsteps, he studied as an apprentice baker where he excelled. At the beginning of the communist occupation of Germany, he escaped and arrived in Ottawa Canada in the late 50's. There he met his lifelong sweetheart and wife Daniela. After the arrival of their only child...

Cleona S. Clay

Cleona S. Clay

Jan 10, 2022

Cleona Sanders Clay celebrated her milestone 100th birthday December, 2021. She was born on a farm outside Lorenzo, Texas on Christmas Eve, 1921. Cleona was the oldest child of Utah and Gladys (Woodward) Sanders. Her siblings were Doris, Woodward (Woody), Nadine, Albert (Sonny) and Richard (Dick).

When Cleona was five years old they moved from their farm...

Major Robert Joseph Regan Jr., Usmc, Ret

Major Robert Joseph Regan Jr., Usmc, Ret

Jan 10, 2022

Major Robert J. Regan, USMC, Retired, passed away at home in Mission Viejo on January 10, 2022; at the age of 83. His wife Lynda and their 5 children were with him in his last few days. He was born (March 13, 1938) and raised in Brooklyn, NY to parents Virginia and Robert Joseph Regan Sr. As the only...

Maria Carsillo Miriello

Maria Carsillo Miriello

Jan 8, 2022

Maria Carsillo Miriello passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 80 in Orange, California. Maria was born in Carife, Italy on March 19, 1941 to Raffaele and Mariannina Carsillo. She was the third of four children.

Maria immigrated to the United States of America with her family in 1958 and settled in...

Walter Franciscus Francois

Walter Franciscus Francois

Jan 7, 2022

In honor of Walter Francois

A quiet man but one who had an impact that was impossible to describe.

Walter passed peacefully early on 7 Jan 2022, after a long battle with COVID. His legacy lives on through his wife Hedy, daughter Lucille, and the apple of his eye – his granddaughter Cailin....

Yung-Chuan Wei

Yung-Chuan Wei

Jan 7, 2022

Yung-Chuan Wei 蔡咏娟 passed away on January 7, 2022, at the age of 71. Yung-Chuan, also known as Jane, was wife to Alex Kai Yuan 魏開元; sister of Tuchih Tsai 蔡篤志 and his wife Maria Tham 譚翠霞; mother to Jeren, his wife Bonnie, and Crystal; and grandmother to Jordan, Kendall, and Ryland. She lived a full life and...

William Sandefur

William Sandefur

Jan 6, 2022

Willam Ray Sandefur’s Obituary- January, 2022

William (Bill) Ray Sandefur passed away on Thursday, January 6 th , in Dana Point, California at the age of 56.  He is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bill was born on November 22, 1965 in Greeley, Colorado. He lived in...

William Edward Brown

William Edward Brown

Jan 5, 2022

William Edward Brown

February 19, 1933 – January 5, 2022

William (Bill) Edward Brown, age 88 of Aliso Viejo, California, married to Rilla Irene Brown for 63 years, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Bill was born in Polk County, Georgia and was a son of the late John Adair...

Marvin Donald Crouch

Marvin Donald Crouch

Jan 4, 2022

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Marvin Crouch passed away peacefully into the hands of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior on January 4, 2022 surrounded by family.

Marvin was born in 1922 in Granby, Missouri. As a young man, he served with the Army Air Corps during World War Two. Marvin was an avid traveler, fisherman, astronomer,...

Sergio Guillermo Rodriguera Sr.

Sergio Guillermo Rodriguera Sr.

Jan 4, 2022

Sergio G. Rodriguera Sr

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Sergio G. Rodriguera Sr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 83.

Sergio was born in Mazatlan, Mexico to Marco and Esther (Osuna) Rodriguera. He practiced business and real estate law for 41 years in Orange County, California. He married ...

James Lee Simmons

James Lee Simmons

Jan 3, 2022

James L. Simmons passed away on January, 3, 2022 at his home in Mission Viejo, California at the age of 82.  James is survived by three children, Jeff (Lauren), Kirk and Mike (Cheryl), his sister Helen Ann Rhodes, brother-in-law George (Vernell) Walters and four beloved grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years...

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.


We are honored to serve families throughout Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel, California, offering compassionate support during one of life’s most difficult moments. Whether you are looking for service information, wish to leave a message of condolence, or are remembering someone close to your heart, we hope this space offers comfort and connection.

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