Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Matthew Maynard Robinson

Matthew Maynard Robinson

Feb 3, 2021

Our beautiful Matthew Maynard Robinson (49 yrs), of Irvine, California, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021, after a forever hopeful, 3.5 year battle with cancer. His wife and father by his side, holding his hands and loving him immensely. Matthew’s cherished mother, Susan Maynard Robinson, predeceased him on September 3 rd , 2016. Matthew is survived by his...

Robert Patrick Jamison

Robert Patrick Jamison

Feb 1, 2021

ROBERT PATRICK JAMISON 1954 TO 2021

Robert Patrick Jamison 'Pat', 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Mission Viejo on February 1, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1954 in Artesia, CA to the late Betty and Robert Jamison, late mayor and council member of Artesia during the...

Robert Newman White

Robert Newman White

Feb 1, 2021

Robert Newman White lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on June 04, 1958 and passed away on February 01, 2021.

Salomon Barron

Salomon Barron

Feb 1, 2021

Salomon Barron, 84 of San Clemente, California succumbed to pneumonia in the hospital February 1, 2021.

Salomon is survived by his wife Yolanda of 65 years, son Salomon (Maureen) Barron, son Francisco (Doreen) Barron, daughter Sandra Barron, sister Evangelina Nava, and many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Salomon was a loving husband, father,...

Ramona Deloris Schaeffer Holland

Ramona Deloris Schaeffer Holland

Jan 31, 2021

Ramona Deloris Schaeffer Holland

Ramona Deloris Schaeffer was born in Bakersfield, CA on April 12 th , 1942 to parents Edward and Deloris Schaeffer and passed away surrounded by family on January 31 st , 2021 at her home in Mission Viejo, CA.

She graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1960, and...

Gerold Gordon Williams

Gerold Gordon Williams

Jan 31, 2021

Gerold Gordon Williams lives in Irvine California, passed away at the age of 79. Born on February 24, 1941 and passed away on January 31, 2021.

Harold Shigeki Fujimoto

Harold Shigeki Fujimoto

Jan 31, 2021

A Life Well Lived

Harold S. Fujimoto ("Fuji") passed away with dignity and surrounded by love on January 31, 2021. He was 82 years old and truly lived each and every day fully.

Fuji was born in Kahuku, Hawaii; the oldest of 10 children. At 18, he joined the Army and spent the...

Jeanne Marie Pizzolo

Jeanne Marie Pizzolo

Jan 30, 2021

Jeanne Marie Pizzolo

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 30, 2021. She was born on January 10, 1923 to William and Marie Gasper, the oldest of 4 children, having 3 younger brothers.

Living in the era of the Great Depression and through World War II...

Thomas Edward Heggi

Thomas Edward Heggi

Jan 30, 2021

Thomas Edward Heggi lives in San Juan Capistrano California, passed away at the age of 67. Born on January 25, 1954 and passed away on January 30, 2021.

Clemente Rincã³N Vã¡Zquez

Clemente Rincã³N Vã¡Zquez

Jan 30, 2021

¨La vida de los que han muerto reside en lo memoria de los que quedan. La verdadera muerte radica en el olvido¨

La familia Rincón Navarro les participa con profunda pena el sensible fallecimiento de

Clemente Rincón Vázquez 06/26/1977 – 01/30/2021

Nacido en Querétaro, México y radicado en California por más...

Richard Gustave Gottron

Richard Gustave Gottron

Jan 29, 2021

Richard “Dick” Gottron, 89, of San Juan Capistrano was born into eternal life on Friday, January 29th at his home where he was showered with the love and prayers of his large family. He is survived by his wife Sheila and their 7 children Richard (Hilda), Gregory (Tammy), Patrick (Jennifer), Billy (Lara), John (Priscilla), Mary (Michael) Raymond, Katie (Steve)...

Stephen Lincoln Smith

Stephen Lincoln Smith

Jan 29, 2021

Stephen Lincoln Smith

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Lincoln Smith, on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo after a long battle with Covid19. He was surrounded by his family viewed by Zoom, where they were able to say their goodbyes, and tell him how...

Norma Jean Kolesar

Norma Jean Kolesar

Jan 28, 2021

Norma Jean Kolesar

Norma Jean Kolesar, 77, of Lake Forest, CA, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and family by her side on January 28, 2021.

Norma was born on April 20, 1943, in Sparland, Illinois to Lottie Henrietta Marple and Ernest Delmar Pyles. She was born the 6th of...

Jo Chris Reinert

Jo Chris Reinert

Jan 28, 2021

Jo Chris Reinert, of Laguna Niguel, California passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of January 28, 2021.

Jo was the beloved (Italian) wife of Gary James Reinert for 48 years.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Jo was the daughter of Charles and Michelina Insalaco and sister to Tom, Carl & James,...

Richard Larry Dyer

Richard Larry Dyer

Jan 27, 2021

Richard Larry Dyer

Richard Larry Dyer, age 92, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2021. He was born in Hollywood California on October 3, 1928. He attended Emerson Junior High School and graduated from University High. In 1949 he married Marie Louise Hilchey and raised their 5 children in Canoga Park....

Bernard Joseph Trifoso

Bernard Joseph Trifoso

Jan 26, 2021

Bernard J. Trifoso January 26, 2021

Bernard J. Trifoso passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 holding the hands of his two daughters with their husbands by their side. Bernard (Bernie) was born September 21, 1923 to Samuel and Serafina Trifoso on Washington Avenue in Elmira, NY. He was one of ten children....

Catherine “Cathy” Cianci Karas (Karagiannides)

Catherine “Cathy” Cianci Karas (Karagiannides)

Jan 26, 2021

Catherine “Cathy” Cianci Karas (Karagiannides)

Catherine “Cathy” Cianci Karas (Karagiannides), 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2021 after battling melanoma.  She was surrounded by loved ones and was certainly welcomed into heaven by her husband, Dimitri, who recently passed away in September of 2020.  Born on June 17, 1944 in Newark, NJ...

Linda My Nu Thi Maya

Linda My Nu Thi Maya

Jan 26, 2021

Linda My Nu Thi Maya February 8, 1992 -January 26,2021

Linda My Nu Thi Maya, 28, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones in her lrvine, CA home after a year of battling cancer.

Born on February 8, 1992 in Stockton, CA, Linda was the...

Marian Lorraine Spencer

Marian Lorraine Spencer

Jan 23, 2021

Marian L. Spencer

Marian Spencer passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 23, 2021 at the board and care home that she shared with her husband Leland (Lee).  Marian was born on February 18, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, and was less than a month away from her 98 th birthday.  Lee always said of...

Brénna Renae Fuller

Brénna Renae Fuller

Jan 22, 2021

Brénna Renae Fuller, affectionately known as “Bre”, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 25.

BreAnna was born on September 20, 1995, in El Paso, TX, to Shawn Fuller and Ana Garcia-Perez. From an early age, BreAnna had a passion and natural ability for sports,...

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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