Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Abel Quiã±Onez

Abel Quiã±Onez

Feb 14, 2021

Abel Quiñonez lives in Santa Ana California, passed away at the age of 83. Born on December 26, 1937 and passed away on February 14, 2021.

Gustav “Gus” Edward Sjoholm

Gustav “Gus” Edward Sjoholm

Feb 14, 2021

Gustav "Gus" Edward Sjoholm (85), of Aliso Viejo, California, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California.  His younger daughter, Aline R. White, also of Aliso Viejo, was by his bedside.  His older daughter, Kristi A. Sjoholm-Sierchio, lives in Joppa, Maryland.  "Dado" had three grandchildren: U.S. Navy Lieutenant Michael Gustav Sjoholm-Sierchio, Parker White, and...

Hassan Moghaddam Amin

Hassan Moghaddam Amin

Feb 13, 2021

Hassan Moghaddam Amin passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021 at age 73 in Orange County, California. He was sitting in his backyard overlooking the garden he loved and attended to daily.

Hassan, also known by many close to him as "Moghaddam," was born in Tehran, Iran to Efat and Hossein Moghaddam Amin. He was the second...

Elisa Balo Cruz

Elisa Balo Cruz

Feb 13, 2021

Our beautiful beloved Mama Elisa Balo Cruz has joined her creator and was promoted to heaven on February 13, 2021.

Elisa was born on April 16, 1933 in Palo Leyte Philippines to Constancio Balo and Feliza Engracial and lovingly raised by Msgr. Zenon S. Ocampo.

Mama married Rosauro Cusi Cruz on February 16, 1957 and enjoyed 56...

John Pellegrino

John Pellegrino

Feb 13, 2021

John Pellegrino lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on December 13, 1968 and passed away on February 13, 2021.

Roger Alan Hull

Roger Alan Hull

Feb 13, 2021

Roger Alan Hull lives in San Juan Capistrano California, passed away at the age of 87. Born on September 05, 1933 and passed away on February 13, 2021.

Marguerite Bones Peralta

Marguerite Bones Peralta

Feb 11, 2021

Marguerite Bones Peralta lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 73. Born on September 24, 1947 and passed away on February 11, 2021.

Gloria Marie Aiello

Gloria Marie Aiello

Feb 10, 2021

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude's Children's Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html .

Gloria Marie (Fiorenza) Aiello passed away on February 10, 2021 at the age of 91.  During her final hour she was surrounded by the family she loved so very much, as she was for her life.

Gloria was born in...

Audrey Edna Fitzpatrick

Audrey Edna Fitzpatrick

Feb 9, 2021

Audrey Edna FitzPatrick April 6, 1930 – February 9, 2021 Resident of Laguna Woods Village, CA

After a yearlong battle with cancer, Audrey Edna FitzPatrick, passed away at her home in Laguna Woods Village on February 9th.  She was 90 years old.  Her sons, Andrew and Kevin, and their wives, Ellen and Cammy, were able to spend...

Nicholas Ralph Bottini

Nicholas Ralph Bottini

Feb 8, 2021

Sadly, on Monday February 8, 2021, Nick Bottini's life of love and laughter and adventure ended at the age of 59.

There is no better way to say it but that Nick loved life and he loved people. There is no one who met Nick, with his warm, good-natured personality and infectious laugh, who within 5 minutes...

John Warren Mccraw

John Warren Mccraw

Feb 5, 2021

John Warren McCraw November 27, 1943 – February 5, 2021

John Warren McCraw passed away at his Mission Viejo home on February 5, 2021 after a two-year-long battle from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  He was 77 years old.

John was born on November 27, 1943, in South Texas to Olan and Bertha McCraw....

John Francis O’Brien

John Francis O’Brien

Feb 4, 2021

O'Brien, John F.  (Jack) Jan 4 1936 – Feb 4 2021

It is with great sadness we share that on Feb 4, 2021, Jack , 85, passed away peacefully.

He was surrounded by his devoted wife, Helene; his adoring children, Lori & Susan; his beloved grandchildren, Kelsey & Ryan; and his...

Joan Margaret Harmon

Joan Margaret Harmon

Feb 4, 2021

Joan Margaret Harmon/Lizotte Of Irvine, California, passed away on February 4, 2021.

Joan Harmon was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on April 15, 1938.

She graduated from Wayland high school, and graduated from Massachusetts General hospital as a RN nurse.

She was married/widowed to Jerry Walter Harmon.

Joan was survived...

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...

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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