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Dr. Salar Shwan Baban

Dr. Salar Shwan Baban

Sep 9, 2025

Dr. Salar Shwan Baban passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at his home in Dana Point, California.

Salar is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Gomez Baban; his son Shane Baban; stepdaughters Christina and Kimberly Gomez; sisters Tara Baban and Tania Baban Natal; brother Mohamed Baban; sister-in-law May Husseini Baban, niece Jianne Baban and nephew Yezen...

Nicole Karena Sie

Nicole Karena Sie

Sep 8, 2025

Nicole Karena Sie (Willis) passed away in the city of Lake Forest, California on September 8, 2025 at the age of 49.  She is survived by her sons Parker Sie and Ryan Edwards, her daughter Aleah Edwards, her brother Jason Willis, her half-sister Brenna Beasley, her father John Willis and her step-mother Patty Willis.  Nicole was preceded in death...

Fred Mccrae Peterson Ph.D.

Fred Mccrae Peterson Ph.D.

Sep 6, 2025

Fred McCrae Peterson, a beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away in Mission Viejo, California, on September 6, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his sister Susan Burger and brother-in-law Ronald Burger, sister-in-law Rozanne Peterson and nieces and nephews: William ("Will") Peterson, Steven Peterson, Mary and Lou Ellis, Anna and John Runyan, and Benjamin...

James Henry Weber

James Henry Weber

Sep 6, 2025

James (Jim) Henry Weber, originally of Sanger, California, passed away peacefully in his home on September 6, 2025. He was 75 years old.

James was born on June 30, 1950 in Sanger, California to Alma (Schiebelhut) and Jacob (Jack) Weber. He grew up on his family's vineyard with his two sisters, Janie and...

Hannah Asabe Coker

Hannah Asabe Coker

Sep 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hannah Asabe Coker May 6, 1933 – September 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life of service that we announce the passing of. Hannah Asabe Coker, known affectionately to so many as "Sister Cokes." On September 5th, 2025, at the age of 92,...

Levy Joseph Gaspard

Levy Joseph Gaspard

Sep 5, 2025

Levy Joseph Gaspard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his San Clemente, California home, surrounded by love and memories, at the age of 92.

Levy was born on June 21, 1933, at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Adam Joseph Gaspard and Dorothy May Bush. He was baptized soon after at St....

Cornelio Domingo "Jun" Julian Jr.

Cornelio Domingo "Jun" Julian Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

Cornelio (Jun) Domingo Julian Jr., 55, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on September 5, 2025 in Fullerton, CA.

Jun was born on August 10, 1970 in Quezon City, Philippines to Cornelio Sr. and Lutgarda. As the youngest of three older brothers, he followed them to Southern California and graduated from DeVry University with a bachelor's degree in...

Catherine Louise Hansen

Catherine Louise Hansen

Sep 1, 2025

Catherine Louise Hansen

Catherine Louise Hansen passed away peacefully at her home on September 1, 2025.  Born on April 29, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, Cathy resided for 51 years in Laguna Beach, CA, where she raised her four children and became "Nana" to twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Catherine had a long and...

Onelia Cabrera

Onelia Cabrera

Aug 29, 2025

Onelia Cabrera, age 92, of Mission Viejo, California, (originally Wyoming, Michigan) passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025.  Onelia and her family came to the United States from Cuba in 1967.  Onelia was a supportive wife, loving mother, and special friend.  She expressed her love for her family by taking care of the home and loving on her...

Rosalie Stewart

Rosalie Stewart

Aug 27, 2025

Rosalie Stewart January 19, 1929 to August 27, 2025

Rosalie Stewart peacefully joined her "Sweetie" Robert Stewart in heaven Wednesday August 27 th , 2025. She is survived by her Brother Larry Joe Marshall, his wife Veronica, her Son, Michael Clayton, his wife Debi, her Son, Patrick DeLozier, his wife, Sharon, Stepdaughters Laurie Taylor and...

Debby Gibbs

Debby Gibbs

Aug 27, 2025

Debra "Debby" Gibbs , 73, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on August 27, 2025. Born on September 25, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, to Al and Betty Rokely, she grew up with her sister, Judy, in a loving home that nurtured her gentle and compassionate spirit.

A dedicated educator, Debby earned...

Carolann Harker Heyden Sinclair

Carolann Harker Heyden Sinclair

Aug 26, 2025

CarolAnn Harker Heyden Sinclair

CarolAnn was born on October 1, 1941 In Oakland, California to Ernie and Sue Harker. She weighed 2 pounds at birth, and was a miracle baby. The Nun caring for her, Richard Marie, prayed for her everyday over her crib until she grew strong enough to come home on December 26, 1941.

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Audrone Maria "Audra" Mažeika

Audrone Maria "Audra" Mažeika

Aug 24, 2025

Audrone Maria Mažeika, lovingly known as Audra, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 78. Born August 4, 1947, in the Würzburg Displaced Persons Camp Hospital in post-WWII Germany, Audra was the beloved daughter of Romas Masiulionis and Aldona (née Valickis) Masiulionis. Her life was shaped by the strength and resilience...

Everett George Jewell

Everett George Jewell

Aug 24, 2025

Everett George Jewell, affectionately known as Papa Bear, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2025, at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer and dementia. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Everett grew up in Laconia, New Hampshire, before building a life and family in Wichita, Kansas, and then...

Prakash R. Dange

Prakash R. Dange

Aug 24, 2025

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Prakash Dange, who left us on August 24, 2025 at the age of 80.

Prakash was born on May 8, 1945 in Nagpur, India to Dr. Ramkrishna and Indira Dange. He was one of five siblings. He received a Masters degree in mechanical engineering...

Msgr. John Gerard "Jack" Campbell

Msgr. John Gerard "Jack" Campbell

Aug 23, 2025

Monsignor John G. Campbell August 3, 1929 – August 23, 2025 Mission Viejo, CA

Monsignor John "Jack" Campbell, 96, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, after a brief illness. John was born on August 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to his parents, John P. Campbell and Elizabeth Rudden...

John T. Bates

John T. Bates

Aug 22, 2025

John T. Bates

October 15, 1939 – August 22, 2025

Laguna Niguel, CA

John Thomas Bates passed away with family by his side on August 22 at 85 years old.

He was born in Long Beach, California to Tom and Margaret Bates. His father, a

coastal projects engineer with...

Helen "Candy" Pravitz

Helen "Candy" Pravitz

Aug 20, 2025

Helen “Candy” Pravitz, 68, of Stevensville, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Earl Charles Santy and Helen Justine Santy, the second of their five children.

Candy attended Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Grade School and later Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago before...

Elizabeth Anne Crawford

Elizabeth Anne Crawford

Aug 19, 2025

Anne Crawford

Elizabeth Anne (Davis) Crawford passed peacefully in her sleep, after a long bout with dementia, in her home in Dana Point, California on August 19, 2025.  She was attended by her husband of 45 years, Michael Crawford, and her two children Kimberly Phipps and Brett Crawford.  Anne was born on April 3, 1957 to Richard...

Diana Jean Tarbutton

Diana Jean Tarbutton

Aug 17, 2025

Diana Jean Tarbutton, 82, went home to be with Jesus on August 17th due to complications of Alzheimer's.

Diana was the middle daughter of three, born and raised in Long Beach, California. Diana went to Long Beach Poly High School, where she met Ken, and graduated in 1960. Diana Jean Kauer and Kenneth Charles Tarbutton married in...

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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