Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Yvonne Oldfield Mitchell

Yvonne Oldfield Mitchell

Dec 23, 2020

YVONNE OLDFIELD MITCHELL June 30, 1932 – December 23, 2020

Yvonne was a native Californian born in Southern California from parents Claude and Larina Davis. She lived most of her life in Southern California, where she loved the warm weather. She was a proud graduate of Pepperdine University.

She served as...

Ronald Duane Kihs

Ronald Duane Kihs

Dec 22, 2020

San Juan Capistrano, California – Ronald (Ron) Duane Kihs, 83, of San Juan Capistrano California passed away peacefully at home Tuesday December 22, 2020 surrounded by family.

Ron was born on April 23, 1937, in Portland Oregon to Ernest and Ila Mae (Ewing) Kihs. He attended Halls Ferry School in Salem Oregon and was active in 4-H....

Keiko Tanaka

Keiko Tanaka

Dec 22, 2020

Keiko Tanaka lives in Laguna Hills California, passed away at the age of 95. Born on March 28, 1925 and passed away on December 22, 2020.

Edward Adolph Dainko

Edward Adolph Dainko

Dec 21, 2020

EDWARD A. DAINKO, MD

Dr. Edward A. Dainko Jr., age 87, loving husband to Ellie, father to nine children and grandfather to 25 children, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2020 at home in Dana Point, CA.  Ed was born on February 8, 1933 in Joliet, IL, the first son of Dr....

Carol Rodgers Marder

Carol Rodgers Marder

Dec 21, 2020

Carol Rodgers Marder passed peacefully into the arms of God on December 21, 2020. She was born December 30 th , 1931 to Harry and Clara Rodgers. As a young child she lived for a few years with her mother and siblings, brother John Rodgers and sister Elisabeth Campbell in Germany surround by her extended German family. Back in...

Frances Mary Cantor

Frances Mary Cantor

Dec 20, 2020

Frances Mary Cantor, age 90 years young, passed away in her home surrounded by her children in Irvine California December 20 th at 3:15 pm due to natural causes.

Born March 27 th 1930 in Chicago Illinois. She lived in Southern California for 60+ years. She was the last of her family of 6 brothers and sisters...

Wilbur Terry Beezley

Wilbur Terry Beezley

Dec 20, 2020

Wilbur Terry Beezley lives in Lake Forest California, passed away at the age of 78. Born on April 13, 1942 and passed away on December 20, 2020.

Virginia Mary Tkach

Virginia Mary Tkach

Dec 20, 2020

TKACH, VIRGINIA

Virginia "Ginny" Tkach, age 88, of Lake Forest, CA passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA.

Virginia was born on March 26, 1932 in Faribault, MN to Arnold and Cecelia Reuvers.  She earned her RN degree at St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester,...

Frank J. “Bud” Dolan

Frank J. “Bud” Dolan

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17 th , 2020, Frank J. “Bud” Dolan, of Lake Forest, CA– formerly of Stamford, CT– passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 89.  A loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend all who loved him would describe him as a, “truly good man.”

Bud was born...

Mary Christina Colliard

Mary Christina Colliard

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Christina Colliard lives in Corona California, passed away at the age of 57. Born on July 17, 1963 and passed away on December 16, 2020.

Lena Diguiseppi Dyer

Lena Diguiseppi Dyer

Dec 15, 2020

Our beloved Lena Marie (DiGuiseppi) Dyer, 94, of Coto de Caza, California, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Susan, on December 15, 2020 after a brief illness.

Lena was born August 27, 1926, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Kennett Square and graduated from Kennett Consolidated School. Lena was the sixth child...

Elaine Stromberg O’Reilly

Elaine Stromberg O’Reilly

Dec 14, 2020

Elaine Stromberg O’Reilly

October 3, 1925 – December 14, 2020

Elaine O’Reilly, aged 95, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born in Walnut Park, CA on October 3, 1925 to Oscar T. Stromberg and Freda Bergstrom Stromberg. She had one sibling, her beloved sister,...

Shirley Rivadeneyra

Shirley Rivadeneyra

Dec 14, 2020

Shirley Marie Rivadeneyra

Shirley Marie Rivadeneyra, passed away peacefully December 14, 2020 in San Juan Capistrano.

Shirley retired from a 30 plus year teaching career in the Capistrano Unified School District. Shirley married her high school sweetheart Raymond Rivadeneyra and raised their two sons Rick and Mark in San Clemente.

She...

Carol Ann Seldon

Carol Ann Seldon

Dec 13, 2020

Carol Ann Seldon August 20, 1941 – December 13, 2020

Carol Ann Seldon passed away on a beautiful Sunday morning shortly after attending church services and taking a drive along the beautiful coast of California.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was born in Waltham, Massachusetts to Antoinette...

Maria Barbara Dziuban

Maria Barbara Dziuban

Dec 13, 2020

Maria Barbara Dziuban, age 66, of Mission Viejo, California, was born on October 8, 1954, and passed peacefully on Sunday December 13, 2020.

Beloved special child of God and gift to her family. Beloved daughter of Stanley Dziuban, Sr and Elizabeth Ann (Lane) Dziuban. Beloved sister of Stanley Jr, Robert, Stephen and Richard. Beloved cousin of Gina,...

Martin Joseph Heneghan

Martin Joseph Heneghan

Dec 13, 2020

Loving husband, dedicated father and enduring public servant, Martin Joseph Heneghan, known as "Joe" throughout his adult life and professional career, was a pioneer in the early days of Orange County's District Attorney's Office.  After serving in the Marine Corps as an Artillery Officer, he went on to Fordham Law School where he graduated first in his class.  After...

Rosemarie F. Doxsee

Rosemarie F. Doxsee

Dec 12, 2020

RoseMarie F. Doxsee lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 15, 1929 and passed away on December 12, 2020.

Edward Joseph Markey Jr.

Edward Joseph Markey Jr.

Dec 12, 2020

Ed was born on May 7, 1940 to Ed and Lynn Markey of New York.  He passed away on December 12, 2020 in Lake Forest, California, having moved to California in 1979.

Ed grew up in the Bronx in New York City and attended Fordham Prep (where family and friends called him Ned). He then went to...

Nancy Nickoloff

Nancy Nickoloff

Dec 12, 2020

Nancy Ann Nickoloff

Nancy Ann “Nicki” Nickoloff had a beaming smile and an enthusiastic hug for everyone she knew. But her joy and exuberance were no match for Covid-19, which extinguished her light and life on December 12, 2020.

Life began for Nancy at Centinela Valley Community Hospital in April, 1957, delivered by her grandfather,...

Irene Frances Gordon

Irene Frances Gordon

Dec 9, 2020

Irene Frances Gordon lives in Rancho Santa Margarita California, passed away at the age of 89. Born on December 30, 1930 and passed away on December 09, 2020.

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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