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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Maximiliano Cruz Fernandez

Maximiliano Cruz Fernandez

Jan 12, 2021

Maximiliano Cruz Fernandez lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 72. Born on October 05, 1948 and passed away on January 12, 2021.

James W. Sieg

James W. Sieg

Jan 12, 2021

James W. Sieg November 1, 1938 – January 12, 2021

Jim Sieg, a 48-year resident of Laguna Beach, died peacefully at home on January 12.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  Jim had been in declining health for several years fighting a brave battle with Lewy Body dementia.  He was 82.  A...

Mary Eloise Carroll

Mary Eloise Carroll

Jan 12, 2021

Mary Eloise Carroll, 79, of Laguna Woods California, died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Saddleback Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1941 in Chicago IL to the late James Carroll and La Vern Bourbon Carroll. Predeceased by brother Martin Carroll, nephew Michael Weaver and brother-in-law Ed Quinn. Survived by sisters Kathleen Quinn, Dolores and Jack Weaver, Janine and Michael Harris...

Margot Depatie

Margot Depatie

Jan 12, 2021

Margot DePatie passed away at the age of 78 on January 12, 2021 in Mission Viejo, CA after a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY and grew up in Sarasota, FL. In 1964, Margot moved to San Diego where she met her husband, Gene. They spent all the ensuing years in California, including the...

Linda Lee Brown

Linda Lee Brown

Jan 11, 2021

Linda Lee Brown lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on December 11, 1944 and passed away on January 11, 2021.

James Anthony Hayes

James Anthony Hayes

Jan 11, 2021

Jim Hayes passed away from natural causes on Monday January 11, 2021 in Laguna Niguel, California at the age of 76.

Jim was born on March 23 rd , 1944 in Mansfield, England to Dorothy and Horace Hayes.  In school he was successful in athletics and academics and was head boy in secondary school. Jim graduated from...

Sheila Jeanette Busch

Sheila Jeanette Busch

Jan 10, 2021

The Busch Family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Sheila Busch, their beloved wife, mother and grandmother, on Sunday, January 10, 2021, due to natural causes unrelated to the current pandemic.

Sheila Jeanette Jackson was born on January 22, 1949, to Bill and Jean Jackson. Three days later, Sheila met her best friend and love...

Santiago Miranda Bermudez

Santiago Miranda Bermudez

Jan 10, 2021

Santiago Miranda Bermudez lives in Fullerton California, passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 16, 1926 and passed away on January 10, 2021.

Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz Jr.

Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz Jr.

Jan 10, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of beloved husband, father, and grandfather/Lolo, Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz, Jr. at the age of 65 from COVID-19. He fought the virus at home for a week along with his dear wife before being hospitalized on December 28th, 2020, with pneumonia. Family stayed virtually connected...

Frances Elisabeth Yeager

Frances Elisabeth Yeager

Jan 9, 2021

Frances Keyes Yeager passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2021 at the age of 98.  Her sparkling blue eyes, dimples unchanged since childhood and Yankee spirit will be celebrated by her six children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 27 great"'grandchildren.

Born Frances Elisabeth Keyes in Winchester, MA on July 14, 1922, Frannie was...

Gregg Jon Barnette

Gregg Jon Barnette

Jan 9, 2021

Remembering Gregg Barnette

Family and friends grieve the loss of our beloved Gregg Jon Barnette who passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Gregg was born on July 31, 1946, in Compton, Los Angeles, CA, to Max and Eileen Barnette. They later settled in Ukiah, CA, before...

Father Bruce Lavery

Father Bruce Lavery

Jan 9, 2021

Father Bruce Lavery died on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Los Angeles on January 18, 1934, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on April 29, 1967.

He first served as associate pastor at St. Jerome Parish in Los Angeles, and then in 1971, he was transferred to St. Anthony Claret...

Ali Bekhrad Jahromi

Ali Bekhrad Jahromi

Jan 8, 2021

Dr. Ali Bekhrad Jahromi

May 23, 1929 – January 8, 2021

Dr. Ali Jahromi of Irvine, California passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021.  He was 91 years old.  Ali Jahromi is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Soraya, two daughters, Marjon (and husband Saied) and Laudan (and husband...

Ramiro Ybarra

Ramiro Ybarra

Jan 8, 2021

Ramiro Ybarra lives in Fullerton California, passed away at the age of 83. Born on October 27, 1937 and passed away on January 08, 2021.

Dolores Sanches Gonzales

Dolores Sanches Gonzales

Jan 7, 2021

Dolores Sanches Gonzales lives in Lakeforest California, passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 28, 1929 and passed away on January 07, 2021.

Avtar Singh Ahluwalia

Avtar Singh Ahluwalia

Jan 7, 2021

Avtar Singh Ahluwalia lives in Orange California, passed away at the age of 65. Born on June 14, 1955 and passed away on January 07, 2021.

Lorenza Rosa Carballo

Lorenza Rosa Carballo

Jan 6, 2021

Lorenza Rosa Carballo

Lorenza Rosa Carballo of Rancho Santa Margarita, California passed away on Wednesday, January 06, 2021 at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, Lorenza Rosa passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side.

Lorenza Rosa was born in Entre Rios, Argentina on August 10, 1931...

Saundra Reyburn Mulato

Saundra Reyburn Mulato

Jan 6, 2021

Saundra Reyburn Mulato lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 79. Born on June 29, 1941 and passed away on January 06, 2021.

Howard John Feichtmann

Howard John Feichtmann

Jan 6, 2021

Howard John Feichtmann, age 97, of Laguna Hills, California passed away peacefully on the morning of January 6, 2021.

Howard is survived by his children Bill (Donna) Feichtmann of Indio, California, Pat Dumont of McCall, Idaho, Sue (Peter) Madsen of Carlsbad, California, and Tom (Char) Feichtmann of Fountain Valley, California; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He...

Caroline Esther Giddings

Caroline Esther Giddings

Jan 6, 2021

Caroline Esther Giddings lives in Lake Forest, California, passed away at the age of 85. Born on May 21, 1935 and passed away on January 06, 2021.

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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