Obituaries

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Eleanor Lee Gruen

Eleanor Lee Gruen

Sep 23, 2020

Eleanor Gruen

Eleanor (Ellie) Lee Gruen, 83, of San Juan Capistrano, CA passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Ellie was born on a farm in Sycamore Kansas in 1937 to Don and Lavona Troutman. She was raised on farms around Kansas until she moved, along with her sisters, Evelyn Stubblefield (Troutman) and Sylvia...

Eurita Renee Broadus-Macias

Eurita Renee Broadus-Macias

Sep 23, 2020

Eurita Renée Broadus-Macias

Eurita Renée Broadus-Macias, lovingly known as Rita to many, was born on March 2, 1961 in Newark, New Jersey to the late LaVerne Broadus and would later come to know her father, the late Charles Paul Broadus. Looking for a change of pace, she moved out west in 1997, eventually coming to...

Sarah Bess Urfano

Sarah Bess Urfano

Sep 22, 2020

Sarah Bess Urfano lives in Laguna Hills California, passed away at the age of 69. Born on November 12, 1950 and passed away on September 22, 2020.

Joan Dolores Du Chateau

Joan Dolores Du Chateau

Sep 22, 2020

Joan Dolores (Boesen) Du Chateau

Joan Dolores (Boesen) Du Chateau passed away Tuesday night, September 22, 2020, at the age of 89, after a long illness.

She is survived by her loving family: sons Rick (Anne Marie), Rob, Ron (Hon) and Jeff (Cheri); 12 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. She was...

Shahrouz Homayounpour

Shahrouz Homayounpour

Sep 22, 2020

Shahrouz Homayounpour lives in Dana Point , passed away at the age of 73. Born on August 28, 1947 and passed away on September 22, 2020.

Bonny Dawn Meyer

Bonny Dawn Meyer

Sep 21, 2020

Bonny Dawn Meyer

Bonny Dawn Meyer was a loving and gracious wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend who always took the time to assist others. Bonny had known Jesus since she was a young girl and was a member of the United Methodist Church all her life.

Bonny Dawn Meyer, 91...

Jessica Ellen Pierog

Jessica Ellen Pierog

Sep 20, 2020

Jessica Ellen Pierog

Jessica passed from this life the morning of September 20th after a sudden unexpected illness.  She was born in Orange County, California and spent her first 18 years in Monarch Bay, Monarch Beach, California.

Jessica shared her childhood with sister Margaux.  They went to different high schools but competed as...

Sam Fiorentino

Sam Fiorentino

Sep 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Sam Fiorentino, loving husband, and father, passed away at age 90.

Sam was born in February 1930, in Molfetta, Italy, to Michele and Porzia Fiorentino. As a young man, he attended naval school before joining the Italian Navy. Sam then joined the Italian Merchant Marines before immigrating to New York in his...

Gerald William Cara

Gerald William Cara

Sep 18, 2020

At the recent reception that followed the funeral mass and burial for Dr. Gerald William Cara, several stories were told by his children, his grandchildren, and old friends. We were reminded that life is brief, beautiful, challenging, and inspiring. Most importantly, a strong faith, patience, forgiveness, a little humor, and most of all, a large and loving family make...

Lewis Paul Bassin

Lewis Paul Bassin

Sep 18, 2020

Lewis Paul Bassin lives in Lake Forest , passed away at the age of 68. Born on January 01, 1952 and passed away on September 18, 2020.

Dimitrios “Jimmy” Michael Karas (Karagiannides)

Dimitrios “Jimmy” Michael Karas (Karagiannides)

Sep 18, 2020

Dimitrios Michael Karas (Karagiannides)

Dimitrios Michael Karas (Karagiannides), known affectionately as "Jimmy" by his family and close friends, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, after a battle with kidney cancer.  His passing was peaceful, surrounded by his loved ones.  Dimitri was born on July 7, 1946, in Chios town, known locally as the Chora, on...

James Donald Juge

James Donald Juge

Sep 16, 2020

Celebrating the Life of Don Juge +

James Donald Juge was born in Louisiana on October 11, 1935 to Frank and Lilly Juge.

He had two sisters – Virginia who preceded him in death – and Diane.

The family moved to Southern California when he was 6 years old and settled...

Bonnie Diane Smith

Bonnie Diane Smith

Sep 16, 2020

Bonnie Diane Smith Bonnie Diane Smith, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin, California from heart failure. Bonnie Diane Smith was born on February 03, 1952 in Santa Monica California.  The daughter of the late Paul and Shirley Goodman.  Bonnie graduated from Marina High School (1970) Huntington Beach California, and...

Sohair Fayek Saaty

Sohair Fayek Saaty

Sep 14, 2020

Sohair Fayek Saaty

Sohair Saaty is survived by her loving husband Ramzi and her three children Sandy, Stephanie, and Raymond. Her son in law Paul and 4 grandchildren. She was the most beautiful, elegant, smartest, strongest lady we knew.  Had an essence that was one of a kind. Always had her doors open and had...

Gabriela Maan Vasquez

Gabriela Maan Vasquez

Sep 14, 2020

 Gabriela Maan Vasquez 

Gabriela Maan Vasquez was born in Australia, on a crisp Monday morning, August 1, 1994.  She was the only daughter of Malou Valdes and Hernan Vasquez.  Gabby is her nickname, but her close friends and family calls her simply as "Maan".    As a true Leo, she was vivacious, theatrical, and passionate.

At age 6 she started playing piano and...

Richard Preston Apps

Richard Preston Apps

Sep 13, 2020

Richard Preston Apps lives in San Juan Capistrano California, passed away at the age of 98. Born on August 10, 1922 and passed away on September 13, 2020.

Emily M. Carfioli

Emily M. Carfioli

Sep 12, 2020

Emily Carfioli of Rancho Santa Margarita passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020

She was born on January 10, 1932 in Chester, PA to the late Robert and Emilie Polley. Emily resided in Philadelphia and Norwood, PA and Mount Laurel, NJ with her beloved husband Frank of 64 years. Frank preceded her in death in 2017.

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Nancy Ann Eloe

Nancy Ann Eloe

Sep 11, 2020

Nancy (Thornburg) Eloe

Nancy was a loving mother, sister and friend. She had an adventurous spirit from the beginning and her proudest accomplishment was watching her daughter become a wonderful young lady.

Nancy passed away on September 11 th due to a cardiac event.  Nancy was born to Cecelia and Carl Thornburg on...

Su Ching Ho

Su Ching Ho

Sep 10, 2020

Su Ching Ho lives in Laguna Hills California, passed away at the age of 65. Born on July 15, 1955 and passed away on September 10, 2020.

Frances Alberta Riechers

Frances Alberta Riechers

Sep 9, 2020

Frances Riechers Obituary

Frances Alberta (Dardano) Riechers passed away at home in Trabuco Canyon on September 9, 2020 at 6:20pm. She was born on April 20, 1939 in Denver, Colorado the 11 th child of Joseph Dardano and Rose Zangari Dardano. Her mother Rose passed away when she was 11 months old. She 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.


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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