Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

Aug 11, 2020

Known by most of her family and friends as Chrissy and had just turned 70 on June 18th. She and her husband John have been married for 44 years and have lived in San Clemente California since September 1990.

Chrissy passed away Tuesday, August 11 2020 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo California from complications of pneumonia...

Beatriz Morales Carmouche

Beatriz Morales Carmouche

Aug 10, 2020

Beatriz Morales Carmouche lives in Capistrano Beach California, passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 06, 1928 and passed away on August 10, 2020.

Bryan Joseph Fisher

Bryan Joseph Fisher

Aug 9, 2020

Bryan Joseph Fisher lives in Newport Beach California, passed away at the age of 26. Born on December 06, 1993 and passed away on August 09, 2020.

Jacqueline Mae Flynn

Jacqueline Mae Flynn

Aug 9, 2020

Jacqueline Mae Flynn lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 82. Born on December 13, 1937 and passed away on August 09, 2020.

Angela Carolyn Necikowski

Angela Carolyn Necikowski

Aug 9, 2020

Angela Carolyn Necikowski lives in Tustin California, passed away at the age of 96. Born on February 01, 1924 and passed away on August 09, 2020.

Emily Anne Haney

Emily Anne Haney

Aug 8, 2020

Emily “Em” Anne Holladay Haney peacefully passed at the age of 86 on August 8, 2020, in Mission Viejo California. She was born July 19 th , 1934 in Washington D.C. Her family moved to Southern California when she was 8 years old. Em was a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Apparel & Merchandising. She married her...

Steven Thomas Hoffman

Steven Thomas Hoffman

Aug 7, 2020

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart we say goodbye to Steven Thomas Hoffman.  He was a beloved son, husband, step-father, brother, grandfather and a great-grandfather.

Steve was born in Walla Walla, WA on November 19, 1944. He was the oldest child of Dorothy (Konrath) and...

Carole Jean Platkowski

Carole Jean Platkowski

Aug 7, 2020

Carole Jean Platkowski, 88, of Laguna Niguel, passed away at her home on August 7, 2020 after a long illness.  Her husband Ted was with Carole as she ascended to heaven from this earth.

She is survived by her sister, Suzanne Quimby and her late husband Tom, and nieces Mary and Michael McHugh; Sheri and Craig Emmans,...

Diane Darula Morgan

Diane Darula Morgan

Aug 6, 2020

Diane Susan Morgan was born on December 25th, 1939, a Christmas child full of joy, to John and Susan Darula. This was fitting since she absolutely loved the Holiday Season for her entire life. Our mother was a tomboy who enjoyed going to Cleveland Indians baseball games with her father, and remembered seeing greats like Bob Feller and Satchel...

Dorothy O. Westbrook

Dorothy O. Westbrook

Aug 6, 2020

Dorothy O. Westbrook, 85 of Orange County, CA passed away on Thursday Aug. 6th, 2020. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Ivan A. Yeaton and Jessie S. (Bassett) Yeaton in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 11th, 1935. She spent her childhood in Framingham and relocated to California.

Dorothy married George F. Westbrook in Santa Ana,...

Dwight Ramos

Dwight Ramos

Aug 5, 2020

DWIGHT CRUZ RAMOS passed on to eternal life surrounded by all those who loved him deeply, on August 5, 2020 in Irvine, CA.

Dwight was a devout Catholic, whose strong faith helped him through his long battle with lung cancer. He lived life to the fullest, playing his favorite sport – golf, and fulfilling his passion for...

James Henry Schuler

James Henry Schuler

Aug 5, 2020

James Henry Schuler lives in Monarch Beach California, passed away at the age of 78. Born on February 03, 1942 and passed away on August 05, 2020.

Aris Cathryn Peterson

Aris Cathryn Peterson

Aug 4, 2020

Aris Cathryn Peterson, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in San Clemente, CA.  She is survived by her youngest son, Randy Peterson (Debbie); her daughters-in-law, Connie Peterson and Jayne Surner; and her grandchildren: Jonathan Peterson, Mikael Peterson (Erika), Steve Jr. Peterson (Abby), Brandy Fernandez (Luis), Michelle Kraus (Jeremy), Noelle Kraus, and great grandchildren: Zacchai, Milah, Liah...

Paul Robert Evans

Paul Robert Evans

Aug 4, 2020

Paul Robert Evans lives in Fallbrook California, passed away at the age of 95. Born on February 17, 1925 and passed away on August 04, 2020.

Charles H. Schook Jr.

Charles H. Schook Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Charlie’s GoFundMe page:

 https://gf.me/u/ymbfhv 

Albina Marucci Villani

Albina Marucci Villani

Aug 2, 2020

Albina Marucci-Villani was born year 1934 in Lucoli, L’Aquila in Italy.  Mamma grew up in Italy with 5 siblings; her brother Benito and sisters Elvia & Elda.  Her brother Albino and another sister passed away during childhood.

Our Mamma had an adventurist and childlike nature.  She enjoyed the outdoors; especially the beach.  She would appreciate and admire...

Thomas James Hewitt

Thomas James Hewitt

Aug 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas James Hewitt, 40, announce his passing. He passed away on August 2, 2020 in Laguna Niguel, California after his struggle with Type 1 Diabetes of which he was diagnosed at the age of 16.

Beloved son to Wanda Keene Stuart and Billy Ray Hewitt, he was born...

Jane Hideko Inouye

Jane Hideko Inouye

Aug 2, 2020

Jane Hideko Inouye lives in Irvine California, passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 20, 1935 and passed away on August 02, 2020.

Roy Dale Davenport

Roy Dale Davenport

Aug 1, 2020

Roy Dale Davenport, 78, of Mission Viejo, California, passed away on August 1, 2020, with his family by his side.  Roy was born on November 30, 1941 in Monrovia, California.  He was the oldest of 4 children.  He attended LeTourneau University in Texas and received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He then went on to enlist in the...

James Thayer Kelley Jr.

James Thayer Kelley Jr.

Aug 1, 2020

James (Jim) Thayer Kelley, Jr. of Newport Beach, CA went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020.  He was born on June 18, 1938 to James and Kathryn Kelley in Connellsville, PA.  He carried his love and pride for Connellsville his entire life.

Though Jim excelled as a musician on the trombone and organ throughout...

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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