Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Juan Fernando Gutierrez Aguirre

Juan Fernando Gutierrez Aguirre

Jun 21, 2026

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Michael Stanley Kirchner

Michael Stanley Kirchner

Jun 20, 2026

Michael Stanley Kirchner of Mission Viejo passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Born in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Stanley and Mary Kirchner, Michael was the eldest of their five sons. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Littleton, Colorado. Following his graduation from Arapahoe High School, he attended the...

Charles Leon Butler

Charles Leon Butler

Jun 15, 2026

Charles Leon Butler – musician, United States Marine and family man – died of a brief illness on June 15, 2026 at home. He was born on March 26, 1934 in Bloomberg, TX to Rev. Ezekiel and Lula Mae Tumblin Butler and spent his early life in Tucson, AZ. Known as Leon as a child and in his early days...

Sara Lynn Vuoso

Sara Lynn Vuoso

Jun 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sara Lynn Vuoso (Ricci), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on June 11, 2026. Sara passed peacefully at home in Ladera Ranch, CA, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous six-year journey as a survivor and thriver of brain cancer.

Born on February 15, 1977,...

R. Daniel (Dan) Harris Jr.

R. Daniel (Dan) Harris Jr.

Jun 10, 2026

Dan Harris

December 11, 1934 — June 10, 2026

We can say without a doubt that our dear dad, R. Daniel (Dan) Harris Jr. of San Juan Capistrano, died of a broken heart in the early morning hours of June 10th, 2026. He was 91 years young. His decline started just sixteen days before, when the love of his life and wife...

Della Mae Welch

Della Mae Welch

Jun 10, 2026

Della Mae Welch

Della Mae Welch peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026 at the age of 78 in Orange County, California. Born on June 15, 1947, in San Diego, California, Della was the daughter of Robert Eugene Peterson (1915-2002) and Tressa Anola Jones (1922-1949). She was preceded in death by her parents, younger sister Brenda (1949-2025), first husband Robert Marshall...

Minoru Akagawa

Minoru Akagawa

Jun 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Minoru Akagawa, beloved husband, father and friend, who departed this life on June 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 10, 1947 in Japan, Minoru's remarkable journey took him from his early life in his homeland to the shores of America, where he found both...

David Ellis Crofton

David Ellis Crofton

Jun 7, 2026

David Ellis Crofton, 87, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on April 19, 1939, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and devotion to those he loved. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1968. The values of honor, integrity,...

Howard Dean Staebler

Howard Dean Staebler

Jun 5, 2026

Howard Dean “Uncle Howard” Staebler, 94, of Lake Forest, California, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2026, at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.

He was born on January 13, 1932, in Mason City, Iowa, to Jesse Carlton Staebler and Leona (Wendt) Staebler. When he was five, the family moved to Adams, Minnesota, where he grew up working on...

Richard Phillip Arras

Richard Phillip Arras

Jun 3, 2026

Richard Phillip Arras, age 90, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 3, 2026.

Richard was born February 24, 1936, in San Francisco, California. He was the only child of German immigrants, Phillip and Elise Arras.

Richard was President of his class at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, where he graduated in 1954. He went on to earn his degree...

Gerardo "Jerry" Rocha

Gerardo "Jerry" Rocha

Jun 3, 2026

Jerry RochaSeptember 4, 1977 – June 3, 2026

Jerry Rocha left this world on June 3, 2026, after a five-year battle with stage 4 colorectal cancer so legendary it deserves recognition in the halls of Valhalla, a mention in the Jedi Archives, and its own chapter in the history books of Hyrule. If you got any of those references, you already...

Mark Allen Dopudja

Mark Allen Dopudja

Jun 1, 2026

Mark Dopudja was born on December 26, 1959, in Santa Fe Springs, California. He was a family man whose simple goal in life was to provide for his wife and kids and give them a good life. A mission he carried out throughout his life and even afterwards. A great example is when his kids were young, he would take...

Malcolm Mike Guleserian

Malcolm Mike Guleserian

May 31, 2026

Malcolm Mike Guleserian passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 82. His wife of 53 years, Monica Guleserian, predeceased him on December 8, 2025; they had one adopted son Robert L. Guleserian.

Malcolm was a Vietnam Veteran and had 90 units of pre-medical education before he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and later the Huntington Beach Police...

Marjorie Handley-Sutter

Marjorie Handley-Sutter

May 30, 2026

In Loving Memory: Marjorie Handley

November 12, 1929 – May 30, 2026

Marjorie Lou Russell Handley Neville Sutter, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026 in Dana Point, CA, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, on November 12, 1929, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Marguerite Moser Russell and...

Wallace "Neal" Dyer

Wallace "Neal" Dyer

May 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wallace "Neal" Dyer

October 13, 1938 - May 30, 2026

Huntington Beach, California

Wallace "Neal" Dyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 30,2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by honor, integrity, and a lifetime of flight.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, Neal's lifelong journey of service and skill began in August of 1958 when...

Carolyn Marta Jablon

Carolyn Marta Jablon

May 29, 2026

Carolyn M. Jablon, 84, of San Clemente, California, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on July 30, 1941, to Martha and Peter Trovato.

Carolyn was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her family. She later found the love of her life in her husband Fred, with whom...

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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