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William Patrick Condon

William Patrick Condon

May 4, 2026

William P. Condon, Jr. (“Bill”)

William P. Condon, known to most as Bill or Billy, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was 58.

Born on September 09,1967, Bill grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey, where he formed the foundation of the lifelong friendships he treasured so deeply. He went on to attend St. Anselm College,...

Man Lie Priscilla Ku

Man Lie Priscilla Ku

May 1, 2026

In Loving Memory ofMan Lie Priscilla Ku

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Man Lie Priscilla Ku on May 1, 2026, in Irvine, California, at the age of 63.

Priscilla was a gentle yet resilient woman. Throughout her life, she carried herself with grace, kindness, and inner strength, always placing the needs of her family and...

Behrooz Azarian

Behrooz Azarian

2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Behrooz Azarian.

Behrooz was born on May 27th,1953 in Esfahan, Iran and was the eldest child of Mr. Mohamad Taghi and Mrs. Esmat Azarian. He is survived by his sisters Behnaz and Behrokh, his brother in laws Mahmood Hashemian and Mehran Pooladi-Darvish, and his nieces and nephews:...

Mary Ida Trujillo

Mary Ida Trujillo

Apr 28, 2026

Mary Ida Trujillo, 93, affectionately known as “Tiny,” of Mission Viejo, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28.

Tiny was born on August 31, 1932, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Evelyn Nelson. In the early 1960s, she met the love of her life, “Leo” Trujillo, at the Shed Dance Club in Downey, CA. The two were married in...

Heshmatala Abdeho

Heshmatala Abdeho

Apr 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved father and devoted husband. He was a man whose kindness touched everyone around him, known for his gentle nature, endless patience, and the warm, beautiful smile he carried through life.

A funeral service will be held at El Toro Memorial Park located at 25752 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Date &...

Carlos Antonio Candelaria

Carlos Antonio Candelaria

Apr 26, 2026

Carlos Antonio Candelaria, age 56, passed away April 28, 2026 at home in Irvine, California, after a long battle with myxoid liposarcoma (a rare cancer).

He was born March 5, 1970, in the Bronx, NY, a son of Carlos Candelaria-Rivera (of Puerto Rico) and Miriam Felicia Gonzalez-Mota (of the Dominican Republic). He attended Cardinal Hayes High School and Cornell University in...

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

2026

Sara "Sally" Love Downey

August 12, 1935 - April 25, 2026

Sara Love Downey, affectionately known as Sally, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at her daughter Sara’s home in San Juan Capistrano, California. Sally was surrounded by her children, several grandchildren, and dear family friends.

Born on August 12, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sally was the youngest daughter of George H....

Mary "Christine" Hanley

Mary "Christine" Hanley

Apr 25, 2026

Mary “Christine” Hanley, 59, a Pulitzer Award-Winning Journalist and Federal Investigator of Boise, Idaho, passed away on April 25th in Dana Point California after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. Her fight ended after one last 8-week cure-seeking road trip that brought her home to the sea, sand, and friends she so loved. She passed peacefully, gazing out upon the...

Andrew Bernard Hoffart

Andrew Bernard Hoffart

Apr 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Andrew (Andy) Bernard HoffartJanuary 24, 1932 to April 25, 2026



Andy was born on a farm in Dilke, Saskatchewan, Canada. A middle child of Andreas Hoffart (who immigrated from Russia) and Agatha Gardner. Growing up on the farm meant ice fishing for pike in the cold winter mornings, taking a wagon to school, sleeping on a straw mattress...

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski

Apr 24, 2026

Dr. Stanley Joseph ZychowskiDecember 23, 1947 – April 24, 2026

Dr. Stanley Joseph Zychowski, a pediatrician and avid runner who participated in numerous ultramarathons, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Laguna Niguel, California. He was born on December 23, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy of San Clemente, California; his daughter, Marianne of...

Vivien Dezwart

Vivien Dezwart

Apr 22, 2026

Vivien (Hazboun) Dezwart, 68, passed away on April 22, 2026.

She was born on October 29, 1957, in Amman, Jordan, and came to the United States as an infant with her parents, Leila and Shukri (Sam) Hazboun. She was raised in Los Angeles before her family settled in Cypress, California.

Vivien built a life centered around caring for others. She worked as...

Zahra Nakhjavani

Zahra Nakhjavani

Apr 22, 2026

Zahra Nakhjavani died on April 22, 2026 in Trabuco Hills, CA.

John Matthew Murphy

John Matthew Murphy

Apr 21, 2026

John Matthew Murphy died on April 21, 2026 in Dana Point, CA.

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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