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Joseph "Joe" Rybus
May 7, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Rybus passed peacefully on May 7, 2026, after fighting a 3.5-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. His daughter, Olivia, was by his side during his final week.
A USC graduate who grew up in Los Angeles, Joe lived more life than most people imagine possible. He spent his adult years in Orange County, where he raised his family and...
Mohammad Kazem Khashayar
May 6, 2026
Mohammad Kazem Khashayar, also known as Shahpour, was born on September 5, 1933, to Mousa and Fatemeh. He lost his father at a very young age and was raised primarily by his devoted mother. From an early age, he learned the values of hard work, discipline, and perseverance, always striving to support his family and make the most of every...
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,...
Mary "Fran" Frances Karnazes
May 1, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Mary Frances “Fran” Karnazes was universally revered and cherished. A public middle school teacher, world traveler, and founding member of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Southern California, she was widely loved — being named St. Basil’s Mother of the Year in 2017 and still receiving cards and letters from former...
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
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:...
Erla Mae Curtin
Apr 28, 2026
Erla Mae Wolfsen Marley CurtinOctober 3, 1931 – April 28, 2026
Erla passed peacefully in her sleep on April 28, 2026 at the age of 94 in San Clemente, California. She was born on October 3, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Floyd and Madge Wolfsen. She attended North Hollywood High School, and was a member of Job’s Daughters. Erla graduated...
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...
Clarence Joseph Maurer
Apr 27, 2026
Clarence Joseph (“Joe”) MaurerHastings, Michigan
Clarence Joseph (“Joe”) Maurer, age 93, of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at The Meridian of Laguna Hills, in Laguna Hills, CA. He had been on hospice care since September 11, 2025. Joe was born on December 19, 1932, the son of Lawrence and Gertrude (Lennon) Maurer.
After graduation from Nashville High School,...
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
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Edward Jacob Allen
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our guiding light, Edward J. Allen.
He was the true definition of a “family man”, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Ed is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 66 years, Lynne, Children: Lori, Kathryn and Richard, Grandchildren: Morganne, Alexandra, Brandon, Abigail, Sophia,...
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
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
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
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...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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