"Mark, an Orange native and lifelong resident, was a dedicated public servant who served on the city council as mayor and a councilmember for more than two decades," said a statement from the city of Orange. "Mark is survived by his wife Vikki and mother Lois. The City of Orange will be forever grateful for Mark's devotion and service."

Former Orange mayor and Councilmember Mark A. Murphy died at his home in Orange on Friday evening, Dec. 13, city officials said. Murphy had served the city and Orange County for decades. He was elected to the Orange City Council in 1993 and became mayor in 2000.