Obituaries

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Leonard P. O’Connor

Leonard P. O’Connor

Aug 24, 2020

Lenny P. O’Connor

He was born to Leonard and Viola O’Connor on March 26, 1942, in Kankakee.  He was 78, when he passed away Aug. 24, 2020, in Westminster, Calif.

Lenny graduated from St. Patrick’s High School (now Bishop McNamara Catholic High School) where he excelled in sports, especially football. He then went...

Janice Mae Peterson

Janice Mae Peterson

Aug 24, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Janice Mae Peterson. She was 85 years old. Born in Chicago, IL., she eventually made her home in Lake Forest, CA.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Donn K. Peterson and is survived by her four...

Yuko Akimoto

Yuko Akimoto

Aug 24, 2020

Yuko Akimoto lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on May 21, 1932 and passed away on August 24, 2020.

Youngha Seo

Youngha Seo

Aug 23, 2020

Youngha Seo lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on June 20, 1938 and passed away on August 23, 2020.

Mary Kate Holohan

Mary Kate Holohan

Aug 22, 2020

Mary Kate Holohan, née O’Brien passed away in Mission Viejo, California on August 22, 2020 at age 95.  Mary was born in Doonecoy, County Sligo, Ireland, on March 12, 1925, to Charles and Maggie O’Brien, sister to William and Theresa.

Mary emigrated to the United States with her family at age five and grew up in Manhattan,...

Jean Frieden

Jean Frieden

Aug 22, 2020

Jean Frieden lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on February 03, 1922 and passed away on August 22, 2020.

Bob Cadalso

Bob Cadalso

Aug 22, 2020

Bob Cadalso lives in Laguna Beach California, passed away at the age of 66. Born on December 21, 1953 and passed away on August 22, 2020.

Robert Hein Jr.

Robert Hein Jr.

Aug 22, 2020

Robert William Hein, Jr. October 18, 1939-August 22, 2020

Robert William Hein, Jr., fondly known as Bob to most and Coach to many, passed away on August 22, 2020 in Mission Viejo, California at the age of 80. Robert was born in San Juan, Texas in 1939 to Robert and LaVelle (Sturgeon) Hein. After graduation from Pharr-San...

Juliet Martin

Juliet Martin

Aug 21, 2020

Obituary for Juliet Martin

Remembering Juliet Clara Mary Ragusa Martin, known to many as Julie Martin, was 89 years of age, just shy of 90 by 2 months. Julie was born on the 26 th of October, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to the parents of Antonio and Louise Ragusa.  Julie resided at the Vineyard...

Christopher Bayer

Christopher Bayer

Aug 20, 2020

Christopher Steven Bayer

Born: January 14, 1983 in Mission Viejo, CA

Passed:  August 20, 2020 in Mission Viejo, CA

The love of our lives, Chris, has left us way too soon.  He touched so many lives with his caring, loving and giving manner, and we will forever remember him as that beautiful person. ...

Jen Liao

Jen Liao

Aug 16, 2020

Jen Liao lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on April 30, 1940 and passed away on August 16, 2020.

Dolores M. Rowe

Dolores M. Rowe

Aug 16, 2020

Dolores M. Rowe lives in Newport Beach California, passed away at the age of 93. Born on January 07, 1927 and passed away on August 16, 2020.

Josephine Rose Anderson

Josephine Rose Anderson

Aug 15, 2020

Josephine “Josie” Rose Piazza Anderson. Born April 29, 1931, died August 15, 2020 in Laguna Woods CA, formerly from Buffalo NY and Olean, NY.

Daughter of the late Joseph A. Piazza and Rose Buscaglia. Wife of the late John E Anderson. Loving mother of James (Sherri) Anderson, the late John Anderson, Beth (Chris) Bowman and Michael (Daina)...

Stephen Tung Lieu

Stephen Tung Lieu

Aug 14, 2020

Stephen Tung Lieu lives in Santa Ana California, passed away at the age of 35. Born on July 04, 1985 and passed away on August 14, 2020.

Ali Reza Bahmanzad

Ali Reza Bahmanzad

Aug 11, 2020

Ali Reza Bahmanzad lives in Laguna Niguel California, passed away at the age of 69. Born on March 20, 1951 and passed away on August 11, 2020.

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.

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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