Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Lorena M. Elston Neufeld

Lorena M. Elston Neufeld

Feb 26, 2020

Lorena M. Elston Neufeld lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 07, 1928 and passed away on February 26, 2020.

Patricia Claire Petro

Patricia Claire Petro

Feb 26, 2020

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia Claire Petro was born June 24, 1923 in Dunlap, Iowa and died peacefully on Feb. 26, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif. As soon as she graduated from high school, Pat followed her older sister Helen to California where she met her true love Edward Anthony Petro. Eddie was a Marine...

Steven Morrison

Steven Morrison

Feb 26, 2020

Born in Huntington, WV, Steven attended Marshall University before enlisting in the United States Army, where he served his country as an Intelligence Agent in Vietnam.

After his discharge, Steven’s love of the ocean kept him in Hawaii for years before returning to Marshall and then relocating to the California coast, where he felt most at home....

Laurence Joseph Calkins

Laurence Joseph Calkins

Feb 26, 2020

Laurence Joseph Calkins (“Larry” to all who knew him) was the youngest son of Isaac and Francis Calkins, born July 1, 1935 in Detroit Michigan. His older brother, Tom, was a retired Air Force Master Sgt. In the Air Force. Tom passed away on November 1st in 1983.  Larry was a digital thinker in an analog world. With a...

William Henry Morrison

William Henry Morrison

Feb 25, 2020

William Henry Morrison lives in El Cajon CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on January 10, 1926 and passed away on February 25, 2020.

Catherine Poterack

Catherine Poterack

Feb 24, 2020

Catherine Poterack

Catherine was born March 8 th 1934 in London, England.  She was raised in a loving family by Tom and Mary Barnes, with two brothers Tommy and Dickie and her sister Mary.

Cathy fell in love with an American Marine on loan to the US State Department at the US Embassy...

David Bradford

David Bradford

Feb 24, 2020

David Bradford was born in LA County on October 5, 1951 and died Monday February 24, 2020 surrounded by family.  He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

He had a passion for his work and loved building his family business with his uncle, brother, and dad. His biggest pride in life was watching his...

Carol Sullivan Ahearn

Carol Sullivan Ahearn

Feb 22, 2020

Please view Carol’s service live on Facebook on December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at https://www.facebook.com/102183215120045/live/

And her service can be viewed again at https://youtu.be/379JSCBWxVo

Susan Michelle Gillette

Susan Michelle Gillette

Feb 20, 2020

Susan Michelle Gillette lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on July 28, 1948 and passed away on February 20, 2020.

Eileen Kathryn Amaya

Eileen Kathryn Amaya

Feb 19, 2020

Eileen Kathryn Amaya (née Hartenbach), 75, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away on February 19, 2020 after a brief and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Eileen, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, died peacefully with her family at her side.

Eileen, Inky as she is known to her family and oldest friends, was the...

Constance Marie Welenc

Constance Marie Welenc

Feb 19, 2020

Constance “Connie” Welenc was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1934, and went to her eternal rest on February 19, 2020 in Lake Forest, California. She was a devout Catholic and lived a life of love for everyone.

Connie is survived by her husband Tony, two brothers, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.

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Michael Robert Parker Podesta

Michael Robert Parker Podesta

Feb 18, 2020

Michael Robert Parker Podesta passed away tragically on February 18, 2020 at 7pm.

Michael was raised in Lake Forest, California. He went to Rancho Canada Elementary School, Serrano Middle School and El Toro High School. He loved and participated in sports: the Dolphins Swim Team, Lake Forest Little League Baseball, and AYSO Soccer.

Michael was...

Herbert Becklund

Herbert Becklund

Feb 18, 2020

Herbert Becklund February 4, 1919 – February 18, 2020

Herbert Becklund died peacefully in his sleep, February 18, 2020 at his home at The Wellington, in Laguna Hills California, two weeks after his 101th birthday.

Herb was born February 4, 1919 in Mineral, Washington. He was the first child of Ernest...

Gary Dave Mcaffee

Gary Dave Mcaffee

Feb 17, 2020

Gary Dave McAffee lives in Orange CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on September 16, 1938 and passed away on February 17, 2020.

Susan Darlene Dimaggio

Susan Darlene Dimaggio

Feb 17, 2020

Susan Darlene DiMaggio lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 73. Born on April 20, 1946 and passed away on February 17, 2020.

Mary Ann Gandolfo

Mary Ann Gandolfo

Feb 15, 2020

Mary Ann Gandolfo 12/31/31 – 2/15/20

Mary Ann Gandolfo (nee Stewart), age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Glendale, CA.

Mary Ann was born to Marjorie Frances Reed Stewart and George Joseph Stewart on December 31, 1932 in Henderson, NY. She was delivered into the world by longtime family...

Dennis Michael O’Connor

Dennis Michael O’Connor

Feb 13, 2020

Born in Chicago in October of 1950, and raised in Altadena, California, Dennis Michael O'Connor spent most of his life in Southern California on what many might call a hero's journey. Upon graduating from the USC School of Medicine, he did a residency in pediatrics, to the joy of the many families he looked after. Loving the children, but...

William Edmond Glynn

William Edmond Glynn

Feb 10, 2020

William Edmond Glynn (“Bill”), 89, surrounded by his loving family, wife and son, passed away in his home in San Juan Capistrano, California on Monday, February 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Concetta Mary Rose (“Dolly”) (Mattazaro) Glynn; son Thomas Edmond Glynn, daughter-in-law Emily Catherine Glynn, granddaughter Genevieve Concetta Ann Glynn, and grandson William...

Lisa Rose Peltier

Lisa Rose Peltier

Feb 8, 2020

Lisa Rose Peltier lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on January 19, 1954 and passed away on February 08, 2020.

Maryellen Guadagnino

Maryellen Guadagnino

Feb 6, 2020

Maryellen Guadagnino (née Whelan) was born on April 30, 1940 in Pasadena, California.   She was born to James Whelan of Ireland and Pauline Phillips, she had two brothers Dennis and John.  On January 8, 1966, she was wed to Chris Guadagnino and had two daughters Gina and Lisa. She retired from Quest Diagnostics after working in Client Services for...

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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