Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Aida Montesinos

Aida Montesinos

Feb 5, 2020

Aida Montesinos was born to Gerardo and Maria Palacios on November 17, 1942 in Lima, Peru. She was the youngest of four siblings, Javier, Delia and Gerardo and was her father’s favorite. She enjoyed growing up in her neighborhood of Jorge Chavez in Districto De Brena and earned her bachelor’s degree at the Federico Villareal University in Lima, Peru....

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr

Feb 3, 2020

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Knorr lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 11, 1933 and passed away on February 03, 2020.

Nancy Lee Mecartney

Nancy Lee Mecartney

Feb 1, 2020

Nancy Lee Mecartney passed away peacefully as a result of congestive heart failure on February 1, 2020 in Irvine, California, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Ferndale, Washington on September 16, 1924.  She was the youngest of the four children of Jesse and Alma Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband John Mecartney and her...

Richard Harlan Bond

Richard Harlan Bond

Jan 29, 2020

Richard Harlan Bond, 83, of Newport Beach, California, lost his fight with cancer on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at the City of Hope treatment center in Duarte, California. He was born January 31st, 1936 to Margaret and Bill in Norfolk, Nebraska. He attended Lincoln High School and went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska in 1958. He...

Don Earl Deckman

Don Earl Deckman

Jan 29, 2020

Don Earl Deckman lives in Capistrano Beach CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on February 08, 1935 and passed away on January 29, 2020.

Donna Coleen Rogers

Donna Coleen Rogers

Jan 28, 2020

Donna Rogers, Loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister died unexpectedly on January 28th, 2020 at the age of 67 in Riverside California.

Donna lived a life of love, happiness and faith and will be deeply deeply missed.

Jesus said to her “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me...

Mary Elizabeth Jedynak

Mary Elizabeth Jedynak

Jan 27, 2020

The Jedynak family announces with great sadness the loss of their beloved Mother, Mary Elizabeth Jedynak, age 86, on January 27, 2020.

Mary was born September 17, 1933, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Edward and Juanita Moore. She married Leo Jedynak on June 19, 1954, and is survived by their children Elizabeth, Tom, Carol, Andy and David, along...

Arthur “Noel” Dewinter

Arthur “Noel” Dewinter

Jan 26, 2020

Arthur "Noel" DeWinter of Irvine, CA, joyful father and grandfather, died peacefully on January 26, 2020 at the age of 80 following a brief illness.

He leaves behind three children including his daughter Amy DeWinter, daughter Jill DeWinter and her husband Michael Shea, and son Michael Noel DeWinter; grandchildren Dylan Shea, Hudson Shea, Noah Zajkowski and Bennett...

William Grimes Masters

William Grimes Masters

Jan 26, 2020

William Grimes Masters lives in , passed away at the age of 96. Born on December 16, 1923 and passed away on January 26, 2020.

Charles Casimir Coffey

Charles Casimir Coffey

Jan 25, 2020

Charles Casimir Coffey lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on September 03, 1934 and passed away on January 25, 2020.

Maria Fumiko Ramirez

Maria Fumiko Ramirez

Jan 24, 2020

Maria Fumiko Ramirez lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on February 15, 1931 and passed away on January 24, 2020.

Nina Rokni

Nina Rokni

Jan 24, 2020

Nina Rokni better known as Nahid Hatami, her married name, was born on April 12, 1952.

She first came to America in the early 70s to study civil engineering and return to Iran and work with her husband. But alas that was not to be. Her mother called a year before the revolution in Iran in 1978...

Sarah Taesoon Kang

Sarah Taesoon Kang

Jan 22, 2020

Graveside service will be held privately for family.

J. Trinidad Maldonado

J. Trinidad Maldonado

Jan 21, 2020

Trinidad Maldonado passed away on Tuesday January 21 2020 at his home in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Trinidad Maldonado was born on May 12 1959 in Michoacán Mexico. Born to Pedro and Alicia Maldonado. At the young age of 20 years old he migrated by himself to Orange County, CA. where soon after he met his soul...

Edward “Ed” Leroy Smith

Edward “Ed” Leroy Smith

Jan 19, 2020

In lieu of flowers please make a monetary donation to St. Joseph Health Home Care Services or the Wounded Warrior project.

Mary Ellen Peterson

Mary Ellen Peterson

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Ellen Peterson lives in Anaheim CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on June 23, 1938 and passed away on January 18, 2020.

Eleanor Gertrude Wortman

Eleanor Gertrude Wortman

Jan 18, 2020

Eleanor Gertrude Wortman

Eleanor Gertrude Wortman passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her home in Lake Forest, CA with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Eleanor was born on February 11, 1929 in Lynn, MA, the third of four children born to Jesse and Gertrude (Piper) Sutherland. Surrounded by a...

John Farrington Kersey

John Farrington Kersey

Jan 17, 2020

John Farrington Kersey lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on December 13, 1927 and passed away on January 17, 2020.

Martha “Martie” Romo

Martha “Martie” Romo

Jan 17, 2020

Martha “Martie” Romo lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 75. Born on August 17, 1944 and passed away on January 17, 2020.

Veronica Kovacs

Veronica Kovacs

Jan 16, 2020

Veronica Kovacs lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 80. Born on January 10, 1940 and passed away on January 16, 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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