Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Major Sol J. Friedman

Major Sol J. Friedman

Oct 14, 2019

Major Sol J. Friedman, USAF, passed away on Oct. 14, 2019.  He was born in 1924 and raised in Brooklyn New York, in the Borough Park neighborhood.

It was in Brooklyn where he learned to play baseball and continued his drive to play professional baseball from high school through college. After graduating from high school, he joined...

Jeanne Venditti

Jeanne Venditti

Oct 14, 2019

Jeanne Venditti lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on January 05, 1943 and passed away on October 14, 2019.

Catherine Baumgartner

Catherine Baumgartner

Oct 11, 2019

Catherine Ruth Baumgartner 8/31/1930 – 10/11/2019 Age 89, Laguna Niguel, CA

Ruth was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug. 31, 1930, the second daughter of John and Ruth Harris. Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Elliott, and survived by her brother, Pete Harris.

Ruth was vivacious...

Antonio Presutto

Antonio Presutto

Oct 10, 2019

Antonio Presutto lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on June 04, 1928 and passed away on October 10, 2019.

Kathleen Marie Edwards

Kathleen Marie Edwards

Oct 10, 2019

Kathleen Marie Edwards November 20, 1923 – October 10, 2019

Kathleen (Kay) was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on November 20, 1923 and passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019 in Laguna Hills, California.

Kay will be remembered by her family and friends as the one whose constant smile and giggles would infect your soul...

Phil R. Manning Jr.

Phil R. Manning Jr.

Oct 10, 2019

Phil R. Manning, Jr. May 14, 1921 – October 10, 2019

Phil was born to Marion Manning and Phil R. Manning, Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed both his undergraduate and medical degrees at USC and started his residency training at the VA hospital in Van Nuys where he met his future...

Melissa Jean Tackes

Melissa Jean Tackes

Oct 10, 2019

In Loving Memory of Melissa Jean Tackes "Beanie"

November 29, 1935 – October 10, 2019

Melissa was born Melissa Jean LaBrose in Chicago Illinois on November 29, 1935 to Catherine Ann Putnam and Michael Francis LaBrose. Melissa is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Martinello and survived in death by her sister Mary Fritz...

Marcia Clayton

Marcia Clayton

Oct 9, 2019

Marcia R. Clayton

Marcia Clayton, 86 of Lake Forest, CA, formerly of Laguna Woods, died peacefully when God took her home on October 9, 2019 at Respit Manor, Lake Forest, CA.

Born at home in Scotia, New York, Marcia was the daughter of the late Edgar and Rosalie Condon. Marcia was preceded by...

Lorraine Marie Barron

Lorraine Marie Barron

Oct 9, 2019

Lorraine Marie Barron passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2019 surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on August 4th, 1948 in Astoria, Oregon to Jesse Max Harris and Leona Harris. She grew up in Santa Barbara, CA with her one younger brother, David Harris.

While attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she met and fell in...

Carolyn C. Sims

Carolyn C. Sims

Oct 7, 2019

Our loving and wonderful mother passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2019 in

Laguna Hills, Ca. She was born on August 24, 1944 to Herman and Lyla Stroebel in Montebello, Ca.She attended Lutheran schools all of her life: graduated from Lutheran High School in Los Angeles, CA and Concordia Teacher’s College (now called Concordia University, Nebraska).

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Kathleen Cavanagh Moore

Kathleen Cavanagh Moore

Oct 6, 2019

Kathleen Cavanagh Moore, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 6, 2019 at home, after a long hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Ellen (Coffey) Cavanagh and the late Fred Cavanagh.  She resided in Irvine, CA and previously resided in Ridgefield, CT and Oceanside, NY.  She was a...

Michael William Mitchell

Michael William Mitchell

Oct 5, 2019

Michael William Mitchell passed away October 5, 2019.

Husband to Gisela Aguilar-Mitchell. Father to Alejandro Miguel Mitchell.

Son of Lorraine Mitchell. Brother to Patricia Chase. Uncle to Melinda Queen. Her children Colin, Elizabeth and Madeline. Uncle to Melissa Carter. Uncle to Peter Bedford. His daughter Cynthia.

Loved by the Aguilar Family. Russ and...

Margaret Ann Niesluchowski

Margaret Ann Niesluchowski

Oct 3, 2019

Margaret Ann McCauley Niesluchowski, age 73 passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019 due to Alzheimer's. She was born on May 3, 1946 in Hanford, California. She married her college sweetheart from UCLA, Richard Niesluchowski in 1969 who preceded her death in 2015.

Ann is survived by her two daughters and their husbands Lauren and Scott Freeman;...

Rose Mary Ann Smoljan

Rose Mary Ann Smoljan

Oct 2, 2019

Rose Mary Ann Smoljan lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 87. Born on March 02, 1932 and passed away on October 02, 2019.

Gene Mario Prioli

Gene Mario Prioli

Oct 2, 2019

Gene Mario Prioli passed away on October 2, 2019 at the age of 91 after battling prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease for many years. He was born December 4, 1927 in Stockton CA to John and Enes Prioli, who immigrated to the US from Italy. Gene grew up in Stockton CA and attended grammar and high school there.

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Stephen C. Kang

Stephen C. Kang

Oct 1, 2019

Stephen C. Kang lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 78. Born on October 31, 1940 and passed away on October 01, 2019.

David Daniel Chacon

David Daniel Chacon

Oct 1, 2019

David Daniel Chacon lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 27. Born on March 18, 1992 and passed away on October 01, 2019.

John Decker Baird

John Decker Baird

Oct 1, 2019

JOHN DECKER BAIRD July 28, 1941 to October 1, 2019

John died peacefully at home in San Juan Capistrano, after a long illness, with his wife, Lynne, close at his side. He was the beloved son of his mother, Mary Grubb Baird and father Larry Baird and beloved brother to sister Marilyn, fondly...

Jean Ascona

Jean Ascona

Sep 30, 2019

Jean Ascona lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 67. Born on June 30, 1952 and passed away on September 30, 2019.

Flora Lorraine Mytinger

Flora Lorraine Mytinger

Sep 30, 2019

Should friends desire, a memorial donation for Flora’s son, Roy, may be sent to HARK-ALS, P.O. Box 6627, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08841 to support the Roy Mytinger 9th Annual Golf Tournament for ALS planned for April 25, 2020. (please put Roy Mytinger on memo line). Thank you, the Mytinger family.

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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