Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Lisa Marie Highley

Lisa Marie Highley

Jul 24, 2018

Lisa Marie Highley of Laguna Woods, CA passed away on July, 2018 at Crystal Cove Care Center in Newport Beach, CA. She was receiving hospice care for cancer and was 68 years old.

Funeral Services were held at O’Connor Mortuary, Aug 11, 2018.

Lisa Marie Temple Highley was born on February 17, 1950 in Carthage,...

Rita Mae Fitzgerald

Rita Mae Fitzgerald

Jul 24, 2018

Rita Mae Fitzgerald lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 23, 1928 and passed away on July 24, 2018.

Geraldine C. Collins

Geraldine C. Collins

Jul 23, 2018

Geraldine "Jeri" Carey Collins:

Beloved Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother,

Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend

Born in Detroit Michigan, to L.J. & Lena Carey, Jeri was one of six children. She was raised in a loving family and enjoyed school, sports, singing, and friends. After receiving...

Sam Anthony Raymond Totora

Sam Anthony Raymond Totora

Jul 23, 2018

Sam Anthony Raymond Totora lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 10, 1933 and passed away on July 23, 2018.

Barbara Ann Knutson

Barbara Ann Knutson

Jul 22, 2018

Barbara Ann Lee Knutson passed away July 22, 2018, in Irvine, California, on her own terms, following a short illness, surrounded by her children. Born April 26, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, she and her twin brother, Robert, were adopted by their beloved parents Gertrude and Donald Lee of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Barbara graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in...

Judith Gomez

Judith Gomez

Jul 22, 2018

Judith Gomez lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 96. Born on October 16, 1921 and passed away on July 22, 2018.

Kenneth Yasuo Kawado

Kenneth Yasuo Kawado

Jul 21, 2018

Kenneth Yasuo Kawado 8-13-1942 to 7-21-2018

Born in Eleele, Kauai, Hawaii to parents Kenichi & Shizue Kawado.  Upon High School graduation, joined the U.S. Army, discharged in 1966 and decided that more job opportunities were available in California.  In 1965 Ken met his future wife, Pat, two years later they were married.  He...

Martha Jean Clark

Martha Jean Clark

Jul 20, 2018

Martha Jean Clark lives in Torrance CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on February 13, 1932 and passed away on July 20, 2018.

Patricia Hayes Drennen

Patricia Hayes Drennen

Jul 20, 2018

Patricia Hayes Drennen

Patricia Marie Hayes was born March 18, 1920 in New York City, the first child of Charles and Gertrude (O’Brien) Hayes. After an infancy in Manhattan the family moved to Flushing, Queens, NY. The family was soon joined by Aileen (DeGraff) Charles and William. Patricia attended St. Andrew Avellino Catholic School and...

Michael Francis Catalano

Michael Francis Catalano

Jul 18, 2018

On July 18, 2018, our dear Lord and His angels called Michael Francis Catalano to be part of his forever kingdom.

Mike is survived by his ever thankful and loving wife, Palmina (nee Catanzaro). They celebrated 63 years of friendship and love, with his eldest daughter, Josephine and granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Schulman from St. Louis, and youngest...

Douglas Octavius Coe

Douglas Octavius Coe

Jul 18, 2018

Douglas Octavius Coe

A long-time Southern California resident, Douglas Octavius Coe, passed away the afternoon of July 18 th in his Newport Beach home.  Douglas was born on October 17, 1927, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirk Coe of Topeka, Kansas.

While living in Kansas, he was a partner in...

Maribel Guzman Becwar

Maribel Guzman Becwar

Jul 17, 2018

Maribel Guzman Becwar lives in Lake Elsinore CA, passed away at the age of 42. Born on September 14, 1975 and passed away on July 17, 2018.

Dorothy May Park

Dorothy May Park

Jul 17, 2018

Dorothy May Park lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 98. Born on January 04, 1920 and passed away on July 17, 2018.

Mary Ellen Clifford

Mary Ellen Clifford

Jul 17, 2018

Mary Ellen Clifford lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on January 27, 1925 and passed away on July 17, 2018.

Robert Owen Mcdearmon

Robert Owen Mcdearmon

Jul 15, 2018

Robert Owen McDearmon

Bob McDearmon was born July 14 th , 1937 to Bart and Vivian McDearmon, and was one of two identical twins.  He passed away on July 15 th , 2018 from complications related to open-heart surgery, one day after his 81 st birthday.  He was surrounded by his wife Charleen and children...

Timothy James Parker

Timothy James Parker

Jul 14, 2018

Timothy James Parker lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 74. Born on July 29, 1943 and passed away on July 14, 2018.

Dr. Leland Walter Wight Jr.

Dr. Leland Walter Wight Jr.

Jul 14, 2018

Dr. Leland Walter Wight Jr. lives in Newport Beach CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on January 15, 1936 and passed away on July 14, 2018.

Li Yuen Chen

Li Yuen Chen

Jul 14, 2018

Li Yuen Chen lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 11, 1928 and passed away on July 14, 2018.

Mary Ann Elizabeth Noviello

Mary Ann Elizabeth Noviello

Jul 12, 2018

Mary Ann Elizabeth Noviello lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 72. Born on October 23, 1945 and passed away on July 12, 2018.

Richard Francis Landry

Richard Francis Landry

Jul 12, 2018

Richard Francis Landry was born on December 4th, 1932, in Hartford, Connecticut.

The youngest of 7 siblings, Richard developed a love for the arts and music at an early age, performing dance and acting in the theater. After graduating from Hollywood High School he then attended the University of Southern California; he loved his USC Trojans! Richard...

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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