Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
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Thomas Dearmin
Aug 3, 2018
Thomas Dearmin lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 60. Born on October 25, 1957 and passed away on August 03, 2018.
Joan Richards
Aug 1, 2018
Joan Richards was born on March 19, 1924, on the feast of St. Joseph, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the second of five children of Charles and Augusta Tanke, who had emigrated from Austria. Joan attended Bushwich High School in Brooklyn and worked in various retail and administrative jobs before heading west.
At the age of...
Richard Philip Giles
Aug 1, 2018
Richard Philip Giles lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on April 17, 1936 and passed away on August 01, 2018.
Justin Michael Vandervort
Jul 31, 2018
Justin Michael Vandervort
A native of California, SSgt Justin Michael Vandervort passed away on the afternoon of 31 July 2018 in Prüm, Germany. Justin was born 18 July 1989 in San Bernardino, Calif.
The 29-year-old was an avid fly fisherman; the water was where he belonged. His passion for fly fishing was beyond...
James Albert Jaap
Jul 31, 2018
James Albert Jaap lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 78. Born on April 24, 1940 and passed away on July 31, 2018.
Cheryle Ann Cochran
Jul 30, 2018
Cheryle Ann Cochran lives in Rancho Santa Margarita CA, passed away at the age of 86. Born on December 28, 1931 and passed away on July 30, 2018.
Margarita Servin
Jul 30, 2018
Margarita Servin lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on March 04, 1936 and passed away on July 30, 2018.
John Mrgan
Jul 29, 2018
John Mrgan lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 66. Born on December 01, 1951 and passed away on July 29, 2018.
Allen Wayne Coate
Jul 29, 2018
Allen Wayne Coate, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 29th, 2018 in Vancouver, Washington surrounded by family and friends. Allen was hard working and passionate in caring for his family, friends and projects. He will be forever missed.
Allen was born on April 14th, 1933. Parents were Harold and Arlene Coate in Kokomo, Indiana. Allen served...
Richard Eugene Peck
Jul 29, 2018
REMEMBRANCE
Richard Eugene Peck
Richard Eugene Peck died peacefully on July 29, 2018 at the age of 87 in Laguna Woods, California.
Dick was born in Farmington, Michigan on June 5, 1931. After graduating from Monroe High School, Dick joined the United States Navy and served four years during...
Erik Real
Jul 28, 2018
Erik Real lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on July 24, 1974 and passed away on July 28, 2018.
Donald Roy Pike
Jul 28, 2018
Don Pike
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul, and Earth is the poorer. Don Pike was an exceptional man. Humble when he had the right to boast, oblivious of his physical gifts and without doubt a man loved by many.
His life began in Denver, Colorado, in 1929, but the next 88 years...
Adeline Francis Kish
Jul 28, 2018
Adeline Francis Kish passed away July 28, 2018 in Mission Viejo, CA. She was born October 29, 1936 in Uniontown, PA to David and Sara McCord. She is survived by her daughter, Linda; daughter-in-law Mona; and brother David McCord III (Sally). Addie was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Robert Kish; her sisters Patty and Vonnie. Addie...
Virginia Curda Mueller
Jul 27, 2018
Virginia Curda Mueller lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 96. Born on January 13, 1922 and passed away on July 27, 2018.
Jane Louise Sherer
Jul 25, 2018
Jane Louise Sherer lives in Chino Hills CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on June 18, 1934 and passed away on July 25, 2018.
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
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
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
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
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...
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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