Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Ludwig Tony Erzen

Ludwig Tony Erzen

Jun 5, 2018

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I announce the passing of my father, Ludwig T. Erzen on the evening of Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at the age of 88, at South Global Medical Center in Costa Mesa CA.

I just saw him that day in the hospital, and for the first time ever he told...

Dawn Cherie Orrick

Dawn Cherie Orrick

Jun 5, 2018

Dawn Cherie Orrick 11/26/1960 – 06/05/2018

Our beloved mother, Dawn Cherie Orrick passed away at her home in San Juan Capistrano on June 5, 2018. Born Dawn Cherie Hall to Diane Lambert and David Hall on November 26, 1960, she grew up in Fullerton CA where she attended Troy High School.

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Howard M. Rupp Md

Howard M. Rupp Md

Jun 5, 2018

Howard M. Rupp MD lives in San Clemente CA, passed away at the age of 94. Born on May 09, 1924 and passed away on June 05, 2018.

Patricia Ann Mathias

Patricia Ann Mathias

Jun 4, 2018

In Loving Memory of our Mother

Patricia Ann Mathias

December 10 th , 1933 – June 4 th , 2018-06-20

The life of our mother, Patricia Ann Mathias, was a life filled with such joy, love, and giving of her heart to her family and friends.  From...

Cassandra Esperanza Guerrero

Cassandra Esperanza Guerrero

Jun 4, 2018

Our Beautiful Cassandra Esperanza Guerrero, age 23, passed on Monday, June 4, 2018. Cassandra was born on February 23 rd , 1995 to Alfonso Guerrero and Rosemary Handley Nelson and current Father Richard Nelson.

Cassandra is survived by her Fathers Alfonso Guerrero & Richard Nelson, Rosemary Nelson, Brothers William-James Guerrero, Luis Guerrero, Alex Guerrero, Marco Guerrero and...

Lois May Cooper

Lois May Cooper

Jun 4, 2018

Lois May Cooper lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 05, 1926 and passed away on June 04, 2018.

Phyllis Roberta Tilden

Phyllis Roberta Tilden

Jun 3, 2018

PHYLLIS TILDEN 1935-2018

Phyllis Roberta Pahl was born in South Babylon, NY on September 1, 1935

She was raised by her Aunt in Hempstead, NY and loved music, playing second violin in the high school orchestra. In her senior year of high school the orchestra played in Carnegie Hall in New York City....

Susan Irene Rusk

Susan Irene Rusk

Jun 3, 2018

Susan Roan Rusk

Susan was born in Westerly, Rhode Island the 25 th of April 1949.  She left this world too soon, on the morning of June 4, 2018.

Susan and her family moved to California when she was eight years old.  Susan was always a voracious reader.  As a girl one summer,...

Luis Carlos Melendez

Luis Carlos Melendez

Jun 3, 2018

Luis Carlos Melendez July 16, 1943 – June 3, 2018

Luis “Guero” Carlos Melendez, 74, reluctantly died in the early hours, June 3, from metastatic melanoma. Guero was born in Los Angeles on July 16, 1943.

He married the love of his life, Jo Ellen “Josie” (Myers) Melendez on March 26,...

Eric Walden Johnson

Eric Walden Johnson

Jun 2, 2018

Eric Walden Johnson, 69, of Mission Viejo and Castro Valley, CA passed away on June 2, 2018.  He was born in Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota, the eldest of 4 children of Walden and Helen Louise Beishir Johnson.  His family later moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he graduated from Walker High School in 1967.

He then studied at...

Peifang Xu

Peifang Xu

Jun 1, 2018

Our beloved mother, Peifang Xu, passed away at the age of 80 on June 1 st , 2018. Peifang was visiting her family in Irvine, California.

Peifang Xu, was born in Beijing on October 18th, 1937. She graduated from the Girl’s High School associated to the Beijing Normal University, and later attended Beijing Medical College where she...

Mark Loyal Pankretz

Mark Loyal Pankretz

Jun 1, 2018

Mark Loyal Pankretz lives in Laguna Beach CA, passed away at the age of 63. Born on March 16, 1955 and passed away on June 01, 2018.

Mary Butkus

Mary Butkus

May 31, 2018

Mary Butkus lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 95. Born on August 24, 1922 and passed away on May 31, 2018.

Ronald Yokley

Ronald Yokley

May 31, 2018

Ronald Yokley lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on April 19, 1946 and passed away on May 31, 2018.

Terri Ann Bovberg

Terri Ann Bovberg

May 31, 2018

Terri Ann Bovberg passed away on Thursday, May 31″ her 65 th birthday. An educator, career counselor, and librarian for 28 years in the Huntington Beach Union School District, she focused her efforts on troubled teens at Wintersburg High School” a continuation school next door to Fountain Valley High School, where her beloved, late husband John taught American History....

Lusarbe Mubahiagian

Lusarbe Mubahiagian

May 30, 2018

Salpi Antebian was born on March 25, 1939 in Aleppo, Syria to Garabed and Seeranoush Mubahiagian. She was one of four children, her siblings being a brother Koko Mubahiagian who recently passed away, a sister Maral Sethian, and another brother Shahe Mubahiagian. Salpi attended Gilligian School and Immacule Secondary School where she became proficient in French and studied Culinary...

Jorge Franco

Jorge Franco

May 29, 2018

Jorge Franco lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 39. Born on December 09, 1978 and passed away on May 29, 2018.

Del Raymond Monge

Del Raymond Monge

May 29, 2018

Del R. Monge, 94, of Dana Point and more recently Tustin, passed away on May 29, 2018. He was born in Urique, Mexico, the youngest of 6 children. His family moved to Los Angeles in 1927.

He met the love of his life at USC, Eva Murphy. They were married 68 wonderful years.

At 19...

Gary Michael Suhr

Gary Michael Suhr

May 29, 2018

Gary M. Suhr of Laguna Niguel, CA, passed away May 29, 2018, after suffering a fatal heart attack while in San Diego, CA. He was 65.

Gary grew up in Los Angeles and attended Loyola High School. He graduated from Cal State Northridge University with a degree in accounting and earned certification as a Certified Public Accountant....

Ann M. Pelot

Ann M. Pelot

May 29, 2018

Ann M. Pelot, PhD, 77, was born in Austin, Texas, and passed away in Laguna Hills, California on May 29, 2018.

Ann is survived by brothers, Timothy C. Meyers, Jr., DDS, of Atlanta, GA/Bermuda, Michael Meyers of Atlanta, GA/Bahamas; husband Daniel Pelot, MD; daughters Michele R. Pelot, MD (Ross Canning), and Denise Danielle Pelot Owens, JD (Brian...

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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