Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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