Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Marie Henderson

Marie Henderson

May 2, 2018

Marie Henderson (nee Sheehan) passed peacefully at the age of 91 on May 2, 2018 surrounded by her family members.  She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Marie was born in Limerick City, Ireland on 3/2/1927.  She came from a loving family of loving...

Joseph John Kelly

Joseph John Kelly

May 1, 2018

Joseph John Kelly 6/1/1918 – 5/1/2018

Kelly, Joseph John, age 99, Col., U.S.M.C. Ret., former chief of police in both Laguna Beach and Tustin, Calif., passed away May 1, 2018 in Laguna Woods, Calif.

He was a long-time resident of Laguna Woods and had been an active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church...

Claire Minardi

Claire Minardi

May 1, 2018

In honor of Claire’s memory donations can be made to Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

Donations can be made by check or online.

Checks should be made to Santa Margarita Catholic High School. And mailed to: Santa Margarita Catholic High School Attn:  Laurie Beach 22062 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA  92688

To...

Joseph Cyril Haegeman

Joseph Cyril Haegeman

May 1, 2018

Joseph Cyril Haegeman, 90, was born January 8, 1928 in Los Angeles, California and went home to the Father May 1, 2018 in Mission Viejo, California. Joe enjoyed living and working his whole life in Orange County, many of those years as a farmer on the Irvine Ranch.

He was preceded by his oldest daughter, Kristy and...

Katherine Rush

Katherine Rush

May 1, 2018

Katherine Rush lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on February 15, 1925 and passed away on May 01, 2018.

Shirley Hoffman

Shirley Hoffman

Apr 30, 2018

Shirley Ann Hoffman (79) of San Clemente CA passed away at her home on April 30,2018. She was surrounded by her husband and her children. Her death was due to the affects of Alzheimers Disease.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17,2018 at 11am at the LDS Church, 310 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente. Burial will...

Col. Jerome W. Ernst

Col. Jerome W. Ernst

Apr 29, 2018

COL Jerome “Jerry” W. Ernst, 85, passed away in his home in Mission Viejo, California on April 29, 2018.  Jerry was born March 10, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and was the eldest of two children born to Adolph and Norma (Kautenburger) Ernst.  His younger brother Thomas passed away at an early age from a brain tumor.  Jerry and eventually...

Bruce Edward Burris

Bruce Edward Burris

Apr 28, 2018

Bruce Edward Burris, 65, died on April 28, 2018, surrounded by family, after a challenging illness. He will be remembered as a fun-loving, intelligent thinker with a gentle spirit.

Bruce was born to N. Jack and Alwilna (“Willie”) Burris in Lawrence, KS on September 21, 1952 where he was raised in the city of Lawrence with his...

Irving Bottner

Irving Bottner

Apr 28, 2018

Irving Bottner December 15, 1927 – April 28, 2018

Irving was born in New York to parents Joseph and Malvina Bottner. He graduated Central High in Newark, New Jersey and served in the Army – 92 nd Airborne Division from 1946-1948 as a telephone switch board operator. After his service, he went to...

Robert Rohe Smith

Robert Rohe Smith

Apr 27, 2018

Robert Rohe Smith lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 80. Born on June 03, 1937 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Hsiu Lan Peng

Hsiu Lan Peng

Apr 27, 2018

Hsiu Lan Peng lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 14, 1926 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Earl D. Soto

Earl D. Soto

Apr 27, 2018

Earl D. Soto lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on June 15, 1924 and passed away on April 27, 2018.

Lawrence Eugene Bertino

Lawrence Eugene Bertino

Apr 26, 2018

Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Bertino

February 21, 1932—April 26, 2018

Lawrence Bertino, 86, died at his home in Nellie Gail Ranch on the 26 th of April 2018 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Larry was born the 8 th of 10 children on the 21 st of February 1932 to Peter and...

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

Apr 24, 2018

Kenneth Charles Tarbutton

February 20, 1940 – April 24, 2018

Ken Tarbutton, 78, passed away on April 24 th due to complications of anemia.

Ken was the oldest of three children to Elmer and Freda Tarbutton born at home on February 20 th , 1940 in Mansfield Missouri. As...

Emilia Anne French

Emilia Anne French

Apr 22, 2018

Emilia Anne French lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on December 27, 1926 and passed away on April 22, 2018.

Rubystine Grant

Rubystine Grant

Apr 22, 2018

Rubystine Grant was born to William and Earnest C. Henrix on August 16, 1938, in White Arkansas.  She attended grade school in Beekman, Louisiana and after, graduated high school in Bastrop, Louisiana.  She attended Grambling College to further her education.  Later she relocated to San Diego, CA in 1957.  Rubystine obeyed the gospel at an early age in 1957,...

Mary Ann Ellison

Mary Ann Ellison

Apr 22, 2018

Mary Ann Ellison lives in Coto De Caza CA, passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 24, 1942 and passed away on April 22, 2018.

Margaret Eleanor Leslie White Cannon

Margaret Eleanor Leslie White Cannon

Apr 22, 2018

Margaret Eleanor Leslie White Cannon

Margaret Eleanor Leslie White Cannon had as long and rich a life as her beautiful chain of names. Born in Rochester, New York on September 22, 1932, Margaret Eleanor, was one of three daughters born to Leo and Eleanor Leslie. She and her sisters, Nancy and Carol grew up in...

Anna C.Y. Liu

Anna C.Y. Liu

Apr 22, 2018

Anna C.Y. Liu lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 73. Born on November 19, 1944 and passed away on April 22, 2018.

Gary Phillip Booth

Gary Phillip Booth

Apr 21, 2018

Gary Phillip Booth (September 22, 1934-April 21, 2018) was the second child of Abraham and Pearl (Tiep) Booth. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and he and his family, including older sister Marlys and younger brother Larry, moved to Los Angeles around 1940. A lifelong musician, Gary played piano as a child, and never stopped playing and composing for...

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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