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Alex Lagunas Maldonado

Alex Lagunas Maldonado

May 25, 2018

Alex Lagunas Maldonado, age 94, of San Clemente, California died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2018.

Alex was born on July 17, 1923 in Santa Ana, California to Julio and Nellie (Lagunas) Maldonado. He and his six siblings eventually were raised in El Modena, California.

In his youth, Alex...

Katherine Joan Deni

Katherine Joan Deni

May 24, 2018

Katherine Joan Deni (Salfi) passed away on May 24, 2018.  Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she married Antonio Deni on June 9 th , 1945 and moved to Pontiac, Michigan.  They relocated to Laguna Hills, California in 2003.

Antonio preceded her in death passing in 2004.  Katherine is survived by her two sons, Richard and Frank,...

Rosalie L. Brice

Rosalie L. Brice

May 23, 2018

Rosalie L. Brice lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 07, 1926 and passed away on May 23, 2018.

Jean Margaret Whalen

Jean Margaret Whalen

May 22, 2018

Jean Margaret Whalen December 10, 1924 – May 22, 2018

Jean passed away peacefully at age of 93 at her home with her daughters by her side.

Jean was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan where her foundational years were in Northern Michigan.  She moved to Detroit Michigan where she fell in...

Hossein Ali Lotfi

Hossein Ali Lotfi

May 20, 2018

Hossein Ali Lotfi passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Born on July 16, 1930 in Iran, he moved to the Big Apple in his twenties where he obtained his Bachelors of Arts from Columbia University before living the remainder of his life in Southern California.

Hossein was a painter, a calligrapher, a photographer, a traveler,...

Susan Elena Ryan

Susan Elena Ryan

May 20, 2018

Susan Elena Ryan (Susie Neil Ryan) went to be with Lord when she passed away on May 20, 2018  Susie was born on April 15, 1954 in Santa Monica CA to her parents Mickey and Fred Neil. Susie and Family moved to Westminster CA where she completed her schooling graduating from Westminster High School. She spent many endless summer...

Victor Bernard Kobett

Victor Bernard Kobett

May 19, 2018

Victor B. Kobett March 14, 1928 – May 19, 2018

Victor was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the fourth of Ernest and Mabel Kobett’s six children. After attending St. James School through eighth grade, he graduated mid-term from Benton High School to enlist in the armed service. WWII Basic...

Lisa Michelle Sirianni

Lisa Michelle Sirianni

May 18, 2018

Lisa Michelle Sirianni lives in Coto de Caza CA, passed away at the age of 53. Born on January 08, 1965 and passed away on May 18, 2018.

Emery Holly Owens Ii

Emery Holly Owens Ii

May 18, 2018

Emery H. Owens II was born May 1, 1961 in Santa Ana, California and passed away May 18, 2018 in La Jolla, California. He was 57 years old. An Information Technology Technician for 32 years, Emery is survived by his loving wife Sheila, son Andrew Owens, daughter Jayme Owens, son Carson Owens, and sisters Kristy Melgoza and Heather Sofferman....

Catarina G. Hardy

Catarina G. Hardy

May 17, 2018

On September 28, 1936, Catarina was born  at the Queen’s Hospital in New York City to parents George Vincent Grace (financier) and Merna Dorothy Welker (millinery) store owner, and christened, Merna Mercedes Grace.

Up until she was 17 years old, she lived on a 5 acre estate about a third of the way up Long Island on...

Eleanor “Ellie” Davidson

Eleanor “Ellie” Davidson

May 17, 2018

Eleanor (Ellie) Davidson passed away on May 17, 2018 in Aliso Viejo, CA; she was surrounded by her family in her final days. Born in East Chicago, IN on April 30, 1924, Eleanor married the love of her life, Louis Davidson, on December 4, 1942. They were married for 50 years until Lou passed in 1992. Ellie is survived...

Eduardo Huante Garcia

Eduardo Huante Garcia

May 16, 2018

Eduardo Huante Garcia lives in Torrance CA, passed away at the age of 44. Born on April 19, 1974 and passed away on May 16, 2018.

Jose J. Palma

Jose J. Palma

May 16, 2018

Jose J. Palma lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 91. Born on January 25, 1927 and passed away on May 16, 2018.

Henry Taku Yoshida Park

Henry Taku Yoshida Park

May 14, 2018

Henry Taku Yoshida Park was born at 4:38 pm on Wednesday, April 11 on the second floor Labor and Delivery unit of Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo to Jenny Yoshida and Albert Park and big brother Felix Joon Yoshida Park. As he was only 27 weeks and one day old gestationally, 2 pounds 6 ounces and 12 inches, he...

Ramona Belle Landrus

Ramona Belle Landrus

May 12, 2018

Ramona (Goodwin) Landrus was born in Mattoon, IL, and recently moved to Laguna Hills, California to be with her daughter, Connie (Landrus) Vaughan.  Ramona passed away shortly after a sudden fall, and is terribly missed by her family and friends, especially her sense of humor and quick wit.

Ramona went to Mattoon High School, where she met...

William Edward Nelson Jr.

William Edward Nelson Jr.

May 12, 2018

William Edward Nelson, Jr March 28, 1956 – May 12, 2018

William Edward Nelson, also known as Bill, Willie, or Wilbur, died on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by family. He was born in Southern California on March 28th, 1956 to William & Betty Nelson and is...

Patricia Mae Andersen

Patricia Mae Andersen

May 12, 2018

Patricia Mae Andersen lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 82. Born on July 01, 1935 and passed away on May 12, 2018.

Helen Janet Farrell

Helen Janet Farrell

May 12, 2018

Helen Janet (Olson) Farrell of Palmia, Mission Viejo, CA, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Helen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Patrick, and their 7 children:  Nuzio Fireheart, OR; Linda Fleming (Val), Huntington Beach, CA; Carol Cowan (Wendell), Fullerton, CA; Mike Farrell, Cypress, CA; Kathy Davison (Nick), Huntington Beach, CA; Julie Del Valle (Josh),...

Lydia Jean Randall

Lydia Jean Randall

May 12, 2018

Jean Randall was born Lydia Jean Wendt in Berlin, Germany in 1930. Her parents brought her back to the States in 1931 and she was happily raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A bright and beautiful city girl through and through, her love of fashion was always apparent in her ever stylish manner of dressing and she often said that...

Martha A. Llort

Martha A. Llort

May 12, 2018

Martha A. Llort lives in Lake Forest CA, passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 27, 1940 and passed away on May 12, 2018.

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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