Obituaries

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Dane Alan Clark

Dane Alan Clark

Mar 13, 2018

Dane Alan Clark

Born June 26 1947 – Died March 13 2018

Born in Silver City New Mexico, Resided in Laguna Hills California

US Army Veteran, Served in Vietnam war from 1968 – 1969

Was an avid cyclist and music lover

Survived by wife Roberta;...

Joseph Rosolanko

Joseph Rosolanko

Mar 13, 2018

Joe Rosolanko, at 85 years of age, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday March 13, 2018.  He was born in Old Forge PA on January 16, 1933 to Charles and Mary Rosolanko.  Joe served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957 and thereafter achieved a degree in mechanical engineering. His 45 year long career started with Newark...

Joseph Austin Degrace

Joseph Austin Degrace

Mar 11, 2018

Joseph A. DeGrace, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2018 after nearly 100 years of life. Joe was born in 1918 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to James and Anne (Leger) DeGrace, one of 6 siblings. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He was a mechanical engineer, working at...

Billy Joe White

Billy Joe White

Mar 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that on March 10, 2018, Bill White, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away at the age of 85. Bill will be remembered dearly by his wife of 60 years, Ruth, and their children, Steve, Scott (Molly), Mark (Alyssa), grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Brooke, Joe, Emma, Chase and Brenden.

One of six...

Russell Knox Boyd

Russell Knox Boyd

Mar 9, 2018

Russell Knox Boyd passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, March 9, 2018, in Phelan, California at the age of 91. Knox Boyd is survived by his companion Linda Salter; two of his sons, Michael Leslie Boyd, and Jeffery Lynn Boyd and two daughters Heidi and Taina Boyd as well as 14 grandchildren and 16...

Barry Samuel Protage

Barry Samuel Protage

Mar 9, 2018

Barry Samuel Protage December 27, 1938-March 9, 2018

Barry died on March 9, 2018, surrounded by his family.  From his very beginning he was a gift to this world.  He was 11 weeks premature and critically ill, and he was given the then-experimental drug penicillin, which helped him survive and thrive and live...

Judy Burris

Judy Burris

Mar 9, 2018

Judy Burris lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 19, 1933 and passed away on March 09, 2018.

Larry Michael Funk

Larry Michael Funk

Mar 9, 2018

Larry Michael Funk

November 12, 1947 – March 9, 2018

“Life is what you make it”

Larry Michael Funk, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend & colleague passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018 surrounded by immediate family after succumbing to his battle with cancer.

Known by many as...

Monica Maria Lee

Monica Maria Lee

Mar 9, 2018

Monica Maria Lee lives in Laguna Niguel CA, passed away at the age of 69. Born on January 13, 1949 and passed away on March 09, 2018.

Michael Edwin Wildman

Michael Edwin Wildman

Mar 7, 2018

Wildman, Michael “Mike” Edwin, born in Fullerton, CA, on December 11, 1944, passed away peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, on March 7, 2018, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Orange County for 70 years over the course of which he made countless friends and acquaintances throughout school and work with his work...

Carl John Loza

Carl John Loza

Mar 5, 2018

Carl John Loza lives in Trabuco Canyon CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on November 04, 1927 and passed away on March 05, 2018.

Nicholas H. Guy Acevedo

Nicholas H. Guy Acevedo

Mar 5, 2018

Nicholas H. Guy Acevedo lives in Flagstaff AZ, passed away at the age of 23. Born on March 25, 1994 and passed away on March 05, 2018.

Anita Theresa Del Guidice

Anita Theresa Del Guidice

Mar 5, 2018

It is with great sadness that on March 5 th , 2018, Anita Delguidice, my loving Mother, passed away and was called home at the age of 90 in Laguna Hills, California surrounded by family and friends. Mom will be missed greatly by her son Robert and grandson Christian and by all who knew her. She has touched many...

Shirley Louise Bailey

Shirley Louise Bailey

Mar 5, 2018

Shirley Louise (Maxwell) Bailey was born on December 10, 1949 in Corona, California, to Gene and Elma Maxwell. Shirley was the 4 th generation in her family to be born in Corona. She graduated from Corona High School and went on to earn her Nursing degree from Riverside Community College in 1976. She worked as a nurse for 23...

John Thomas Schoaf

John Thomas Schoaf

Mar 5, 2018

John Thomas Schoaf lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 90. Born on September 28, 1927 and passed away on March 05, 2018.

Duane Alexander Castillo

Duane Alexander Castillo

Mar 4, 2018

Duane Alexander Castillo lives in Lake Elsinore CA, passed away at the age of 29. Born on June 01, 1988 and passed away on March 04, 2018.

Robert Grencik

Robert Grencik

Mar 1, 2018

Robert Grencik lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 81. Born on July 21, 1936 and passed away on March 01, 2018.

James Lundy Shaffer

James Lundy Shaffer

Mar 1, 2018

Big Man on the Road. Commander in chief. Beloved father. Published author. These are just some of the many titles acquired over the years by Jim Shaffer. A longtime Laguna Woods resident and World War II veteran, he died at the age of 91 on March 1, 2018.

Born James Lundy Shaffer in Terre Haute, Indiana, in...

Jennell Ann Voelz

Jennell Ann Voelz

Mar 1, 2018

Jennell Ann Voelz lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 36. Born on February 16, 1982 and passed away on March 01, 2018.

Anna Lesko

Anna Lesko

Feb 28, 2018

Anna Lesko lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 99. Born on October 15, 1918 and passed away on February 28, 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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