Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Qingwen Zhu

Qingwen Zhu

Feb 11, 2018

Qingwen Zhu lives in Laguna Hills CA, passed away at the age of 29. Born on June 25, 1988 and passed away on February 11, 2018.

Michael Louis Mandel

Michael Louis Mandel

Feb 11, 2018

Michael Louis Mandel lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 76. Born on May 30, 1941 and passed away on February 11, 2018.

Richard Mark Rumble

Richard Mark Rumble

Feb 11, 2018

Richard Mark Rumble lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 45. Born on October 14, 1972 and passed away on February 11, 2018.

Mitsuo Onizuka

Mitsuo Onizuka

Feb 11, 2018

Mitsuo Onizuka lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on July 22, 1929 and passed away on February 11, 2018.

Paul Anthony Zaleski

Paul Anthony Zaleski

Feb 10, 2018

Paul Anthony Zaleski, 57, passed away peacefully at home in Irvine after a heroic 10-month battle with cancer.

The acclaimed architectural designer was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. His work and his love of architectural design, color and structure can be seen in a range of projects from housing to retail mixed-use and from schools...

Ginny Rose Taylor

Ginny Rose Taylor

Feb 10, 2018

Ginny Taylor, age 77, passed away Saturday the 10 th of February at Mission Hospital. Born in 1940 in Joliet Il, Ginny was a long-time resident of Irvine and South County. She was part of the first graduating Nursing class of Saddleback Valley College in 1974 and went on for BS, MS, Nurse Practitioner and PHD in Psychology.

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Irene C. Harbilas

Irene C. Harbilas

Feb 9, 2018

Irene (Roussos) Harbilas was born in 1941 in Valtetsi, Tripoli Greece. Irene passed away peacefully at home in Laguna Woods surrounded by her family on February 9, 2018.

Irene grew up in a small village in Greece herding sheep and harvesting olives. She married Christos via an arranged marriage which lasted more than 50 years! She doted...

Lucy Murphy

Lucy Murphy

Feb 9, 2018

Lucy Murphy lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 85. Born on October 07, 1932 and passed away on February 09, 2018.

Carolyn Delite Smith

Carolyn Delite Smith

Feb 8, 2018

Carolyn Delite Smith lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 64. Born on December 27, 1953 and passed away on February 08, 2018.

Craig Eugene Fulladosa

Craig Eugene Fulladosa

Feb 7, 2018

Craig Eugene Fulladosa, age 60, passed away unexpectedly of complications of pneumonia, on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Palmdale, CA. Craig was born August 07, 1957 in Newport Beach, CA, to retired Major Victor J. Fulladosa and Lillian M. Fulladosa.  Being in a military family he lived and traveled to other states, but mostly resided...

Conrada Liwanag Asistio

Conrada Liwanag Asistio

Feb 7, 2018

Conrada Liwanag Asistio lives in Irvine CA, passed away at the age of 53. Born on May 28, 1964 and passed away on February 07, 2018.

Jakob Laping

Jakob Laping

Feb 7, 2018

Jakob Laping lives in San Juan Capistrano CA, passed away at the age of 88. Born on February 04, 1930 and passed away on February 07, 2018.

Vern Byron Nelson

Vern Byron Nelson

Feb 7, 2018

Vern Bryan Nelson, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 7 th , 2018, with his wife of 33 years, Shirley Ann Nelson and their six children at his side in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Bryan was born on April 26 th , 1943 in Los Angeles, California. He married his eternal sweetheart Shirley Ann Olsen on September...

Joyce E. Lindsey

Joyce E. Lindsey

Feb 7, 2018

Our beautiful Mom passed away unexpectedly February 7, 2018.

She is missed so very much and will live in our hearts forever.

We love you Mom!

Gary Lew Lougheed

Gary Lew Lougheed

Feb 6, 2018

Gary L. Lougheed

December 18, 1941 – February 6, 2018

We are saddened to announce the passing of Gary L. Lougheed at the age of 76. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan. After the passing of his mother at a young age, he and his father, Lyle, moved to Toledo, Ohio....

Harvey F. Carr

Harvey F. Carr

Feb 6, 2018

Harvey died Feb. 6, 2018 at the age of 85. In retirement he loved being a member of the Orange County Woodworkers Assoc., making toys for children.

Harvey’s memory and spirit will live on in his family. He is survived by his wife Jean Carr; daughters Camille, Debra, and Julie Baker; son Harvey; grandchildren, Jodee Lewis, Alyssa...

Robert “Ike” Isakson

Robert “Ike” Isakson

Feb 6, 2018

Robert (Ike) Isakson

Robert (Ike) Isakson was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 8, 1937, he was a System Analysis, programmer and a perfectionist.  He loved challenges especially writing very difficult programs.

He owns IMS Computer Systems, Inc., until he retired in 2000.

He was member of Arrowhead Country Club for 17 years. ...

Michaela Lyon

Michaela Lyon

Feb 5, 2018

Michaela Lyon lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 19, 1939 and passed away on February 05, 2018.

Kyle Maximos Escobar

Kyle Maximos Escobar

Feb 5, 2018

Kyle Maximos Escobar lives in Aliso Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 17. Born on April 02, 2000 and passed away on February 05, 2018.

Ella Mae Prows Miller

Ella Mae Prows Miller

Feb 4, 2018

Ella, age 80, was born in Kanosh, Utah on October 4, 1937 to George T. Prows and Mabel Le Fevre.  She was the fourth of six children between the couple. Her father George also had six children in a previous marriage.  She is survived by her older sister Zelda Matthews of Scipio Utah and brothers Raymon and Wendell Prows...

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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