Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Pauline M. Letourneau
Jan 13, 2018
Pauline M. Letourneau lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on August 13, 1922 and passed away on January 13, 2018.
Dorothy May Peterson
Jan 13, 2018
Dorothy Peterson, "Dottie", 92, of Laguna Hills, CA went home to be with the Lord on 1/13/18. Dottie was born in Long Beach CA to Harvey and Lillian Davison on 1/1/26 and spent most of her life in California. She remained very active until her last year, regularly serving at Saddleback Church, and enjoying golf, tennis, and nightly card...
Brian Douglass Baltezore
Jan 13, 2018
Brian Douglass Baltezore
1974-2018
The family of Brian Baltezore is devastated to announce his sudden and unexpected passing. Brian’s husband, Christopher Olsen, mourns the loss of his true love and soul mate of 14 years. Chris and Brian’s shared appreciation of global culture took them on many trips around the world...
Jennie Sedillos Castillon
Jan 13, 2018
Jennie Castillon was born in Hurley, New Mexico on May 27, 1921, and passed from death to eternal life on January 13, 2018 in Escondido. “‹”‹After a 96 year run, Jennie has begun her new life with Our Lord. She was an amazing woman who lived an incredible life as a true servant leader. She traveled the world seeking...
Emil Gene Rigg
Jan 12, 2018
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather
Emil “Gene” Rigg
8/10/1927 ~ 1/12/2018
Emil “Gene” Rigg passed away peacefully in Laguna Hills, CA on January 12, 2018, at the age of 90. Gene was born to Emil Oliver Rigg and Edna Zinn Dilly at the height of the Depression on August 10, 1927. He had one...
Roy Julian Hoffman
Jan 11, 2018
Roy Julian Hoffman lives in Laguna Woods CA, passed away at the age of 93. Born on June 29, 1924 and passed away on January 11, 2018.
John Thomas Hardy
Jan 11, 2018
John Thomas Hardy lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on September 16, 1944 and passed away on January 11, 2018.
Helena Marie Baer
Jan 11, 2018
MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. – Helen M. Baer, 99, passed away surrounded by her family and close friends on Jan. 11, 2018, at her daughter Sally’s residence, where she made her home the last three years.
Helen was born June 6, 1918, in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter and Mary Pfingsgraff.
She was a South High...
Hee Jung Oh
Jan 10, 2018
Hee Jung Oh passed away January 10, 2018 at home in Laguna Woods, CA with her family and friends by her side. She was born on January 27, 1949 in Hwanseong-si, Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea to Byung Jik Cho and Hyun Sung Hong. She was a bright and cheerful woman, full of heart and big smiles. She loved her...
Sajee Udomsilpa
Jan 10, 2018
On the evening of January 10, 2018, God picked a beautiful, bright yellow rose for his garden. A 40 year resident of Laguna Hills, California, Sajee “Jeannie” Udomsilpa passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her loving husband Komute “Eddie” Udomsilpa; daughter Victoria “Torrie” Plata and her husband Ed; grandsons Tyler, Brayden and...
Lula Rabasa Reilly
Jan 10, 2018
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and devoted daughter and niece, passed peacefully in Laguna Niguel.
A first-generation Californian born of Spanish immigrants, “Lula” was raised in Los Angeles during the Golden Era of Hollywood, attended Inglewood High and later, UCLA. She carried her love of movies and Hollywood throughout her entire life.
Lula...
Reshma Lachman Hira
Jan 8, 2018
Reshma Hira, mother of Tanya Hira Passon, mother-in-law of Roberto Passon and grandmother of Leo Riaan Passon and Arianna Maya Passon passed away peacefully on January 8th 2018.
The family requests that in lieu of sending flowers please donate to a cause close to their hearts. Here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/sergejules
James Neil Burton
Jan 8, 2018
James Neil Burton lives in Dana Point CA, passed away at the age of 71. Born on January 20, 1946 and passed away on January 08, 2018.
Robert Joseph Cmelak
Jan 7, 2018
Robert Joseph Cmelak lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on September 20, 1934 and passed away on January 07, 2018.
Robert Paul Moyer
Jan 7, 2018
Robert Paul Moyer lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 17, 1925 and passed away on January 07, 2018.
Maxwell Allan Shuster Jr.
Jan 5, 2018
Maxwell Allan Shuster, Jr, resident of Laguna Beach, CA died on January 5, 2018 at Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach, CA. He was 84 years old.
Born in 1933 on July 31 st in Santa Monica, CA he lived his first years until high school in Venice Beach, CA. He graduated from Mark Keppel High School in...
Mary Louise Baur
Jan 5, 2018
Mary Louise Baur, née Grevillot, died in her home in Dana Point on January 5th, in the company of her six surviving children, her extended family and her friends. She was 91 years old.
Mary was born March 5, 1926 in Sierra Madre, California, the eldest child of Prosper and Anna Rose Grevillot. After graduating from St....
Tina Marie Rowden
Jan 3, 2018
Tina Marie Rowden lives in , passed away at the age of 58. Born on January 11, 1959 and passed away on January 03, 2018.
Felix P. Raimondo
Jan 3, 2018
Felix P. Raimondo lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on June 28, 1925 and passed away on January 03, 2018.
Carol Ann Anderson
Jan 2, 2018
It is with a sad heart that we have to inform our family and friends of the passing of Carol Anderson. She was in good health, but God chose to take her peacefully while she slept. She was born January 9, 1943 and died on January 2, 2018. Carol is survived by her husband, Mel Anderson; her daughter, Cary...
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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