Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Airman Christopher Gillebaard

Airman Christopher Gillebaard

Sep 21, 2017

Heart failure cuts short Orange County 19-year-old's Air Force dreams

Christopher Kyrillos Gillebaard wanted to become an aviator – just like his grandfather.

The 19-year-old graduate of Aliso Niguel High School had heard stories through his boyhood about his grandfather, Hank Gillebaard – life twists and turns that had inspired a 2015 biography, "Private Lucky:...

Dane Stewart

Dane Stewart

Sep 20, 2017

Dane Michael Stewart was born on May 2nd, 1990 in Mission Viejo, California. He spent his childhood in Rancho Santa Margarita, playing football, working with the Boy Scouts, serving in food kitchens and helping the homeless. He is survived by his mother, Rhonda, and father, Dana. Following high school, he attended Santiago Canyon College, then transferring and graduating from...

Kenneth Shin

Kenneth Shin

Sep 20, 2017

Ken Shin was born on October 27, 1967 in Buffalo New York, the second child and only son to Dr. Hyun Won and Okja Shin, who had immigrated to the United States from South Korea. Although Ken was born in Buffalo, New York, he grew up in Michigan spending most of his formative years in Saginaw.

After...

Jane Hutchinson

Jane Hutchinson

Sep 19, 2017

Jane Niblock Hutchinson died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on September 19th, 2017 in Mission Viejo, CA. Jane was born on April 3rd, 1942 in Chicago to Charles and Marguerite Niblock. Although raised in Homewood, a Chicago suburb, Jane's most cherished friendships were formed during summers spent at Clark Lake in Door County, Wisconsin. Jane often...

Mary Keough

Mary Keough

Sep 19, 2017

Mary Keough lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 24, 1922 and passed away on September 19, 2017.

Gilbert Orr

Gilbert Orr

Sep 19, 2017

Gilbert Orr lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on July 01, 1938 and passed away on September 19, 2017.

Deborah Wells

Deborah Wells

Sep 17, 2017

In Loving Memory of Deborah "Debbie" Wells

Deborah 'Debbie' Wescoat-Wells died peacefully in her home on September 17, 2017 in Laguna Woods, California at the age of 59.

Debbie is survived by her husband, David; her step daughter Melissa; grand children Julianna, Madisyn and Jackson; and her sister Roseann and niece Linda.

Debbie...

Mary T. Mcnally

Mary T. Mcnally

Sep 16, 2017

Mary T. McNally lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on July 07, 1930 and passed away on September 16, 2017.

Jasmine Madarang

Jasmine Madarang

Sep 16, 2017

Jasmine Madarang lives in , passed away at the age of 20. Born on July 22, 1997 and passed away on September 16, 2017.

Thomas Finlan

Thomas Finlan

Sep 14, 2017

Thomas Finlan lives in , passed away at the age of 55. Born on February 07, 1962 and passed away on September 14, 2017.

Yahaira Boykins

Yahaira Boykins

Sep 14, 2017

Yahaira Boykins lives in , passed away at the age of 23. Born on December 06, 1993 and passed away on September 14, 2017.

Charles Cherry

Charles Cherry

Sep 14, 2017

Charles Cherry lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on December 21, 1925 and passed away on September 14, 2017.

Sally Richardson

Sally Richardson

Sep 12, 2017

Sally Richardson lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1929 and passed away on September 12, 2017.

Suzanne Day

Suzanne Day

Sep 12, 2017

Suzanne Day lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on August 31, 1942 and passed away on September 12, 2017.

Mitchell Alan Lane

Mitchell Alan Lane

Sep 11, 2017

Mitchell Lane, 44, was born August 13, 1973 in Ona, West Virginia, and passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017 after a valiant, three-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mitch was married to his college sweetheart, Amy, for 20 years, and they have two children, Madelyn age 18, a freshman at Montana State University, and Zachary age 16,...

Farkondeh Ghassemian

Farkondeh Ghassemian

Sep 11, 2017

Farkondeh Ghassemian lives in , passed away at the age of 65. Born on March 29, 1952 and passed away on September 11, 2017.

Patricia Farnsworth

Patricia Farnsworth

Sep 10, 2017

Patricia Farnsworth lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on December 06, 1924 and passed away on September 10, 2017.

Ruth Mireles Lozano

Ruth Mireles Lozano

Sep 10, 2017

Ruth Mireles Lozano lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on October 30, 1936 and passed away on September 10, 2017.

Lewis M. Webb

Lewis M. Webb

Sep 9, 2017

Lewis McKinney Webb, Jr., 83, was born March 4, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia and passed away September 9, 2017 at home in Laguna Hills, California.

After marrying his high school sweetheart, Margaret Stafford, the couple moved to California in 1954. Lew secured his initial job in California at Pascal Dilday Lincoln/Mercury, in San Pedro, where he...

Dolores Buckley

Dolores Buckley

Sep 8, 2017

Dolores Buckley lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on July 07, 1930 and passed away on September 08, 2017.

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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