Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

William Leo Kelly

William Leo Kelly

Jun 21, 2017

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Frances E. Waldron

Frances E. Waldron

Jun 21, 2017

Frances Elizabeth Waldron, (nee Ewing), passed away on June 21, 2017 in Dana Point, California. Frances was 93 years old.

Frances was born in Olathe, Kansas on April 4, 1924. Her parents were Clyde and Edith Ewing, nee McClellan She was pre-deceased by her three siblings: Mildred Barnett of Alhambra, California, Glenn Ewing of Olathe, Kansas, and...

Guillermina Zaldivar

Guillermina Zaldivar

Jun 21, 2017

Guillermina (Germaine) Magallanes Zaldivar passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017, in Mission Viejo, California. Guillermina was 80 years old.

Born December 1, 1936, in Narayit, Mexico, she immigrated to the United States in 1949. She lived in and raised her family in Irvine, California. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jose, Ignacio and Antonio,...

Lucy Carpenter

Lucy Carpenter

Jun 20, 2017

Lucy Carpenter lives in , passed away at the age of 100. Born on January 30, 1917 and passed away on June 20, 2017.

Norbert B. Sather

Norbert B. Sather

Jun 20, 2017

The Life and Times of Norbert Sather

Norbert Benedict Sather was born in Slayton Minnesota to Sigurd and Catherine (Madden) Sather on January 21, 1922.  Norbert was the second oldest of four boys.

In his youth, his family moved from the St. Paul area to Chicago, Illinois where Sigurd was more readily able to practice...

Harold L. Makin

Harold L. Makin

Jun 20, 2017

Harold L. Makin lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1937 and passed away on June 20, 2017.

Helen Rose Horvath

Helen Rose Horvath

Jun 20, 2017

Helen Rose Horvath lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on November 26, 1919 and passed away on June 20, 2017.

Mary Louise Gregg

Mary Louise Gregg

Jun 20, 2017

Mary Louise Anderson Gregg, 93, of Aliso Viejo, California, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all, died on June 20, 2017. She passed away, peacefully, in her daughter and son-in-law’s arms. She was born on August 3, 1923 in Los Angeles, California to Kathleen Shuford and Edward Baker Anderson.

Mary Lou grew up in Los...

Pat Angelo Migliaccio

Pat Angelo Migliaccio

Jun 18, 2017

Pat Angelo Migliaccio, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family in Laguna Beach on June 19, 2017.

Pat was born on August 6, 1949, and grew up in South Gate, CA. He attended high school at St. Pius X in Downey and obtained his bachelor’s degree in marketing at Cal State Fullerton.

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William Jones

William Jones

Jun 17, 2017

William Jones lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on April 24, 1934 and passed away on June 17, 2017.

Gloria Villegas

Gloria Villegas

Jun 17, 2017

Gloria Villegas lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on July 08, 1928 and passed away on June 17, 2017.

Robert “Bob” Minck

Robert “Bob” Minck

Jun 17, 2017

Robert (Bob) Minck (b. 1934), passed away on June 17, 2017 surrounded by his wife Grace and loving family.

Bob was born in Defiance, OH and lived in the family home on Jefferson Avenue with his mother (Juliana; maiden name: Keber) and two brothers (John, Father Charles (PIME Missionary)). When Bob was a young boy, his father...

Shirley Ann Pfeifer

Shirley Ann Pfeifer

Jun 17, 2017

Shirley Ann Pfeifer 6/21/1927 to 6/17/2017 passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday evening in Laguna Woods, CA. She moved there from Las Vegas 3 1/2 years ago so she could be closer to her kids in Southern California. It brought her great joy watching her great granddaughters grow over these last several years.

Prior to living...

Chang G. Shi

Chang G. Shi

Jun 17, 2017

Chang G. Shi, 87, was born January 3, 1930 in China and passed away on June 17, 2017 in Santa Ana, California. He was only child to Pankui Shi and Shengdi Wu. He was able to receive junior high school education during the turbulent war times in China, and he was admired by many for his quick thinking and...

Allen Ralph Thomas

Allen Ralph Thomas

Jun 16, 2017

In Loving Memory of Allen Ralph Thomas (1949 – 2017)

On Friday June 16, 2017, Allen Ralph Thomas died peacefully in the presence of close friends and family. Survived by his wife Jill; son Brian; daughter Elizabeth; son Sean; daughter Olivia; granddaughter Addison; grandson Benjamin; and brother Edmond.

Born February 18, 1949 in Norwood, MA,...

Louis M. Laporte

Louis M. Laporte

Jun 15, 2017

Louis Michael LaPorte, 83 February 28, 1934 – June 15, 2017

Louis Michael LaPorte, 83, of the Laguna Woods, California passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Born in Chicago, Illinois and has resided in Southern California for the last 39 years.

Louis is survived by his wife Demetra of 62 years, daughters LouAnn...

Rebecca Berchtold

Rebecca Berchtold

Jun 13, 2017

Rebecca Berchtold lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on November 23, 1923 and passed away on June 13, 2017.

Robert Sleeth

Robert Sleeth

Jun 12, 2017

Robert Sleeth lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 02, 1934 and passed away on June 12, 2017.

Jaudiel Arroyo Arambul

Jaudiel Arroyo Arambul

Jun 11, 2017

Jaudiel Arroyo Arambul lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on July 03, 1945 and passed away on June 11, 2017.

June Carpenter

June Carpenter

Jun 11, 2017

June Carpenter lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on January 12, 1944 and passed away on June 11, 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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