Obituaries
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Carole B. Child
May 30, 2017
Carole B. Child lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on December 16, 1938 and passed away on May 30, 2017.
Cassandra J. Freed
May 30, 2017
Cassandra Jane "Sandi" Freed, age 69, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2017 after a short battle with stomach cancer. Her husband Dennis, son Tim and daughter Christie were at her bedside in the final moments. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, 2 children – Tim and Christie, son-in-law Jason and...
Helen Leek-Boreham
May 30, 2017
Helen Leek-Boreham was born March 27, 1940 and passed away May 30, 2017. Helen is survived by her seven children Renae, Rece, Bruce, Bonnie, Pete, Rod and Andrea and all of her many grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Helen’s name to the Orange County SPCA at www.orangecountyspca.org.
Donald Price
May 30, 2017
Donald Price lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on July 24, 1940 and passed away on May 30, 2017.
Marjorie Nakamura
May 30, 2017
Marjorie Nakamura lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on May 29, 1942 and passed away on May 30, 2017.
Mildred Griffith
May 28, 2017
Mildred Griffith lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on March 03, 1933 and passed away on May 28, 2017.
Arlyn Marie Kloety
May 27, 2017
Arlyn Marie Kloety lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on March 30, 1920 and passed away on May 27, 2017.
Audrey Maginess
May 27, 2017
Audrey Maginess lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on February 11, 1927 and passed away on May 27, 2017.
Raul Perez
May 26, 2017
Raul Perez lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 21, 1932 and passed away on May 26, 2017.
Rosa Paiz
May 25, 2017
Rosa Paiz lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on December 14, 1942 and passed away on May 25, 2017.
Thanh Van
May 22, 2017
Thanh Van lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on December 09, 1939 and passed away on May 22, 2017.
Helen Mary Chase
May 21, 2017
Helen Mary Chase passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the age of 98. Helen, born and raised in Seneca, New York, came to California at the age of 26. Her family settled in Los Angeles where she became an Executive Secretary at Union Bank.
Upon retirement, she moved to Laguna Woods, CA where she spent...
Jeffrey Scott Scherzer
May 21, 2017
Jeffrey Scott Scherzer lives in , passed away at the age of 27. Born on January 07, 1990 and passed away on May 21, 2017.
Mary C. Ehman
May 21, 2017
Mary C. Ehman (Szymborski), age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Mission Viejo, CA, on May 21, 2017. Born in South River, New Jersey on January 7, 1925, she lived most of her adult life in Garden Grove, CA. Mary was an OB and Maternity Care nurse for many years at Palm Harbor, Riverview, Fountain Valley and...
Mary F. Defranco
May 21, 2017
Noted local artist Mary DeFranco passed away peacefully Sunday morning May 21st at her home in Laguna Niguel. She was 91 years old. Mary was born in Los Angeles on February 1, 1926 to Josephine Follis and Leonz Herz. She resided in Southern California her entire life.
Mary married Victor DeFranco on June 15,1952 and they resided...
James Francis Boyle
May 21, 2017
James Francis Boyle (1934 – 2017)
Jim was the seventh child born on May 14, 1934 to Bernie and Agnes Boyle. He was educated at Loyola High School and played two years on the Varsity Basketball Team. Upon graduation in 1952, he earned a basketball scholarship to attend Loyola University, Los Angeles. Jim managed to juggle the...
Angel G. Varela
May 20, 2017
Angel G. Varela lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on April 11, 1960 and passed away on May 20, 2017.
Chizuko Hill
May 20, 2017
Chizuko Hill lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on November 12, 1928 and passed away on May 20, 2017.
Mohammad Zahabi
May 19, 2017
Mohammad Zahabi lives in , passed away at the age of 100. Born on April 15, 1917 and passed away on May 19, 2017.
Julia Lewis
May 19, 2017
Julia Lewis lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on November 19, 1934 and passed away on May 19, 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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