Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Carole B. Child

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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