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Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Edward Ryan

Edward Ryan

Jun 7, 2017

Edward Ryan lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 08, 1931 and passed away on June 07, 2017.

Mary Ann Ossandon

Mary Ann Ossandon

Jun 6, 2017

Mary Ann Ossandon lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on July 01, 1927 and passed away on June 06, 2017.

Edwin Bailey

Edwin Bailey

Jun 6, 2017

Edwin Bailey lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on December 28, 1936 and passed away on June 06, 2017.

James B. Hamel

James B. Hamel

Jun 6, 2017

James Bernard Hamel passed away on June 6, 2017 in Mission Viejo, CA after suffering a traumatic brain hemorrhage. He was born in Saratoga, CA on November 12, 1974 to Jane Seeger Hamel and the late Arthur Bernard Hamel Jr., both of whom met and wed in San Francisco, CA.

Jim was a brilliant auto journalist and...

Pauline Kushner

Pauline Kushner

Jun 6, 2017

Pauline Kushner lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on March 02, 1928 and passed away on June 06, 2017.

Thomas Tierney

Thomas Tierney

Jun 4, 2017

Thomas Tierney lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on March 03, 1947 and passed away on June 04, 2017.

Nancy Van Der Sluys Veer

Nancy Van Der Sluys Veer

Jun 4, 2017

Nancy was born on 16 May 1931 in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) to her father D.J.B. “Bert” Wolterbeek of the Royal Dutch Army and her mother, Wilhelmina. Growing up an “army brat” with her brothers Rudy, Ferry and eventually Casjmir, as well as with her sisters Connie and Leny, she participated in many tropical adventures in the islands...

James Wood

James Wood

Jun 3, 2017

James Wood lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on January 24, 1925 and passed away on June 03, 2017.

Arthur B. Hamel

Arthur B. Hamel

Jun 1, 2017

Arthur Bernard Hamel, Jr. passed away on June 1, 2017 in Costa Mesa, CA shortly after celebrating his 84th birthday.

He was born in Newburgh, NY on May 19, 1933 to the late Arthur Bernard Hamel Sr. and Catherine Conti Hamel, both of whom met and wed in Newburgh.  He graduated high school at age 17 from...

Edward “Brad” Metcalfe

Edward “Brad” Metcalfe

Jun 1, 2017

Edward “Brad” Metcalfe lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on January 25, 1924 and passed away on June 01, 2017.

Cambria Mcdaniel

Cambria Mcdaniel

Jun 1, 2017

Cambria McDaniel lives in , passed away at the age of 20. Born on April 15, 1997 and passed away on June 01, 2017.

Pamela Curtis

Pamela Curtis

May 31, 2017

Pamela Curtis lives in , passed away at the age of 44. Born on June 28, 1972 and passed away on May 31, 2017.

Joseph Robben

Joseph Robben

May 31, 2017

JOSEPH WILLIAM ROBBEN, JR., 74, Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Ret), peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of May 31, 2017 at his home in San Clemente, CA, with his wife, Linda, at his side.

Born September 1, 1942, this native of Hoxie, Kansas, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in June 1964 and retired from...

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.

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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