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Theron Paul Smith

Theron Paul Smith

Dec 5, 2016

Theron Paul Smith 09/30/1920 – 12/5/2016

WWII Veteran, 807th Tank Destroyer Battalion, European Theater.

Theron passed away at the age of 96 in Mission Viejo, California. He is survived by his 4 children, Timothy Smith, Marlane Fleeger, Michael Smith and James Smith, along with their spouses, Nancy, Gary, Denise and Pamala, 7 grandchildren and 8...

Emiko Miyamoto

Emiko Miyamoto

Dec 4, 2016

Emiko Miyamoto lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 09, 1929 and passed away on December 04, 2016.

Russell F. Fieberg

Russell F. Fieberg

Dec 4, 2016

Russell Francis Fieberg, 92, passed away December 4, 2016, with his family at his bedside in Mission Viejo, CA, after battling pneumonia.

A viewing will be held Friday, December 23, from 10 to 12 pm, to be followed by a memorial service from 12 to 1 pm.

Russell was born March 5, 1924 in Oak...

Lael C. Lee

Lael C. Lee

Dec 4, 2016

Lael C. Lee, Jr. passed away on Dec. 4, 2016. He was born June 28, 1921 to Carolyn (nee Kracht) and Lael C. Lee, Sr. in Turlock, California. The family was agricultural, and his father was best known for developing an industry standard for gassing melons to expedite ripening.

Lael Lee was raised in Los Angeles and...

Sara Phyllis Austin

Sara Phyllis Austin

Dec 3, 2016

Sara Phyllis Austin lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on November 25, 1927 and passed away on December 03, 2016.

Francis Vern Wilhelm

Francis Vern Wilhelm

Dec 3, 2016

Francis Vern Wilhelm lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on October 29, 1931 and passed away on December 03, 2016.

Marie Laura Progar

Marie Laura Progar

Dec 2, 2016

Marie Laura Progar lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on May 21, 1921 and passed away on December 02, 2016.

Randy Blandino

Randy Blandino

Dec 1, 2016

Randy Blandino lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on March 12, 1971 and passed away on December 01, 2016.

Karl Mikkelsaar

Karl Mikkelsaar

Dec 1, 2016

Karl Mikkelsaar of Aliso Viejo, California passed away on December 1, 2016 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Tiia of 48 years. Memorial services will be held in January but details are pending.

Karl was born in Tartu, Estonia and at the age of 14 fled the country with his parents and...

William A. Gordon

William A. Gordon

Dec 1, 2016

William A. Gordon lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on July 19, 1939 and passed away on December 01, 2016.

James Henry Ransom

James Henry Ransom

Nov 30, 2016

James Henry Ransom, beloved son of Greg and Courtney Ransom and brother to Julia and Lillianne, passed away on November 30, 2016. He was an eighth grader at Ladera Ranch Middle School. James was born on July 14, 2003. As a young child, James loved learning, mathematics, and playing with the neighborhood kids, who were more like siblings than...

Claudette M. Weathers

Claudette M. Weathers

Nov 29, 2016

Claudette Weathers, a long time resident of Mission Viejo, died Tuesday the 29th of November in her home.

Born 1940 in Hong Kong, Claudette moved to the United States in 1959 where she met and married Dave Weathers. She devoted her time to raising their three daughters.

Living in Mission Viejo since 1970, Claudette enjoyed...

John Lobianco

John Lobianco

Nov 26, 2016

John LoBianco, Jr. of Mission Viejo, California, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 26th. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 9th, 1947, to John LoBianco, Sr. and Barbara Mills LoBianco, who preceded him in death.

Before moving to Mission Viejo, California in 1977, John worked for the District of Columbia Government as a sign painter...

Elizabeth “Kay” Palmer

Elizabeth “Kay” Palmer

Nov 25, 2016

The Kingdom of Heaven received Kay on Friday, November 25th. Hallelujah!

Our deepest gratitude for the kindness, concern and support you gave Kay.

Please join us on Sunday to celebrate and honor her life.

Kenneth G. Juge

Kenneth G. Juge

Nov 25, 2016

Kenneth G. Juge lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on May 21, 1964 and passed away on November 25, 2016.

Mary Lourdes Moreno

Mary Lourdes Moreno

Nov 24, 2016

Mary Lourdes Moreno June 20, 1921 – November 24, 2016

"Grandma Kitty" as she was known was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who resided in Mission Viejo, CA. Born in Detroit Michigan to Porfirio and Josefina Cruz. Married to Louis Moreno for over sixty years and survived by her daughter Teresa Moreno Fullerton, grandson Scott Fullerton...

Elaine M. Lund

Elaine M. Lund

Nov 24, 2016

Lund, Elaine Maybelle (94) passed away on Nov. 24, 2016. Elaine was born on June 23, 1922 to Theresa and William Dohse of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was an active member of St. Catherine's Church of Laguna Beach for 44 years. She volunteered numerous hours of service to the church, St. Catherine's Women's Council, St. Vincent de...

Manuel A. Freitas

Manuel A. Freitas

Nov 24, 2016

Manuel A. Freitas lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on August 05, 1928 and passed away on November 24, 2016.

David Scott Frigger

David Scott Frigger

Nov 24, 2016

David enjoyed his life. Even though he battled lung disease for the majority of his days, he never let on, he never wanted to be treated differently and he never let it stand in his way of having a good time.

At 23, after following his retiring parents to California from Ohio, David became a tool designer...

John Michael Young

John Michael Young

Nov 22, 2016

John Michael Young lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on February 17, 1962 and passed away on November 22, 2016.

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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