Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Gladys Julia Lavoie

Gladys Julia Lavoie

Oct 21, 2016

Gladys Julia Lavoie

A very gracious, loving, caring woman with a big heart. Touched so many lives with her love and caring ways. She was one to always remember birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, births and many more occasions. You were guaranteed that you would receive a card, gift or special treat for your special day.

Gladys'...

Jennifer Lee Spinelli

Jennifer Lee Spinelli

Oct 20, 2016

Jennifer (Jenna) Savage Spinelli, age 30, of Costa Mesa went to heaven on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Plantation, Fl. and moved to Mission Viejo, Ca at the age of 4. She attended Carl Hankey Elementary, Newhart Middle School, and was a member of the first graduating class of Tesoro High School. She graduated from Cal...

Arthur Jay Sagen

Arthur Jay Sagen

Oct 20, 2016

Arthur Jay Sagen passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 20, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 77. As he passed he was surrounded by his wife and several dear friends from the Vedanta Society, who chanted sacred Hindu mantras.

Jay is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter Kari Sagen Gritzan,...

Alice Martin

Alice Martin

Oct 19, 2016

Alice Martin March 22, 1925 – October 19, 2016

Alice Martin, daughter of Hachig and Emastouhi (Chakarian) Samuelian was born March 22, 1925, in South Boston, Massachusetts. As a teenager Alice moved with her family to Southern California. She worked at Continental Can Company and during the war became one of the original "Rosie the Riveters." She...

Eileen G. Potter

Eileen G. Potter

Oct 18, 2016

Eileen G. Potter lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on May 21, 1928 and passed away on October 18, 2016.

Anna Rose Labarbera

Anna Rose Labarbera

Oct 17, 2016

Anna Gullo LaBarbera March 18, 1924 – October 17, 2016

Anna Gullo LaBarbera, was born in Brooklyn, New York, the first child of Jim and Jennie Gullo. It was there on September 15, 1951, she met and married Vincent LaBarbera, and in 1952 Vince and Anna moved to Claremont, California where they lived for 45 years.

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Sheila E. Boswell

Sheila E. Boswell

Oct 17, 2016

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation on Sheila's American Cancer Society Relay for Life page: https://is.gd/sheilasallstars

Sheila Boswell, aged 56, resident of Mission Viejo California, passed away peacefully on Monday October 17th 2016 after a 4 1/2 year long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hereford UK on Feb 28th 1960 she is survived by...

Marilyn Muir Jager

Marilyn Muir Jager

Oct 17, 2016

Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away on her 53rd birthday, October 17, 2016. She fought a brief but fierce battle with cancer never imagining she wouldn’t win. Those who knew Marilyn described her as funny, intelligent, wise, positive, dependable, and loyal. She was a loving woman who exemplified the Savior in her acts of...

Imelda “Mel” Acedera

Imelda “Mel” Acedera

Oct 17, 2016

Imelda Yao Acedera, 55, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, aunt, sister, died on October 17, 2016. Imelda died at home after a long arduous battle with cancer. She was born on September 8, 1961 in Manila, Philippines to Pasciencia Garcia Yao & Yong Yao.

Imelda grew up in metro Manila, Philippines and graduated...

Barbara Pollock

Barbara Pollock

Oct 17, 2016

Barbara Pollock lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on December 04, 1941 and passed away on October 17, 2016.

William Robert Reid

William Robert Reid

Oct 17, 2016

William Robert Reid lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on June 24, 1925 and passed away on October 17, 2016.

Martin Alan Keddington

Martin Alan Keddington

Oct 17, 2016

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Martin Alan Keddington, passed away Monday, October 17, at home in Laguna Woods, CA after a valiant battle with cancer. He is already missed by those who knew and loved him.

Alan was born in Salt Lake City, UT on December 4, 1946, to Joseph Martin and Elda Page Keddington. He...

Gretchen E. Blackwell

Gretchen E. Blackwell

Oct 16, 2016

Ph.D. Gretchen E. Blackwell Winfrey, formerly of Rock Island, IL, went to be with the Lord Oct. 16, 2016.

She was the loving wife of Bruce L. Winfrey, daughter of Ernest and Eloise Furstenau, and sister of Virginia McCain.

Private family burial will be held. Memorial services will be Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m.,...

Jordan M. Mcgauvran

Jordan M. Mcgauvran

Oct 15, 2016

Jordan was born in Irvine, California.

She loved horses, softball, her family, friends, and her cat Tinkerbell. She has an older sister, Alexandra, whom she was very close with.

Jordan had a special talent for prophetic art and working with children and animals. Jordan had a unique ability to deeply touch each and every person...

Ginger E. Newton

Ginger E. Newton

Oct 15, 2016

Ginger Elizabeth Newton, age 49, died in her home on October 15, 2016.

Ginger was born on June 27, 1967 to Daniel and Page Newton. Through her life, Ginger had many struggles. Ginger used hard work and determination to overcome the struggles and accomplish many things. After dropping out of high school, she went back to her...

Melvin M. Rosenbaum

Melvin M. Rosenbaum

Oct 15, 2016

Melvin was born into a rich heritage as the son of local ranchers Edwin, and Juanita Carrillo/Rosenbaum on June 6th 1924. He and his brother spent their early years in San Juan attending one of the first grade schools in Orange County, San Juan Elementary. Typical of the ranching village back in the day Melvin worked with his family...

Loris Kathryn Loper

Loris Kathryn Loper

Oct 13, 2016

Loris Kathryn Loper

Loris Loper passed away October 13, 2016 at the age of 75 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Loris Kathryn Budd was born on January 28, 1941 to Reed Morse Budd and Mabel Kathryn Taylor in Fennimore, Wisconsin. She graduated from Barneveld High School in 1959 and enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Madison the...

Dan Azuma

Dan Azuma

Oct 9, 2016

Dan Azuma lives in , passed away at the age of 42. Born on October 26, 1973 and passed away on October 09, 2016.

Leslie Blair

Leslie Blair

Oct 8, 2016

Leslie Blair lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on January 25, 1922 and passed away on October 08, 2016.

Charles Mcgourty

Charles Mcgourty

Oct 8, 2016

Charles McGourty lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on April 05, 1925 and passed away on October 08, 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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