Obituaries

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Gerald A. Sampson

Gerald A. Sampson

Aug 6, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Albert Sampson, 89

Gerald Albert Sampson, 89, of Laguna Niguel, CA, passed away on August 6, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family.

Born in Los Angeles at the Queen of Angels Hospital to Albert Edward and Angela Helen Sampson, Gerald Sampson was the eldest of 5 children. He is preceded in death...

John Hayes

John Hayes

Aug 4, 2016

John Hayes lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on September 29, 1921 and passed away on August 04, 2016.

Stuart L. Cunningham

Stuart L. Cunningham

Aug 4, 2016

Stuart L. Cunningham lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on January 25, 1936 and passed away on August 04, 2016.

Robert David Cohn

Robert David Cohn

Aug 4, 2016

Robert (Bob) David Cohn, age 74, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, August 4, 2016, the day of his 74th birthday. Bob spent his final weeks surrounded by family and saying his goodbyes.

Bob was born on August 4, 1942 to parents Al Cohn and Eleanor Cohn (Basten) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bob grew up with...

Sharen Elaine Piercy

Sharen Elaine Piercy

Aug 4, 2016

Sharen Elaine Piercy lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on October 10, 1945 and passed away on August 04, 2016.

Philip B. Wagner

Philip B. Wagner

Aug 3, 2016

Philip Burton Wagner, born on January 22, 1930 in Riverside CA, passed in his sleep on August 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife Cathy of 54 years; his daughters Maria Chappelear (Duke) and Sheila Lynch (Marty); his son Burton (Veronique); 5 grandchildren; his sister Maureen Earl; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded into...

Rachel Volpe Anstead

Rachel Volpe Anstead

Aug 2, 2016

Rachel Volpe Anstead lives in , passed away at the age of 32. Born on September 22, 1983 and passed away on August 02, 2016.

Kang Lee Tjhio

Kang Lee Tjhio

Aug 1, 2016

Kang Lee Tjhio passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016 at the age of 74 due to pulmonary fibrosis.

He is survived by his son David (wife Julie) and daughter Claudine Ward (husband Patrick); brother Ben (wife Jayne); and sister Derry.

Lee was born in Indonesia and became a civil engineer. His profession brought him...

Norman Cheney

Norman Cheney

Jul 30, 2016

Norman Cheney lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on January 14, 1918 and passed away on July 30, 2016.

Mercedes Hinojosa

Mercedes Hinojosa

Jul 30, 2016

A beloved wife of 58 years, a mother and grandmother, Mercedes was born in the U.S., in Santa Rita, New Mexico, later to relocate to her parent's town of Tepechitlan, Zacatecas, Mexico, where she grew up as a child and through her teens. She returned to the U.S. with her parents and siblings, to the open arms of cousins,...

Annette F. Breslin

Annette F. Breslin

Jul 30, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Annette Frances Breslin, a loving Mother and Grandmother. Annette went to heaven this past Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 4:40 in the morning after struggling for many years with the disease of Dementia. Annette passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Annette is survived by her...

Gholamreza Hassanalizadeh

Gholamreza Hassanalizadeh

Jul 29, 2016

A peaceful, loving and kindhearted man, Mr. HassanAlizadeh lived a long and fulfilled life and died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday 7/29/2016. He was surrounded by his wife of over 50 years, his daughter and two sons, his daughter-in-law and his three grandchildren.

In our memories and in our hearts, he will live...

Norman S. Stevens

Norman S. Stevens

Jul 28, 2016

Norman Stanley Stevens was born on June 20, 1929 in Detroit Michigan, and passed on July 28th 2016, after several years of suffering with Dementia. He is survived by his wife Jean, of 65 years, and his children Julie, Robert, Sheila, and his grandson Griffen, granddaughter Angela, and his sister Christine.

Norm was born and raised in...

Darrell Zane Cox

Darrell Zane Cox

Jul 28, 2016

Darrell Zane Cox lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on June 25, 1935 and passed away on July 28, 2016.

Steven W. Dietsch

Steven W. Dietsch

Jul 27, 2016

Steven William Dietsch March 19, 1956 – July 27, 2016

I lost my best friend and soul mate and my sons' lost the best father, teacher, coach a son could ever hope to have. Steven "Deeco" William Dietsch was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 1956. After a two-year battle cancer took the strongest man I...

Milda June Witkins

Milda June Witkins

Jul 27, 2016

Milda June Witkins of Lake Mission Viejo, California, passed away on July 27, 2016 after a long illness.

Milda grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts on the campus of Worcester Academy (then an all-boys prep school) where her beloved father, Alexander Mason, a Scottish immigrant, taught English and coached soccer and baseball. Her loving mother, Jeannie, also of...

Rachel Pha Dill

Rachel Pha Dill

Jul 23, 2016

Rachel Pha Dill came to this life March 7th 1942 and left July 23rd 2016. Rachel was born in Akron Ohio grew up in Doylestown and attended Chippewa local schools. She attended college at Baldwin Wallace University and later transferred to University of Michigan where she received her bachelor's degree in physical education. Rachel was known for her baton...

Jerry Paul Jenkins

Jerry Paul Jenkins

Jul 22, 2016

Jerry Paul Jenkins, 53, has gone home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2016. He was born in Oklahoma, the second son of Paul and Linda Jenkins. He attended Oklahoma State University where he received his BS in Engineering Technology.

He married Viviana Jenkins in November 2000, and lived in San Clemente, CA for 11...

Joseph L. Arbona

Joseph L. Arbona

Jul 22, 2016

Joseph L. Arbona lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on August 28, 1933 and passed away on July 22, 2016.

Mary Rose Prezioso

Mary Rose Prezioso

Jul 20, 2016

Mary Rose Prezioso

Born January 1, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York

Died July 20, 2016, Mission Viejo, California

Devoted Daughter to Salvatore and Filomenia Cerchio

Enthusiastic Sister to Jerry, Madeline and Carmine

Loving Mother to Patrick and Debra, and daughter-in-law Patricia

Nurturing Grandmother to Steffanie, Donald, Danielle...

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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