Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jeanne E. Kloster

Jeanne E. Kloster

May 11, 2016

Jeanne Elizabeth Kloster Jeanne Elizabeth Kloster (Roberts), 90, of Laguna Hills, California, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, died on May 11, 2016. As was her request, she died peacefully at home and in her bedroom.  Jeanne had taken a fall on Friday, April 22, and broken her hip.  In previous weeks, she was weakened by pneumonia.  It...

Richard D. Cottingham

Richard D. Cottingham

May 11, 2016

Richard D. Cottingham lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on June 14, 1935 and passed away on May 11, 2016.

Hyon Hong Lee

Hyon Hong Lee

May 10, 2016

Hyon Hong Lee lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 07, 1931 and passed away on May 10, 2016.

Ramon A. Evangelista

Ramon A. Evangelista

May 7, 2016

Ramon Acantilado Evangelista, 63, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in his home in Laguna Hills, CA. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Purita (Dionisio); his daughters, Michelle and Lisa; his father, Abelardo and his wife, Aurora Agustin; and his brothers, Nestor and Danny.

Ramon was born on June 21, 1952 in Manila, Philippines....

Jitendra K. Kashyap

Jitendra K. Kashyap

May 7, 2016

Jitendra K. Kashyap lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on May 01, 1971 and passed away on May 07, 2016.

Joyce T. Schrello

Joyce T. Schrello

May 6, 2016

Joyce Teemer Schrello, an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was called to heaven on May 6th 2016.

Born prematurely on July 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joyce beat all of the odds and not only survived, but thrived. Joyce and her younger sister Janet were raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh by their mother, Catherine (Barrett)...

Marcus Teruko Nakamura

Marcus Teruko Nakamura

May 3, 2016

Marcus Teruko Nakamura was welcomed into the arms of Christ on May 03, 2016. Marcus was 17 years old and was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a junior at Trabuco Hills High school and was a member of the football team. He also attended Brethren Christian High School where he played basketball, football and golf. He is...

Dolores Amelia Wolfe

Dolores Amelia Wolfe

May 2, 2016

Dolores Amelia Wolfe will always be remembered by her love for others and for Jesus Christ. Her faith remained unwavering until the Lord brought her to her heavenly home on May 2, 2016. She passed peacefully at home and spent her last hours surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born on July 8, 1940 in Willows, CA....

Rosemary Melvin

Rosemary Melvin

May 1, 2016

Rosemary was born in Pueblo, Colorado in February 1930. She attended a Catholic grammar school while living there. Rosemary’s parents, Wilbur and Rose Stocker, decided to move to California when she was finishing the eighth grade. They moved to a small town named Shafter. Rosemary attended high school in Shafter. After high school she went back to Colorado and...

Andrew Cole Lawson

Andrew Cole Lawson

May 1, 2016

A SCHOLARSHIP FUND has been established in Andrew’s name at Cal Poly Pomona – ANDREW C. LAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. To donate, visit http://www.cpp.edu/~giving/ and choose “give online.” Then choose “I would like to dedicate this donation to someone” and enter Andrew’s name in the box.

Andrew Crowe

Andrew Crowe

Apr 30, 2016

John Andrew Crowe 1983 – 2016

John “Andrew” Crowe, 32, of Irvine, CA, and formerly of Seabrook Beach, NH and Lowell, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home with his mother by his side on April 30, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Newburyport, MA on November 23, 1983, the cherished son of John and...

Paul James Spainhower

Paul James Spainhower

Apr 29, 2016

Beloved father, Papa, and brother, Paul James Spainhower passed away peacefully surrounded by family, April 29, 2016. He was the only son of seven children born to Paul and Helen, in Peoria, IL, December 18, 1927. During WWII he enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17. He was called back into service during the Korean conflict. Returning...

Thomas A. Stogsdill

Thomas A. Stogsdill

Apr 28, 2016

Thomas A. Stogsdill was born June 22, 1933 in Missouri, child of James Wesley Stogsdill and Anna Augusta Stogsdill. He passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016.

He will be met in heaven not only by his mom and dad, but by his siblings (in order from oldest): William B. Stogsdill, Anzell E. Rothe, Wilbert D. Stogsdill,...

Fulvio Jose Gonzales

Fulvio Jose Gonzales

Apr 27, 2016

Fulvio “Bing” Gonzales passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He had fought back from bypass surgery in 1995, a debilitating coma in 2011, and the loss of his beloved wife, Celia Gonzales, that same year. Bing was born in Cavite, Philippines on April 18, 1934, the fifth of eight children. After high school, he enlisted in the...

Euphemia P. Rybicki

Euphemia P. Rybicki

Apr 25, 2016

Euphemia Ratkowski Rybicki June 9, 1921 – April 25, 2016

Euphemia “Fame” Rybicki, age 94, passed away on April 25, 2016. She was born in Chicago; came to Alhambra with her sisters and parents, Giles Edward and Eva Ratkowski; attended All Souls School, Ramona Convent and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1938. Married to Anton “Tony”...

Lillian Doble Flarity

Lillian Doble Flarity

Apr 24, 2016

Lillian Doble Flarity, born February 24, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Saddleback Hospital after an extended illness.

She was a graduate dietician who earned her B.S. in Home Economics at Wayne State University, but primarily was employed in scientific computer programming during her professional career.

Her deceased husband, Earl...

Laurence J. Camilleri

Laurence J. Camilleri

Apr 24, 2016

Laurence J. Camilleri lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on October 30, 1942 and passed away on April 24, 2016.

Beverley J. Gutweiler

Beverley J. Gutweiler

Apr 20, 2016

Beverley Jane Gutweiler was born February 10, 1924. She was raised by her loving mother Mabel Wilson, her caring Aunt Emma, Uncle George, and most importantly her Grandfather William Bannon who she talked about daily in her final days. Together they shared a one bedroom apartment in Hollywood, California where she went to Fairfax High School. It was after...

Mcneil Nickell

Mcneil Nickell

Apr 20, 2016

McNeil Nickell lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on January 11, 1927 and passed away on April 20, 2016.

Lawrence W. Mueller

Lawrence W. Mueller

Apr 20, 2016

Lawrence W. Mueller lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on August 20, 1920 and passed away on April 20, 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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