Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Debora Lynn Peters

Debora Lynn Peters

Feb 10, 2016

Debora Lynn Peters lives in , passed away at the age of 57. Born on May 17, 1958 and passed away on February 10, 2016.

Ban Hoc Ly

Ban Hoc Ly

Feb 10, 2016

Ban Hoc Ly of Irvine, CA, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home in Irvine due to natural causes. He was born on September 7, 1921 in Kpor Province, Cambodia to Suong Ly and Tuan Tan. Ban Hoc Ly married Suot Tan in 1943 and fathered a son and three daughters and then...

Louis John Vallas

Louis John Vallas

Feb 9, 2016

Louis John Vallas, of Coto de Caza, Ca, passed away February 09, 2016.

Lou was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 10, 1939 to Maria and John Vallas. He attended Topeka High School and went on to earn an Engineering degree from Kansas State University. After graduation, Lou worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. He worked...

Christine M. Ryan

Christine M. Ryan

Feb 6, 2016

Christine M. Ryan lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on May 10, 1963 and passed away on February 06, 2016.

Jorge E. Camacho

Jorge E. Camacho

Feb 6, 2016

Jorge E. Camacho lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on October 09, 1935 and passed away on February 06, 2016.

Donald Macleod

Donald Macleod

Feb 2, 2016

Donald MacLeod

Born August 22, 1933 in Los Angeles, California; Died February 2, 2016 in bed at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Southern California Gas Company after 34 years of service.

Donald is survived by his wife...

Gail Daniel Crew

Gail Daniel Crew

Feb 2, 2016

Gail Crew, originally from Pittsburgh, PA and resident of Mission Viejo for the past 45 years, passed away on Feb 2, 2016. Gail was preceded in death by his son Edward Crew, parents George A. and Anne Crew and brother George T. Crew. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Joanne; daughter Norine Robinson; son-in-law Phillip...

William J. Deson

William J. Deson

Feb 1, 2016

William J. DeSon lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on September 16, 1922 and passed away on February 01, 2016.

Michael T. Thornton

Michael T. Thornton

Jan 29, 2016

Michael T. Thornton lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on May 26, 1945 and passed away on January 29, 2016.

Loretta V. Proulx

Loretta V. Proulx

Jan 28, 2016

Loretta Proulx, age 90, passed peacefully on January 27, 2016.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Gauthier; son-in-law, Steven Gauthier; two sisters, Anita Archambault and Ida Simmons, both residing in Massachusetts; and many nieces and nephews.

Viewing and Rosary will be held Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary. Mass will be held...

Stanley L. Mosten

Stanley L. Mosten

Jan 28, 2016

Stanley Mosten, 100, of Irvine Ca and the Chicago Il area, joined family and friends in Heaven on January 28, 2016. He is pre-deceased by his beloved wife Genevieve and his beloved partner Charlotte Conrad. He is survived by his son Randy; grandchildren: Donn Cottom, Sandi Cottom Bartz, and Denise Kidner, Charlotte’s beloved grandchildren, as well as his eight...

David Robert Keene

David Robert Keene

Jan 28, 2016

In Loving Memory of David R. Keene

Keene, David Robert Born: July 30, 1933 Died: January 28, 2016

David R. Keene, 82, of Lake Forest, CA went home to be with our Lord on January 28, 2016. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired as a Captain of the United...

Shirley Pemberton

Shirley Pemberton

Jan 25, 2016

To our dearest family of friends, it is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Pemberton on Monday, January 25, 2016. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an inspiration to many. She will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Saddleback Church in Lake...

Edward W. Voorhees

Edward W. Voorhees

Jan 24, 2016

Edward W. Voorhees lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on August 28, 1941 and passed away on January 24, 2016.

Rouhangiz Kashani

Rouhangiz Kashani

Jan 23, 2016

Rouhangiz Kashani lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on April 30, 1932 and passed away on January 23, 2016.

Christopher B. Harrison

Christopher B. Harrison

Jan 21, 2016

Christopher B. Harrison lives in , passed away at the age of 26. Born on December 10, 1989 and passed away on January 21, 2016.

Frank L. Bishop

Frank L. Bishop

Jan 20, 2016

He was preceded in death by: his father Thomas Albert, mother Fleta Mae and older brothers Thomas Edward and Melvyn Ray “CAP”. He is survived by: his partner in marriage of sixty-one years, Mavis and his four sons Steven Bradley, Brian Keith, Andrew Garner, and David LeRoy and four grand children Katie, Kenny, Jordan and Jake. Frank was born...

Velma “Val” Smith

Velma “Val” Smith

Jan 19, 2016

Velma “Val” Smith lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on July 15, 1931 and passed away on January 19, 2016.

Sidney J. Siemensma

Sidney J. Siemensma

Jan 19, 2016

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/siemensma

Lauris Gerty Esser

Lauris Gerty Esser

Jan 18, 2016

On January 18th, 2016 Lauris Elaine Esser, 81, passed away at the Villiagio at Capriana Memory Care Facility in Brea, California. Lauris was born in Chicago, Illinois January 22, 1934 to Dr A. Vincent and Asaleen Gerty. Shortly after her birth the family moved to La Cañada, California where she attended Mayfield Grammar and High School in Pasadena and...

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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