Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

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Leonardo M. Eifert

Leonardo M. Eifert

Dec 5, 2015

Leonardo M. Eifert lives in , passed away at the age of 25. Born on November 16, 1990 and passed away on December 05, 2015.

Ryan David Appelgate

Ryan David Appelgate

Dec 5, 2015

Ryan David Appelgate lives in , passed away at the age of 32. Born on June 23, 1983 and passed away on December 05, 2015.

Arthur Janess

Arthur Janess

Dec 4, 2015

Arthur Janess, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on December 4, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and touched many lives with his friendly spirit. He was born on May 25, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Navy during World War II. Arthur attended Northern Illinois and Michigan State Universities. He taught and...

Michael Roger Labelle

Michael Roger Labelle

Dec 3, 2015

Michael Roger LaBelle lives in , passed away at the age of 56. Born on April 02, 1959 and passed away on December 03, 2015.

Robert D. Azadian

Robert D. Azadian

Dec 2, 2015

Robert David Azadian, World War II veteran, defense-industry worker, and lifetime southern California resident, died on December 2, 2015. He was 91.

Dave, as he was known, was born on the family kitchen table in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1924 to David George Azadian and Anny Milly Azadian. Dave’s father immigrated with his family to...

William C. Walter

William C. Walter

Dec 2, 2015

William (Bill) C Walter, May 13,1935 to December 2, 2015 was born in Buffalo, NY the only child of Mildred and William Walter, Sr. Bill died peacefully in Mission Viejo, CA hospice surrounded by his wife, friends and relatives after seven months of various ailments reducing his physical and mental abilities.

Bill had a passion for cycling....

David Bruce Whitney

David Bruce Whitney

Dec 2, 2015

David Whitney, 79, of Mission Viejo, passed away on December 2, 2015 following a stroke. Dave was born January 4, 1936 in Rutland, VT and was raised in Middlebury, VT. The oldest of five children, he made maple syrup, raised a blue ribbon bull and was a page in the Vermont legislature. He joined the Vermont Air National Guard...

Alice F. Zangger

Alice F. Zangger

Dec 1, 2015

Alice F. Zangger, 94, of Dana Point, California, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died on December 1st, 2015. She was born in Montreal, Canada, on September 29, 1921 to John Neely and Margaret Neely. Alice grew up in Pasadena, California and graduated from John Muir Technical High School. She married Carl Henry Zangger in 1942. She is survived...

Daryl E. Watton

Daryl E. Watton

Dec 1, 2015

Daryl Eugene Watton, 72, passed away on December 1.

Daryl will forever live on in the hearts of his family and friends who know him as a loving family man, talented software developer, and dedicated SCORE volunteer.

Daryl is survived by his wife, Kathryn Watton; mother, Quintus LaRue Watton; daughter, Debra Stout; and granddaughters, Taylor...

Oralia “Rolly” Torres

Oralia “Rolly” Torres

Nov 28, 2015

Oralia “Rolly” Torres lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on November 30, 1921 and passed away on November 28, 2015.

Frank B. Tibbs

Frank B. Tibbs

Nov 28, 2015

Frank B. Tibbs lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 21, 1929 and passed away on November 28, 2015.

John K. Lenhert

John K. Lenhert

Nov 28, 2015

John K. Lenhert lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on August 26, 1936 and passed away on November 28, 2015.

Elaine Goldfarb

Elaine Goldfarb

Nov 27, 2015

Elaine Goldfarb lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on July 08, 1923 and passed away on November 27, 2015.

John Forrest Gulledge

John Forrest Gulledge

Nov 25, 2015

John F. Gulledge II, 78, from Coto de Caza, CA passed away on November 25th, 2015, from complications of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his loving wife, Pili; his mother-in-law, Consuelo (aka, Lala); his daughter, Jennifer; his six sons, Karl, John III (and wife, Trish), Alex (and wife, Gretchen), Aaryn (and wife, Vannesa), Reuben...

Sheri Chambers

Sheri Chambers

Nov 25, 2015

Sheri Chambers lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on October 31, 1944 and passed away on November 25, 2015.

Nancy C. Payne

Nancy C. Payne

Nov 25, 2015

Nancy Catherine Payne was the widow of fallen hero Master Gunnery Sergeant Lawrence Edward Payne. Nancy was a schoolteacher. She taught school in the Tustin Unified School District at Helen Estock Elementary School for 36 years. She was a long time resident of Lake Forest, California.

She is survived by her sister Vera and her brother Rudy;...

Anne Marie Machado

Anne Marie Machado

Nov 25, 2015

Anne Marie Machado, 75, of Laguna Niguel, California beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died on November 25, 2015. Anne Marie died at home after a long term illness. She was born on February 16, 1940 to Mary Nocero and William Felter.

Anne grew up in Valley Cottage, NY where she attended Nyack High School and went to...

Mary R. Mezeul

Mary R. Mezeul

Nov 24, 2015

Mary R. Mezeul lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on February 21, 1929 and passed away on November 24, 2015.

Charles V. Kaminskas

Charles V. Kaminskas

Nov 24, 2015

Charles Vyto "Chuck" Kaminskas

On November 24, 2015, Charles, 83, entered eternal life with our Lord. He passed away at home with his family by his side following a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer. He is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 59 years, his sister, Rose, his four daughters, Carol, Christine, Cathryn, and Beth,...

Menhua Chiang

Menhua Chiang

Nov 23, 2015

Menhua “Teresa” Chiang was born on August 3rd, 1964 in Taiwan to parents Nan Chiang and Chun-Lan Huang.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Leonard Hwang and daughter Kristy Hwang.

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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