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Jeffrey Lynn Marsh

Jeffrey Lynn Marsh

Mar 28, 2015

Jeffrey Lynn Marsh, age 67, of Laguna Niguel, Calif. passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

He was born on October 15, 1947 in Riverside, Calif. to the late Leonard and Barbara Marsh. Jeff graduated Grover Cleveland High School in 1965 and received a bachelor's degree in business from Chico State University in 1970. In 1976, he...

Graham Needham

Graham Needham

Mar 28, 2015

Graham Needham, 85, of Irvine, CA passed away on March 28, 2015. He was born December 19, 1929 in Leeds, England. He was the youngest of four siblings born to William and Lucy Needham.

Graham was made a Master Mason in England. He was made a Master Mason in California at the Redondo Lodge No. 328, F...

Stephen A. Shea

Stephen A. Shea

Mar 27, 2015

Stephen Anthony Shea of Mission Viejo, California, died March 27, 2015. He was predeceased by his adored wife Dorothy Mae (Nelligan). Steve is survived by their four children Mary Anne Weatherwax (husband Claude), Stephen Raymond Shea, Maureen Shea (husband Allen Ergo) and Jeanne Noonan (husband Tom).

He enjoyed his 13 grandchildren: Keith, Jeremy, Steve, Michael, Tim, Dan,...

Theodore J. Goodlander

Theodore J. Goodlander

Mar 27, 2015

Theodore "Ted" Jay Goodlander, 71, of Laguna Niguel California passed away peacefully March 27, 2015 with his partner, Vicki Gibbons, by his side.

Ted was born in Cincinnati Ohio on July 24, 1943 and was the son of the late John and Vivian Goodlander. Ted attended the prestigious Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati and honorably served...

Marie M. Laney

Marie M. Laney

Mar 27, 2015

Marie was born in West Virginia. She had 1 brother and 3 sisters. She resided in Dundalk Maryland. She got her nick name Ree Ree from her younger sister Sue and was mostly known as Ree Ree to everyone. Her first job was a checker in a grocery store, then an aircraft parts factory where she became one of...

Gloria Mooschekian

Gloria Mooschekian

Mar 26, 2015

Gloria Mooschekian of Dana Point, born 7-23-29, went into the glorious presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on 3-26-15.

Known for her love of the Lord, His Word, and His people, Gloria will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by husband Ted; son Mark; daughter Sharon Simonian; granddaughters Cindy Simonian and...

Lorna Tillery

Lorna Tillery

Mar 26, 2015

Lorna Tillery lives in and passed away on March 26, 2015.

Jessie A. Larson

Jessie A. Larson

Mar 23, 2015

Jessie Larson, 97, of San Clemente, California passed away Monday March 23,2015. She was born December 1, 1917 to Otto and Effie Jenkins at home on a homesteaded ranch near the town of Sun River, Montana.

Jessie was married to Leonard Larson of Great Falls, Montana in 1936. In 1940 the couple moved to Grand Coulee, Washington...

Marguerite Romero

Marguerite Romero

Mar 23, 2015

Romero, Marguerite, born June 6, 1943, passed away on March 23, 2015. She was 71 years young.

Adored by many, Maggie was a widow (predeceased by her Viejo, Rene), mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, sister-in-law, tia, prima, comadre, nina and friend. Our Mom never wanted to burden anyone, always offered to help whenever she could with whatever she...

Robert Edward Helm

Robert Edward Helm

Mar 22, 2015

Robert (Bob) Helm was born on February 19th, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois and passed away on March 22nd, 2015 in Laguna Hills, California. He was a part of what is fondly referred to as “The Greatest Generation,” and I can’t help but smile as I say that because it is how we all truly feel about him. He grew...

Stanley J. Jankowski

Stanley J. Jankowski

Mar 22, 2015

Stanley John Jankowski, Sr., passed peacefully in his Laguna Niguel, California home on March 22, 2015, at the age of 86.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is survived by his cherished and beloved wife of 60 years, Louise. A loving and dedicated family man, he was father of four children, Stan Jr., Robert, Linda and John, and...

Barbara J. Lachance

Barbara J. Lachance

Mar 21, 2015

Barbara Jeanne Lachance, 83, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Mission Viejo, Calif. Born February 20, 1932, to Andrew and Mary Haggerty in Los Angeles, Calif.

Barbara was a flight attendant with United Airlines when she met and married her husband, Paul L Lachance, on June 8, 1957, in San...

Mary Helen Valencia

Mary Helen Valencia

Mar 21, 2015

Mary Helen Valencia 1924 – 2015

Born in 1924, to Joseph and Eugenia De Santos, Mary was one of eight children, four girls, herself, Carmen, Rose and Celine, and four boys Humberto, Frank, Joseph, and Manuel.

Mary graduated elementary and high school from Our Lady Queen of the Angels in Los Angeles. She worked as...

Violet G. Jonas

Violet G. Jonas

Mar 21, 2015

Violet G. Jonas lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on February 27, 1926 and passed away on March 21, 2015.

John Michael Holman

John Michael Holman

Mar 19, 2015

John Michael Holman was a native Californian, born in Pasadena July 11, 1950. He was raised in San Clemente where he surfed and excelled in an array of sports including baseball and karate. He met his wife Kathy in High School and decided he would learn to ride horses so he could spend more time with her. They moved...

Frances E. Booth

Frances E. Booth

Mar 18, 2015

Frances Elizabeth 'Fran' Booth passed away on March 18, 2015. She is survived by her son Tim and his wife Andrea of Dunedin, FL, and her grandson Gavin Booth of Austin, TX.

She was born March 10, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA. She studied at UCLA and Long Beach State. She made her career as a mother...

Charles R. Opperman

Charles R. Opperman

Mar 17, 2015

On March 17, 2015 Charles Robert Opperman of Tustin CA passed away and is now reunited with his wife Rose of 58 years.

He is survived by his 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

So please join us for a...

John Joseph Mika

John Joseph Mika

Mar 17, 2015

John Joseph Mika Jr., 76, of Coto de Caza, CA passed away March 17th, 2015. He was born September 11, 1938 in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of late Anna and John Joseph Mika Sr. He grew up as an only child and graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1956. He then entered the University of Pennsylvania in...

William H. Anderson

William H. Anderson

Mar 17, 2015

Bill Anderson, the consummate custom electronics professional, died unexpectedly on March 17, 2015 at the age of 63, while on his way to his next business appointment in Orange County, Ca.

Bill is survived by; his beloved daughter, Danielle Joy Anderson, his sister Gail Anderson, his brother Frank Anderson and his sweetheart, Julie Loya. He is predeceased...

Trevor Scott Hogshead

Trevor Scott Hogshead

Mar 15, 2015

Trevor Scott Hogshead lives in , passed away at the age of 21. Born on June 08, 1993 and passed away on March 15, 2015.

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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