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John R. Williams

John R. Williams

Mar 11, 2015

John R. Williams lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on October 03, 1952 and passed away on March 11, 2015.

Don Mckelvie

Don Mckelvie

Mar 11, 2015

Donald Ross McKelvie was 58 years old and a resident of Huntington Beach for the last 16 years. He unexpectedly passed away on March 11, 2015 after a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Don was born in Long Beach, California to Ross and Jean McKelvie where he graduated from Millikan High School and The University of Phoenix. Don worked...

Forrest K. Werner

Forrest K. Werner

Mar 10, 2015

Forrest Kingsbury Werner IV

Forrest Kingsbury Werner IV was born June 24, 1992, and died on March 10, 2015. Born and raised in San Juan Capistrano, Forrest heard the call of the nearby ocean at an early age. His love of the water became a theme in his life. Whether he was boating, surfing or competing in...

Joan P. Caulfield

Joan P. Caulfield

Mar 9, 2015

Joan Patricia Caulfield was born on April 27, 1950; she was raised in Rahway, New Jersey by her parents Thomas and Elizabeth along with 6 brothers and 3 sisters. She attended St Mary's grammar school and Rahway High School. She graduated from Union County Tech in 1974 and began her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She practiced in...

Dorthy G. Legg

Dorthy G. Legg

Mar 8, 2015

Dorthy G. Legg was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Oregon, but spent most of her life in southern California.

She was married to Cornelious Michael Legg for 42 years and was windowed for 24 years once he passed. She is survived by two daughters: Mary Ellen MacKenzie and Jeanine Wimbrough. She lost...

Michael C. Schiffer

Michael C. Schiffer

Mar 8, 2015

Michael Charles Schiffer, 59

Michael Schiffer died March 8th, 2015 in Laguna Beach, California. He was born on June 27, 1955, in New York, New York to Lee and Pearl Schiffer. He leaves behind his wife Bonnie Chwalek, daughter Jamie Schiffer, sister MaryAnn Bilecki, mother Pearl Schiffer and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was a...

Miliane J. Valk

Miliane J. Valk

Mar 7, 2015

Miliane J. Valk lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on January 07, 1932 and passed away on March 07, 2015.

Harold Sam Schultz

Harold Sam Schultz

Mar 7, 2015

Rev. Harold Sam Schultz Jr. was born on May 4, 1947, in Lynwood, CA and passed away on March 7, 2015 due to complications of pneumonia. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1969 with a BA in Accounting. He then earned a master of divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary in 1972. He was ordained a minister in...

Aris Vartanian

Aris Vartanian

Mar 7, 2015

Aris Vartanian lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on October 06, 1951 and passed away on March 07, 2015.

George K. Yeretsian

George K. Yeretsian

Mar 6, 2015

George K. Yeretsian lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 28, 1923 and passed away on March 06, 2015.

Karen Sue Dorris

Karen Sue Dorris

Mar 5, 2015

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Raymond M. Velardo

Raymond M. Velardo

Mar 4, 2015

RAYMOND MICHALE VELARDO FEB. 3, 1921 – March 4, 2015

Born in Detroit, MI on February 3, 1921, Raymond Velardo (Ray) was the youngest of four children and the only son of Joseph and Maryanne Velardo. On March 4, 2015, at the age of 94, Ray peacefully passed away at home in Laguna Niguel. His oldest daughter...

Lee Bryn Brooks

Lee Bryn Brooks

Mar 4, 2015

Lee Bryn Brooks was born on Valentine’s Day of 1951. A native Californian, she was raised in Torrance by parents Robert Francis Jones and Louisette Margaret Diotti, along with her three brothers Bob, Jim, and Scott. She attended North High School and graduated in 1968. Though she knew her husband, Dan Brooks, in high school, she would not meet...

Marilyn J. Hudson

Marilyn J. Hudson

Mar 4, 2015

Marilyn J. Hudson lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on December 18, 1939 and passed away on March 04, 2015.

Marie Belle Davis

Marie Belle Davis

Mar 4, 2015

Marie Belle Davis lives in , passed away at the age of 97. Born on October 17, 1917 and passed away on March 04, 2015.

Gay Chisholm-Poff

Gay Chisholm-Poff

Mar 3, 2015

Gay (Helmuth) Chisholm-Poff 3/5/1953-3/3/15

Gay was born in Pasadena, California. She graduated Mission Viejo High School 1971. Gay Graduated University of California Irvine with a bachelor of Science Degree Biology in 1976. After college Gay worked in the medical manufacturing field. She then worked in various IT positions, computer operations, help desk leader; she was a certified...

James Edward Lemay

James Edward Lemay

Mar 3, 2015

James Edward LeMay December 26, 1925 – March 3, 2015

James Edward LeMay of Irvine, California, a lifelong Catholic, passed away on March 3, 2015, at age 89.

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest of five children born to Eugene Noel and Ruberta “Ruby” LeMay. He served as an altar boy at...

John E. O’Shea

John E. O’Shea

Mar 2, 2015

John E. O’Shea passed away peacefully in his home on March 2, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Ohio, Mr. O’Shea was a long time resident of Laguna Niguel. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and worked 41 years in sales and management for Unisys.

He was the beloved husband of the late...

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

Mar 2, 2015

Robert Lee Johnson, age 86, of Aliso Viejo, California, died Monday night, March 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 25, 1928, in Livermore Iowa, he was the son of the late Lee John Johnson and Edith Sanderson.

Bob, Air traffic controller in the Air Force, Electric Engineer, tinkerer, entrepreneur, and of course...

Jack Howard Johnson

Jack Howard Johnson

Mar 2, 2015

Jack Howard Johnson lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on September 21, 1946 and passed away on March 02, 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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