Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Jerry P. Lawrence

Jerry P. Lawrence

Jan 15, 2015

LAWRENCE, JERRY PAULSEN

Jerry Paulsen Lawrence, 75, passed away on January 15, 2015 at home in San Juan Capistrano, CA where he lived with Shareen, his devoted wife of 55 years. Jerry was born on June 3, 1939 in San Diego, CA to Vernon and Margaret Lawrence. He grew up with his sister Nancy (Lawrence) Breitbarth in...

Laura Ann Manazir

Laura Ann Manazir

Jan 15, 2015

Laura Ann Wilcox Manazir passed away peacefully at home accompanied by her husband, Bud, and her closest friend. Her gallant battle with multiple myeloma ended at 9:45am, Thursday, January 15, 2015…two days after her 79th birthday. Whether you knew her as Ann, Annie, or Laura, she filled your world with grace, love, and the most perfect sense of humility...

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo

Jan 15, 2015

Ghazanfar Rafatjoo lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on March 18, 1924 and passed away on January 15, 2015.

Purcell Stybr

Purcell Stybr

Jan 14, 2015

Purcell Stybr lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on August 13, 1933 and passed away on January 14, 2015.

Mary E. De La Vega

Mary E. De La Vega

Jan 14, 2015

A life well lived: Our Mother’s Journey Mary Evelyn de la Vega February 20, 1923 – January 14, 2015

Mary de la Vega, 91 years old, passed on peacefully at her home in San Clemente, Thursday, January 14th.

For almost 2 years she courageously dealt with bone cancer. Through her inner strength and unwavering faith...

Catherine Bartoli

Catherine Bartoli

Jan 14, 2015

Catherine Bartoli lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on November 30, 1920 and passed away on January 14, 2015.

John Carmen Mancuso

John Carmen Mancuso

Jan 14, 2015

The man known to many in our community of Laguna Beach as “Mr. Giovanni,” John Carmen Mancuso, began his life in Hastings, Pennsylvania on 6 November 1932. His parents, Michele Mancuso and Carmela Todaro, immigrated to the United States at the turn of the century from Grotte, Sicily. He was the eighth of nine children.

After graduating...

Cherie Russo Autin

Cherie Russo Autin

Jan 13, 2015

Cherie Russo Autin September 14, 1942 – January 13, 2015

Cherie Russo Autin, a native of Morgan City, LA, prior resident of Metairie, LA and resident of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, January 13, 2015, at the age of 72. Cherie is survived by her two daughters, Carol Ann...

Marie A. Montemurro

Marie A. Montemurro

Jan 9, 2015

Donations: Guide Dogs For the Blind Donations Dept PO Box 3950 San Rafael, CA 94912-3950 800-295-4050. Note ‘in memory of Marie Montemurro & 05-13’ to build new puppy kennel.

Pauline J. Duffield

Pauline J. Duffield

Jan 8, 2015

Pauline J. Duffield lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on October 11, 1923 and passed away on January 08, 2015.

Eva Margaret Smith

Eva Margaret Smith

Jan 7, 2015

Eva Margaret Smith lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on September 01, 1930 and passed away on January 07, 2015.

Robert J. Gorgen

Robert J. Gorgen

Jan 7, 2015

Gorgen, Robert J., 88, died Wed 1/7/15 in Mission Viejo, CA. Vigil, Tue 1/13/15 – 7pm O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA. Mass, Wed 1/14/15 – 10:30am St Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo, CA. www.oconnormortuary.com.

Fenton Hutchinson

Fenton Hutchinson

Jan 6, 2015

Fenton Hutchinson lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on July 26, 1944 and passed away on January 06, 2015.

Josefina Pining Oyzon

Josefina Pining Oyzon

Jan 6, 2015

Josefina Pining Oyzon lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on August 27, 1932 and passed away on January 06, 2015.

Jurgen G. Sibert

Jurgen G. Sibert

Jan 5, 2015

Jurgen G. Sibert lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on July 19, 1951 and passed away on January 05, 2015.

Nicholas He

Nicholas He

Jan 4, 2015

Nicholas He lives in , passed away at the age of 11. Born on November 07, 2003 and passed away on January 04, 2015.

Phyllis L. Dickson

Phyllis L. Dickson

Jan 4, 2015

Phyllis Dickson was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles on January 19, 1929. Phyllis grew up in Huntington Park with her parents Vickie and Phil LaMarca and her sister Virginia.

In 1946 Phyllis met the love of her life Bill Dickson. Their blind date, arranged by their parents, led to a marriage that lasted...

Kelly Ann Van Camp

Kelly Ann Van Camp

Jan 3, 2015

Donations may be made to LA City Firemen’s Relief Association, www.lafra.org.

Vivian B. Litterst

Vivian B. Litterst

Jan 2, 2015

Vivian Bernice Litters

Born – Dundee, Minn.

Daughter of John A. & Edna Schmutz

Married Richard J. Litterst Sept. 22, 1945. He died on February 18, 1995.

They lived in Illinois for 50 years, moving to Laguna Niguel, CA in 1978.

Survived by two sons, Donald L. Litterst of...

Tammy Kay Hutchinson

Tammy Kay Hutchinson

Jan 2, 2015

Tammy Kay Hutchinson lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on February 25, 1950 and passed away on January 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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