Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Emile Manneh

Emile Manneh

Aug 21, 2014

Our beloved brother Emile had a severe irrecoverable brain hemorrhage on Wednesday 08/20/2014. We were stunned (& still are) especially after a successful second heart surgery to fix a congenital condition three and a half weeks earlier.

Emile was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1968. As a child he was gifted with a talent to pick up...

Anna Spillers

Anna Spillers

Aug 21, 2014

Anna Spillers, 89, passed away peacefully on Aug 21, 2014, surrounded by her family.

Preceded by her husband Max. Survived by sons, Bob and Don; daughters, Susan and Nancy; son-in-law, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Linda; 7 grandkids, Shawn, Erika, Jeff, Adrienne, Chris, Anisa and Jason; 13 great-grandkids, Reannon, Amber, Christopher, Michael, Shawna, Ranen, Chandler, Sophie, Matthew, Nicholas, Kyra, Brodin...

Jack Benson

Jack Benson

Aug 21, 2014

Everett “Jack” Benson

The eighth of ten children, Jack was born October 22, 1918 in Lenox, Iowa to Bessie Irene Balzer and George Zachias Benson. His father died when he was seven and his mother raised the children with the support of extended family. When he was in the tenth grade, two of his older brothers moved...

Andrew S. Rasanayagam

Andrew S. Rasanayagam

Aug 20, 2014

Andrew S. Rasanayagam lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on May 08, 1962 and passed away on August 20, 2014.

Sara Nazar Romero

Sara Nazar Romero

Aug 19, 2014

Sara Nazar Romero lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on August 20, 1924 and passed away on August 19, 2014.

Eugenii Panferov

Eugenii Panferov

Aug 19, 2014

Eugenii Panferov lives in , passed away at the age of 47. Born on June 30, 1967 and passed away on August 19, 2014.

Judith Lynn Russo

Judith Lynn Russo

Aug 17, 2014

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOME TO BE MAILED OR MADE ON LINE TO AN ORGANIZATION NEAR TO DEAR TO JUDY'S HEART: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FOUNDATION, www.socalhospicefoundation.com

Our beloved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Judith Lynn Russo born February 12, 1944 has left us on August 17, 2014. Her life has touched so many...

Caroline R. Ricciardi

Caroline R. Ricciardi

Aug 15, 2014

Caroline R. Ricciardi lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on June 26, 1926 and passed away on August 15, 2014.

Dean A. Wilhelm

Dean A. Wilhelm

Aug 15, 2014

Dean A. Wilhelm lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on March 31, 1960 and passed away on August 15, 2014.

Jeffrey Allen Blair

Jeffrey Allen Blair

Aug 13, 2014

Jeffrey Allen Blair lives in , passed away at the age of 52. Born on July 16, 1962 and passed away on August 13, 2014.

Dorothy Eleanor Lang

Dorothy Eleanor Lang

Aug 12, 2014

The devoted wife of the late Albert P. Lang for 54 years. Passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at the age of 88 years.

Josephine Valdes

Josephine Valdes

Aug 12, 2014

Josephine Valdes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully on August 12, 2014.

Josephine was born on March 17, 1933 in Havana, Cuba to Benito and Efigenia Garcia, the youngest of their three daughters: Teresa (deceased), Luisa, and Josephine. Josephine graduated from the University of Havana in 1952 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree....

Lawrence A. Massengill

Lawrence A. Massengill

Aug 9, 2014

Lawrence Anthony Massengill (Tony), of San Clemente, California passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Inglewood, California on October 7, 1929 to Nell and Samuel Massengill and was married to the love of his life, Barbara, for 64 years.

Tony received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business...

Norma Jean Andrews

Norma Jean Andrews

Aug 8, 2014

Norma Jean 'Jeannie' Andrews Born June 15, 1960 Sumter, South Carolina Died – August 8, 2014

Parents (deceased) – Joseph E. and Rena B. Andrews of Sumter SC

Survived by three brothers: Joseph Andrews, Jacksonville, FL Charles D Andrews, Nashville, TN David W. Andrews, Warner Robins, GA

And three sisters Barbara A, Partin...

James Lamar Shanks

James Lamar Shanks

Aug 8, 2014

James Lamar Shanks lives in , passed away at the age of 80. Born on November 18, 1933 and passed away on August 08, 2014.

George Peter Bartolini

George Peter Bartolini

Aug 7, 2014

George Peter Bartolini lives in , passed away at the age of 65. Born on June 10, 1949 and passed away on August 07, 2014.

Joseph Baffa

Joseph Baffa

Aug 5, 2014

Joseph 'Joe' Baffa passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2014 of natural causes. He was born in Santa Sofia d' Espiro, Italy, on September 3, 1925. He and his parents, Louis and Anna Maria Baffa, along with his younger brother, Frank, emigrated to the United States when Joe was two years old and Frank was two months...

Lucille Barbato

Lucille Barbato

Aug 3, 2014

Lucille Barbato lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 22, 1922 and passed away on August 03, 2014.

Frank M. Swiderski

Frank M. Swiderski

Aug 3, 2014

Frank M. Swiderski, of Rancho Mission Viejo, passed on August 3, 2014.

He was born in Chicago on October 25th, 1929 to Agnes and John Swiderski. Frank attended Loyola University before joining the Armed Forces in 1953. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service stars during his service. Frank returned home to the...

Domenico Mastrodonato

Domenico Mastrodonato

Aug 3, 2014

Domenico Mastrodonato lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on December 06, 1920 and passed away on August 03, 2014.

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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