Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Kayla Marie Hallee

Kayla Marie Hallee

Aug 27, 2013

Kayla Marie Hallee, 20, of Mission Viejo, CA, beloved daughter, niece, granddaughter, sister and friend, died on August 27, 2013 as a result of drowning off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA.

Kayla was born on October 10, 1992 in Anaheim, CA and was raised for the majority of her life in Mission Viejo, CA. A graduate...

Kenichi Kikuchi

Kenichi Kikuchi

Aug 27, 2013

Kenichi Kikuchi lives in , passed away at the age of 66. Born on March 10, 1947 and passed away on August 27, 2013.

Cole Allen Smith

Cole Allen Smith

Aug 26, 2013

Cole Allen Smith lives in , passed away at the age of 21. Born on July 09, 1992 and passed away on August 26, 2013.

Katherine G. Martinez

Katherine G. Martinez

Aug 24, 2013

Katherine G. Martinez, "Rosie the Riveter," was born November 26, 1921 from the Gomez/Valero and Beyer/Donovan family. She is the last of her siblings, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She had 34 nieces and nephews, four who predeceased her. She leaves behind six children, 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild. She is survived by her children,...

Lois Marie Martin

Lois Marie Martin

Aug 23, 2013

Lois Marie "Scotty" Martin

In the early morning of Friday, August 23, 2013, Lois Marie Martin, better known as "Scotty," passed away at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. She was 88 years old and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wesley G. Martin.

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Barbara A. Zimmerman

Barbara A. Zimmerman

Aug 23, 2013

Barbara Ann Marie Zimmerman

Born, May 27, 1931 in Hibbing, Minnesota Died, August 23, 2013 in San Juan Capistrano, California

Barbara's life was filled with music, song and a deep abiding love for her family and her Lord Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene; her daughter, Rebecca Israel; son-in-law, Alan...

James W. Naumann

James W. Naumann

Aug 20, 2013

James W. Naumann Jr., 86, of Mission Viejo, California, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle died peacefully at home on August 20, 2013 from complications of COPD. He was born on December 7, 1926 in Manchester, New Hampshire to James W. Naumann Sr. and Mary Margaret (McGinity) Naumann.

Jim grew up in Binghamton and Buffalo, New...

Mary H. Kliesen

Mary H. Kliesen

Aug 19, 2013

Mary Helen Kliesen Born June 18, 1946 Passed away August 19, 2013

Mary was born to her parents Emmett Roscoe and Peggy Jean Lyda in Bakersfield, California. Her family soon relocated back to San Bernardino, California where Mary attended St. Bernadine Catholic School. She later graduated from Rialto High School.

Mary enjoyed hosting gatherings of...

Evelyn T. Gonzales

Evelyn T. Gonzales

Aug 18, 2013

Evelyn T. Gonzales lives in , passed away at the age of 72. Born on August 03, 1941 and passed away on August 18, 2013.

Anthony Vito Manzo

Anthony Vito Manzo

Aug 17, 2013

Anthony Vito Manzo, Tony, age 73, died on Saturday, August 17, released at long last from the relentlessness of pancreatic cancer. Tony was born in 1940, son of Vito and Gerolema Manzo of Brooklyn, and grandson of Antonio and Francis Manzo, and Giuseppe and Vita Distefano, all of Castelvetrano, Sicily, and each of whom he held close in his...

Marieanne Farha

Marieanne Farha

Aug 16, 2013

Dr. Marieanne Farha was born in Lebanon on August 16, 1959. Raised in Lebanon, she survived a very long and brutal civil war, which started when she was 12. Marieanne would always say how her Catholic faith would get her through every struggle and tough time. She met her soul mate Roland Farha at the age of 18 through...

Gloria H. Palacios

Gloria H. Palacios

Aug 15, 2013

Gloria Palacios was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 27, 1938. Raised in Santana Sonora Mexico by her mother Rosario Martinez, she was an only child. She then moved to Capistrano Beach, California where she would live the rest of her life.

She was married for 33 years to Armando Palacios and had four children, Juan, Roy,...

Belisario V. Rios

Belisario V. Rios

Aug 15, 2013

Belisario V. Rios lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on February 18, 1940 and passed away on August 15, 2013.

Tyler Paul Scheurenbrand

Tyler Paul Scheurenbrand

Aug 15, 2013

Tyler Paul Scheurenbrand lives in , passed away at the age of 18. Born on September 09, 1994 and passed away on August 15, 2013.

Robert L. Hayes

Robert L. Hayes

Aug 14, 2013

Robert L. Hayes lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on December 24, 1920 and passed away on August 14, 2013.

Otto D. Meyer

Otto D. Meyer

Aug 13, 2013

Otto Meyer – Born in Brooklyn, New York March 17, 1918 passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife, children and several grand-children August 13, 2013 at the age of 95 in Laguna Hills, CA.

Otto is survived by his spouse of 69 years Lillian (89); son Doug 63 (spouse Claudia) of Apex, NC, granddaughter Jennifer...

Louise Adamo Hocker

Louise Adamo Hocker

Aug 13, 2013

Louise Adamo Hocker, of Laguna Niguel, California, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from us on August 13, 2013. A retired registered nurse, she spent her summers doing charity work on Indian Reservations in Arizona, Utah and Mexico. A devout Christian, she is survived by her three children, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Manuel Dolores Borja

Manuel Dolores Borja

Aug 12, 2013

Manuel Dolores Borja lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on April 18, 1930 and passed away on August 12, 2013.

George H. Hanna

George H. Hanna

Aug 11, 2013

George Howett Hanna, 71, of Glen Ivy, California, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Born November 1, 1941 to Gilmer and Alva Hanna in Dayton, Arkansas, he was one of six children and a graduate of Arkadelphia High School.

George also served as a Marine and retired with Southern California Edison in 1996. He was an...

Lyle Joseph Zastrow

Lyle Joseph Zastrow

Aug 11, 2013

Lyle Joseph Zastrow, born August 29th 1946 passed away in the city of Lake Forest at the age of 66 on August 11th 2013. He battled cancer for 4 months but passed away peacefully in his own home. He is the beloved son of Walter Zastrow and Marguerite Garvin.

Born and raised in Glendora, California, Lyle was...

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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