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Richard T. Martin

Richard T. Martin

Sep 25, 2013

Richard T. Martin lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on January 22, 1926 and passed away on September 25, 2013.

Mary K. Philpot

Mary K. Philpot

Sep 22, 2013

Mary Katherine Philpot (Dolan, Purinton), 95 years young, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2013. Mary K. was born on February 10, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Francis Dolan, MD and Marie Dolan (Skola). Her father was Irish and her mother Czech decent.

The family lived in several locations including New Mexico...

John D. Leighton

John D. Leighton

Sep 21, 2013

John D. Leighton lives in , passed away at the age of 70. Born on May 31, 1943 and passed away on September 21, 2013.

Richard M. Siroonian

Richard M. Siroonian

Sep 21, 2013

Richard M. Siroonian lives in , passed away at the age of 71. Born on September 04, 1942 and passed away on September 21, 2013.

Charles A. Vogel

Charles A. Vogel

Sep 19, 2013

Vogel, Charles Arthur passed away peacefully September 19, 2013. He was born December 6, 1929 in Meade, Kansas. He was a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania.

He entered the USAF Pilot Training Program in 1952, eventually earning pilot wings and was on active duty through 1957. He stayed with the USAF Reserve until 1972,...

David James Sirbu

David James Sirbu

Sep 19, 2013

David James Sirbu lives in , passed away at the age of 67. Born on September 27, 1945 and passed away on September 19, 2013.

Garrett C. Nolen

Garrett C. Nolen

Sep 18, 2013

Garrett C. Nolen lives in , passed away at the age of 38. Born on March 14, 1975 and passed away on September 18, 2013.

Margot Anne Bolich

Margot Anne Bolich

Sep 17, 2013

Margot Anne Bolich April 21, 1939 – September 17, 2013 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend.

The Lord called Margot home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. While we will miss your smile and loving touch, we feel blessed to know that you are now with us, wherever we go, smiling down on us from heaven. Thank...

Joseph W. Shaffer

Joseph W. Shaffer

Sep 17, 2013

Joseph Wesley Shaffer, born March 7, 1931 in Muncie, Indiana passed away peacefully September 17, 2013 at his home in Laguna Woods, California. Best known as Grandpa Joe to his family and friends, he could always be found center court playing tennis or on the sidelines with his wife Gladys cheering on the grandkids in their various endeavors.

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Tamara M. Cilderman

Tamara M. Cilderman

Sep 15, 2013

Tamara M. Cilderman lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on July 25, 1924 and passed away on September 15, 2013.

Walter S. Rovira

Walter S. Rovira

Sep 15, 2013

Walter S. Rovira, Sr.

Walter Rovira, 82, a microbiologist and medical technologist in Orange County, died 09/15/2013 at his Stanton home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Walter S. Rovira was born June 18, 1931 in the Bronx, New York to Carmen Livia Segarra and Simeon Rovira. Together with his younger brother, Edward, he was...

Sandra A. Handy

Sandra A. Handy

Sep 15, 2013

Sandra Ann Handy, 66, of Mission Viejo, passed away September 15, 2013 at her home in Mission Viejo, California. She was born April 9, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Will and Lillian Rowley. She married George Handy, and he survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters Kim (Joe) Eudemiller of Huntington Beach, and Michelle (Scott) Sukut...

Thomas Peter Feit

Thomas Peter Feit

Sep 13, 2013

Feit, Thomas Peter August 9, 1934-September 13, 2013

Tom Feit, 79, passed away due to complications following heart surgery on September 13, 2013.

Tom was born in Chicago, IL to Anna and Peter Feit. He attended Loyola High School and Marquette University where he met his wife, Nancy, and graduated with a degree in Civil...

Ronald C. Harris

Ronald C. Harris

Sep 12, 2013

Ronald C. Harris lives in , passed away at the age of 69. Born on September 27, 1943 and passed away on September 12, 2013.

Joseph T. Clark

Joseph T. Clark

Sep 11, 2013

Joseph Thomas Clark of Laguna Niguel, CA died early Wednesday morning, September 11th, at the age of 87. Joseph passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He is pre-deceased by the love-of-his-life and wife of over 65 years, Gertrude (McCormick) Clark. His son Michael Clark of Laguna Niguel, CA and his daughter Lois Clark...

Gerald R. Ricciardi

Gerald R. Ricciardi

Sep 10, 2013

Gerald (JR) R. Ricciardi, 80, previously of Waterbury passed away in California on September 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Bunny) Ricciardi. JR and Bunny moved to Southern California in 2010.

Gerald was born October 21, 1932 to the late Gerald and Carmella Ricciardi. He lived in Waterbury most of his life. JR graduated...

Joy N. Whitman

Joy N. Whitman

Sep 9, 2013

JOY NICOLLE WHITMAN unexpectedly passed away as she slept September 9, 2013 in Costa Mesa, CA. Joy was an Inside Business Development Representative at Metagenics in Aliso Viejo. Joy is survived by her Mother, Step-Father, Sister, Brother, Nieces and Nephew. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at South Shores Church in Dana...

Ryan William Conley

Ryan William Conley

Sep 8, 2013

Ryan William Conley of Irvine, California, passed away September 8, 2013, at the age of 29. Ryan was born May 24, 1984, in Newport Beach, California, to Bill and Janeen Conley, who adored him his whole life long. He was the beloved baby brother to three sisters.

Throughout his happy childhood, Ryan was his Dad's 'Buddy' and...

Robert M. Katolin

Robert M. Katolin

Sep 8, 2013

Robert Michael "Bob" Katolin, age 80, longtime resident of California and South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Laguna Niguel.

Bob was born April 20, 1933 in Los Angeles, California to Michael and Hilda Katolin. He grew up in El Monte, California and graduated from El Monte High School where he played sports. Bob served...

Margery R. Koenig

Margery R. Koenig

Sep 7, 2013

Margery R. Koenig, 85, of Laguna Woods passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 61 years, Marcus Koenig, who died in 2008. Margery is survived by her four children, Ron (Cathy), Dennis, Fred (Patty) and Trink (Sandy). She was blessed to have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She also has...

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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