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Richard W. Schulz

Richard W. Schulz

Sep 6, 2013

Richard William Schulz May 21, 1931 – September 6, 2013

Lt. Col. Richard (Dutch) Schulz, USMC retired, passed away September 6, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born in Danville, Illinois to Kent and Irene (Shake) Schulz. Dutch joined the Marine Corps in 1950 and proudly served for 28 years. His service included tours of...

John W. Armstrong

John W. Armstrong

Sep 6, 2013

Please consider casual dress for the graveside service; 90+ degree weather predicted for the outdoor ceremony.

Jessie Gonzalez

Jessie Gonzalez

Sep 4, 2013

Jessie Gonzalez lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 14, 1919 and passed away on September 04, 2013.

Jessica Cole Campbell

Jessica Cole Campbell

Sep 4, 2013

Jessica Cole Campbell lives in , passed away at the age of 25. Born on November 27, 1987 and passed away on September 04, 2013.

Joan May Knutson

Joan May Knutson

Sep 1, 2013

Remembering Joan

Joan May Knutson, 71, of Laguna Woods, passed away September 1, 2013 with her children by her side.

Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 26th 1942 to Florence and Joseph Nemtusak. She received her primary education in the Chicago public school system and graduated from Gage Park High School in 1960....

John Patrick Clune

John Patrick Clune

Sep 1, 2013

John Patrick Clune, Jr., age 73, a resident of Lake Forest, CA, born on February 29, 1940 in Gary, Indiana, died suddenly at home on September 1, 2013 of heart disease. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cindy Clune, son John Patrick Clune III, daughter Erin Lord (Joey Lord), three grandchildren Shannon Clune, Kaylin Lord and...

Gloria Stolt

Gloria Stolt

Sep 1, 2013

Gloria Stolt, 86, of Laguna Hills, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 1, 2013. She is lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nephews and many friends.

Gloria was born December 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to Nicola and Maria Mescia and was the youngest of 8 children. She...

Martha Velez

Martha Velez

Aug 31, 2013

Martha Velez was a beloved wife and mother. She was born February 4, 1947 in Colombia SA to Ricardo and Marta Mejia. In Colombia she met and married her husband of 49 years, Alvaro Velez, and later moved to New York and eventually California.

Martha passed away with her family surrounding her on Saturday August 31st 2013....

Richard E. Mamet

Richard E. Mamet

Aug 31, 2013

Richard E. Mamet lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on March 02, 1954 and passed away on August 31, 2013.

John C. Olivus

John C. Olivus

Aug 31, 2013

John C. Olivus lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on May 15, 1921 and passed away on August 31, 2013.

G. Gene Beauchamp

G. Gene Beauchamp

Aug 31, 2013

Garland Gene Beauchamp 1930-2013

Garland “Gene” Beauchamp passed away peacefully in his sleep August 31, 2013 after a valiant 3-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was the gentle patriarch of our family. His strength was in leading by example a life of humble dignity and loving service to others, always with a humorous positive outlook...

Donald Henry Goguen

Donald Henry Goguen

Aug 30, 2013

Donald Henry Goguen, 77, of Laguna Niguel, California, passed away Friday, August 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jacqueline; son Tony; daughter Cathi; daughter Dina; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Paul, Angela, Milan; brother Jack; sister Elaine. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne Goguen; father, John Goguen.

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Che-Chang Hsu

Che-Chang Hsu

Aug 29, 2013

Che-Chang Hsu lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on June 08, 1959 and passed away on August 29, 2013.

David Lee Cooper

David Lee Cooper

Aug 29, 2013

David Lee Cooper lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on July 17, 1934 and passed away on August 29, 2013.

Jessie Marie Tomter

Jessie Marie Tomter

Aug 27, 2013

Jessie Marie (LeBaron) Tomter (1911-2013)

Jessie Marie (LeBaron) Tomter, born April 24th 1911, was raised on the 11th Plat of east Hollywood, California, in the 1903 house built by her carpenter father Charles Floyd LeBaron, of Binghamton, New York, with an inheritance supplied by her mother Lena May (Burrell), also from Binghamton.

Jessie Marie, youngest...

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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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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