Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes

Jun 22, 2013

Shirley Kaiser-Hughes, age 87, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her home in San Juan Capistrano, California. She was born November 2, 1926 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Swain in Billings, Montana and was the fourth of 8 children.

Shirley married WWII veteran Walter Kaiser shortly after the war and raised five children; Linda Castle-Hill, Kathy Williams-Milligan,...

Mary Honey Pitman

Mary Honey Pitman

Jun 21, 2013

MARY PITMAN July 16, 1939 June 21, 2013

Mary Pitman (Honey) was a devoted mother and grandmother who created meaning in her life and the lives of others through the commitment to her family and to her husband, Steve Pitman. Honey's selflessness allowed all those who knew her the opportunity to feel unconditional love. She is survived...

Sally Ann Woods

Sally Ann Woods

Jun 21, 2013

Sally Ann Woods lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on October 06, 1924 and passed away on June 21, 2013.

Hyun Soo Kim

Hyun Soo Kim

Jun 19, 2013

Hyun Soo Kim lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 19, 1934 and passed away on June 19, 2013.

Beth Mills Trembly

Beth Mills Trembly

Jun 18, 2013

Beth Mills Trembly, former resident of Canyon Lake, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2013, with her loving husband and daughter by her side.

Born May 28th, 1924, in Provo, Utah, Beth spent her early years in Provo until her family moved west to Huntington Park, CA. She graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1942 and...

Rose Mary Avila

Rose Mary Avila

Jun 16, 2013

Rose Mary Avila lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 02, 1934 and passed away on June 16, 2013.

James Perry Moore

James Perry Moore

Jun 15, 2013

James “Jim” Perry Moore was born in El Reno, Oklahoma on March 3, 1926 to James Perry Moore and Blanche E. Moore and was reassigned to Glory on June 15, 2013.

Jim attended school in El Reno and graduated from El Reno High School in 1943. He entered the U.S. Navy in February 1944 and was assigned...

Harriet Hay Storm

Harriet Hay Storm

Jun 15, 2013

Harriet Hay Storm (b. November 1, 1922)

June 15, in Lake Forest, California, at age ninety, following a lengthy respiratory illness.

Harriet was born and grew up on a family farm near Oregon, Illinois. She rode a pony to the country schoolhouse through elementary grades before graduating valedictorian from the Oregon High School where she...

Harry Dougherty

Harry Dougherty

Jun 14, 2013

Harry Dougherty October 4th, 1936 June 14th, 2013

Born in Price, Utah, Harry was the much-loved husband of Elizabeth, father to Sean, stepfather to Ross and Shelley, grandfather to Amanda, Ryan, Ashley and Logan.

Harry died at Lake Forest Nursing Center.

He was a member of Operating Engineers Union Local 12 for 53...

William R. Cave

William R. Cave

Jun 12, 2013

William Cave, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2013 at the age of 86.

He was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the eldest of 4 children to William H. and Myrtle (Lawless) Cave. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Navy to serve as a sonar specialist during World War II. After the...

Virgil F. Mack

Virgil F. Mack

Jun 11, 2013

Virgil F. Mack, aged 88, died of natural causes on June 11, 2013. He was born August 4, 1924, in Orford, New Hampshire. The last of eight children to survive.

He was married to Barbara Lee Ward who deceased in January 2000. He is survived by his second wife Elizabeth Gilliland, sons Larny and wife Becky of...

Wilma “Jo” Mcclanahan

Wilma “Jo” Mcclanahan

Jun 11, 2013

Wilma Josephine ‘Jo’ McClanahan passed away at home early Tuesday June 11 after a 10-year battle with breast cancer.

Jo is survived by her 3 children, Malachi, Aubri, and Brooklynn; her husband Alex; her brother Jerome; and her mother Virginia; as well as countless other friends and family members.

She will be forever missed by...

Florence K. Reuther

Florence K. Reuther

Jun 10, 2013

Florence K. Reuther Flo was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday evening, June 10th 2013.

Flo leaves no immediate family, but is truly missed by her two dogs, Sugar and Honey. Flo was a dog groomer in the Orange County area for nearly 50 years (at her grooming business The Pet Set)...

Susanne Baker Hall

Susanne Baker Hall

Jun 10, 2013

Susanne Baker Hall April 28, 1936 – June 10, 2013

Susanne died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Michael, daughters Kimberly Hall Smedeby, Kelly Hall Fine, Kendall Hall and granddaughter Claire Smedeby.

Susanne was born in Los Angeles in 1936 and raised in Glendale where...

Peter Leyva

Peter Leyva

Jun 8, 2013

Peter Leyva lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 11, 1928 and passed away on June 08, 2013.

Violet E. Dennis

Violet E. Dennis

Jun 8, 2013

VIOLET OLIVER DENNIS March 1, 1919-June 8, 2013

Violet Elizabeth Oliver Dennis, a long-time Lompoc resident, died June 8, 2013 from complications after a stroke in Mission Viejo, California. She was 94.

With a loving and upbeat personality, Vi, as she was affectionately called, made friends wherever she went. Her ever-ready smile and infectious laughter...

Magdalina Jacobus

Magdalina Jacobus

Jun 7, 2013

Magdalina Jacobus, 93, was born July 16, 1919 in Bulgaria and passed away at home on June 7, 2013 in Laguna Hills, California.

Phyllis M. Cooney

Phyllis M. Cooney

Jun 7, 2013

Phyllis M. Cooney

Phyllis was born in Manhattan, New York in 1920. She was the daughter of Mary and William. As a child, Phyllis loved to roller skate. They say she rarely took her skates off and New York’s Central Park was a favorite place to skate. Those sturdy metal roller skates saved her one day when...

Paul R. Jarecky

Paul R. Jarecky

Jun 6, 2013

Paul Richard Jarecky, age 50, died June 6th from a heart attack while surfing at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.

Paul was the husband of Susan Platt Jarecky and son of Roy and Barbara Jarecky. He is survived by his two children Bryan (wife Kristin) of Dana Point and daughter Allyson of New York City and...

Ronald W. Langer

Ronald W. Langer

Jun 5, 2013

Langer, Ronald Walter, age 69, recent great-grandfather, compulsive penny collector, RV enthusiast, and volunteer extraordinaire, died on June 5th.

Ron was the only son of Walter & Josephine Langer, and the baby of the family. He enjoyed the love and attention of a large, extended family growing up in Chicago and Berwyn, IL. His maternal grandparents lived...

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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