Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

John Joseph Leahy

John Joseph Leahy

Sep 11, 2012

John Joseph Leahy lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on February 18, 1930 and passed away on September 11, 2012.

Louis J. Descak

Louis J. Descak

Sep 10, 2012

Louis Joseph Descak, 92, of Mission Viejo, retired assistant auditor, died September 10th, 2012 of complications due to kidney failure and pneumonia.

Louis is survived by his wife, Ethel, to whom he was married for 61 years. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Bernadette Descak, his niece Carolyn Gibson and nephew Richard Descak.

Louis...

Elizabeth S. Fisher

Elizabeth S. Fisher

Sep 10, 2012

Elizabeth S. Fisher lives in , passed away at the age of 93. Born on June 03, 1919 and passed away on September 10, 2012.

Agustin E. Palomanes

Agustin E. Palomanes

Sep 10, 2012

Agustin “Ogui” Emilo Palomanes was born on July 24, 1931 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Bernardo and Maria Palomanes. He married his wife Alicia in 1969, and in 1971 they had their first daughter, Lucia. Shortly after, they moved to the United States and he found work in Connecticut at Macton Corporation as a mechanical draftsman. In 1974, Ogui...

Peggy Weismair

Peggy Weismair

Sep 9, 2012

Peggy Weismair lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1935 and passed away on September 09, 2012.

Henry W. Coldiron

Henry W. Coldiron

Sep 9, 2012

HENRY COLDIRON March 27, 1928 September 9, 2012

Henry was born and raised in Coldiron Valley, Kentucky, with 2 brothers, Jim and Ed, and 3 sisters, Georgia, Tee, and Bee. In 1945, at 17, he enlisted in the Navy for World War II. He was trained to be a radioman and was stationed in Newfoundland.

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George Jacovides

George Jacovides

Sep 9, 2012

Jacovides, George December 31, 1932 September 9, 2012

George, 79, passed away after battling Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by wife of 56 years, Niki and their two children John and Alexis, granddaughter Jana Anderson, grandson Michael Hirt and brother Michael Jacovides of Belmont, Mass.

George was born in New York City...

John H. Pruitt

John H. Pruitt

Sep 7, 2012

Lt. Col. John Hector Pruitt, USAF, passed away on September 7, 2012 in his home due to complications from Parkinson's Disease with PSP.

John was born on August 5th, 1932 in Clarkton, North Carolina where he grew up on a tobacco farm with his mother and father, Sarah Catherine and John Gaston Pruitt, and his sister Mamie...

Mary Sue Cataudella

Mary Sue Cataudella

Sep 6, 2012

Mary Sue Cataudella

Mary Sue entered into life April 17, 1958, and went to be with the Lord September 6, 2012.

Mary Sue grew up in Stratford, Connecticut, graduated UCONN and worked in theater and a variety of backstage positions.

She relocated to the LA area of California over 20 years ago to...

Walter W. Lennon

Walter W. Lennon

Sep 4, 2012

Walter W. Lennon, Jr., passed away Sep 4, 2012.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Ellen, and loving nieces and nephews.

A graveside committal will take place Thu, Oct 11, 2012, 1:30 PM at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, CA.

Lewis R. Gillette

Lewis R. Gillette

Sep 3, 2012

Lewis R. Gillette lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on October 01, 1925 and passed away on September 03, 2012.

Carrie Tomlinson

Carrie Tomlinson

Sep 1, 2012

Carrie Tomlinson lives in , passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 04, 1918 and passed away on September 01, 2012.

Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Davis

Aug 31, 2012

Bonnie Davis lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on November 08, 1924 and passed away on August 31, 2012.

Robert F. Masiello

Robert F. Masiello

Aug 30, 2012

ROBERT FRANCIS MASIELLO November 21, 1934 – August 30, 2012.

Born in New York to Matteo Masiello and Filomena Giella Masiello. He was proud of his Italian heritage. He had an older brother, Frank Masiello, who passed away in 1984. He was the devoted husband of Paulette Masiello to whom he was married for 31 years and...

Mark Loren Olsen

Mark Loren Olsen

Aug 29, 2012

Mark L. Olsen was born March 1,1947 in Sheboygan, WI to Roy and Anita Olsen as their second son. He grew up in the upper peninsula of MI before moving to Prescott, AZ for his mother’s health. He attended the University of Arizona where he received his degree in math and his Master’s degree in accounting with honors. During...

Mary E. Moreland

Mary E. Moreland

Aug 29, 2012

Mary Eleanor (Depfer) Moreland 6-4-1922 to 8-29-2012

Mary Eleanor (Depfer) Moreland, was born on June 4, 1922 in York, Penna. Her father worked in the transportation department of York Lock and Safe Company. At Gettysburg College, her friends nicknamed her €˜Mellie’. She was a French major and taught in Junior High for a couple of years after...

Walter S. Nielsen

Walter S. Nielsen

Aug 28, 2012

Nielsen, Walter S. (Wally)

Age 75 and a resident of Laguna Hills for over 30 years passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at his home. He lost a courageous two-year battle with Mesothelioma which, to the end, he maintained that he would win. He was born to Clara M. Brooks Nielsen and Walter Bagge Nielsen...

Ruth “Rose” Allen

Ruth “Rose” Allen

Aug 28, 2012

Ruth Rosina Olson Allen

Ruth Rosina Olson was born to Randal Ruby Olson. Her brother, Arthur and sister, Clarissa, preceded her in birth. Her life is a testament to learning over time and heart filled service to others.

‘Rosina’ grew up on a 300-acre farm 60 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Randal, was...

Adam Arash Razani

Adam Arash Razani

Aug 27, 2012

Adam Arash Razani lives in , passed away at the age of 25. Born on July 31, 1987 and passed away on August 27, 2012.

Josefina G. Zambrano

Josefina G. Zambrano

Aug 26, 2012

Josefina G. Zambrano lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on April 25, 1933 and passed away on August 26, 2012.

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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