Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Elizabeth Klamfoth

Elizabeth Klamfoth

Aug 24, 2012

Elizabeth Klamfoth lives in , passed away at the age of 91. Born on January 16, 1921 and passed away on August 24, 2012.

Rod A. Alvarado

Rod A. Alvarado

Aug 22, 2012

Rod A. Alvarado Born February 17th, 1932 – Died August 22nd, 2012

Rod is survived by his four children, Bonnie, Victor, Georgina and Annette, and 8 grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Jazmin, Nicholas, Cooper, Malia, Easton and Olivia.

Rod was the owner of Lincoln Heights Professional Services since 1969. He enjoyed being able to help his clients...

Helen F. Banas

Helen F. Banas

Aug 22, 2012

Helen F. Banas, 95, passed away on August 22, 2012 in Laguna Woods.

She was born to Alexander and Sofia Zaleski in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Her husband, Alfons Banas, preceded her in death in 1958. She is survived by her sister, Elsie Baker, of Mission Viejo.

Graveside service will be at 2pm on...

Pauline A. Knight

Pauline A. Knight

Aug 22, 2012

Pauline Anne Knight Daughter of William and Anne Sunnick Born March 29th 1941 – Died August 22nd 2012

Pauline is survived by her husband Terence, two daughters Kim and Jane, grandson Matthew, two sisters June and Valerie.

My mum grew up during the war in London with her 3 sisters and brother.

She...

W. R. Quinn

W. R. Quinn

Aug 21, 2012

Major General William R. Quinn retired from active duty on September 1, 1975. He was born on June 13, 1923, in Merrick, NY. He received his B. S. degree from the University of Maryland in 1960, and his M. S. degree from George Washington University in 1965. He also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP63) at Harvard.

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Margaret Ann Devore

Margaret Ann Devore

Aug 21, 2012

Margaret A. DeVore (Brady), age 87 of Laguna Woods Village, CA, died August 21, 2012, in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Born March 19, 1925, in Chicago, IL to Lawrence J. & Thyra Brady. She graduated from St. Xavier University, received a Masters from Loyola University, as well as a degree in Theology from St. Joseph's College. She was...

Russell J. Hilber

Russell J. Hilber

Aug 20, 2012

Russell Jeffrey Hilber, age 39, died on August 20, 2012, in Orange, California. He was born October 14, 1972 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Jeffrey G. Hilber and the late Julain Hilber Giessel. Russell was a 1991 graduate of Gunderson High School in San Jose, CA. He was a member of the Resurrection Life Ministry. He loved to play basketball...

Juana B. De Cuãƒâ±A

Juana B. De Cuãƒâ±A

Aug 20, 2012

Juana B. de Cuña lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 23, 1927 and passed away on August 20, 2012.

Juana B. De Cuãƒâ±A

Juana B. De Cuãƒâ±A

Aug 20, 2012

Juana B. de Cuña lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on October 23, 1927 and passed away on August 20, 2012.

John C. Carpenter

John C. Carpenter

Aug 20, 2012

John C. Carpenter, 93, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California died Monday, August 20, 2012 at his residence. Private funeral services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

Lt. Col. Carpenter...

Peter J. Trovato

Peter J. Trovato

Aug 20, 2012

Peter J. Trovato, 86, was born November 30, 1925 in New York and passed away August 20, 2012 in Laguna Hills, CA.

He served in the US Army during WWII and then worked as a General Electric Serviceman for 30 years.

Peter is survived by his daughter Carolyn Jablon and her husband Fred; 3 grandchildren...

William H. Kowalsky

William H. Kowalsky

Aug 18, 2012

William “Bill” Harold Kowalsky

Bill Kowalsky, age 69, passed away at Villa Valencia Nursing Home, Laguna Hills, CA on Saturday, August 18, 2012 as a result of complications from diabetes and renal failure.

Bill was born in Racine, WI on April 7, 1943 to the late Clarence and Etta (nee Holzschuh) Kowalsky. He attended Holy...

Badri F. Valyzadeh

Badri F. Valyzadeh

Aug 16, 2012

Badri Fakhim Valyzadeh was born in Iran and passed away at home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. A retired School Principal who worked in Education for 30 years, Badri is survived by her daughters Sherry Conley, Kathryne Kane, Mina Saboor and Lila Valyzadeh and 5 grandchildren.

Mehrdad Lessani

Mehrdad Lessani

Aug 16, 2012

Mehrdad Lessani lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on September 23, 1963 and passed away on August 16, 2012.

Elizabeth Schnitz

Elizabeth Schnitz

Aug 15, 2012

Elizabeth Schnitz lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on January 14, 1927 and passed away on August 15, 2012.

Paul Stuart Lyons

Paul Stuart Lyons

Aug 14, 2012

Paul Stuart Lyons was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota June 24, 1944. He died August 14, 2012 in his home in Laguna Niguel, California after a three-year bout with liver disease and cancer. Paul’s life will be celebrated in two services, one in California and one in Georgia.

The Laguna Niguel celebration will be on Saturday, September 8,...

Richard C. Darling

Richard C. Darling

Aug 14, 2012

Richard Carl Darling April 24, 1934 to August 14, 2012

Richard was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ethel and William Darling, and was brother to Jean Moran, William Darling, Donald Darling and Marjorie Peterson. He was a resident of Montebello, California since 1965 until his death.

He worked for many years as a Real Estate...

Elmer K. Anderson

Elmer K. Anderson

Aug 13, 2012

Andy was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 26, 1924. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy to serve his country in World War II. He completed basic training in San Diego and was shipped to the South Pacific where he served onboard the Aircraft Carrier Fanshaw Bay as a radioman. He saw military action...

Enrique Luzuriaga

Enrique Luzuriaga

Aug 12, 2012

Enrique Eduardo Luzuriaga

Enrique was born in Ecuador on July 9th, 1944. He passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Anaheim, California.

Enrique was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother.

He is survived by his wife, Marina, sons, Eddie and Christian, grandchildren London, Vivienne and Kyle.

A jeweler for...

Stephen J. Glass

Stephen J. Glass

Aug 11, 2012

Stephen Joseph Glass (1917-2012)

Steve passed away in Laguna Hills, CA on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at age 95 after a brief illness. He was born April 27, 1917 in Dixonville, PA, the second of ten children of Matej Golias and Veronica Eastman who came to this country from Slovakia. He grew up in the coal mining...

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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