Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Robert Lewis Heerdt
Apr 17, 2024
Robert Lewis Heerdt passed away on April 17, 2024 in Laguna Hills, California.
Bob was born July 12, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Lewis Heerdt and Amy Watson Cook. While his parents separated at a young age, Bob enjoyed growing up in Southern California and, for a time, in Wyoming. He graduated from John...
Lettie Ida Slusiewicz
Apr 17, 2024
Lettie Slusiewicz January 2, 1936 – April 17, 2024 Laguna Woods, California
Lettie (Kimbort) Slusiewicz's life came to a close on April 17 th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She led a long life, full of energy, compassion, kindness, and generosity that touched the lives of everyone she met. She had...
Rev. Dr. Magda Lissette Granados
Apr 17, 2024
Rev. Dr. Magda Lissette Granados (1950-2024)
Amada esposa, madre, abuela, y bisabuela. Fue llamada a la presencia del Señor el 17 de abril del 2024 rodeada de su familia. Nació el 10 de diciembre de 1950 en Turrialba, Costa Rica. Después de terminar sus estudios de secundaria "High School", ingreso a la Escuela de Enfermería....
Kathryn M. "Kay" Chapman
Apr 16, 2024
Kay Chapman March 29, 1945 – April 16, 2024
Kathryn M. Chapman, "Kay", passed away, relatively suddenly of cardiac arrest, in Lake Forest, California on April 16, 2024. She grew up in Pasadena California with her parents Bob and Virginia Chapman (deceased) and her older brother Rick Chapman (deceased 2013). She was a fun spirit who had...
Connie Ann Royce
Apr 16, 2024
Connie Royce 7/8/1943 – 4/16/2024
Connie Ann Royce, age 80, passed peacefully on April 16, 2024 with her husband Charles (Chuck) and daughters Suzanne (Suzie) and Amy by her side.
Daughter of Frank J. Blovsky and Evelyn Poelvoorde Blovsky, Connie was born in Newfield NY in 1943 and moved to California in 1965...
Carla Luisa Coppock
Apr 15, 2024
Tell us about your loved one: Carla Luisa Ductor Coppock was born on March 27, 1949 to the late Joseph Ductor and Serene Soibelman Ductor (96). She was married to her soulmate and best friend, Jack Lamar Coppock (85) for 54 years. Dear mother of Luisa Anna Coppock Duffield (53); cherished grandmother to Jordyn Nicole Duffield (22);...
Henry Joseph "Hank" Ver Wayne Iii
Apr 13, 2024
Henry "Hank" Ver Wayne III
SIDNEY – Henry Joseph Ver Wayne III, age 79, passed away at Providence Medical Hospital in Mission Viejo, California on April 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Hank was born on April 2, 1945, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Henry J. Ver Wayne II and Ethel Catherine (Littleton)...
Arthur Joseph Fontecchio
Apr 12, 2024
Arthur Fontecchio
Arthur Fontecchio, 100 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2024. He entered this world on April 24, 1923 in Mamaroneck, NY, born to Joseph and Lena Fontecchio. Arthur married Celia Goodenough of Laguna Hills, California on December 19...
Charles “Chuck” E. Money
Apr 12, 2024
In loving memory of Charles "Chuck" Money, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Chuck passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 12, 2024.
Born May 8th, 1933 to Austin and Erma Money in Ladoga, Indiana. Chuck lived a life defined by integrity, hard work, and unwavering love for his family. Throughout...
Claudette Helen Buckley
Apr 9, 2024
Claudette Buckley, a beautiful woman, without fanfare always placed God, her family, her friends and those in need ahead of herself.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Los Angeles, California in her early teens, graduated from Fairfax High School, and attended Loyola University (now Loyola Marymount University) where she worked for several years in the...
Walter Charles Pemper
Apr 9, 2024
WALTER CHARLES PEMPER DECEMBER 30, 1938 – APRIL 9, 2024
Walter Charles Pemper passed away on April 9, 2024 after complications from a stroke.
Wally was born on December 30, 1938 to Helen Mae (nee Wilm) and Jacob Pemper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was their firstborn son. A brother Jack soon followed, and...
Marianne Lobley
Apr 9, 2024
Marianne Lobley, born January 15, 1931, passed from this world April 9, 2024 at the age of 93.
Born in Houston Texas, Marianne met and married the love of her life Joe Hunt. Joe was an officer in the US Air Force. Marianne and Joe lived in Japan, England, Philippines, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Sharon Marie Mansur
Apr 8, 2024
Sharon Marie Mansur (née Teschler), 77, of Dana Point, California, succumbed to her battle with cancer on April 8, 2024, passing away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her brother Dennis Teschler and his wife Jeanne, stepson Todd Mansur, stepdaughter Shala Mansur O'Keefe, nephew Ron Teschler and his wife Cori, niece Elizabeth Teschler, nephew Micheal...
David Taylor Cannon
Apr 7, 2024
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
David Taylor Cannon, a man of letters, faith, philosophy and unconditional love, transitioned to eternal life on April 7, 2024.
David was born at home on July 7, 1929, in Mount Morris, New York, to Charles and Helen (nee...
Augustin "Augie" Amezcua
Apr 3, 2024
Viewing and service ceremony will be on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at O’Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Interment will be held at 01:00 pm El Toro Memorial Park 25751 Trabuco Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630
A Big Thank You to the entire staff at Sunnywood...
Mohammad Iraj Zadjmool
Apr 2, 2024
Mohammad Iraj Zadjmool passed away at the age of 80. Born on September 23, 1943 and passed away on April 02, 2024.
Solon Augustus Goodson
Apr 1, 2024
Funeral service will be on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills.
It may also be viewed online at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxMzM5NTI0NjMwNTE3MyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Timothy Gerard Dineen
Mar 31, 2024
Timothy Gerard Dineen October 27, 1945 – March 31, 2024
Timothy Gerard Dineen passed away on Easter Sunday at his home in Mission Viejo, California, surrounded by his devoted family and friends; he was 78. Born October 27, 1945, to Aileen Conway Dineen and George Charles Dineen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tim grew up as the...
Margaret Lyon Von Der Ahe
Mar 29, 2024
Born to Winifred McEvoy and Richard Lyon on February 21, 1925, Peggy, Mom, Grandma, and G.G. (“Great-Grandmother”), as she was known to her friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 29, 2024. Peggy attended Cathedral Chapel Grammar School, Immaculate Heart High School, and Immaculate Heart College. At school, she met life-long friends that stayed in...
Carmen C. Oyharzabal
Mar 27, 2024
Carmen was a descendant of one of the original Basque settlers in San Juan Capistrano. Esteban Oyharzabal and Eugenie Harguindeguy emigrated from France, married and had two daughters, Carmen & Therese (deceased). She is survived by her niece Maria Carmen Rodriguez (daughter of Therese & Tom Rodriguez (deceased)). Her extended family remains in France.
The Oyharzabal ranch...
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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