Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Janice S. Lee

Janice S. Lee

Jan 16, 2012

Janice S. Lee, 84, was born November 18, 1927 in Norfolk, VA and passed away January 16, 2012 in Mission Viejo, CA.

Janice is survived by Ray Lee, her husband of 65 years; daughters Victoria (Lawrence) Baron and Valerie (Joseph) Impullitti; sons Greg (Kathy) Lee and Geoff (Jenny) Lee; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

A...

Dock Haile Pegues

Dock Haile Pegues

Jan 14, 2012

Dock H. Pegues

Born – March 18, 1922, in Dallas, Texas.

Dock H. Pegues passed away in peace on January 14, 2012, in Mission Viejo, CA. Dock is survived by his 8 loving children, to whom he was a guiding hand and a teacher. He served his country well for 30 years as a Marine,...

Ronald G. Richardson

Ronald G. Richardson

Jan 13, 2012

Ronald G. Richardson lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on October 03, 1934 and passed away on January 13, 2012.

Angela Vance

Angela Vance

Jan 13, 2012

Angela DeCapo Vance, 52 years old, passed away after a sudden illness on 1/13/12. Angela was born in Chicago on 4/22/59 to Thomas and Gloria DeCapo. She lived most of her life in Long Beach, California and spent the last several years in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the past year she worked at a Medical Supply company as...

Albert F. Ehrke

Albert F. Ehrke

Jan 12, 2012

Albert Frederick 'Rick' Ehrke

11/05/48 – 1/12/12

Beloved husband and father, was called home to forever dwell in the house of the Lord. We are broken, but rejoice knowing one day we will be reunited.

Rick worked for Wells Fargo Bank, Commercial Division for 34 years. He formed strong bonds with many of...

Laverne Reilly

Laverne Reilly

Jan 12, 2012

Laverne Reilly lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on January 22, 1923 and passed away on January 12, 2012.

Ernest M. Perea

Ernest M. Perea

Jan 11, 2012

Ernest M. Perea lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on April 11, 1922 and passed away on January 11, 2012.

Thomas G. Bennett

Thomas G. Bennett

Jan 11, 2012

Thomas G. Bennett, 58, of Mission Viejo, California passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, after a struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Carol Bennett (nee Kolberg) and son, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lolita Bennett; his brother William Bennett; and his brother-in-law, Guy Kolberg. He is survived by five...

Anna Jo Taylor

Anna Jo Taylor

Jan 10, 2012

Anna Jo Taylor, 71, of Lake Forest, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10th after a long battle with MS.

She was born October 26, 1940 to George and Helen Taylor of Mansfield, OH. She was the sibling of George Taylor and Martha Taylor Johnson.

She attended Ohio State University, married and moved to...

Jon L. Cook

Jon L. Cook

Jan 10, 2012

Jon L. Cook lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on September 20, 1957 and passed away on January 10, 2012.

Josephine Rullo

Josephine Rullo

Jan 9, 2012

Josephine Rullo lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on May 01, 1916 and passed away on January 09, 2012.

Donald C. Foell

Donald C. Foell

Jan 7, 2012

Donald Foell, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, age 79, died suddenly in his home in Laguna Hills of heart failure on January 7th. He was born on May 10th, 1932 to Oswald and Fern Foell, dairy farmers in Winona, Minnesota.

Don lived in Minnesota until the age of 15 when he and his three brothers, Jerome (Jerry),...

Virginia Juarez

Virginia Juarez

Jan 4, 2012

Virginia Juarez lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on September 29, 1937 and passed away on January 04, 2012.

Mehri Madani-Khalkhali

Mehri Madani-Khalkhali

Jan 2, 2012

Mehri Madani-Khalkhali lives in , passed away at the age of 88. Born on May 24, 1923 and passed away on January 02, 2012.

Jonathan Bryant Riggs

Jonathan Bryant Riggs

Jan 1, 2012

Jonathan Bryant Riggs

22, of Lake Forest, CA. Beloved son of H. Bryant and Kathleen Tansey Riggs; brother of Jessica (Jonathan) Blodgett, and Jennifer; nephew of Cecilia (Dennis) Moran, Kimberly (John) Murray, Randolph Riggs and Mayda (Frank) Russo; grandson of Jane (Ralph) Riggs; numerous cousins. Preceded in death by aunts Judith and Patricia, and grandparents, Ralph Riggs...

Maria Dolores Ochoa

Maria Dolores Ochoa

Jan 1, 2012

Maria Dolores Ochoa lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on June 30, 1919 and passed away on January 01, 2012.

Nancy Ireland

Nancy Ireland

Jan 1, 2012

Nancy Ireland lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on November 18, 1948 and passed away on January 01, 2012.

George R. Walker

George R. Walker

Dec 28, 2011

George Reiling Walker

Age 81, died peacefully at home on December 28, 2011 in Lake Forest, CA. George was born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 13, 1930, the eldest son to Ralph and Elizabeth Walker and grew up in West Virginia and Pittsburg, PA with his brother Bill and sister Mary Ann. He graduated from high...

Eshetu Koyra Abate

Eshetu Koyra Abate

Dec 28, 2011

Eshetu Abate, 56, was called to be with his LORD and savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2011 in Fountain Valley, CA while his family was at his side.

A visitation service is being held on Friday January 6 at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA from 7 to 9 P.M. In addition, there will be a...

William C. Vanliew

William C. Vanliew

Dec 27, 2011

William Charles Van Liew (October 20, 1987 – December 27, 2011)

Born six weeks premature; William was challenged in life with special needs. Through those struggles he developed into an outstanding young man. Will loved life and expressed it with his beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed.

William attended R.H. Dana and Reilly Elementary...

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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