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Steven Douglas Brewer

Steven Douglas Brewer

Sep 14, 2011

Steven Douglas Brewer lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on February 16, 1947 and passed away on September 14, 2011.

Gwen Canfield

Gwen Canfield

Sep 14, 2011

Gwen Canfield April 29, 1914 – September 14, 2011

Gwen Canfield, 97, longtime resident of Laguna Beach, California, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.

She was born on April 29, 1914, in Storm Lake, Iowa to John and Anna (Coyle) Toohey.

Gwen wed Dell...

Hilda Louise Farrell

Hilda Louise Farrell

Sep 12, 2011

Hilda Louise Dreyer was born to Hans and Lucille Dreyer on May 5, 1916 in Brookfield, Missouri. After high school she attended business college. After college she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture until she met and married Roy M. Jarrett Jr.

During WWII Mrs. Jarrett worked as a secretary in a factory producing planes. After...

Nancy Jean Mccann

Nancy Jean Mccann

Sep 10, 2011

Nancy Jean Dodd McCann was born March 6, 1935 at Aurora, IL to Leroy and Eleanor Pompa. She passed away September 10, 2011 surrounded by family at Emeritus of San Juan Capistrano, CA.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Gerald McCann of Sedona, AZ and her first husband Joseph Dodd of Cincinnati, OH. She...

Mary Johanna Preter

Mary Johanna Preter

Sep 9, 2011

Mary Preter 'She Ruled The Roost'

Born July 2, 1919 – departed this life September 9, 2011

Mary was born in Mankato, Minnesota and always celebrated her birthday on the 4th of July, thinking the fireworks were all for her! And for good reason, she was a firecracker!

Her grandparents immigrated from Norway,...

Kathleen O’Connor Schneider

Kathleen O’Connor Schneider

Sep 9, 2011

Kathleen O'Connor Schneider lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on July 05, 1930 and passed away on September 09, 2011.

Alice Herzog Davis

Alice Herzog Davis

Sep 8, 2011

Alice Herzog Davis passed away on September 8, 2011.

Alice, a third generation Californian, was born in 1926 in Los Angeles and raised in Brentwood and Glendale. Alice graduated from USC in 1949 with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Relations. Shortly after graduation she married John P. Davis Jr., and they settled in North Hollywood where they...

Bruce Alan Martin

Bruce Alan Martin

Sep 8, 2011

Bruce Alan Martin

Born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948 Died September 8, 2011 and resided in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Bruce Alan Martin, 63, passed away on September 8, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA. Bruce was born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948 to Elsa and James Martin. He attended grammar through high...

Mary Catherine Slaughter

Mary Catherine Slaughter

Sep 8, 2011

Mary Catherine Slaughter lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on October 27, 1921 and passed away on September 08, 2011.

Theresa Angeline Rotella

Theresa Angeline Rotella

Sep 8, 2011

Theresa Angeline Rotella lives in , passed away at the age of 83. Born on July 27, 1928 and passed away on September 08, 2011.

Linda Veytia

Linda Veytia

Sep 7, 2011

Linda Veytia 'The Boss' was born in Puerto Rico USA on August 12 1918. She was given the name Aurora by her father. She was so beautiful as a child her family began calling her Olinda and the name stuck. As the years passed she dropped the 'o' became Linda, meaning beautiful.

Linda moved to New York...

Karen Houston

Karen Houston

Sep 6, 2011

Karen Houston November 10, 1961 – September 6, 2011

Karen's journey here on Earth was much too short and not always the easiest, but she knew who she was and stuck true to her beliefs. Karen was a sweet and sensitive soul who kept her human circle very small and her love of animals large. Karen was...

Donald David Kemp

Donald David Kemp

Sep 6, 2011

Donald David Kemp lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on March 06, 1937 and passed away on September 06, 2011.

John Issa Manneh

John Issa Manneh

Sep 6, 2011

John Issa Manneh lives in , passed away at the age of 78. Born on November 29, 1932 and passed away on September 06, 2011.

Mary Chevalier

Mary Chevalier

Sep 6, 2011

Mary Chevalier lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on October 03, 1923 and passed away on September 06, 2011.

Dorothy Zulma Walsh

Dorothy Zulma Walsh

Sep 6, 2011

Dorothy Zulma Schelstrate Walsh Passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the age of 91 in San Diego, California.

Dorothy was born in Kansas City, MO on March 13, 1920. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1937. In 1940 Dorothy married Donald Walsh, the handsome young man who delivered groceries to her house from Walsh's Market....

Lillian Nora Jones

Lillian Nora Jones

Sep 6, 2011

Lillian Nora Jones lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on January 31, 1913 and passed away on September 06, 2011.

Deborah Bruce Truncale

Deborah Bruce Truncale

Sep 4, 2011

Reverend Doctor Deborah Bruce Truncale, 64, of Lake Forest, California, died peacefully September 4, 2011 at Hoag Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

She was born January 11, 1947, in Anchorage Alaska. She married Angelo Truncale on April 4, 1981. Deborah, with degrees in Political Science, Theology and Psychology, was an ordained minister in the United Church...

Dolores Marie Alvey

Dolores Marie Alvey

Sep 4, 2011

Dolores Marie Stahl Dolores Alvey was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 26, 1918, the first child born to Frank and Stella Stahl.

She attended Saint Patrick's Elementary School and earned a scholarship to attend Saint Agnes Academy, from which she graduated with honors and was designated her class valedictorian in 1936.

Following graduation, Dody,...

Michael Christopher Presley

Michael Christopher Presley

Sep 4, 2011

Michael Christopher Presley, known to all as Chris, was born on March 15, 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK. When Chris was a baby his parents relocated to San Clemente, CA. After his parents divorced, Chris grew up with his Mom, brother and sister in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo. He attended Mission Viejo High School and...

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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