Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Bert Van Dyk

Bert Van Dyk

Jul 11, 2011

Bert Van Dyk, May 3, 1931-July 11, 2011

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Bert was born in Artesia, CA, the oldest of six children to Annie and Albert Van Dyk. He married his beautiful wife, Juanita, in 1952. After serving our country in the army, Bert and Juanita settled in Anaheim, CA, where they raised...

Patricia Eileen Agortsas

Patricia Eileen Agortsas

Jul 10, 2011

Patricia Eileen Agortsas, 61, of Mission Viejo, California, took her place with the Lord on July 10, 2011. She passed away at Mission Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 20th 1950 in Los Angeles, California, Patty was the middle child of the late John and Lillian Ryan. Patty spent her youth...

Gregory A. Arenal

Gregory A. Arenal

Jul 10, 2011

Gregory A. Arenal lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on October 15, 1931 and passed away on July 10, 2011.

Frank James Hartigan

Frank James Hartigan

Jul 10, 2011

Frank James Hartigan lives in , passed away at the age of 76. Born on November 11, 1934 and passed away on July 10, 2011.

Oscar Fernando Mora

Oscar Fernando Mora

Jul 9, 2011

Oscar Fernando Mora lives in , passed away at the age of 54. Born on December 27, 1956 and passed away on July 09, 2011.

Dorothy Frances Huber

Dorothy Frances Huber

Jul 9, 2011

Dorothy Frances Rueff Huber, entered this life on October 10, 1921, and began eternal life on July 9, 2011, at age 89. Our sweet mother peacefully passed away of natural causes at home in the same way she lived, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was a resident of Mission Viejo for over 45 years. As the eldest...

Melvin O’Neal Gipson

Melvin O’Neal Gipson

Jul 8, 2011

Melvin O'Neal Gipson, January 4, 1937 July 8, 2011. Resident of Irvine, California. After battling the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for many years, Melvin passed away at his home in Irvine, California. Melvin was raised in Mexia, Texas. Upon graduation from high school, Melvin joined the USMC.

He was one of five children born to the...

Cynthia Long Dunbar

Cynthia Long Dunbar

Jul 7, 2011

Cynthia Long Dunbar lives in , passed away at the age of 60. Born on May 06, 1951 and passed away on July 07, 2011.

Louis John Cacia

Louis John Cacia

Jul 6, 2011

Louis John Cacia lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on February 07, 1924 and passed away on July 06, 2011.

Alvin Michael Yost

Alvin Michael Yost

Jul 6, 2011

Alvin M. Yost Al Yost, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at 9:00pm July 6th finally losing his battle after 5 years to bladder cancer. He was 81.

Al is survived by his wife of 57 years, Stella; his son Mike; daughters Terry Luck, Margie Mantell, Julie Neiswonger, Mary Schumacher; and eleven 11 grandchildren.

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Geri Lorraine Grubert

Geri Lorraine Grubert

Jul 6, 2011

Geri Lorraine Grubert lives in , passed away at the age of 40. Born on February 26, 1971 and passed away on July 06, 2011.

Mary Joyce Pollard

Mary Joyce Pollard

Jul 5, 2011

Mary Joyce Pollard lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on October 27, 1931 and passed away on July 05, 2011.

Gerard Patrick Regan

Gerard Patrick Regan

Jul 5, 2011

Gerard P. Regan, 82, was born on March 31, 1929 in New York, NY. He passed away on July 5, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA. Gerard Gerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years Marguerite, who passed on January 11, 2011.

Gerry grew up in New York City and after serving in the...

Megan Lenora Sabatasso

Megan Lenora Sabatasso

Jul 4, 2011

On Monday July 4th, 2011 Megan Lenora Sabatasso passed away suddenly at the age of 25.

Megan was born in Orange County and graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Her parents Kurt and Donna Sabatasso and her brother Matthew Sabatasso survive her.

A viewing will...

Grady Wilson Crowley

Grady Wilson Crowley

Jul 4, 2011

GRADY WILSON CROWLEY

BORN: FEBRUARY 3, 1919 IN POST, TEXAS

DIED: JULY 4, 2011 IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA

GRADY WAS BORN THE 8TH CHILD OF OLIVER B?DELL CROWLEY AND LUELLA DIEURANDA GANTT CROWLEY.

HE SERVED 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES AND...

Bertha Mae Freeman-Walker

Bertha Mae Freeman-Walker

Jul 3, 2011

Bertha was born on November 23, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Beatrice and Rufus Stinson. She was the second of three daughters. Her mother was a seamstress, and her father worked in construction and owned a landscaping business. As a child, Bertha had many friends and was very outgoing. Her devotion to the Lord started when she was just...

Donald Earl Bell

Donald Earl Bell

Jul 1, 2011

Donald Earl Bell passed away suddenly Friday, July 1st at Saddleback Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA. at the age of 65. He was born in Texas City, TX, the son of Lamon & Wonnie Hayes Bell. Don was raised in the Church of Christ, graduated from Clear Creek High School in League City, TX, attended the University of TX...

Mary Philomena Shea

Mary Philomena Shea

Jul 1, 2011

Mary Philomena Shea was born May, 22nd 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Monica and Thomas Shea. She was named after her Grandmother, Mary and her Great-aunt, Sister Mary Philomena. She was pre-dominately raised by her loving Grandmother, Mary Ann McLalughlin in St.Louis.

As an adult she took some college classes and eventually joined the Navy...

Gladys Mildred Mccafferty

Gladys Mildred Mccafferty

Jun 29, 2011

Born Gladys Mildred Brozik on a farm near Iona in Gregory County, South Dakota, January 7, 1922 to Czech immigrants Mike and Kathrine, Gladys passed peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends June 29, 2011. The Brozik family soon moved to a farm near Winner, South Dakota where Gladys was the second youngest in a family of 10 brothers...

Mary Louetta Such

Mary Louetta Such

Jun 29, 2011

Mary Louetta Such lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on May 22, 1929 and passed away on June 29, 2011.

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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