Obituaries
Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary
Judy Luella Chapman
Jun 28, 2011
Judy Luella Chapman, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
Judy was born May 4, 1951 in Oregon, living in Portland and Salem, where she graduated from high school. She then moved on to attending Colorado Women's College in Denver, CO, graduating in 1973. She lived and worked in Denver for many years, joining the...
Susan Young
Jun 27, 2011
Susan Young lives in , passed away at the age of 68. Born on February 01, 1943 and passed away on June 27, 2011.
Jeffrey Mcleod Adam
Jun 26, 2011
Memorial Service will be on Tuesday, July 5, 2001 at 4:00pm at:
Dana Point Yacht Club 24399 Dana Drive Dana Point, CA 92629 949 496-2900 www.dpyc.org
Richard Patrick Shaw
Jun 26, 2011
Richard Shaw, 80, of Mission Viejo, California, took his place with the Lord on June 26, 2011. He passed away, at home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 15, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, Richard was the only child of the late Daniel and Florence Shaw. Richard spent his youth and was...
Barrett Harding Bird
Jun 26, 2011
Barrett Harding Bird
Born March 4, 1921 in Flint, Michigan; died June 26, 2011 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. His wife Margaret preceded him in death, in 2008. Barrett and Margaret lived in Temecula, California for more than thirty years where he founded and operated Santa Margarita Winery. This new career brought Barrett much joy as he...
Richard Raymond Shaughnessey
Jun 25, 2011
Richard Raymond Shaughnessey age 72 born on May 26th 1939, died on June 25th, 2011 and resided in Aliso Viejo. Born in Long Beach, Dick loved and lived life to the fullest, with photography being his passion, and his love of travel and restaurants, his energy and passion touched an endless number of people's lives.
Survived by...
Betty Lorraine Schneider
Jun 23, 2011
Betty Lorraine Griffiths Steele Greenlee Schneider, age 91, passed away on Thursday June 23rd in Lake Forest, Ca.
Betty was born Jan. 1, 1920 in San Diego, Ca. to Evan and Myrtle Griffiths. She lived in San Diego, graduating from Hoover High School, until her retirement from San Diego City schools in the 1980's. She moved to...
Paul D. Stucki
Jun 23, 2011
Paul D. Stucki, 48, of Trabuco Canyon died on June 23, 2011. Paul was a dedicated estate planning attorney who was well respected by his peers and the clients he served. He is survived by his loving wife, Gina; his beautiful children, Ashley, Autumn and Brooke; his siblings, Kathryn Major, Margaret M. Moss Kent, Richard J. Medley Linda and...
Brian Stone Myers
Jun 21, 2011
Dr. Brian Stone Myers, 34, Mission Viejo, died on June 21 2011. Born October 15, 1976 in Anaheim, son of Bob and Suzy Myers. Lifelong resident of Mission Viejo. Brian graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 1995. He is a UCSB and UC Davis alumni. Employed as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, doing what he loved, working with...
Jack Edward Mcgaffin
Jun 20, 2011
Jack Edward McGaffin lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on August 04, 1929 and passed away on June 20, 2011.
Grace M. Kruger
Jun 19, 2011
Amazing Grace
From all over the planet, America is a story of immigrants. Grace M. Kruger, 'Grandma Grace', was born a second generation American in Hobart, Indiana of Swedish immigrants on March 3rd, 1917.
The Johnson family roots begin in Kalmar Sweden, from where Grace's grandfather, Peter Johnson, arrived in America at the age of...
Diana Marie Leung
Jun 18, 2011
In Loving Memory Diana Marie Leung
The Lord blessed us with a precious gift on May 11, 1992. Diana was born in Fountain Valley, California and grew up with four loving and protective brothers, Michael, Matthew, Jonathan and James. They always commented on how much of a caring and loving sister she was. She was just as...
Mary Lesko
Jun 18, 2011
Mary Ivanco Leskova Lesko 1915-2011
Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mary Ivanco Leskova Lesko, passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2011. We will miss her dearly and we wanted to share with you her amazing journey. Mary was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1915. Daughter of immigrants from Czechoslovakia, at the age of seven her parents and...
Kathleen Michelle Smith
Jun 17, 2011
Kathleen M. Smith was born on December 30, 1970 in Davenport, Iowa. She moved with her family to Laguna Niguel, California, in 1975.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Maureen Smith, and is survived by her father, James Smith; her sister Patricia M. Dickmann; and her brothers James E., Thomas P., and Daniel F....
Carmen Thomas Rizzo
Jun 16, 2011
Carmen T. Rizzo, 89, was born January 14, 1922 and passed away June 16, 2011 in Lake Forest, CA. Carmen was National Merchandising Manager for McKesson and President of the Italian Columbo Club.
Carmen is survived by his son Carmen, Jr.; daughters Annette, Linda and Beverly; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Carmen was preceded in death by...
John J. “Jay” Mcnamee
Jun 14, 2011
John J. 'Jay' McNamee, 57, was born July 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL and passed away June 14, 2011 at home in Foothill Ranch, CA.
A Plant Foreman at Del Lago Elementary School for 28 years, Jay is survived by his daughters Angela Biddle and Katie McNamee; sister Mary McNamee; brothers George and Michael McNamee; and granddaughters...
Kristyn Ann Elliott
Jun 13, 2011
Kristyn Ann Elliott lives in , passed away at the age of 45. Born on October 31, 1965 and passed away on June 13, 2011.
Francisco Antonio Baptista
Jun 13, 2011
Francisco Antonio Baptista lives in , passed away at the age of 59. Born on June 01, 1952 and passed away on June 13, 2011.
Jeffrey Thomas Longmire
Jun 12, 2011
Jeffrey Thomas Longmire lives in , passed away at the age of 51. Born on March 31, 1960 and passed away on June 12, 2011.
Catharine Dolores Hinton
Jun 12, 2011
Catharine Dolores Hinton lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on July 12, 1928 and passed away on June 12, 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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