Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Dimitri George Vakaleris

Dimitri George Vakaleris

May 12, 2011

Dimitri George Vakaleris lives in , passed away at the age of 15. Born on December 08, 1995 and passed away on May 12, 2011.

Pauline Lowe Christensen

Pauline Lowe Christensen

May 10, 2011

Pauline Lowe Christensen, 70, was born January 28, 1941 in Yantai, China and passed away May 10, 2011 at home in Laguna Woods, CA.

Pauline is survived by her daughter Rani Chris Braun; sons Dirk Carol Lynn Christensen and Brock Christensen; brothers Peter Lowe, Paul Lowe and Phillip Lowe; granddaughters Matisse, Claire, Gabrielle, Ryann, Anela and Mena...

Robert Adrian Montoya

Robert Adrian Montoya

May 9, 2011

Robert Adrian Montoya Born: May 29, 1968 Entered into eternal peace: May 9, 2011

Rob was a loving, kind and generous person. The most important thing to him was family and then he had a soft heart for the homeless. He’d bring them all home with him, if he could.

We lost him too soon,...

Ronald Roth

Ronald Roth

May 9, 2011

Ron moved to California in 1953 to attend UCLA where he obtained a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. He met his wife, Eileen in Santa Monica, CA in 1959. They married the following year. They have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Ron enjoyed camping, watching the Anaheim Ducks hockey games, watching a good NFL game, reading, weekend...

Nima Soltani

Nima Soltani

May 8, 2011

Nima Soltani lives in , passed away at the age of 33. Born on May 27, 1977 and passed away on May 08, 2011.

Robert Eugene Minier

Robert Eugene Minier

May 6, 2011

Bob was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Helen and Howard Minier. He was the oldest brother to Richard, Patricia, and Susan. Sports and reading occupied much of his time as a young boy. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951.

Then it was on to the College of the Sequoias to...

Linda Leticia French

Linda Leticia French

May 5, 2011

Linda Leticia French lives in , passed away at the age of 60. Born on July 03, 1950 and passed away on May 05, 2011.

Raymond Gordon Butters

Raymond Gordon Butters

May 3, 2011

Raymond Gordon Butters, 80, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, born April 9, 1931, entered into eternal life May 3, 2011. Longtime resident of Garden Grove, California, and parishioner of Saint Columban Church. Current resident of Laguna Niguel, California.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann, of 59 years. He is survived by his...

Evelyn Ann Herrera

Evelyn Ann Herrera

May 2, 2011

Evelyn Ann Herrera lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on October 20, 1935 and passed away on May 02, 2011.

Roger Frederick Gallego

Roger Frederick Gallego

May 2, 2011

Roger Gallego was born in 1929 in Los Angeles to Roy and Mary Gallego. His love of playing the drums started at a young age when he used wooden spoons to pound on pots and pans. He played the drums up until the time that Alzheimer's rendered him incapable. Equal to his love for drums was his love of...

Edward Walter Hogan

Edward Walter Hogan

May 2, 2011

Edward Walter Hogan, age 58 of Aliso Viejo, Ca passed on May 2, 2011 in his home.

Edward was the middle son born to Edward W. and Mary C. Hogan on June 25, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois. Being the middle child meant he had the attention of both older brother Joseph and younger brother Peter. As a...

Bryan Christopher Frydenberg Bower

Bryan Christopher Frydenberg Bower

May 2, 2011

Bryan Christopher Frydenberg Bower June 28, 1982 – May 2, 2011

Bryan was born in Oslo, Norway, on a half moon night to the delight of his parents, Jerry and Jia. At a mere 4 weeks of age he took his first bath in the ocean surrounding our summer house in southern Norway,...

Marjory Thelma Kelley

Marjory Thelma Kelley

May 1, 2011

Lady Marjory Thelma Kelley, 86, was born May 1, 1925 in Wales, Great Britain and passed away May 1, 2011. Lady Marjory is survived by James D. Kelley, her husband of 30 years; daughter Tina Kent Gray; sons Paul Carter and Scott Carter; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, May 10,...

David Randall Filadelfia

David Randall Filadelfia

May 1, 2011

David ‘Randy’ Filadelfia, 58, beloved son, brother and father, was born April 3, 1953 and passed away May 1, 2011.

Randy was an avid outdoorsman, motorcyclist and hunter and loved a good joke. He adored his son Jesse and spent as much time as they could camping and seeing nature. Randy had traveled the world in his...

Paulino Calugay Limos, Jr.

Paulino Calugay Limos, Jr.

Apr 28, 2011

Paulino Calugay Limos, Jr. lives in , passed away at the age of 75. Born on January 30, 1936 and passed away on April 28, 2011.

Sean Christopher Barrientes

Sean Christopher Barrientes

Apr 28, 2011

Sean ?BEAR? Christopher Barrientes

Sean 'BEAR' Christopher Barrientes, 23, of Laguna Niguel passed away on April 28th 2011. Sean was a 2006 graduate of Mission Viejo High School where he ran track and cross country, and played basketball. The 23-year-old Barrientes recently planned to join the Navy to serve his country.

His many friends were...

Ethel Louise Hayden

Ethel Louise Hayden

Apr 28, 2011

Hayden, Ethel L. McDonough, known to close friends and family as 'Jane,' age 80, in Irvine, California, on April 28, 2011. Graduate of South Boston High School, class of 1948. Wife of 59 years to James A Hayden, Jr of Irvine, CA. Sister of George McDonough of South Boston, MA and Richard McDonough of Irvine, CA.

Mother...

Brian Richard Tansey

Brian Richard Tansey

Apr 27, 2011

Brian Richard Tansey, 76, was born May 31, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away April 27, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.

He served ten years in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Sergeant. Brian was the longtime owner of Mechanical Marine Center in Dana Point, CA.

Brian is survived by...

Patrick Lawrence Pantle

Patrick Lawrence Pantle

Apr 27, 2011

Patrick L. Pantle, 72, a long time Irvine resident, was born August 10, 1938 in Scranton, PA and passed away April 27th, 2011.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Pat is survived by his wife Karen; sister Natalie Brier James of Mesa, AZ and brother John Pantle Roberta of Fullerton, CA.

A Memorial...

Lillian Christine Houghton

Lillian Christine Houghton

Apr 26, 2011

Lillian C. Houghton, 83, was born January 14, 1928 in British Columbia, Canada and passed away April 26, 2011 in Santa Ana, CA.

Lillian is survived by her sons Robert Mary Houghton, Thomas Janet Houghton, Steven Kathy Houghton; granddaughter Michelle Robert Warren; grandsons Mike Heidi Houghton, Danny Melissa Houghton, Scott Christine Houghton, Alex Stephanie Houghton; sister Mickey...

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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