Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Clifford Allen Manuel

Clifford Allen Manuel

Apr 26, 2011

Clifford Allen Manuel lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on February 22, 1925 and passed away on April 26, 2011.

Mary Marin

Mary Marin

Apr 25, 2011

Mary Beebel Marin, 103, passed away peacefully in Whittier, California on April 25th, 2011.

Born February 1st, 1908 in New York, Mary and her husband, John Marin, moved to Mission Viejo in the early '70's. Mary formed many wonderful friendships and remained active within the community and kept busy with friends and family. She was an avid...

Leonard August Horstman

Leonard August Horstman

Apr 22, 2011

Horstman, Leonard April 3, 1943 – April 22, 2011

Leonard August Horstman passed away at his home this past Friday from complications of the heart. The doctors' prognosis was his heart grew so large it stopped, but the real truth is he had loved and been loved so much that his heart could no longer be contained....

Elinore Marguerite O’Connell

Elinore Marguerite O’Connell

Apr 21, 2011

Elinore Marguerite O'Connell lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on August 03, 1921 and passed away on April 21, 2011.

Margaret Regina Hennessy

Margaret Regina Hennessy

Apr 20, 2011

Hennessy, Margaret Peg Devaney. Peg, born on February 26, 1916 in Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away on April 20, 2011 in Laguna Niguel, CA. She was the widow of Benjamin Hennessy, the sister of Cecilia Devaney James, and brothers Ed Devaney and Joe Devaney, all deceased. She resided in Pennsylvania until 1976 when she and Ben moved to California to...

Harrison Chandler Lewis

Harrison Chandler Lewis

Apr 18, 2011

Harrison C. ‘Harry’ Lewis July 29, 1923 – April 18, 2011

Of complications resulting from congestive heart failure.

Survived by beloved wife Erna, son John, daughter Melinda, granddaughter Libby Nicole, nieces Linda and Laurie Anne and nephew J.D. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service following cremation at...

Pauline Chilton

Pauline Chilton

Apr 18, 2011

Pauline was born on February 16, 1960 in Newcastle, England. She was the daughter of Phil and Rita Chilton and the younger sister of Valerie and Anne. She grew up in the Newcastle area where she excelled at sports and became a top fashion model at age sixteen. From sixteen to age 21 she shuttled between Newcastle and London...

Lillian Maxine Grocholski

Lillian Maxine Grocholski

Apr 18, 2011

Lillian Maxine Grocholski lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on December 31, 1926 and passed away on April 18, 2011.

Linda Helen Stall

Linda Helen Stall

Apr 17, 2011

Linda Helen Stall lives in , passed away at the age of 61. Born on January 11, 1950 and passed away on April 17, 2011.

Marian Pauline Hennings

Marian Pauline Hennings

Apr 17, 2011

Marian Hennings, 78, went home to the Lord on 17 April, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 54 years, Robert Hennings. Marian is survived by her son Gary and his wife Lynn; grandchildren Kendal and Chad; brother Don and his wife Janice and sister Jeanette and her husband Mel.

She...

Eugene Leonard Conroy

Eugene Leonard Conroy

Apr 16, 2011

Eugene Leonard Conroy February 16, 1925 – April 16, 2011

Lt. Col. USMC, Ret. Died at age 86. Beloved husband, brother and uncle. WWII and Korean War veteran. An officer and a gentleman, he will be missed.

Services Wed., April 27th, 10:30am at St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo, and 12:45pm, Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside. Details...

Roy Gerard Mytinger

Roy Gerard Mytinger

Apr 16, 2011

Roy Gerard Mytinger January 10, 1959 – April, 16, 2011

Roy was born the fourth child and only son to LeRoy and Flora Mytinger in Newport, Rhode Island. He attended Middletown High School and Santa Clara University where he majored in civil engineering.

He was a devoted son to his parents, a loving and caring...

Gertrude Molloy Muldoon

Gertrude Molloy Muldoon

Apr 16, 2011

Gertrude Molloy Muldoon, 75, was born June 1, 1935 in St. John, Newfoundland and passed away April 16, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.

A retired Flight Attendant with United Airlines, Gertrude is survived by her sister Margo John Green; brother David G. Alice Marie Molloy; step-daughter Susan Muldoon; step-daughter Cathy Muldoon; step-daughter-in-law Barbara Lund; nieces Janet Chipman...

John Stephan Poptanich

John Stephan Poptanich

Apr 16, 2011

John Stephan Poptanich lives in , passed away at the age of 63. Born on January 15, 1948 and passed away on April 16, 2011.

Michael Dennis Cooney

Michael Dennis Cooney

Apr 14, 2011

Michael was a great sports enthusiast. He was especially fond of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the USC Trojans, but he knew a lot about sports in general.

As you can see by the pictures, Michael loved to fish, and he truly loved his dog Wiley.

He had an unbelievable number of friends. They were...

Dorothy Joan Klytta

Dorothy Joan Klytta

Apr 14, 2011

Dorothy Joan Klytta lives in , passed away at the age of 77. Born on October 30, 1933 and passed away on April 14, 2011.

Leo Francis Hazell

Leo Francis Hazell

Apr 13, 2011

Leo F. Hazell, of Mission Viejo, California died at the age of 79 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 after a courageous and well-fought battle with cancer. Leo was surrounded by his loving wife Elizabeth and family members at the time of his death.

Leo was born on February 2, 1932 in Boston Massachusetts. He was the son of...

Eleanor Augustine Leatherby

Eleanor Augustine Leatherby

Apr 11, 2011

Eleanor Leatherby April 25, 1927 ? April 11, 2011

Eleanor Augustine Samson Leatherby, known by many as AMMA, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2011. She was born to Leo and Freda Samson April 25, 1927 in the Icelandic community of Akra, North Dakota, the ninth of twelve children, all born on the...

Carroll E. Brown

Carroll E. Brown

Apr 11, 2011

Carroll E. Brown lives in , passed away at the age of 87. Born on September 26, 1923 and passed away on April 11, 2011.

Troy Allen Dobbins

Troy Allen Dobbins

Apr 11, 2011

Troy Allen Dobbins lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on May 18, 1962 and passed away on April 11, 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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