Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Steven Gerard Hibler

Steven Gerard Hibler

Feb 8, 2011

Steven Gerard Hibler lives in , passed away at the age of 61. Born on June 01, 1949 and passed away on February 08, 2011.

Dwight Leonard Chapman

Dwight Leonard Chapman

Feb 7, 2011

Dwight L. Chapman entered into heaven on February 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Lucile Chapman. He is survived by his wife Gloria Chapman of 51 years, daughters Pamela Chapman of Arlington, Texas and Amy and Deborah Chapman of Aliso Viejo, CA. He is also survived by grandsons Cory and Rusty Wolf, sisters...

Beverly Stewart Hunter

Beverly Stewart Hunter

Feb 7, 2011

Beverly Stewart Hunter lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on October 06, 1920 and passed away on February 07, 2011.

Robert Laferriere

Robert Laferriere

Feb 4, 2011

Bob LaFerriere was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, graduating with honors from California State University Los Angeles. He began his 40-year career in the health industry scooping ice cream at Thrifty Drug and Discount Stores. He quickly moved up the ranks at Thrifty, and was named Senior Vice President of Purchasing. In 1992, Bob accepted the position...

James Lewis Clouse

James Lewis Clouse

Feb 4, 2011

Clouse, James Lewis Jim, age 77, of Mission Viejo, passed away on February 4, 2011. Jim was born in Springfield Mo. on April 29, 1933. He retired in 2000 as an Aerospace Engineer having worked for the Douglas Aircraft, McDonnell Douglas, Rockwell and Boeing companies for a combined 45 years.

A devoted, caring and loving husband, father,...

David Brian Paul, Sr.

David Brian Paul, Sr.

Feb 4, 2011

David Brian Paul, Sr., 52, was born February 7, 1958 and passed away on February 4, 2011 at home in San Juan Capistrano.

David is survived by his wife Jennifer; son David, Jr. and his wife Megan; daughter Heather Paul; stepdaughters Jessica Paul McClain, Lacey Gabe Soileau and Amy Baldridge; mother Juanita Paul; brother Doug Paul; granddaughter...

John Michael Harrison

John Michael Harrison

Feb 3, 2011

John Michael 'Mike' Harrison was born April 16, 1920 in Yorkshire, England to Elsie and Michael Harrison. He passed away February 3, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA.

Mike was predeceased by Tess, his wife of 55 years and sisters Mary and Lucy. He is survived by his daughter Susan McNear and her husband Kit of Dana Point,...

John Joseph Garrigan

John Joseph Garrigan

Feb 3, 2011

John Joseph Garrigan, 68, was born April 6, 1942 in New Jersey and passed away February 3, 2011 in Newport Beach, CA.

John is survived by Eileen, his wife of forty-five years; daughter Colleen Garrigan-McComas; sons John J. Garrigan III and Brian Garrigan as well as seven grandchildren.

John was an executive with Technic Inc....

Fornadia Whetionia Hicks

Fornadia Whetionia Hicks

Feb 2, 2011

Fornadia Whetionia ‘Tona’ Hicks, 81, was born November 26, 1929 in Tennessee and passed away February 2, 2011 in Lake Forest, CA.

Tona is survived by her son James Hicks; son and daughter-in-law Donald and Jeanne Hicks; brothers William and Jerome Dunwoody; sisters Delores Dunwoody and Joan Andrews; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Tona was preceded in...

Mary Ellen Kirchner

Mary Ellen Kirchner

Feb 2, 2011

Mary E. Kirchner, of Laguna Niguel, passed away Wednesday the 2nd of February at home with her family.

Born in 1923 in Baltimore, Md. to Eugene and Florence Ellis, Mary shared her childhood with 3 sisters. Following graduation from Seton High School, she worked as a secretary. Mary married Stanley in 1945 while he was home on...

Gregg Richard Wiles

Gregg Richard Wiles

Jan 30, 2011

Gregg Richard Wiles, 51, was born June 17, 1959 in Fullerton, CA and passed away January 30, 2011 in Foothill Ranch, CA.

Gregg worked for the City of Santa Ana for twenty years, most recently as their Principle Programmer Analyst.

Gregg is survived by his wife Lori; daughter Katherine; sons Spencer, Keenan and Nolan; parents...

Norman Miller

Norman Miller

Jan 30, 2011

Norman Miller lives in , passed away at the age of 95. Born on September 05, 1915 and passed away on January 30, 2011.

Antone James Testa

Antone James Testa

Jan 29, 2011

Antone James ‘Tony’ Testa 11-14-1926 to 1-29-2011

Antone James ‘Tony’ Testa was born on October 14th, 1926 in Hillsborough, Illinois. His family moved to California In 1937 settling down in Montebello, California. Tony graduated Montebello High School in 1944 where he promptly joined the U.S.Navy. Sent to Texas, Tony attended Texas University in Georgetown, as part of...

Frederick John Eisenbart, Jr.

Frederick John Eisenbart, Jr.

Jan 29, 2011

CSM Frederick J. Eisenbart Jr. U.S. Army Retired 1932-2011

Died suddenly January 29, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA.

After serving in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam he ended his career in the D.C. area. He was the CSM of MILPERCEN and Post Sergeant Major of Ft. Belvoir. He attended Class 2 of the Sergeants Major Academy....

Mounir Fares

Mounir Fares

Jan 27, 2011

Mounir Fares lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on June 10, 1931 and passed away on January 27, 2011.

Margaret Ernestine Fields

Margaret Ernestine Fields

Jan 26, 2011

Marge Fields was born February 4, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY. She peacefully slipped into the arms of her awaiting Savior on January 26, 2011.

Marge leaves behind 3 children Noel Veale, Doug Fields & Stacy Fisher, their spouses Roger Veale, Cathy Fields & Rob Fisher and 8 incredible grandchildren Daniel Veale; Torie, Cody & Cassie Fields; Tanner,...

Ritsuko Uchiyama

Ritsuko Uchiyama

Jan 24, 2011

Ritsuko Uchiyama lives in , passed away at the age of 98. Born on March 25, 1912 and passed away on January 24, 2011.

James David Rasfeld

James David Rasfeld

Jan 23, 2011

James David Rasfeld lives in , passed away at the age of 84. Born on April 22, 1926 and passed away on January 23, 2011.

John Arthur Showalter

John Arthur Showalter

Jan 22, 2011

John Arthur Showalter was born on February 18th, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Martha Naomi Showalter nee Lowe and James Arthur Showalter. He was raised from age 10 by his maternal aunt and uncle, Jennie and Joe Loritsch, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Following his graduation from Parkersburg High School, John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as...

Katherine Kelly-Molica

Katherine Kelly-Molica

Jan 22, 2011

Katherine Kelly-Molica April 30, 1956-January 22, 2011

Katherine Kelly-Molica passed away peacefully on January 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She died at her home in Aliso Viejo surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, her family and close friends. She is survived by her husband Anthony, her mother Rita Kelly of Florida, her...

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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