Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Henrietta Helen Emanuel

Henrietta Helen Emanuel

Feb 6, 2010

Henrietta Helen Emanuel, 90, originally from Pennsylvania joined her husband, Glenn, in eternity on February 6, 2010. She was residing in Rancho Santa Margarita at the time of her death. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren.

Mildred Louise Hokenson

Mildred Louise Hokenson

Feb 6, 2010

Mildred Louise Hokenson 1911 2010 finally received her wish of entering into the presence of Jesus on February 6, 2010. Born in Gladbrook, Iowa to George and Minnie Koster, she graced all those around her with her sweet, loving, and uncomplaining spirit for 98 years. She was married to William Hokenson for 56 years and lived a full and...

Luis Gabriel Rojas

Luis Gabriel Rojas

Feb 6, 2010

Luis G. Rojas 22 of Laguna Niguel, died Saturday, February 6, 2010. Luis is survived by his loving wife Alyssa; parents Luis G. Rojas and Gloria Andrade; brothers Juan Felipe and Juan Sebastian; parents-in-law Lisa and Leonard Rodriguez and brother-in-law Michael.

Visitation Services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:00pm-7:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA....

Patrick Michael Mcgill

Patrick Michael Mcgill

Feb 5, 2010

Patrick Michael McGill lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on December 28, 1961 and passed away on February 05, 2010.

Alfredo Almejo-Barajas

Alfredo Almejo-Barajas

Feb 5, 2010

Alfredo Almejo-Barajas lives in , passed away at the age of 35. Born on November 05, 1974 and passed away on February 05, 2010.

Robert John “Red” Longfield

Robert John “Red” Longfield

Feb 4, 2010

Robert John 'Red' Longfield, September 15, 1925-February 4, 2010 passed away at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Shirley and three sons John & wife Robin, Jim & wife Merrie and Joe & wife Myra and five grandchildren Dean, Michael, Sarah, Luke, and Jennie.

Of service to our country in the Air Force,...

Theresa Marie Nguyen

Theresa Marie Nguyen

Feb 3, 2010

Theresa Marie Nadeau-Nguyen passed away February 3, 2010. She was born to Emile L. and Adeline D. Marthaller Nadeau on September 7, 1958. Theresa met her husband Kim V. Nguyen on the Internet and received two degrees Information Systems and Finance at Montana Tech during the 1996-97 school year. She has withstood her father's death in 1976, maternal grandparents'...

Jonathan Patrick Mcginley

Jonathan Patrick Mcginley

Feb 2, 2010

Jonathan Patrick McGinley, 20, passed away on February 2, 2010. He was an active soldier in the United States Army stationed in Korea. Jonathan is survived by his mother Debbie; step-father Kirk Williams; sister Amanda and brother-in-law Steven Krisch. He was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, soldier and friend to many.

'It is not how they died...

Ruth Louise Danskin

Ruth Louise Danskin

Jan 30, 2010

Ruth Louise Danskin passed away at 91 years of age on Saturday, January 30th in her home of 3 years, the Regency Senior Assisted Living Facility in Laguna Woods.

She was born Ruth Louise Kennedy and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Bret Harte Junior High, Washington High School and UCLA.

She met and...

Samuel James Shimkus

Samuel James Shimkus

Jan 28, 2010

Samuel James Shimkus was born on March 15, 1990, to Jeff and Kim Shimkus. Growing up in San Clemente, California, they learned early on that Sam was an incredibly special young man. In his early years of education, he attended Our Savior’s Lutheran School and Ole Hanson Elementary School, where all of the other students were easily drawn to...

Paul Joseph Shepard

Paul Joseph Shepard

Jan 26, 2010

Shepard, Paul, 56, joined our Heavenly Father on January 26, 2010. Paul was a lifelong resident of O.C. and served his community for 30 years as a Police Sergeant with Anaheim P.D. Retirement for Paul meant golden opportunities to play baseball and fish with his two young sons, Ryan and Eric, and work part-time as Lake Supervisor at Lake...

Kay Assad Astarabadi

Kay Assad Astarabadi

Jan 25, 2010

Kay Assad Astarabadi was born in Baghdad, Iraq in the year 1934. He left Iraq when he was 14 to attend private school in Beirut, Lebanon. It was his lifelong dream to move to the United States. Soon after graduating from high school, he embarked on his journey to America. He attended Oklahoma A & M with his cousin...

Frances Elizabeth Maas

Frances Elizabeth Maas

Jan 24, 2010

Frances Elizabeth Maas was born on September 8, 1915, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Her father was Henry White and her mother was Sarah Simmons. She was the second oldest of four daughters.

Frances was reared on farms and preferred to help her dad outside, milking, tending chickens, kittens, horses and other live-stock. She was given...

Rene Gustavo Romero

Rene Gustavo Romero

Jan 23, 2010

Romero, Rene Gustavo, born December 13, 1938, passed away January 23, 2010.

Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, tata, brother, brother-in-law, tio, primo, compadre, nino, and friend, our Dad was a hard-working man who enjoyed taking the occasional trip to the casino, eating anything chocolate, watching his shows on television and spending time with his family and friends.

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Ray A. Churlonis

Ray A. Churlonis

Jan 22, 2010

Ray A. Churlonis of Laguna Niguel, rest in peace, Friday, January 22, 2010 at the age of 59 years.

Beloved son of Birute M.Varnas. Loving father of Kristen M. Churlonis, Megan R. Churlonis, Molly A. Churlonis. Dear brother of Andrius V. Varnas and brother-in-law of Diane Varnas, loved brother of Valentina E. Varnas. Preceded in death by...

George Eugene Bachman, Jr.

George Eugene Bachman, Jr.

Jan 22, 2010

George Eugene Bachman, Jr. lives in , passed away at the age of 62. Born on December 27, 1947 and passed away on January 22, 2010.

Dagoberto A. Garcia

Dagoberto A. Garcia

Jan 20, 2010

Dr. Dagoberto A. Garcia born Deccember 15, 1920 in San Luis Pinar del Rio Cuba passed away January 20, 2010 in Laguna Niguel, CA. A retired Radiologist, Dr. Garcia is survived by his wife of 63 years Maria Teresa; daughter Marta Carlos R. Cabral; brother Jose Mauel Garcia; granddaughters Alexandra Brian McClendon and Yolanda Rebeca Cabral; grandson Carlos Enrique...

Craig Duncan Mitchell

Craig Duncan Mitchell

Jan 20, 2010

Mitchell, Craig Duncan, 56

Our beloved brother and son passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening January 20th of cardiac arrest at home in Mission Viejo. Craig graduated from Taft HS in Woodland Hills in 1972, where he ran track and performed in the jazz band, choir and school musicals. His BA is in Vocal Arts from UCI. Craig...

Pansy Dean Widman

Pansy Dean Widman

Jan 20, 2010

Pansy Dean Widman was taken by God Jan 20, 2010 to once again be at the side of her beloved husband. Born Nov 8, 1925 in Oklahoma. She married Donald Widman in 1946. They made their home in St Clair Shores, MI, where they raised two children Donna and Jerry deceased. Upon the death of her husband Pansy moved...

Clarence Peter Thompson

Clarence Peter Thompson

Jan 19, 2010

Clarence Peter Thompson lives in , passed away at the age of 92. Born on February 04, 1917 and passed away on January 19, 2010.

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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