Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Howard Brown Boreham

Howard Brown Boreham

Nov 23, 2008

Howard Brown Boreham passed away Sunday at his home in Dana Point, California. He was 86. Howard is survived by his wife, Helen Leek Boreham; his children, Bonnie, Andrea, Bruce, Rod, Peter, Renae, and Rece; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his brother, Jim; and many other family and friends. Howard is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He...

Margery Elizabeth Hartnett

Margery Elizabeth Hartnett

Nov 23, 2008

Margery Elizabeth Butler Hartnett, June 19, 1917 November 23, 2008

Margery Elizabeth Butler Hartnett passed away peacefully on November 23, 2008. She had been suffering from advanced dementia and was a patient at the Country Villa Cheviot Gardens. Shortly before her death, she was shown a photo of Aidan Joseph Kehoe, and her family believes she understood...

John Patrick Pardue

John Patrick Pardue

Nov 23, 2008

John Patrick Pardue 56 of Lakewood, CA died Sunday, November 23, 2008. John is survived by his loving mother Virginia; his children, Darrell, Derek and Lisa; brothers Mike, Larry and Fred; and 5 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday 12-11-08 10:00am @ O’Connor Mortuary Chapel, Laguna Hills, CA. Private Interment.

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Edna Laura Garvey

Edna Laura Garvey

Nov 22, 2008

Edna Laura Garvey, 83 died on November 22, 2008. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Laureen Sargent, Lynn Parkinson, and Carole Russell. Her loving brother Roland Thomas Pursey, 2 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 11/29/08 – 10:00AM at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA.

Dolores Vasquez Llamas

Dolores Vasquez Llamas

Nov 21, 2008

Dolores Vasquez Llamas, 61, of San Juan Capistrano died November 21, 2008.  She is survived by her husband, Salvador; her children, Moises Llamas, Penelope Flores and Renato Llamas; her sister, Teresa Manzo; her brothers, Martin Vasquez, Ramon Vasquez, Ascension Vasquez and Angel Vasquez; and her 4 grandchildren.  The funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26,...

Joann L. Holt

Joann L. Holt

Nov 20, 2008

Joann L. Holt passed away on November 20, 2008, after losing her courageous battle with cancer. She was 65 years old. She is survived by her loving husband, Leonard; sons, Robert Shoemaker and his wife Pamela, Jon Holt, Darren Holt and his wife Jeanne; sisters, Donna Hale, Louise Szczesiak; brother, Jack Rand; grandchildren, Kenrick and Valerie Shoemaker, and James...

Robert M. Kelly, Sr.

Robert M. Kelly, Sr.

Nov 19, 2008

Kelly, Robert M., 86, passed away Nov 19, 2008, at his home in Mission Viejo, California with his family at his side. Robert was born September 16, 1922 in New York. He was a loving husband to his wife, Mary for 62 years. He is survived by his four children, Robert, Susan, Laura, Madelyn and their husbands, John, Bill...

Phyllis Hall Stephens

Phyllis Hall Stephens

Nov 18, 2008

Phyllis Hall Stephens, September 12, 1928 – November 18, 2008, Laguna Hills, California

Phyllis Hall Stephens, the only child of Philip Taisey Hall and Mary Kinkle Hall of Hollywood, was born in Los Angeles and an alumna of North Hollywood High School and the University of Southern California where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega...

Martha Elizabeth Koza

Martha Elizabeth Koza

Nov 18, 2008

Martha Elizabeth Koza lives in , passed away at the age of 90. Born on April 10, 1918 and passed away on November 18, 2008.

Patricia Anne Westerlund

Patricia Anne Westerlund

Nov 17, 2008

Patricia Anne Westerlund March 27, 1938 – November 17, 2008

Patricia passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008; she was a resident of Temecula. She was a loving and devoted wife, Mom and Grandma. She is survived by her son Rob and his wife Susan, her son Rick and his wife Deborah, her granddaughter, Nikki and her...

Alice Jayne Yost

Alice Jayne Yost

Nov 16, 2008

Alice Jayne Yost Born in Highland Park, Michigan October 30, 1922 Died November 16, 2008 and resided in Mission Viejo, CA

Alice J. Yost passed away at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center as a result of complications following a broken hip. She was 86 years of age. Her passing was peaceful and she suffered no pain.

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Arthur Guy Lytle

Arthur Guy Lytle

Nov 16, 2008

Arthur Guy Lytle lives in , passed away at the age of 74. Born on October 10, 1934 and passed away on November 16, 2008.

Robert Norman Lajoie

Robert Norman Lajoie

Nov 16, 2008

Robert Norman Lajoie lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on September 27, 1926 and passed away on November 16, 2008.

Mary Lou Mickley Taylor

Mary Lou Mickley Taylor

Nov 15, 2008

Mary Lou Mickley Taylor, 72, was born December 4, 1935 in CA and passed away November 15, 2008 in CA. Mary Lou worked as an Independent Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics for 15 years. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Hersom and Kristen Kent; step-daughter, Helen Luttrell; step-sons, Michael and Andrew Taylor; Brothers, Tom and Richard Mickley and...

Gloria Dawn Dandoy

Gloria Dawn Dandoy

Nov 14, 2008

Gloria Dawn Dandoy passed away peacefully at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, on November 14, 2008 in Laguna Hills, CA at the age of 80.

Gloria was born March 1, 1928 in South Gate, California to Lionel and Louise Ball. A California native, Gloria was raised in the greater Los Angeles area. Throughout her many years in Southern...

Joseph Edward Goodine Ii

Joseph Edward Goodine Ii

Nov 14, 2008

Joseph Edward Goodine II

Born on March 12, 1966 in Honolulu Hawaii Passed on November 14th, 2008 in Laguna Niguel, CA.

After leaving Hawaii, he spent a brief time traveling with his family from coast to coast. Dad was in the Marine Corps At the age of 4, Joe’s family settled in Santa Ana, California....

Joan Frances Ellis

Joan Frances Ellis

Nov 14, 2008

OBITUARY OF JOAN FRANCES ELLIS A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Joan Frances Ellis was born in Tucson, AZ on October 2, 1938.  She passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Forest on Friday, November 14 after a long battle with cancer. Her death is preceded by parents Lillian and Lewis Phebus of Tucson and Lake Forest, and...

Wangshi Huang

Wangshi Huang

Nov 13, 2008

Wangshi Huang lives in , passed away at the age of 96. Born on November 21, 1911 and passed away on November 13, 2008.

Monica Beltran Barrett

Monica Beltran Barrett

Nov 11, 2008

MONICA BELTRAN BARRETT – age 42, of Lake Forest, California, passed away peacefully November 11, 2008 following her courageous and valiant battle against cancer.

A career in public service lead Monica to the Orange County Department of Education. There she was the Program Manager for the Orange County 'Friday Night Live' Partnership youth group. Monica earned a...

Alice Farah Turk

Alice Farah Turk

Nov 11, 2008

Alice Farah Turk passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2008.

Alice was born December 14, 1925 to Semaan and Shafiqa Farah, the only girl of seven children. She lost her mother at a very young age but she overcame all odds and excelled in her studies and continued to be a teacher of English...

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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