Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Grover Cleveland Selby, Jr.

Grover Cleveland Selby, Jr.

Jun 17, 2007

Grover Cleveland 'Cleve' Selby, Jr. was born March 4, 1917 in Fostei, Oklahoma and passed away June 17, 2007 in Tustin, California. Cleve was 90 years old. A Sgt. in the U.S. Army during WWII, Cleve was an Electrician for the Orange Unified School District for 18 years. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Thomas; 5 grandchildren and...

Deborah Simone Dougherty

Deborah Simone Dougherty

Jun 17, 2007

Deborah Simone Dougherty lives in , passed away at the age of 48. Born on June 17, 1959 and passed away on June 17, 2007.

Esther Wilhelmina Horn

Esther Wilhelmina Horn

Jun 17, 2007

Esther W. Horn was born December 27, 1919 in Missouri and passed away June 17, 2007 at home in Laguna Woods, California. She was 87 years old. Esther is survived by her husband, Gilmer; sons, Robert and David Horn; daughter, Christine Tirmenstein and 7 grandchildren.

Zeddie Wilbur Masters

Zeddie Wilbur Masters

Jun 15, 2007

Zeddie W. Masters was born February 28, 1916 in Bandera, Texas and passed away June 15, 2007 in Laguna Hills, California. He was 91 years old.A pipefitter for 40 years and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army, Zeddie is survived by his wife, Maxine and family.

Elisabeth Tay Mcclellan

Elisabeth Tay Mcclellan

Jun 14, 2007

Elisabeth Tay McClellan, 32, died June 12, 2007. Born October 16, 1975, she grew up in Northern and Southern California; an avid horse rider, animal lover and devoted daughter and sister. A studying Radiologist, Elisabeth successfully completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine coursework, and was to have graduated the day after her death.  She attended St. George's University, Grenada,...

Buddy Lee Herren

Buddy Lee Herren

Jun 13, 2007

Buddy Lee Herren lives in , passed away at the age of 73. Born on March 31, 1934 and passed away on June 13, 2007.

Deborah Lee Cortino

Deborah Lee Cortino

Jun 12, 2007

Deborah Lee Cortino was born June 1, 1949 in Michigan and died in an automobile accident in Riverside County, California. Deborah was 58 years old. Deborah is survived by her husband, Rudy Cortino; sons, Richard Calkens; Michael Calkins, his wife, Laura and their children, Julie and Krista; and son, David Calkins.

Delmar Nielsen

Delmar Nielsen

Jun 10, 2007

Nielsen, Delmar 91, of Coto de Caza, CA. Born on August 4, 1915 in Idaho, and died at home on June 10, 2007. He is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie; loving daughters Amy McConnell, Debi Woffinden and Beth Green; sister Edythe Widmer; brother John Nielsen; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services are Friday 6/15/07 ? 10:00am, LDS...

Walter Keller Dean

Walter Keller Dean

Jun 8, 2007

Walter K. Dean was born January 31, 1950 in California and passed away June 8, 2007 in Mission Viejo, California. He was 57 years old. Bud is survived by his loving wife, Lori Lynn; son, Joshua W. Dean; daughter, Tara Lynn Dean.

Millie Mandala

Millie Mandala

Jun 5, 2007

Millie Mandala 89 of Laguna Woods died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Loving mother of Linda Mandala. Memorial Service to be held Tuesday, June 12, 2007 ~ 3:00pm @ Palm Terrace, Laguna Woods. Please use link above for address and driving directions.

Mary Catherine Thiel

Mary Catherine Thiel

Jun 5, 2007

Mary Catherine Thiel lives in , passed away at the age of 85. Born on December 24, 1921 and passed away on June 05, 2007.

Frances Elizabeth Knutson

Frances Elizabeth Knutson

Jun 5, 2007

Frances E. Knutson, 98. Born Nov. 27, 1908 and died June 4, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Lopez and son, Greg Knutson.

Elizabeth Helen Pesek

Elizabeth Helen Pesek

Jun 4, 2007

Elizabeth Helen Pesek lives in , passed away at the age of 86. Born on March 19, 1921 and passed away on June 04, 2007.

Marie Louise Hardy

Marie Louise Hardy

Jun 3, 2007

Marie Louise Hardy lives in , passed away at the age of 82. Born on July 12, 1924 and passed away on June 03, 2007.

Severo L. Castulo

Severo L. Castulo

Jun 2, 2007

Severo L. Castulo Beloved husband of Cresencia Castulo, loving father of Shirley C. Victorio, Lilia C. Ferreria, Bobby L. Castulo and Alexander L. Castulo.

Mr. Castulo served in the Philippine Military for 30 years as a comptroller.

Anna Mary Wylie

Anna Mary Wylie

Jun 2, 2007

Anna Mary Wylie, 93, was born January 11, 1914 and passed away June 2, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia DiNatale and her husband, Guy; son, Alan Wylie, sisters, Nellie Szadek, Stephanie Kordek. Funeral, Fri., May 8, 2007 at 1:00pm at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.

Douglas Gray George

Douglas Gray George

Jun 2, 2007

Douglas Gray George, born on May 23, 1940, passed away on Saturday morning at home with his loved ones after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He married the love of his life, Julianne, in 1963. After receiving a degree in Chemistry at Wichita State University, he was...

Kathie Jane Rawding

Kathie Jane Rawding

Jun 2, 2007

RAWDING, Kathie Jane – 47 of Mission Viejo passed away peacefully on June 2, 2007 after a courageous two year battle with brain cancer.

Born October 30, 1959 in Los Angeles, she was the daughter of Judy Chan and the late Ben Chan.

Kathie attended Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, from 1978 to1981, where...

James Robert Graves

James Robert Graves

Jun 1, 2007

James Robert Graves Jim, 69, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Irvine Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy A. Graves, his sisters, Ruth Ann Ferraro, and Eva Nell Graves, his stepchildren, Sharon Reeder, and Bob Cole, his grandchildren, David Culross, Scott Mandonna Culross, and Stacie Turner, and his great-grandchildren,...

Dorothy Mona Sauve

Dorothy Mona Sauve

May 31, 2007

Dorothy Mona Sauvé, 90, was born November 6, 1916 in Canada and passed away May 31, 2007 in Laguna Hills, California. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Hector R. Sauve.

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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