Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Kwok Chan

Kwok Chan

Jun 16, 2005

Kwok Fong Chan died June 16, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife, Mee Yung Chan, daughters, Alice Chan and Lisa Chan, son, David Chan, and 1 grandchild.

Arlene Esther Studer

Arlene Esther Studer

Jun 15, 2005

Arlene Kozma Studer, 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 11, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio, Arlene graduated from Waite High School in 1953. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, J. Lee Studer. Having lived most of her adult life...

Inez Mckeown

Inez Mckeown

Jun 14, 2005

Inez McKeown, 89. Born July 10, 1915 in Arkansas. Passed away June 14, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California. Inez is survived by her daughter, Barbara Abts; granddaughter, Aimee Lynn Mack; grandson, Terran Vincent Baylor; great-grandchildren, Jaiden Mack and Jazmin Mack.

Vicki Lynn Smith

Vicki Lynn Smith

Jun 13, 2005

Vicki Lynn Smith, 49. Born October 5, 1955 in Missouri. Passed away June 13, 2005 at home in San Juan Capistrano, California. Vicki is survived by her husband, James E. Smith; daughter, Jessica Plunkett; parents, Lawrence & Joyce Mallernee and brother, Thomas Mallernee.

George Cecil Rider

George Cecil Rider

Jun 11, 2005

George Cecil Rider Died June 11, 2005 in Mission Viejo, CA He is survived by His Loving Wife June Rider, Beloved Daughter Cheryl Shepherd and Son James Rider and 6 Grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday June 16, 2005 – 11:15AM at Riverside National Cemetery.

Paul Dean Lapole

Paul Dean Lapole

Jun 9, 2005

Paul Dean LaPole, 70. Born November 21, 1934 in Ohio. Passed away June 9, 2005 at home in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dean is survived by his sons, Chris LaPole, David LaPole, Michael LaPole; brother, Bill LaPole; grandchildren, Jacob, Amanda, Shanna, Shawn, Chad, Chevy and Earl.

Jean Marie Houston

Jean Marie Houston

Jun 8, 2005

Houston, Jean Louise 73 Jean passed away June 8, 2005 after a valiant struggle to recover from complications related to lung cancer surgery. Jean is survived by her 2 children, 2 cats, and her many friends. Jean worked as an instructional aide in a special needs classroom at Russell Elementary in Santa Ana California for 28 years. Jean moved...

Herbert Paul Quinn

Herbert Paul Quinn

Jun 7, 2005

Herbert Paul Quinn, 90. Born February 4, 1915 in California. Passed away June 7, 2005 in Laguna Hills, California. Herbert is survived by his wife, Emmy; daughter, Maureen Louise Melvold; son, Michael Paul Quinn; sister, Mary Palmer; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Wayne Julius Mulitsch

Wayne Julius Mulitsch

Jun 6, 2005

Wayne Julius Mulitsch lives in , passed away at the age of 64. Born on September 07, 1940 and passed away on June 06, 2005.

Jean Marie O’Leary

Jean Marie O’Leary

Jun 4, 2005

Jean O'Leary March 4, 1948 – June 4, 2005

Democratic Party leader and Lesbian and Gay activist Jean O'Leary died a peaceful death after a two-year struggle with cancer. At her side was her loving partner of 12 years, Lisa Phelps their daughter Victoria and Jean's closest friends.

Jean spent her life advocating for the...

Eleanore Berta Eggum

Eleanore Berta Eggum

Jun 3, 2005

Eleanore Eggum was born Eleanore Clark on Dec 6, 1918 in Missoula, Montana. When she was eight, she and her mother and brother moved to Los Angeles where she grew to adulthood during the depression years. She graduated from Fremont High School in Los Angeles in 1938. She then became a licensed cosmetologist.

She married Harold Eggum,...

Frank Hardy Cankar

Frank Hardy Cankar

Jun 2, 2005

Frank Hardy Cankar, died Thursday, June 2, 2005. Loving Brother of Edith Jarc, Illinois and Matthew Cankar, Florida. Loving Uncle to numerous neices and nephews. Memorial Service in celebration of Frank's life Saturday, June 11, 2005 ~ 11:00am @ Casta Del Sol Golf Course Club, Mission Viejo. Private Interment.

Dorothy Alice Albright

Dorothy Alice Albright

Jun 2, 2005

Dorothy Alice Albright lives in , passed away at the age of 79. Born on November 11, 1925 and passed away on June 02, 2005.

Lanore Desilva Agnew

Lanore Desilva Agnew

Jun 2, 2005

LaNore DeSilva Agnew died Thursday June 2, 2005. Beloved mother of Marlene Schumacher, Walter, Robert and Michael DeSilva. Loving Sister of Katherine Manville. Graveside Services Saturday, June 4, 2005 ~ 2:30P.M.

Conor Michael Barry

Conor Michael Barry

Jun 1, 2005

Conor Michael Barry, 5 was born August 31, 1999 in California and passed away June 1, 2005 in Westwood, California. Conor is survived by his Mom and Dad, Denise & Patrick Barry, his little brother Brendon Barry; his grandparents, James & Elizabeth Luci and Edward & Magaret Barry.

Do not cry for me, For I have lived...

Andrew J. Krycerick

Andrew J. Krycerick

May 31, 2005

Andrew 'Drew' J. Krycerick, 75, died on May 31, 2005. Drew is survived by his beloved daughter Donna Holzmann; loving sons Andrew J. and John A. Krycerick. He is also survived by his loving brother Edward Krycerick. 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2005 – 9:00AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in...

Mildred Morgan

Mildred Morgan

May 31, 2005

Mildred Lindsay Morgan, age 92, of Monarch Beach, died Tuesday, May 31st, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Byron, Wyoming, to John Daniel Lindsay and Florence Johnson Lindsay. After early childhood, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas and then to Phoenix, Arizona. Mildred graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1931. While working for Twentieth...

Carmine Charles Alopari

Carmine Charles Alopari

May 30, 2005

Carmine Charles Alopari, 81 of Cypress, California, a retired Procurement Manager and fabulous cook, died Monday, May 30, 2005. He is survived by his sons, Steven Alopari of Westminster; Anthony Alopari of Cypress; his four daughters, Susan DiPisa of New Jersey; Diane Pruitt of Florida; Renee Mulcahy of Rancho Santa Margarita; Monique Stickle of Mision Viejo; his sister, Josephine...

Lucille Maria Caraway

Lucille Maria Caraway

May 24, 2005

Lucille Maria Caraway, 83 of Lake Forest died May 24, 2005 of stroke and seizure complications. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; sons, William and Robert; one granddaughter and one great granddaughter. Funeral service 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary. Interment at Riverside National Cemetery.

Shirley Cuthbert

Shirley Cuthbert

May 23, 2005

Shirley Cuthbert lives in , passed away at the age of 89. Born on November 15, 1915 and passed away on May 23, 2005.

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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