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Elizabeth Delores Hodge
May 10, 2021
Elizabeth Delores Hodge (nee Badalato), 84, of Mission Viejo, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on May 10, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at Presbyterian Church of the Master, 26051 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA on May 28, 2021 at 1 PM. Donations may be made in her memory to either Children of...
Joan Lawrence Mcdonald
May 7, 2021
JoAn Lawrence McDonald January 13, 1927 – May 7, 2021
JoAn Lawrence McDonald went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2021 in Laguna Beach, CA at the age of 94. Born January 13, 1927 in Long Beach, California to Henry and Esther Lawrence. At University of Arizona, she met and married William...
Allison Lynn Messenger
May 5, 2021
Allison Lynn Messenger was born August 30, 1967 in Santa Ana, CA to Richard and Patricia Macgregor. She attended Mountain View High School and graduated in 1985. She passed away May 5, 2021 at the age of 54 at her home in Laguna Hills, CA surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her 5 children: Brent,...
Ralph James Rosenberg
May 4, 2021
Ralph James Rosenberg
Ralph James Rosenberg was born on May 25, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Karl and Margot Rosenberg. His parents divorced when Jim was very young, and Margot married Immanuel Lewin, a professor of Architecture at both USC and UCLA. Immanuel was whom he called Dad growing up in Los Angeles where,...
John Candy Tehrani
May 4, 2021
John “Candy” Tehrani March 17, 1981 – May 4, 2021
Although Candy was ill for many years, he was a fighter and found much happiness with his family, his friends, his pets and his art. He loved his white German Shepard, Blanca, and spent much of his time playing and swimming with her....
Bernice Lang
May 4, 2021
Bernice Lang April 12, 1929 – May 4, 2021
Bernice Lang was born in Boston, Massachusetts and passed away peacefully, after a short illness in Laguna Hills, California. Bernice was the youngest of Polish immigrants Anthony and Sofie Kalinowski’s five children. She married Kenneth J. Lang in 1952 and moved to the Detroit,...
Ann Roberta Edlefsen
May 3, 2021
Ann Roberta Edlefsen 1926 – 2021
On Monday, May 3, 2021, Ann Roberta (Williams) Edlefsen, passed away in Mission Viejo, California at the age of 94. She lived a very long and fulfilling life and is missed terribly, but will live on in our hearts forever.
Ann was originally a native...
Paul Migrditchian
May 2, 2021
Paul Migrditchian lives in Mission Viejo CA, passed away at the age of 84. Born on November 17, 1936 and passed away on May 02, 2021.
Jeffrey Weber
May 1, 2021
Jeffrey Weber, 67, of Coto de Caza, CA, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1954 to George and Grace Weber in College Park, Maryland. Jeff and his older brother, Bob, had a childhood full of adventures. After graduating from high school, he earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland. While at...
Maurice S. Thews
May 1, 2021
Maurice S Thews
Maurice S Thews (Maury) 92, of Lake Forest, CA, passed away peacefully on May 1 st , 2021. Maury was born on June 28, 1928 to Ted and Marjorie Thews in Gary, Indiana. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army Air Corp in 1946, (changed to the United...
Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr.
Apr 30, 2021
Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr. went home to Jesus on April 30, 2021 at age 66.
Russell was born to Bud and Vanita Mercer on October 20, 1954 in Reseda, California. As a child, he loved watching westerns, listening to music, and playing guitar.
Russell met his wife, Pearlita in 1979 at Old Trails West....
Iraida Reyes Guzman
Apr 29, 2021
Iraida Reyes Guzman
Iraida Reyes Guzman (Aida) was born on September 22, 1941 and passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 in Laguna Hills, CA.
Aida was born in the Philippines to Pio M. Reyes and Saturnina G. Reyes and was the last survivor of their six children; Isnardo, Herman, Lino, Federico, and...
Valerie Williamson
Apr 28, 2021
Valerie Williamson lives in , passed away at the age of 81. Born on March 15, 1940 and passed away on April 28, 2021.
Maureen Victoria Leon-Guerrero
Apr 26, 2021
Maureen Victoria Delfin Leon Guerrero 7/5/1952-4/26/2021
Our family is from Guam and She was the matriarch of the Naputi/Delfin family. She was the eldest of 12. She has 3 children (son, daughter, daughter). She has one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law. She has 9 Grandchildren and one Great-granddaughter. She has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...
Sophie Ay-Fung Loh Chien
Apr 26, 2021
SOPHIE AY-FUNG LOH CHIEN 1932-2021
On Monday, April 26th, 2021, Sophie Ay-fung Loh Chien passed away in Laguna Niguel, California at age 89. She lived a triumphant life and we will miss her greatly. Sophie was a “tour de force” throughout her remarkable life. She was and will always be an inspiration to...
Daniel Lee Garrett
Apr 25, 2021
Rev. Dr. Daniel Lee Garrett
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Lee Garrett died peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home in Costa Mesa, California, surrounded by his family. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the Rev. Bernard John Garrett and Pauline Elizabeth Smith Garrett on March 4, 1941. He is survived by his...
John Richard Feeley
Apr 24, 2021
John Richard Feeley
John Richard Feeley, 87, of Mission Viejo, passed away on Saturday April 24, 2021. Dick, as he was known, was born on March 20, 1934. He was one of eight children born to Cecelia and James P. Feeley of River Forest, Illinois. He leaves behind five surviving daughters: Deidre, Sheila, Michelle, Colleen...
Charlotte Imogene Groon
Apr 22, 2021
Charlotte “Jean” Groon
8/11/1939 – 4/22/2021
Charlotte “Jean” Groon, age 81, passed away peacefully in her Mission Viejo home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Jean was born in Winter Park, FL and was one of 6 children. After meeting and marrying her husband, Jean moved to Southern California in 1961, where...
Jeffrey Robert Bernhagen
Apr 21, 2021
Jeffrey Robert Bernhagen
Jeffrey Robert Bernhagen, age 60, passed away on April 20, 2021 in his Laguna Niguel home. Jeff lived his entire life in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Pomona, and Laguna Niguel. Born in Laguna Beach, California, he was preceded in death by both parents in 2018 after spending years caretaking his mother...
Catharine Louise Wagner
Apr 20, 2021
Catharine Louise Wagner of San Clemente, California peacefully passed away on April 20, 2021 at 83 years old. Cathy was born on April 25, 1937 in San Bernardino, California. After graduating from Saint Bernadines High School in 1955, she received her bachelor's degree in education from the University of San Diego. She returned to San Bernardino, earned her teaching...
Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary
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