Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Gordieh Banoo Samimi

Gordieh Banoo Samimi

Nov 22, 2020

Gordieh Banoo Samimi, 85

I am Gordi. I died peacefully on November 22, 2020 at around 2:30 PM in Terrace View Rehab center recuperating from two back to back hip fractures with successful surgeries. After the first surgery, I, a 85-year-old lady, was actually walking with the aid of a walker (which I always disliked)...

Rosie Vargas

Rosie Vargas

Nov 22, 2020

Rosie Vargas lives in Trabuco Canyon California, passed away at the age of 85. Born on October 02, 1935 and passed away on November 22, 2020.

Aaron Jacob Melzer

Aaron Jacob Melzer

Nov 22, 2020

Aaron Jacob Melzer lives in , passed away at the age of 32. Born on January 14, 1988 and passed away on November 22, 2020.

Jesus “Henry” Mack

Jesus “Henry” Mack

Nov 21, 2020

Jesus "Henry" Mack lives in Mission Viejo California, passed away at the age of 90. Born on July 18, 1930 and passed away on November 21, 2020.

Peter Di Lallo

Peter Di Lallo

Nov 19, 2020

Peter Richard DiLallo was born on April 3, 1941 in Montreal, Canada. He and his family moved to Southern California in 1956 and Pete graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1958. He met Donas Toles at Carnation Ice Cream at Disneyland in 1961 and they were married in 1962.

Pete was an excellent Landscape Architect" designing...

David Paul Barry

David Paul Barry

Nov 19, 2020

A funeral service for David Barry will be coordinated and announced sometime early next year, possibly as soon as March 2021. We will monitor the COVID pandemic and allow advanced notice for anyone who wants to travel to be in attendance. It will likely be held at a church in Laguna Hills, CA. If you have any questions,...

Toshiko Boyd

Toshiko Boyd

Nov 19, 2020

There will be no funeral services due to Covid restrictions. This is her obituary and eulogy combined so we can share her story.  Thank you to everyone for their love and support.

Toshiko Boyd, age 89, of Irvine, CA, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020, from lung cancer with her family at her bedside.

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Petrene Ann Poss

Petrene Ann Poss

Nov 17, 2020

Petrene Ann Kelleher Poss, of San Juan Capistrano, California, died peacefully at home on November 17, 2020. She was 84 and the cause was a recurrence of throat cancer.

Petrene was born on March 27, 1936, in Elkader Iowa, to Harry and Mary (Connor) Kelleher. She was raised in Elkader with her siblings Colleen, Joanne, Harry Jr....

Lawrence Richard Boivin

Lawrence Richard Boivin

Nov 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Lawrence ("Larry") Boivin. Larry suddenly passed away on Tuesday, November 17 th of Acute Leukemia at the age of 67.

Larry was born in a small farming community in the Central Valley. One of eleven children born to Walter and Gladys Boivin, Larry...

April Dolores Sena

April Dolores Sena

Nov 16, 2020

April Dolores Sena lives in Long Beach California, passed away at the age of 32. Born on November 29, 1987 and passed away on November 16, 2020.

Vernon Frederick Reff

Vernon Frederick Reff

Nov 14, 2020

Vernon Frederick Reff lives in Laguna Woods California, passed away at the age of 79. Born on January 05, 1941 and passed away on November 14, 2020.

David Edward Allen

David Edward Allen

Nov 14, 2020

David Edward Allen died peacefully at his home in Mission Viejo, California on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the age of 72.

David was born in Portsmouth, Virginiaon May 17, 1948, to Captain John Henry Allen (USN) and Alice Loretta Schaub.  The family traveled where the Navy led them and David was fortunate to be able to...

Robert “Bob” Harhay

Robert “Bob” Harhay

Nov 12, 2020

HARHAY, ROBERT (BOB) JANUARY 1928    –     NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Robert (Bob) Harhay, 92, passed away peacefully from natural causes at his home in San Clemente, California with his beloved wife LaVerne and family at his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived a great life.

He is survived by...

Masoumeh Mikilani

Masoumeh Mikilani

Nov 11, 2020

Born an only child into the Sayyadrahim family, she was named Masoumeh – "free of sin." This name could single handedly personify her 86 years of triumph on earth.

She lived her life as though she was born to help and comfort others selflessly and to give and not to receive. She was a beacon of light...

Nancy Lita Lizotte

Nancy Lita Lizotte

Nov 11, 2020

Nancy Lita Lizotte November 29, 1939- November 11,2020

Surrounded by her loving husband and children, Nancy Lita Lizotte died of heart failure at her home in Laguna Niguel, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2020. Nancy was 80 years young when she passed and lived a full and meaningful life that would make most people...

Bertrand Raymond Dumais

Bertrand Raymond Dumais

Nov 6, 2020

Obituary for Bertrand Dumais

November 21, 1935 – November 6, 2020

Bertrand was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Raymond and Irene Dumais and enjoyed growing up in New England.  Later, his family moved to California where he attended and graduated from Compton High School.   Growing up speaking both English and...

Nicholas John Richter

Nicholas John Richter

Nov 5, 2020

Nicholas John Richter, 62, retired Entomologist from Lake Forest, CA, died on Thursday, November 5 th of advanced prostate cancer.

Nick was born on March 19, 1958 in Owatonna, MN, with the family later settling in Portales, NM. The second of five children, Nick was always fascinated with insects.  After graduating from high school, Nick continued his...

Concepcion Pangelinan Mendiola

Concepcion Pangelinan Mendiola

Oct 31, 2020

Hafa Adai, Mama. In loving memory of our mother Chong, Jesus has called her to heaven to be reunited with her husband Ignacio, son Gregory, friends and family that have preceded her. The relationship and marriage of our parents was depicted by their favorite song My Best Friend, “You brought love like I’ve never known. You gave life to...

Barbara Ann Taggart Perrine

Barbara Ann Taggart Perrine

Oct 30, 2020

Barbara Ann Taggart Perrine 1941 ~ 2020

Barbara sadly passed away at the age of 79 on October 30, 2020 in Irvine, California from pneumonia.

She was born in Detroit Michigan on February 10, 1941 to Ann and Douglas Marshall. After graduating from Newark High School where she met her first...

Lora Jane Shryock

Lora Jane Shryock

Oct 29, 2020

History of Lora Jane Shryock June 25, 1955 – October 29, 2020

Our hearts are heavy as we share the shocking news that our Wife, Mother and Gigi, Lora, has lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer. She had overcome breast cancer five years ago, and was in remission until this May when it reappeared in her...

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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