Community Loses Cherished Member

Mission Viejo lost a cherished community member and friend on Oct. 24. Margaret M. “Mickey” MacDonald was surrounded by family members in her home when she passed away on Saturday morning. She was a longtime Mission Viejo resident who had a wide circle of friends, including her neighbors in Casta del Sol.

Those who knew Mickey described her as a tireless worker who fought for the betterment of her community. She served on the board of directors for her Casta homeowner’s association, as well as civic organizations and committees. Council candidates sought Mickey’s support, and she enjoyed writing letters to the editor of the Saddleback Valley News. She was an avid follower of politics at all levels, and she attended council meetings for many years.

Mickey was a member of St. Kilian Catholic Parish, where she had served as a Eucharistic minister.

Mickey’s survivors include a daughter, who resides in Lake Forest.