Recent Obituaries in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas
Guadalupe Torres Ruiz
Oct 17, 2025
Guadalupe Torres Ruiz
May 8, 1929 to October 17, 2025
Guadalupe Torres Ruiz, of Cerritos, California, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at age of 96.
Guadalupe, also known as “Lupe” was born May 8, 1929 in San Jose, California. She was the eldest of seven children born to Anselmo and Santos Torres, who as young children immigrated to the United States...
Eric Michael Graham
Oct 18, 2025
Eric Michael Graham, of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. He was 47 years old.
Born to Karen Graham and the late Bruce Graham on February 6th, 1978, Eric was a 1996 graduate of Millikan High School. His academic journey continued to Long Beach City College, followed by Cal State, Long Beach, where...
William Harold Holsted
Oct 7, 2025
William Harold Holsted, a beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born in the quiet town of Mountain View, Oklahoma, on September 9, 1932, Harold’s life was a shining example of integrity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
As a husband, Harold was a steadfast and tender partner—his love for...
Cloyed "Ron" Penrod
Oct 1, 2025
Cloyed Ronald Penrod was born March 25, 1934, to Cloyed Arnold and Rhea Jenkins Penrod in Provo, Utah. Ron had an older brother, William James, and a younger sister, Patricia.
Ron played basketball and ran track competitively in high school. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. Ron served 11 years in the Navy from 1952-1963, serving aboard submarines...
Steven Lee Glavinich
Sep 24, 2025
Steven Lee Glavinich, 81, of Cerritos, Calif., passed away at home following a long illness on September 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Carole; a brother, Dennis; a sister, Nicki; and a number of cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving son, Steven; his parents, Nick and Ivy Glavinich; and his sister,...
Helen S. Gray
Sep 22, 2025
Helen S, Gray passed away Sept 22, 2025 the day after her 102nd birthday. Helen is survived by her daughter, Janice. Her sisters Lupe and Mary as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was described as the energizer bunny, always moving, always doing and will be dearly missed.
Constancia Grande Edwards
Sep 17, 2025
Constancia Grande Edwards lovingly known as “Connie” was born into this world on January 28th, 1947, in Nagserialan Camiling Tarlac, Philippines to her parents Florentino and Clara Grande. A devoted Catholic, she lived a life of faith, family, friendship, and service. Connie passed away of natural causes on September 17th, 2025, at the age of 78 – though she liked...
Charles "Gary" Huffman
Sep 17, 2025
Beloved brother, uncle and friend
Charles “Gary” Huffman, known affectionately as Gary by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 in his hometown of Long Beach, California, at the VA Hospice center.
Gary was born at Long Beach Community Hospital. He attended Fremont Elementary, Jefferson Junior High and Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduating Gary attended Brigham Young...
Terri "Suzie" Sherlock
Sep 15, 2025
August 22, 1968 – September 15, 2025
It’s impossible to sum up the life of Terri Sue “Suzie” Sherlock, but if you knew her, you know she was unforgettable. Suzie was one of those rare souls who made everything brighter, funnier, and more beautiful just by being there. Her love ran deep, for her husband, her kids, her family, her friends,...
Frank Simmons Huber Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Frank Huber Jr, age 97, of Lakewood, California, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Frank was born on November 4, 1927. He was proud to serve in the US Navy in 1946, and was a devoted son, husband, and father.
Beloved by all, he was genuinely interested in everyone he met. Frank was kindhearted, generous, friendly, and found much joy...
Michelle Lynn Marmion
Sep 9, 2025
After battling courageously with cancer for two years, Michelle Lynn Marmion passed away on September 9, 2025, at Kaiser Hospital South Bay. On behalf of the family, parents Don and Linda Marmion express their deep sadness over the loss of their beautiful daughter.
Michelle was born March 6, 1966, and raised in Long Beach, where she attended public school in the...
Christopher William Purtell
Sep 5, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Purtell never liked eggs, never tolerated Benny and the Jets, and never once wavered in being the strong rock of his family. He passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of stoic strength, wit, and unconditional love.
Born on February 27, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he had a knack for making people laugh, sometimes...
Teresa Elizabeth Poissant
Sep 5, 2025
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the St. Cornelius Church YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIL7HjOKz14
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It is with great sadness, the family of Teresa "Terry" Elizabeth Dessert Poissant, announces her passing on September 5, 2025 at the age of 92. Terry, a cherished wife, beloved mother and a pillar of her Catholic faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home,...
Pamela L. Hastings
Sep 1, 2025
With heavy hearts we recognize the passing from this life of Pamela Lee Hastings, beloved wife of Gary Hastings and devoted mother to Scott Mobley, Arianna Carroll, Victoria Vaughan and Joseph Hastings. Pam passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family in her home in Long Beach, California.
Pamela’s presence brought warmth and...
Christopher Edward Collier
Aug 30, 2025
Chris was born Christopher Edward Collier on October 3, 1959 to mother, Joan Marie, and father, Carl Eugene. He came easy after only a two hour labor! He was born a little brother to his sister, Linda Collier.
From a young age Chris was into the military. Toy guns, military models, and GI joes were his favorite. He also loved the...
Eleonore Clagg
Aug 27, 2025
Eleonore was born in Augsburg, Germany on Jan 12,1955 to parents Leni O. and Albert Remmelmayr. The family immigrated to the United States in 1957 and rented a small apartment in Long Beach. In 1959, her parents bought their first home in Lakewood, where she lived for more than twenty years.
Eleonore attended schools in the Long Beach Unified School District...
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