Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

January 3, 2026

Elaine Steen was born November 1932 to parents Nels Mand Hilda O. Axelvold at Crookston, Minnesota. Pastor Mortensen baptized Elaine on May 2, 1933, at Fosston, Minnesota. Elaine attended Salem Lutheran Church, Gully, Minnesota, as a child and their Vacation bible school. She was confirmed by Pastor Megordan in Zion Lutheran church on June 1947.

Elaine grew up on a small...

December 31, 2025

Terry Michael O’Neil born July 12, 1957, beloved husband, brother and uncle passed suddenly and unexpectedly on December 31, 2025. Terry was born in Los Angeles, grew up in Walnut and resided in Long Beach for the past 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Maria O'Neil and stepson, Ursulo as well as brother, Lindsay...

November 5, 2025

Don Calvin “Whiskers” Fishering, 91, of La Habra, California, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Born on December 24, 1933 in San Bernardino, Don lived a life defined by integrity, devotion, and service to others.

A proud member of the Naval Reserves, Don built a distinguished career as a machinist for the Department of...

December 19, 2025

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December 28, 2025

Our beloved mother, Darlene Meyers, departed this life on December 28, 2025, in her home in Seal Beach. She was devoted to her family, a loyal friend, and a respected member of the community.

Born on January 12, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Darlene grew up surrounded by love and support. She was the daughter of Roy Engel and Aimee Nelson and...

December 24, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Phillips daughter of William and Mary Padden went to meet Jesus in glory on Christmas Eve., December 24, 2025. Ann Phillips was born in Ely, Nevada on August 24, 1932. In passing she leaves three of her four daughters, Suzann Douthwright, Margie Tucker and Julie Woolsey to join Dale, her loving husband, of seventy-four years of marriage and...

December 14, 2025

Rose Kurtzberg, daughter of Max and Bertha Dorfman, passed to her Eternal Rest on December 14th 2025. Rose was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 25th, 1926, and married Harry Kurtzberg in 1946. She lived alone after Harry's death in 1985. In passing, Rose leaves 2 sons, (Jack and Alan), 4 grand-children (Marcie, Alan Jr., Rachel, and Eric), and 3...

December 12, 2025

Barbara Wendy Ghormley, age 83 years, and a 54 year resident of Seal Beach, CA entered her eternal life on December 12, 2025. Born in 1942 on January 15th in Washington, DC to Elsie and Milton Halpern, she was the third child of four. She grew up and attended High Point High School in Tacoma Park, Maryland. The family moved...

December 8, 2025

December 4, 2025

Jannette Sawyer Marabut, lovingly known as “Mama J,” 52, of Anaheim, California, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on December 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Born on January 16, 1973, in Bukidnon, Philippines, Jannette’s radiant spirit and infectious laugh touched everyone blessed to know her. Her life was marked by joy,...

December 1, 2025

John Miller Contreras--Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and dear friend to whomever met his path, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 1, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born in Florence, Arizona, on August 30, 1933 to José Jesus and Cleotilde (Tillie) Contreras. He married the love of his life, Maria Gloria Galindo, on...

December 1, 2025

Lois May was born in NY on June 2, 1957. She moved to CA with her family in 1969 & stayed here until her death on Dec 1, 2025.

Lois’ life revolved around her family and friends. When her illness prevented her from going out, she was happy to entertain in her home. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and...

December 1, 2025

A Rosary will be held in Norma's honor on December 19, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Church in Artesia, CA. She will then be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City at 12:00 PM.

November 29, 2025

Charles (Bud) Philip Johnson, PhD sadly passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 89 in Long Beach, CA from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He is predeceased by his father, Chester, mother, Clara Johnson, his sister Donna Jones and former wife, Rhonda who was the mother of his children. Charles had two children, Charles Philip Johnson II (Linda)...

November 29, 2025

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November 24, 2025

James Theodore Rozolis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away in Los Alamitos on November 24, 2025. Born in Los Angeles on October 2, 1935, Greek was his first language until he started kindergarten. Jim attended public schools in Los Angeles throughout his life, with the pinnacle of his education receiving four degrees from UCLA, including his doctorate.

All through...

November 22, 2025

ELIZABETH (Liz) EDNA (WELTY) KIER was born June 8th 1925, the 3rd youngest of 9 children born to George Henry and Edna Elizabeth (Anderson) Welty. She passed away November 22nd 2025 and was the last of that family to leave this earth. Her many interests included crossword puzzles, camping, gardening, being outdoors, and needlework. Mom especially loved reading, lottery scratch-off...

November 20, 2025

Archibald (Archie) McFadyen, of Glasgow, Scotland, passed away peacefully in his home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife, Mary, son, Paul, many nieces and nephews, and those who were not direct family members, but knew him as a husband, father, uncle, neighbor, or friend.

Archie was born in Glasgow on December 19, 1937, and...