Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

August 14, 2026

Patricia Idella (Nash) BuckDecember 6, 1939 – August 14, 2026Patricia Idella (Nash) Buck, 86, of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in the home she had lovingly made her own for more than 60 years.

Pat was born on December 6, 1939, in Long Beach to Harry Richard Nash and Reba Idella Nash. A lifelong resident of...

May 11, 2026

G. Christopher Davis passed away in Santa Barbara on May 11, 2026, from complications following heart surgery. He died peacefully with his immediate family at his bedside. Chris is survived by Pamela (Dilday) Davis, his wife of 42 years, and daughters Amy Overgaavw (Mike) and Mary Allison Kusserow (Todd). He was Bumpa to his grandchildren Matthew and Sara Grace Kusserow,...

July 11, 2026

Benina was born in Water Canyon New Mexico. Her family moved to Magdalena when she was a small child and raised there. She is a twin to her sister Laura Geier, her remaining sibling. Her other brothers and sisters have passed before her. Clara, Stella, Helen, Julian and Dennis.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Pete Sanchez in Magdalena, at St Mary's...

August 12, 2026

August 9, 2026

Romaldas “Ron” Joseph Valley passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy woven together by quiet strength, gentle presence, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Born on November 15, 1951, Ron lived a life defined not by grand gestures or loud declarations, but by the subtle, constant ways he made the lives of those around him...

August 7, 2026

Joseph John Zaragoza, aged 88, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. Born on August 17, 1937, in Corona, California, Joseph lived a life defined by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a vibrant passion for his personal interests.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Joseph carried the discipline and honor of his military service...

July 28, 2026

Adalberto Ernesto Ramirez (Ernie) April 23, 1944 - July 28, 2026

Ernie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of eighty-two. He was born on April 23, 1944, in Los Angeles on a housing project known as "Dog Town". He graduated from El Rancho High School with the Class...

July 27, 2026

In Loving Memory

Linda Lee Smith

née Nelson

December 7, 1941 — July 29, 2026



Her Story

Linda Lee Smith passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on December 7, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Jack Walter Nelson and Doris Louise (Seim) Nelson, and grew up in Southern California, spending her early years in Fontana and Alhambra.

Linda...

July 25, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Dominic Montella, age 94, passed away in Long Beach, California on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was born on November 26, 1931, to Antonio and Angelina Montella in Los Angeles, California. At age 18, he proudly signed up for the United States Navy where he served as a radar operator in the Korean War....

July 25, 2026

July 24, 2026

Mary Rose Joann Bolton’s Autobiography

I was born during the depression years on June 18, 1932. My parents, Clifford Emerson Hardwick and Mary Agnes Beauchamp, had only been married several months when she became pregnant with me. Mom became quite ill with a kidney infection that put her into the hospital. She was put on bedrest for several months. The doctors...

July 17, 2026

Bernard P. Hehir Jr. age 84 was a US Navy Veteran. He was the loving father of Elizabeth Christine Hehir and the late Murry Patrick Hehir

Dear brother of Elba (the late Zeke), James (Linda), the late Mary Catherine Roder (the late Nick), & the late Patricia Ann.

Dear Uncle and great uncle too many whom he cherished.

Preceded in death by his...

July 15, 2026

Alice Muñoz was born on November 21, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Long Beach, California. She passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2026. Alice was a devoted daughter of Alex and Vera Muñoz.

Alice attended Eugene Tincher Elementary School, Walter B. Hill Junior High, and graduated from Robert A. Millikan High School in 1969, where she was...

July 9, 2026

Guadalupe "Tito" Guillen passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Orange, California, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 26, 1955, in San Pedro, California, Tito lived a life dedicated to faith, family, service, and community.

Tito proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. Following his military service, he worked at...

July 8, 2026

ALMA MORTON MOORE VAZZANA 1929-2026

Alma Vazzana, age 97, died peacefully at home on July 8, 2026. She was known for her love of music, love of travel and love of good humor.

She was born in Wilson, NC on February 3, 1929 to Solon Balias Moore and Flossie Mae Davis. Her father was an architect and mother a seamstress in her...

July 6, 2026

Keith Francis Hunt passed away surrounded by his devoted wife and loving sons on July 6, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born on November 28, 1961, in Lakewood, California, Keith was raised in Long Beach. He was a proud Long Beach native and carried his love for the city into every stage of his life. He was the fourth of...

July 5, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Garret Paul McNulty on Sunday, July 5th at home with his loving wife, Pamela by his side.  Funeral Services for Garret will take place on Thursday, August 6th starting at 9:30am at the Luyben Dilday Mortuary Chapel - 5161 East Arbor Road Long Beach. Following the Funeral Service there will...

July 4, 2026

PRIVATE SERVICES ARE PENDING

July 2, 2026

Susan Cummins

July 28, 1950 – July 2, 2026

Susan Cummins, 75, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Fullerton, California, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born on July 28, 1950, in Laramie, Wyoming, Susan was the daughter of Vernal "Bucky" and Lois Wamhoff. She grew up in Laramie with her three siblings and graduated from Laramie High School with...

July 2, 2026

Helen was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1932. She was the daughter of Catharine Grill Burch and Joseph Burch. Along with her parents and her younger brother James Carroll (Jim), Helen grew up in a tight-knit community of families whose lives centered around church and school. To this day friendships forged in childhood remain. After attending St....