Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

January 24, 2026

Lynette Anna Maria Hernandez of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Lynette grew up in Trinidad and was a devoted sister to 11 beloved siblings and a loving auntie to many nieces and nephews.

Lynette immigrated...

February 13, 2026

February 23, 2026

Franklin D. “Dee” Hatridge passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on January 25, 1933, in Oklahoma to Clem and Carmen Hatridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Duane.

Dee later moved with his family to Vista, California, where he graduated from high school and formed friendships that...

February 16, 2026

Mary Teresa Elizabeth (Betty) Kiely passed at the age of 93 on February 16, 2026 in Garden Grove, California. She was born in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. In 1950 she left Duleek, County Meath, at the age of 17 for nurses training in London, England. In November 1956 she left Liverpool and arrived in New York in December 1956. She...

February 6, 2026

Barbara Jean Seals

1933 – 2026

Barbara Jean Seals of Lakewood, California passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92.

Barbara was born in Grand Island, Nebraska and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating high school, inspired by her deep love of French culture, she traveled to France where she immersed herself in the language and...

February 5, 2026

Jeffrey Louis Shaver (Shakey Shaves) August 8, 1961 – February 5, 2026

Jeffrey Louis Shaver, iconically known as “Shakey Shaves,” passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 64, of a sudden terminal illness. Born on August 8, 1961, in Long Beach, California, to Clarence and Mary Shaver, Jeff was the eldest of two children. He shared a deep,...

February 3, 2026

Phillip (Phil) Brian Messett was born June 7, 1949, in Illinois to Thomas and Mildred Messett. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Lakewood, California. Phil grew up with one brother, Thomas, and three sisters Kathleen, Patricia and Erin. He attended Saint Cyprian Elementary School in Long Beach and served as an alter boy for the Catholic Church for...

January 28, 2026

January 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Steven Bora Chanto

The best husband, daddy/daddyO, brother, Ta (grandpa) and UmPros (uncle).

Steven Bora Chanto was born on July 17, 1956, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He passed away peacefully at home in Long Beach, California, on January 24, 2026 at 12:46 a.m. surrounded by love and comfort.

Steven survived the Khmer Rouge war in Cambodia and went on...

January 21, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Ryan, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakewood, California.

Kathleen Ann was born July 13, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Francis James and Mary Geraldine Rowley Ryan. She graduated from Aledo (Illinois) High School before gaining her nursing degrees from St. Francis School of Nursing and St. Francis School of Anesthesiology in Peoria, Illinois....

January 19, 2026

John Lennon Eilers

August 9, 1939 – January 19, 2026

John Eilers passed away from congestive heart failure, which he had for several years. He died peacefully at Alamitos Belmont Rehab Center. He is survived by his wife, Nancy. John married Nancy Montrosse on March 21, 1972, in Culver City, California. They were married for 53 years.

John was born in Huron, South...

January 17, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Watry, 64, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of our community, Tom was known for his boundless energy, generous spirit, and unwavering passion for sports.

Tom graduated from Jordan High School in 1979. He devoted 39 years to FedEx, where his dedication and integrity were matched by his endearing no-nonsense...

January 13, 2026

A Life Remembered

Patricia Agnes “Patti” Demuth passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, the seventh of eight children to William and Minnie Gill. At the age of three, Patti moved with her family to Long Beach, California. The lively spirit of her Irish household...

January 12, 2026

Frances Ellen Nichol

February 3, 1949 – January 12, 2026

Ellen “Cookie” Nichol, 76, of Hamilton, MT, passed away peacefully under God’s mercy with her family by her side on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the City of Hope in Duarte, CA.

Ellen was born in Los Angeles, CA, on Feb 3, 1949, to James and Frances Bryden. She grew up in the...

January 6, 2026

Mario Enrico Passanisi, 54, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his home in Santa Barbara, California. Born on Father’s Day, June 20, 1971, Mario lived a life marked by generosity, curiosity, and an uncommon joy that lifted the people around him.

Mario was a lifelong learner with a deep devotion to family, friends, and neighbors. He loved sports and...

January 5, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On January 5th she peacefully left this earth, at home surrounded by love. Born October 21, 1946, in Bismark, North Dakota, she grew up in a military family moving from state to state until finally landing in California to...

January 4, 2026

Gary Donald TemesJuly 24, 1948 – January 4, 2026

Gary Donald Temes passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 77.

Gary was born on July 24, 1948, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Virginia Ellis and James Temes. He was the eldest of 6 children in the family, a role he carried with pride throughout his life. He is preceded...

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...

January 1, 2026

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...