Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

January 8, 2025

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January 2, 2025

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December 30, 2024

It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Jane Josephine Smith, age 90, of Los Alamitos CA on December 30th, 2024. Jane was born on May 9, 1934 in Columbus Ohio, and leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment, compassion, and dedication.

Jane graduated in 1952 from Columbus North High School. She was...

December 28, 2024

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December 21, 2024

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December 20, 2024

In loving memory of James Edward Roop

December 2, 1932 – December 20, 2024

James Edward Roop, 92, the son of Thomas and Edna Roop, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the third of nine children. He also went by Jim, Edward ,  Eddie and “Mr. Roop”.

After graduating high...

December 20, 2024

Theresa Maureen Barnard Sherrin was born June, 10 1936 in Los Angeles. She was the only child to James and Theresa Barnard. Theresa attended several Catholic Schools growing up and was involved in many parish groups including Catholic Daughters of America, which was very near to her heart. Her gift of faith and commitment to the church came at...

December 17, 2024

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December 16, 2024

Cezette A. Alcantara, born on August 8, 1976, in Manila, Philippines, entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2024, in her home in Norwalk, California.

She was the cherished daughter of Merle and Cezarito Alcantara, a devoted mother to her children Johndell and Mercez Balaoro. Cezette is fondly remembered by her siblings Casper and Jasper Alcantara, as...

December 5, 2024

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December 4, 2024

Neva Louise Hitchcock was born July 11, 1931, in Richmond, California, to Mabel Carling and Jesse C. Hitchcock. She lived for 93 years and died in Long Beach, California on December 4th, 2024.

She attended school in El Cerrito, Martinez, Concord and graduated from Alhambra High in Martinez in 1949. She received a BA from U. C....

December 2, 2024

Paticia Sue Ashcraft, 86, of R ancho Cucamonga, California passed away on December 2, 2024 due to the complications of a stroke.

Pati Sue was born on September 20, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Warren and Charlotte Braun. During her early grade school years the family moved to Long Beach California. She attended Lowell...

November 27, 2024

Russell Eugene Johnson entered this life on December 4, 1959. The only son, and second of four children born to Jupe and LaDonna. A mischievous child, Russell was very hyper and always getting into something. As a young boy he enjoyed playing baseball, football, and going surfing. Russell attended MacArthur Elementary, Bancroft Junior High, and Lakewood High School (c/o...

November 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of John Michael Munda December 18, 1969 – November 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Michael Munda on November 23, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on December 18, 1969, in Davao City, Philippines, John was the beloved son of Jeanette and Ricardo Munda....

November 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Vincent Bolin, aged 40, of Lakewood, on November 22, 2024. Daniel was born on March 2, 1984, and leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Daniel served his country with honor for 9 years. After his...

November 20, 2024

Robert “Bob” Alfred Schierer passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Los Alamitos, CA, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Bob was predeceased by his father, Alfred Henry Schierer, mother Mary Ellen Holetschek, and brother Gerald Anthony.

Bob was born July 8, 1940, in Chicago, IL, and was the oldest of four children. In 1959, Bob,...

November 20, 2024

My Most Precious, Most Beloved, Most Beautiful Katy. “Because that you are going, and never coming back…”, is something I learned from Emily Dickinson, as well as “There’s a Certain Slant of Light…”, Which came streaming out of our home on the morning of November 20, 2024, and when the light had left, you yourself had left, and were...

November 17, 2024

James “Jim” William Knaub, 1956-2024, finished his race Monday, Nov. 18 in Long Beach, California.

He was born to Leola and George Knaub in Corona, California, on Jan. 5, 1956, minutes after his twin sister, Debra Cathleen. They were raised in Lakewood, California, with their brothers and sisters, Cheryl Knaub (Larry Lea), Fred Knaub (Mitzi), and Stanley...

November 17, 2024

Sheryl was born in Bellflower CA, the middle child of three girls. She is survived by her mother, Irene, younger sister, Donna.

Sheryl met her husband, Paul while they both attended Cerritos Community College. They were married on February 1, 1976. They have three children together, Brian, Jonathan, and Laura. They have two grandchildren, Austin and Sienna....

November 14, 2024

John Edward Rosique, Jr., age 78, of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024. John was born on May 31, 1946, in Atmore, Alabama, to John Edward Rosique, Sr., and Mary June Rosique. He was raised in Brewton, Alabama, until 1959, when his family relocated to Lakewood, California. He graduated from Lakewood High School in...