Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

May 8, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Burke unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Newport Beach, California. He is survived by his loving wife, Tina Burke, and his two sons, Shane and Nathan Burke. Daniel was 64 years old.

Daniel, son of Paul and Matilda Burke, spent his entire life in Long Beach. If he wasn’t surfing, he was...

May 7, 2024

Pearl Lillian Redding Huntley, 95, died on May 7, 2024 in Norwalk, California.

Pearl was born in Portland, Oregon on June 29, 1928. Pearl grew up in Oregon. After graduating from high school, Pearl modeled in numerous fashions shows in Portland. Pearl was also an avid synchronized swimmer. In 1948 she moved to Long Beach and became...

May 4, 2024

“In Loving Memory of William Mark Bagley, Jr., March 31, 1959 – May 4, 2024

William “Bill” Bagley, Jr., devoted son, grandson, nephew, brother, husband, and father, passed away quietly at home in Bellflower, CA. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Bill touched countless lives through his unwavering character and larger-than-life personality. Bill loved to connect with people,...

May 4, 2024

Gilbert Frank Haddad passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2024 at his home in Long Beach, CA - surrounded by family. He was 95 years old.

Born and raised in Detroit, MI in August 1928, he and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1943. He served his country in the immediate aftermath of WWII in the...

May 1, 2024

William Marion Arthur

October 18, 1931 – May 1, 2024

Bill Arthur was one of the world’s “true gentlemen”. He was so kind, cheerful and caring. Bill was the eldest of six children born to William Frederick Arthur and Anita Glasgow Arthur. He was preceded in death...

Apr 28, 2024

Patricia Kathleen Shelley (nee Swift), “Kathy,” died peacefully on Sunday, April 28, at 6:45am in Anaheim, California, listening to her favorite hymns surrounded by family.

Kathy was born June 10, 1947, in Grants Pass, Oregon to John Stuart Swift and Patricia Jane Swift (nee Belcher). She was followed by four brothers who looked up to her as...

Apr 20, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Marmion was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on April 20, 2024.

She was born to Boyce and Katherine Bower in Michigan, in 1940. At a very young age her parents moved from Michigan to Southern California.

Judy attended Long Beach schools,...

Apr 17, 2024

Jimmy "Jim" Wilson Wright, age 84, of Long Beach, California, passed away on April 17, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1939, in Tabor City, North Carolina.

Jim had a rich and fulfilling life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960, where he worked aboard the USS John Willis as an assault...

Apr 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Katie Campion, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many, who passed away peacefully at home with family.

Katie was born on February 25, 1930, in Los Angeles to Susan Roach and Robert Christopher Mulligan. She was predeceased by her parents and older brother,...

Apr 15, 2024

James (Jim) Lawrence Schorr

Born: June 10, 1931 in Norwalk, California to John & Julia Schorr

Entered Eternity: April 15, 2024

Jim’s father, John Schorr (original “pop”) worked for the State of California building highways; so, during his younger years, the family moved as the highway moved.

Later, Jim attended “Pontifical...

Apr 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Rudy Rosier, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, and dear friend to so many. He died on April 15th, at Los Alamitos Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, who cherished, respected and admired him for his kindness, charm and sense of humor.

Rudy was born...

Apr 14, 2024

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Apr 6, 2024

Alicia Mejia Sanchez was born on August 1, 1935, in Jerico, Colombia, to Roberto and Leticia Sanchez. Fondly known as “Tata” to her 12 siblings and dozens of cousins, she embraced her role as the eldest with dedication and love.

As a teen, when her father’s business faced challenges, Alicia sacrificed her own education and started working...

Apr 2, 2024

Martin, Mary Ellen (Shafer), 100 of Lakewood passed away April 2, 2024, in her home.

Preceded in death by parent’s Eugene and Ethel Shafer, Husband Irvin  H. Martin, Brothers; Max and Chester, and Sister: Thelma Strange, Sons: Tony Max, and Troy Dean, and a great-granddaughter Sarah Marie Colby.

Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Linda (Tony)...

Apr 2, 2024

Dorothy “Dottie” Stratman (Esswein) went to her heavenly home at the age of ninety-seven on April 2, 2024.  She was born in the family home of her parents, Carl and Edna Hempelman in Quincy, Illinois on September 3, 1926.  She was blessed to have four sisters, an older sister Bonnie Peters, and three younger sisters, Phyllis Wolter,...

Mar 31, 2024

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Mar 27, 2024

Doris (Fontaine Parenteau) Sargent passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at home in Long Beach CA, with her family around her. The viewing will be on April 12th from 3-7pm and the celebration of life will be on April 13th at 11:30 am at the Luyben Dilday Mortuary in Long Beach, California.

Doris was...

Mar 23, 2024

Our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Maxine Mary Faciane, passed away peacefully at home March 23, 2024.  She was born July 21, 1940 in Slidell, Louisana to Hilda and Ralph Cooper.  Her loving husband Louis and brother Ralph (Buddy) preceded her in death.  Maxine is survived by her four sons, Mario (Lori), Kevin (Robbi), Dwayne (Michelle),Troy (Lynn), her...

Mar 18, 2024

Alicia Wassink was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18th, 2024. She was born to Jeannette & Archibald Jones in the city of Pensacola, Florida on July 1st, 1940. She spent most of her childhood moving from state to state as her father was a Navy Sailor. Eventually they ended up in...

Mar 16, 2024

Catherine Correen (Biere) Doty, 66, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 following abrief battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Cathy is preceded in death by the love of her life, Russell “Rusty” Doty. She is survived by her son Devin, daughter in law, Emily, as well as her treasured grandchildren, Madison & Grayson.