Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Mar 15, 2024

Melvin Arthur LeBeauf was born in Ama, Louisiana on July 12, 1934, the third child of Eugene Joseph LeBeauf and Dora Triche LeBeauf. Mel had an older brother and sister, Eugene and Miriam, now deceased, and seven younger brothers and sisters: Gloria, Carolyn, Arlene, Anthony, Elaine, Ronnie, and Valerie. Mel grew up in Ama along the West Bank of the...

Mar 15, 2024

In Loving Memory

Barbara “BJ “   Shelmire

September 30, 1945 - March 15, 2024

Barbara Ann Shelmire known to many as BJ was born to Willie Spencer, and Dossie Mae Spruill in Williamston, North Carolina on September...

Mar 13, 2024

Jack Alvin Ostermann, a humble servant of the Lord, aged 96, was called to our eternal home on March 13, 2024, from Artesia, California. Born on January 25, 1928, in Racine, Wisconsin, Jack answered the call of duty as a United States Navy Seaman, First Class USNR, during World War II.

From his early college days, Jack's...

Mar 8, 2024

Mary Jane Kurkura Klingensmith quietly passed away on March 8th, 2024, at age 93.

Mary, a native Californian was born in Bell California on August 13, 1930, to Katherine and John Kukura. She graduated from Bell High School where she was active in student government, sports and voluntarism.  She received her B.A. in Elementary Education at the...

Mar 6, 2024

Vincent Michael Miranda , a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed military veteran, peacefully departed this life in Long Beach, California, on March 6, 2024, at the age of 69. Born in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, Vince was raised in the serene surroundings of Palo Alto, California. His journey was one adorned with...

Mar 5, 2024

Richard Joseph Cavallaro, aged 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 5, 2024, at the Tibor Rubin Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, California. He had been in long-term care at that facility for about two years.

Richard was born in Rochester, New York on September 5, 1925, the second-youngest child of...

Mar 5, 2024

Our beloved mother Patricia Ann Beggs Grote passed away on March 5th 2024 at 3:28pm, literally at the end of a school day. She was known as Mom, Pat, Mrs. Grote, Dearie, Gigi and Patricia when she was being sassy., Our mom would've been 90 years young on December 18th of this year!

Patricia Ann Beggs Grote...

Mar 5, 2024

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Mar 1, 2024

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Feb 27, 2024

Terrance Hodel, known as Terry to his friends and family, died peacefully on February 27, 2024, in Long Beach, CA. He spent his final days surrounded by loved ones who respected and admired him for his integrity, kindness, and charming sense of humor.

Terry was born in Los Angeles, but moved to West Covina when he was...

Feb 27, 2024

Obituary

Joseph Michael Magdaleno Sr.

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the loss of Joseph Michael Magdaleno Senior. Joseph passed away on the evening of February 27, 2024, following a stroke the prior week. Born in Los Angeles, California to Tomas Negrete Magdaleno and Maria Luisa Loera on January 26th,...

Feb 26, 2024

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Feb 24, 2024

Vincent Daniel Piraino was born on March 9, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois. Moving to California with his baby sister, Nancy, when Dan was two years old, his parents Vincent James and Virginia soon bought a house in Lakewood on Josie Street where his younger siblings Anthony, Steven, Mark, and Donna were born. Growing up in a bustling home, Dan...

Feb 23, 2024

Dennis “Lance” Tilson passed on February 23rd, 2024 in Long Beach CA at age 84. He was born on January 2nd, 1940 in Long Beach CA to George and Evelyn Tilson.

Lance was a wonderful Father, Grandpa and the best Grandpops who enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. He worked in employee relations in the...

Feb 23, 2024

In loving memory of John Hayes Costello, born in Los Angeles, California to Fern Marie Hayes of St. Joseph, Missouri and Johnny Pateo Costello of Il Locos Sur, Philippines on April 4, 1939. The only child between Fern and Johnny he was an adorable and charismatic boy. He grew up in Montebello, California with his dog Major and a...

Feb 21, 2024

Maria Juanita Mueller passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1931 in Pomona, California to Arcelia and Joaquin Cabrera and was the second oldest of nine children. After attending St. Joseph Elementary School in Pomona and graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Los Angeles, Juanita lived and worked in San Francisco and Los...

Feb 20, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of “Coach Mike”.

Michel McMahon Sr. passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 74. Mike was born in Lucy, Tennessee on July 29, 1949, to James and Nancy McMahon, high school sweethearts. The family relocated to Sterling, Colorado where Mike and his 3 brothers,...

Feb 18, 2024

DOWNEY – Larry D. Carr, 84, died February 18, 2024, at a Lynwood hospital. He was born September 19, 1939 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Walter Benjamin Carr and Gertrude Ellen (Collins) Carr.

Larry graduated from Bell Gardens High School, class of 1959. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. Larry married...

Feb 15, 2024

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Feb 11, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the loss of our father, Tom Magdaleno. Dad passed in the early morning of February 11, 2024, exactly 25 days after the loss of our dear mother Frances. We sincerely believe that, despite his physical injuries from a bad fall he experienced two weeks after she left...