Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

J. Michael Hughes

June 6, 2024

John Michael Hughes V, or “Mike” as everyone fondly knew him, was born in San Diego, California on August 8, 1942 to John Michael Hughes IV and Edith Elaine Strom. Mike’s father was a police officer for the San Diego Police Department who became a Detective, while his mother Edith—a second generation American whose parents immigrated from Sweden—was a...

Richard Thomas Sullivan

June 1, 2024

Services are pending.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Project Healing Waters

https://projecthealingwaters.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/

William Andrew Corbin

May 23, 2024

Beloved husband, father, and friend

William Andrew Corbin, 77, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1946, in Dayton, Kentucky to the late William and Helen Corbin. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Navy where he served...

Charles "Chuck" Hope Roehrig

May 22, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Roehrig , age 90, a longtime resident of Long Beach, California, passed away on May 22, 2024. Chuck was born to William and Agnes Roehrig on January 28, 1934, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. They moved to Pasadena, California, in 1936. Chuck had a sister, Mary Ellen, and two half-brothers, Billy Roehrig and Bill Curry. He...

Peter Bernard Dempsey

May 20, 2024

Celebrating the legacy of Peter Bernard Dempsey. Peter, also known as Pete, was born on May 10, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, and he peacefully passed away on May 20, 2024 in Huntington Beach, California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Peter was born as the sixth child in a loving family. His mother,...

Michael William Mccarthy

May 15, 2024

Michael (Mike) McCarthy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Mike is survived by his wife Marie, his children Kathleen, Andrea, Matthew and his wife, Dana, Margaret and her husband Deric. His grandchildren, Regan and Leilani. His brother Daniel, and two sisters, Elaine and Pat. He was preceded in death by his...

Arthur Crouch Meigs

May 14, 2024

Arthur C. Meigs Jr. passed away on May 14, 2024 in Los Alamitos, CA.  Born in Long Beach, CA on June 14, 1931 to Dr. Arthur C. Meigs and Vivian E. Meigs, he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1950.  Soon afterwards, he joined the US Coast Guard and served aboard the USCGC Finch in Midway, Guam, and...

Daniel "Danny" Burke

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...

Pearl Lillian Huntley

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...

William "Bill" Bagley, Jr.

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,...

Gilbert Frank Haddad

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...

William Marion Arthur

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...

Patricia Kathleen Shelley

April 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...

Judith “Judy” Ann Marmion

April 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,...

Jimmy "Jim" Wilson Wright

April 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...

Leona Catherine (Katie) Campion

April 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,...

James (Jim) Lawrence Schorr

April 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...

Rudolf "Rudy" Rosier

April 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...

Neva Kathleen Bowman

April 14, 2024

Private services

Alicia Mejia Sanchez

April 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...