Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Dec 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Colleen Smith

December 17, 1936 to December 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen Estelle Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, neighbor, and friend. Colleen departed this world peacefully on December 8, 2023, just days before her 87th birthday....

Dec 5, 2023

Frances Anne Florez was born January 6, 1960 to parents Armando and Priscilla, who she is now reunited with, along with her sister Teresa, in eternal peace.

She grew up in Compton, and attended David Starr Jordan High School, where she was on the Pantherette Drill Team. In the 90’s she would move to Lakewood, where she...

Dec 4, 2023

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Dec 3, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth Hill, 72, of Lakewood, California, passed away on December 3rd, 2023. She was born to parents Margaret and Harold Johnson, on May 7th, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Rolling Hills with her brother, Hal and sister, Marilyn.

After graduating from San Diego State, Dorothy began working as an Optical inspector at...

Nov 24, 2023

Esther Dolores Gow was born on March 31, 1929, in New Mexico to Patricio Enrique and Antonia Frances Trujillo.  The family later moved to Longmont, Colorado where she attended most of her schooling and then finally settled in Southern California.  She and her father both worked at Douglas Aircraft where she met her future husband Gordon D. Gow.  They...

Nov 24, 2023

Albert R. Pezone, born April 29, 1947, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023.

He was a graduate of New Castle High School. Following high school, he worked in the steel mill before joining the U.S. military in 1966 where he proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years in the engine...

Nov 24, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Robert Simmerman 73, unexpectedly passed and went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2023. He was preceded by his dad Lyle, mom MaryAnn, and his brothers Mike, John, Jimmy and Tom.

He is survived by his wife Denise Simmerman of 15 years, his sons Bob and Matthew, his daughters Angela...

Nov 23, 2023

Vern was born in Denver and moved to Los Angeles when he was a child. He graduated from Washington High School in 1954 and married Margie in 1957, when he was 21 years old. They relocated the family from LA to Seal Beach in 1967. Raised four sons, Richard, Bruce, Steve and Ron. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary...

Nov 22, 2023

Most of you knew my father as a quiet and conservative man. For those who really got to know him, he was funny, witty and pretty clever. Born in Pereira and raised in Bogota he was proud of being Colombian. In his late teens he moved to Mexico where he met our beautiful mother Maria. In the 70s they...

Nov 22, 2023

Roger Julian Pierce (1979 to 2023)

“If you can remember me, I will always be with you.”

Roger Pierce passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 44. Roger was a beloved son. He is survived by his parents Julian Pierce and Karen Pierce, Lakewood, California. Roger...

Nov 22, 2023

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Nov 19, 2023

Douglas " DONNIE " Zomalt  Sr. was Born June 1, 1953 in Los Angeles,  California to Edward James Zomalt  and Pauline Russell Zomalt.  He received his formal education at Tibbey Elementary,  Vanguard middle school and Compton High school.

Donnie enjoyed  cars, playing ping pong, and raising pigeons and dogs. He enjoyed watching wholesome shows like Andy Griffith...

Nov 17, 2023

Carol Ann Cotter was born March 11, 1937 to Hertha Minnie Maas and Glen Eldo Wilson in Alhambra California. She was their only child and grew up in Inglewood CA enjoying all sports. She was very much a tomboy and could excel in just about any game she played, much to the dismay of the neighborhood boys. Her father...

Nov 16, 2023

Henry Madrid Cortez

Born April 16,1940 passed away November 16, 2023, in Covina California at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his wife Delia Irene Cortez of 49 ½ years of marriage. Henry is survived by his children Dawn, Denise, Ann, & Henry Jr. and was the grandfather to 12 (James,...

Nov 13, 2023

Barbara Jean Long was born November 6. 1944, in Springfield, Illinois. Shortly after, she relocated to Long Beach, California, where she attended Wilson High School. After high school, Barbara attended Cincinnati Bible College. Following her graduation, she began working as a reservation sales agent for Continental Airlines. Barbara’s belief in Jesus prompted her to church activities, as a way...

Nov 11, 2023

Services are pending.

Nov 10, 2023

Graveside services in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress are pending.

Nov 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of William (B.I.) Mais

William (B.I.) Mais, born on February 9th, 1931, in Long Beach, California, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023. He was a devoted family man, a proud alumnus of St. Anthony Grammar School and St. Anthony High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Jane Marie Kier.  ...

Nov 4, 2023

Pamela Dean Whisner

77 Years old, Long Beach California

Born July 10, 1946, Died Nov 4, 2023.

Pam was so many things to so many people.  She was a caring wife to her husband, John, a wonderful mother to Rebecca and Sean, a doting grandmother to Sydney and Kate, and a role model...

Oct 29, 2023

Darlene (North) Benson was born on November 17, 1948 and died at home on October 29, 2023.  She lived in Long Beach for her entire life. She had no children but is survived by extended family and the children of her brothers, Robert North and Terry North.

They often say that people are stunted at the age...