Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

April 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)...

April 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,...

March 31, 2024

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March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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.

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 5, 2024

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March 1, 2024

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February 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...

February 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,...

February 26, 2024

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February 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...