Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Dennis "Lance" Tilson

Dennis "Lance" Tilson

February 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...

John Hayes Costello

John Hayes Costello

February 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...

M. Juanita Mueller

M. Juanita Mueller

February 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...

Michel Dennis Mcmahon

Michel Dennis Mcmahon

February 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,...

Larry Dean Carr

Larry Dean Carr

February 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...

Thomas Edward Magdaleno

Thomas Edward Magdaleno

February 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...

John "Jack" Patrick Courtney

John "Jack" Patrick Courtney

February 7, 2024

John “Jack” Patrick Courtney , 74, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Long Beach, CA after a valiant fight with cancer. He was our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Jack was born in Lowell, MA on September 8, 1949, to Marion and Patrick Courtney. He attended Lowell’s St. Patrick's...

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler

January 29, 2024

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler passed away on Jan 29,2024, at the age of 88.

He was a dedicated family man and leaves behind 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was a veteran of the Us Air Force and after service  had a long  and dedicated career as a Civil Servant with the United...

Geraldine Prince

Geraldine Prince

January 28, 2024

Geraldine Hervey was born on June 12, 1941, to Frankie and Sammie Hervey in Lone Oak, Texas. She was the sixth of seven children. The Lone Oak residence of the Hervey's was always busy and full of family members as her older nieces and nephews were raised in the home alongside Geraldine and her younger brother.

The...

Susanne Marie Neumann

Susanne Marie Neumann

January 25, 2024

Susanne (Susie) Marie Neumann, 67, of Lakewood, CA suddenly passed away at her home on January 25, 2024.  Her loss is completely unexpected, and her family is profoundly saddened.  She is now home with Jesus.

Susie was born on October 16, 1956 to Robert and Della Neumann of Bellflower.  She attended Bethany Lutheran School and graduated from...

William Campbell Jr.

William Campbell Jr.

January 24, 2024

William Campbell Jr , 93, passed away on January 24th 2024 at his home in Long Beach, CA surrounded by his family.

Son of Henrietta Campbell (Loya), and William John Campbell, he was born August 20, 1930 in San Pedro , CA. He attended Banning High School in Wilmington, CA and...

Robert H. Dickison

Robert H. Dickison

January 23, 2024

Robert Dickison, Born in Baker, Oregon on April 7, 1928, to Merton and Eathel Dickison, passed in Long Beach, California on January 23, 2024.

Graduating from Linfield College with his bachelor’s degree, Robert was drafted to serve in the Korean war, where he served fourteen months.

After returning home, he achieved his master’s degree from...

Patricia "Pat" Nichols

Patricia "Pat" Nichols

January 20, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Nichols was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed peacefully at home on January 20, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on September 24, 1930 to Walter and Lelia Elgin in Towanda, Illinois and was the youngest of 7 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, 2 brothers...

Lawrence Steve Romero

Lawrence Steve Romero

January 19, 2024

Our beloved father Lawrence (Larry) Romero passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 65. He is survived by his son Redolfo Romero, daughter Raquel Romero, former wife Betty Gonzalez, grandchildren Roman, Alexandria, Ryan and Rudy Romero, his sisters Debra Ramirez, Margaret Romero, and brother Thomas Cordell. He was preceded in death by mother, Maria (Mary) Romero,...

Frances Campas Magdaleno

Frances Campas Magdaleno

January 17, 2024

Frances Magdaleno was called home to heaven on the evening of January 17th, 2024. She was the second of seven children born to Henry and Martina “Marty” Campas on February 23, 1938 in San Gabriel. At the age of eighteen she was introduced to Thomas Magdaleno, who would become her adoring husband of over 66 years and the father...

Joseph Mark Stilinovich

Joseph Mark Stilinovich

January 15, 2024

Joseph, better known as Joe or Joey, was born in Huntington Beach, CA and passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2024. Joe spent most of his childhood in West Covina, CA where he attended Edgewood High School. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Master’s Degree in Emergency Service Administration from California State University...

Edna Margaret Sandoval

Edna Margaret Sandoval

January 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Margaret Sandoval, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend. Edna departed the world peacefully on January 10th, 2024.

Edna is survived by her sister Theresa Sandoval. Her legacy lives on through her 3 children: Patricia, Michael Jr., and...