Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Sep 26, 2023

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Sep 26, 2023

Joseph David Ahern left this world to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023, at the age of 94 peacefully in his sleep. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone he befriended and interacted with.

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Sep 21, 2023

Russell ‘Rusty’ Warren Doty, 64, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2023 following a heroic 3 year battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Rusty is survived by his wife of 41 years, Catherine (Biere) Doty, son Devin Doty, daughter in law, Emily Doty, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Madison & Grayson.

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Sep 19, 2023

Gregory Edward Loya passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Greg is survived by his children Jethro, Crosby, and Lola, and his Amor, Esther Banuelos. Greg was a devoted father, a 2023 graduate of CSULA with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a U. S. Coast Guard Veteran of 10 years.

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Sep 17, 2023

Vivian Priscilla Tadsen (Sahagon) was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a very dear friend (they knew her as “Vi”).  She was sister of 12 siblings of which all have passed before her.  On 2/9/1939, Vivian was born to Stanley Lucas and Marie Elena Sahagon.  On 9/17/2023 at age 84, she is survived by; daughter Candi (1), son...

Sep 16, 2023

Shirley Ann Oglesby nee Clatanoff, passed away on September 16, 2023 in Long Beach. Born on November 10, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to Helen Clatanoff (Nash) and Glen Clatanoff, with her brother, Frank Clatanoff.

Shirley leaves behind her daughter, Theresa Hagner, grandson, Casey Hagner, Son-in-law, Rob Hagner; as well as her nieces, Nancy Baker and Kathy...

Sep 9, 2023

Maria Gloria Contreras (neé Galindo), Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt/Tia, and dear friend to all, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2023 at the age of 90.

She was born on April 15, 1933 in Brawley, CA to Jesus and Augustina Galindo. She married her soul-mate for life, John M. Contreras,...

Sep 7, 2023

Raymond Thomas Roberts passed away on September 7, 2023.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 48 years Donna Roberts and his children Stephen, Gary, Matthew, and Kimberly. Raymond was a cherished grandfather to Cheyenne, Delanie, Kade, Ryan, Chase, Andrew, Owen, Kenna, and Kolson. He was a great grandfather to Carter, Cannon, and Colton.

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Sep 2, 2023

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Sep 1, 2023

Paul Lewis Pastusak, 64, graduated to heaven peacefully at his home in Lakewood, CA on September 1, 2023 following a heroic 3 year battle with Mesothelioma.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ellen (Brown) Pastusak, daughter Hayley (Pastusak) White, son Jameson Pastusak, daughter Mallory (Pastusak) Martin, Son in laws Nathan White and Jeremiah Martin...

Aug 30, 2023

GERALDINE K. BAUMANN

Geraldine “Gerry” Baumann (Kalb) passed away peacefully on the 30th of August 2023 in Seal Beach California.  She is survived by her husband Donald, her two sons, Michael (and Betty) and Timothy (and LeAnne), as well as her three grandchildren Francesca, Glenn, and Kevin, and five great grandchildren.

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Aug 28, 2023

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Aug 28, 2023

Tom Giles, 79, died on August 28th at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, California. Tom was born on April 7th, 1944 in Pontiac Michigan. He was the son of Louise and Frederick Giles and was raised in Birmingham Michigan.

After graduating from Seaholm High School in 1962, Tom continued hiseducation in mechanics. In July of...

Aug 28, 2023

Maria “Maruchita” Restrepo Noreña, Age 63, was welcomed into heaven on August 28th, 2023 to be with our heavenly Father. Maria was born on February 5th, 1960 in Granada Antioquia, Colombia. Daughter to Rosalina and Luis Santiago Noreña.

She is survived by her husband Rigoberto Restrepo, son Andres Restrepo and puppy Kobe, who loved her very much....

Aug 26, 2023

Darrell Franklin Spence

February 7, 1955 – August 26, 2023

Born February 7, 1955, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Long Beach CA to parents John & Revelta (Butcher) Spence. Darrell, along with siblings Dennis Spence, Dannyell Miller, Darla (Miller) Barnett, grew up in Long Beach, CA. Darrell attended...

Aug 21, 2023

Samuel Joseph McCarthy Jr. passed away August 21, 2023, in Seal Beach, California.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary, is survived by his wife Meinrada, and his children Sheila (Frank) and Kevin (Sara). Sam was the cherished grandfather of Andrew, Stephanie & Allison, who will miss him dearly. Also survived by...

Aug 21, 2023

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Aug 18, 2023

Our beloved mother, Genevieve Ann Leyn, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2023. She was 89 years old. Less than a month away from turning 90. Genevieve is survived by her children, Judy, Carolyn (son-in-law, Dan), Brian (daughter-in-law, Deanna), eight grandchildren, Meghan, Anthony, Michael, Danielle, Annalise, Madison, Tanner, Hailey, two great-granddaughters Ella (6 yrs. old) and Scarlett (3 mos....

Aug 17, 2023

Gordon J. Mueller passed away on August 17, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1936 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Marie and Julius Mueller and was the youngest of seven children. After graduating from Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee, Gordon earned a college degree and also enlisted in the National Guard where he served for six years...

Aug 17, 2023

On August 17, 2023 Maria (Mary) Sara Romero at the age of 84 got her wings and went to walk with the Angels. Mary was born on August 20, 1938 to her loving parents Esteban and Theresa Vallejos.

She has been reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband Al, daughter Gloria, son Johnny, niece Lillian, sisters Della...