Recent Obituaries in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas
Robert Leonard Welch
December 18, 2023
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bob's memory to:
SPCA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center
7700 East Spring Street Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (323) 730-5300 or toll-free at 1-888-spcaLA1 (772-2521), EXT. 3600
Suzanne Buckley
December 18, 2023
Suzanne Buckley was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on July 5, 1954 to parents Armand and Noella Gagne, who she is now reunited with, along with her brothers Rene and Armand Jr., and sister Jeanne.
She moved with her family to Long Beach, California when she was just three years old. While attending St. Joseph High School,...
Arthur "Al" L. Stillwell
December 17, 2023
Al (Arthur L.) Stillwell passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023, in his home by his wife’s side. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Alwina, his sons Corky and Andy, daughter-in-law Kelly Stillwell, his grandson C.J., his wife Tracy and their 3 sons: Julian, Christopher and Jameson, his brother Warren and sister-in-law Joyce Stillwell, sisters...
Blanca Estela Rodriguez
December 16, 2023
Blanca Estela Rodriguez was born on November 10, 1957, in Mexico City. She was a mother of three when she migrated to the United States of America. Although born on foreign land she made Long Beach, CA her home in late 1991. She continued raising her three children, Elizabeth (the eldest daughter), Mario (the only...
Carolynn W. Rowell
December 14, 2023
Carolynn Rowell, 83, of Cameron Park, California, peacefully passed away on December 14th, 2023. She was the first born child of Signe and Harold Wahlstrom, on April 30th, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan.
In 1945, her family moved to Bruno, Minnesota, where she spent her elementary school years, before moving to Babbitt, Minnesota, in 1956. She attended...
Colleen Smith
December 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....
Frances Anne Florez
December 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...
Dorothy Elizabeth Hill
December 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...
Esther Dolores Gow
November 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...
Albert Rodger Pezone
November 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...
Charles Robert Simmerman
November 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...
Vern Ray Reynolds
November 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...
Leonardo Tabares
November 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...
Roger Julian Pierce
November 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...
Douglas "Donnie" Zomalt
November 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...
Carol Ann Cotter
November 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...
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