Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...