Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

July 25, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Dominic Montella, age 94, passed away in Long Beach, California on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was born on November 26, 1931, to Antonio and Angelina Montella in Los Angeles, California. At age 18, he proudly signed up for the United States Navy where he served as a radar operator in the Korean War....

July 25, 2026

July 24, 2026

Mary Rose Joann Bolton’s Autobiography

I was born during the depression years on June 18, 1932. My parents, Clifford Emerson Hardwick and Mary Agnes Beauchamp, had only been married several months when she became pregnant with me. Mom became quite ill with a kidney infection that put her into the hospital. She was put on bedrest for several months. The doctors...

July 17, 2026

Bernard P. Hehir Jr. age 84 was a US Navy Veteran. He was the loving father of Elizabeth Christine Hehir and the late Murry Patrick Hehir

Dear brother of Elba (the late Zeke), James (Linda), the late Mary Catherine Roder (the late Nick), & the late Patricia Ann.

Dear Uncle and great uncle too many whom he cherished.

Preceded in death by his...

July 15, 2026

Alice Muñoz was born on November 21, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Long Beach, California. She passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2026. Alice was a devoted daughter of Alex and Vera Muñoz.

Alice attended Eugene Tincher Elementary School, Walter B. Hill Junior High, and graduated from Robert A. Millikan High School in 1969, where she was...

July 11, 2026

Benina was born in Water Canyon New Mexico. Her family moved to Magdalena when she was a small child and raised there. She is a twin to her sister Laura Geier, her remaining sibling. Her other brothers and sisters have passed before her. Clara, Stella, Helen, Julian and Dennis.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Pete Sanchez in Magdalena, at St Mary's...

July 9, 2026

Guadalupe "Tito" Guillen passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Orange, California, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 26, 1955, in San Pedro, California, Tito lived a life dedicated to faith, family, service, and community.

Tito proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. Following his military service, he worked at...

July 8, 2026

ALMA MORTON MOORE VAZZANA 1929-2026

Alma Vazzana, age 97, died peacefully at home on July 8, 2026. She was known for her love of music, love of travel and love of good humor.

She was born in Wilson, NC on February 3, 1929 to Solon Balias Moore and Flossie Mae Davis. Her father was an architect and mother a seamstress in her...

July 6, 2026

Keith Francis Hunt passed away surrounded by his devoted wife and loving sons on July 6, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born on November 28, 1961, in Lakewood, California, Keith was raised in Long Beach. He was a proud Long Beach native and carried his love for the city into every stage of his life. He was the fourth of...

July 5, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Garret Paul McNulty on Sunday, July 5th at home with his loving wife, Pamela by his side.  Funeral Services for Garret will take place on Thursday, August 6th starting at 9:30am at the Luyben Dilday Mortuary Chapel - 5161 East Arbor Road Long Beach. Following the Funeral Service there will...

July 4, 2026

PRIVATE SERVICES ARE PENDING

July 2, 2026

Susan Cummins

July 28, 1950 – July 2, 2026

Susan Cummins, 75, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Fullerton, California, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born on July 28, 1950, in Laramie, Wyoming, Susan was the daughter of Vernal "Bucky" and Lois Wamhoff. She grew up in Laramie with her three siblings and graduated from Laramie High School with...

July 2, 2026

Helen was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1932. She was the daughter of Catharine Grill Burch and Joseph Burch. Along with her parents and her younger brother James Carroll (Jim), Helen grew up in a tight-knit community of families whose lives centered around church and school. To this day friendships forged in childhood remain. After attending St....

June 30, 2026

June 24, 2026

Tony Manuel Rivera passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Corona, California.

Tony was born on June 13, 1931, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Isabel Baca Rivera and Manuel Rivera. He was the eldest of six children and grew up alongside his siblings, Sam, Jennie, Pauline, Josie (all of whom preceded him in death), and Merlinda.

In September 1951, Tony married...

June 23, 2026

William "Bill" Louis Stelmar, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, California on June 23, 2026.  Born on May 2, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Bill grew up in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, developing a deep pride for his country and his community.

A Proud American, Bill served his nation in the Army National Guard.  He later...

June 22, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Vivian Beatrice Kapono

Vivian Beatrice Kapono, 94, of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2026. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, she lived a full and devoted life surrounded by her family in both California and Hawaii.

Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Kapono; her son, Kennard Kapono Sr.; her...

June 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Linda Louise Zimmerman (née West)

Linda Louise Zimmerman passed away on June 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and unwavering love for her family and community. She will be profoundly missed, lovingly remembered, and forever woven into the stories of those whose lives she touched.

Born and raised in Southern California, Linda grew up in...

June 16, 2026

June 14, 2026

Dick Rietveld, a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away at home on June 14,2026. Dick was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to California in 1959.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 11:00 am 

New Life Church 18800 Norwalk Blvd Artesia Ca 90701

Lunch to Follow