Recent Obituaries in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas
Andrew Arthur Marsac
May 24, 2023
Andrew Arthur Marsac
April 5th 1953 - May 24th 2023
My very beloved husband and our beloved Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Uncle
Will always be very missed, but never forgotten.
Matthew "Matt" Azzara
May 24, 2023
Matthew (Matt) Azzara passed away peacefully in his home in Menifee, California on May 24th, 2023. He was 77 years old. He was a loving father and generous with family and friends.
Matt was born in Staten Island, New York to his parents Marco (Mark) and Bertha (Betty) Azzara.
The family later moved to California...
James Kumiyama Sanchez (Usa Ret.)
May 24, 2023
James Kumiyama Sanchez was born in Inarajan, Guam November 14, 1939 to Vicente Q. (a teacher and later a decorated WWII sailor), and Margarita K. Sanchez, passing from this earth May 24, 2023. James was the oldest son of 8 children. James and his parents lived on Guam during the Japanese occupation during WWII, moving...
Dale Edward Saas
May 20, 2023
Dale Edwards Saas was born on February 28, 1940, to Edward and Madge Saas in Olean, New York. He was the oldest of four sons Dale, Roy, Larry, and Erroll. At a young age, he moved to Compton, California and graduated from Compton High School.
He met the love of his life, Barbara Joann Floe, at Tastee...
Arthur Merritt Fitzpatrick
May 19, 2023
Arthur was born in Red Bank, New Jersey to Irene and Arthur Merrit Fitpatrick, the first. He attended school in Redbank, and then was in the Army as a specialist 3rd class. Art was in the reserves after active duty. After studying engineering in New York City, he worked in astro engineering.
On June 10, 1961, he...
Mary Leidner
May 17, 2023
Our beloved Mary Leidner, 90 years old, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2023.
Mary was born on May 11, 1933 to Bessie Smith Frost and Larson Frost of Long Beach, California.
Mary is survived by her son Richard Leidner.
Mary’s memorial service was held on May 25, 2023 at the...
Nancy Jo Ellis
May 17, 2023
Nancy Jo Ellis was born on November 11, 1932, in Phoenix Arizona. She was the oldest of 4 children (Nancy, Ed, Glenna and Patricia) to Hugh and Laura Belle McElhannon. At an early age, her family moved to Riverside, California. She attended Poly High in Riverside and was active in school clubs, softball, bowling and with the church her...
Louie J. Galaz
May 16, 2023
Louie J. Galaz
“Cowboy Lou”
1926-2023
Louie (96) passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2023. He was born in Long Beach, CA on September 2, 1926, and grew up on a working cattle ranch off of Pacific Avenue with his ten siblings and his parents,...
Annamaria (Mary Ann) Madrid-Vigil
May 13, 2023
Annamaria (Mary Ann) Madrid-Vigil, age 67, passed away on May 13, 2023 after a brief illness. She transitioned peacefully with family members present. Annamaria was born in Inglewood, California. She was raised in Lawndale, and attended St. Catherine Laboure Elementary School and Bishop Montgomery High School. Annamaria was the youngest daughter of Fred and Ascension Madrid Vigil. She was...
Joanne "Bunnie" Warner
May 11, 2023
Joanne “Bunnie” Warner – a wife, mother, grandmother, volunteer, counselor, mentor and more, who steeped all her relationships in love – passed away peacefully at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday, May 11 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Bunnie, who would have been 80 years old on Mother’s Day, lived her life immersed...
Lester Alexander Mindus Ph.D
May 7, 2023
Lester Alexander Mindus Ph.D of La Palma
Dr. Les Mindus, who grew up in New Bedford MA and was a psychologist for over 50 years, died in Long Beach CA on May 7 surrounded by his loving family.
He was 80 years old, known for his gentle warmth and incisive mind....
Mary Kathryn Kessler
May 6, 2023
Mary Kathryn Faron Kessler
August 2, 1940 to May 6, 2023
Mary was born in Kansas City, Kansas the fourth child of parents...
Beverly June Miller
May 3, 2023
Heaven just got another angel…and there was a huge celebration, when she entered the gates!!
Beverly June Miller went home, to be with the Lord, on May 3, 2023. She was our matriarch, our mentor, our confidante, our biggest supporter, and our shoulder to cry on. Her generosity, kindness, selflessness, and love were evident every...
Gary Mackenzie Lance
April 24, 2023
Gary MacKenzie Lance
“The song has ended, but the melody plays on … ”
Gary MacKenzie Lance, 88 years of age, passed away on April 24, 2023, in his home in Cerritos, CA, surrounded by family. He was born on March 29,1935, to MacKenzie and Elda Lance, in Glens Falls,...
Donald Joseph Datko
April 22, 2023
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Donald Joseph Datko, known to his friends as Don, passed away. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Los Angeles, California.
He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School along with his brothers, Richard (Dr. Richard Datko), Gerald (Jerry), and Lawrence (Larry). He graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles in...
Alice "Gigi" Wise
April 17, 2023
It is with great peace that we announce the passing of Alice Wise. She left this world on April 17, 2023, and is now with Christ!
Alice was affectionally referred to as Gigi. She was eccentric and passionate and lived life to the fullest. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks in her life, Alice never...
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