Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Gertrude "Trudy" Carroll

March 5, 2023

Gertrude “Trudy” Carroll Obituary

Gertrude “Trudy” Carroll, age 93, of Cypress, California, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, surrounded by family. Trudy was born on December 29, 1929, in Den Hague, Netherlands, the daughter of Anton and Catherine Van de Wetering and the oldest of eight children. Trudy was preceded in death by her late husband...

Kimberly Lynn Whistler Black

February 28, 2023

Kim is survived by her husband Steve and two children, Jeff Black, and Erica Bautista, daughter in law Catherine Black, and son in law Narciso Bautista. Three grandchildren, Elizabeth Black, Andrew Black and Zoe Bautista, and one sister, Debbie Swanson.

Kim and Steve recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and as a retired librarian assistant, Kim loved...

Elton Dwaine Elberling

February 27, 2023

Elton Dwaine Elberling was born on November 27, 1931 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Roy and Ellen Elberling. Elton was the eldest of 5 children; two brothers, LeRoy and James; and two sisters, Marlys and Gladys.

He was raised in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated from Denfeld High School June,1950.

Elton joined the U.S. Navy in...

Robert Duane Nold

February 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” Duane Nold of Seal Beach was born on May 29, 1946, to John and Annie Nold in Madison, South Dakota.

He met the love of his life, Kathy Blakemore, at Banning HS in Wilmington. They married a year after graduation and had three sons Eric, Shawn, and Aron. Bob is survived...

William James "Jim" Kelley

February 23, 2023

William James “Jim” Kelley, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Los Alamitos, California. He was born January 29, 1947 in Berlin, Germany following World War II to U.S. Army Officers Arthur Henry “Jim” and Agnes Elizabeth “Betty” McCaw Kelley. He was a long-time resident of Denver, Colorado prior to relocating to Long Beach, California in 1983....

Doris Jean Jones

February 20, 2023

Doris was born in El Monte, CA on June 24, 1925 to Everett and Lorene Marcum. She had one sister Marilyn born in January 1929, but Marilyn lived only 2 months. Doris was raised as an only child, but grew up around a lot of cousins. She was very close to some of them. Doris was a small child...

Gary William Hopperstad Aka Alexander Wilhelm Hope

February 17, 2023

Gary Hopperstad  AKA Alexander Wilhelm Hope, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023.

Gary was born May 29, 1939, in Watford City, North Dakota to Jewett and Vera Hopperstad.

Gary had a wonderful life from the stories he would tell. Gary worked for MGM when he was younger singing, dancing and some acting. He was...

Rosario Santos Estrera

February 8, 2023

Rosario Santos Estrera was known as “Mommy ” and “Lola Rosing” to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also fondly called “Rose” by her friends and “Rutching” by her relatives and friends from her hometown.  She was 87 years old when she peacefully passed away surrounded with her loved ones on Wednesday, February 08, 2023...

Thomas Joseph Kennedy

February 3, 2023

Thomas Joseph Kennedy, born 5 September 1931 in Killenaule, Tipperary, Ireland to Jack Kennedy and Mai O’Sullivan, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at the age of 91. He is survived by his sons – Mossy, Donal and Sean, and grandchildren Caroline, Catalina, and Liliana.

Forever proud of being a Tipperary man, this is was here Tom initiated...

Cheryl Lorraine Kritz Acevedo

February 1, 2023

Loving wife to Domingo Acevedo Jr.

Loving Mother to Jessica Acevedo and

Step daughters Angela & Jennifer Acevedo.

Sister to Roxanne Hild and Charles Kritz.

Cheryl began her life on June 12th, 1962 at Hawthorne Community Hospital here in the City...

Pamela Ruth Bezart

January 30, 2023

Pamela Ruth Rutz was born on May 13, 1960 to Jack and Leone Rutz in Long Beach, California. She was the younger sister of David, Karen, Patrick, Valerie and older sister - by five minutes -  to her twin, Michael. Pam spent her childhood living on Charlemagne, around the corner from Wardlow Park and walking distance from St. Cornelius....

David Douglas Fairfield

January 22, 2023

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David Douglas Fairfield

1953 – 2023

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

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Policarpia "Nene" Limpin Rapadas

January 22, 2023

Policarpia “Nene” Rapadas, age 93 , was lovingly welcomed into the kingdom of her Heavenly Father on January 22, 2023. She passed away peacefully in the care of her devoted family in La Habra Heights, California.

Nene entered this world as a Christmas blessing, being born in Tarlac, Philippines on December 26, 1929. Her happy marriage to...

Dale Vance Phillips

January 20, 2023

Dale Vance Phillips, son of Rev. Herschel and Opal Phillips, went to meet Jesus in glory on January 20, 2023. Dale Phillips was born in Kansas City, MO on September 9, 1930. In passing, he leaves behind his loving wife, Ann Phillips of Yorba Linda, CA. They were married 74 years. His 4 loving daughters include, Suzann Douthwright, Margie...

Max Alan Johnson

January 19, 2023

Max Alan Johnson was born on May 28, 1939, in Missoula, Montana to Herbert and June Johnson. He was the third of four boys, along with Noel, Gale and Gary. He was raised in Florence Montana and attended Florence Carlton Grade and High School; where he played varsity basketball, baseball, and football.

In 1958, after graduating high...

Norma "Nonnie" Ziegler

January 18, 2023

Norma "Nonnie" Ziegler

Born June 4, 1932 in Watts, California and passed away January 18, 2023 in La Habra, California.

Nonnie is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed going to the theater and traveling. She was extremely loving, caring and selfless.

Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401

Darla Jean Merkley

January 17, 2023

Our beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma, Darla Jean Merkley, passed away on January 17, 2023, in La Palma, California after a brief illness, she was 86 years old. Mom was born at the home of her Grandmother Fogg in Rexburg, Idaho, on February 29, 1936. She was the first of six children to be born to James Virgil Fogg...

Angelito Parone Madayag

January 17, 2023

Bernard E. Torres

January 15, 2023

Bernard “Bennie” Torres, 93, was born in Brawley, CA on December 4, 1929, and died peacefully in Downey, CA in the presence of his loving family on January 15, 2023.

Bennie joined the U.S. Army in 1949 and served during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged in 1951 and eventually met his future wife Gloria.

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Terrence "Terry" Thomas O'Toole

January 14, 2023

Terrence Thomas O’Toole was born December 22, 1942 in Pasadena, California to Horace and Mary O’Toole.  He was the first boy in a family of ten children, all raised in the San Gabriel Valley.  Terry attended Holy Family Catholic church and school as a youngster.  He was part of the first class to graduate La Salle High School in...