Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

January 24, 2026

Lynette Anna Maria Hernandez of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Lynette grew up in Trinidad and was a devoted sister to 11 beloved siblings and a loving auntie to many nieces and nephews.

Lynette immigrated...

January 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Steven Bora Chanto

The best husband, daddy/daddyO, brother, Ta (grandpa) and UmPros (uncle).

Steven Bora Chanto was born on July 17, 1956, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He passed away peacefully at home in Long Beach, California, on January 24, 2026 at 12:46 a.m. surrounded by love and comfort.

Steven survived the Khmer Rouge war in Cambodia and went on...

January 21, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Ryan, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakewood, California.

Kathleen Ann was born July 13, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Francis James and Mary Geraldine Rowley Ryan. She graduated from Aledo (Illinois) High School before gaining her nursing degrees from St. Francis School of Nursing and St. Francis School of Anesthesiology in Peoria, Illinois....

January 19, 2026

John Lennon Eilers

August 9, 1939 – January 19, 2026

John Eilers passed away from congestive heart failure, which he had for several years. He died peacefully at Alamitos Belmont Rehab Center. He is survived by his wife, Nancy. John married Nancy Montrosse on March 21, 1972, in Culver City, California. They were married for 53 years.

John was born in Huron, South...

January 17, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Watry, 64, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of our community, Tom was known for his boundless energy, generous spirit, and unwavering passion for sports.

Tom graduated from Jordan High School in 1979. He devoted 39 years to FedEx, where his dedication and integrity were matched by his endearing no-nonsense...

January 13, 2026

A Life Remembered

Patricia Agnes “Patti” Demuth passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, the seventh of eight children to William and Minnie Gill. At the age of three, Patti moved with her family to Long Beach, California. The lively spirit of her Irish household...

January 12, 2026

Frances Ellen Nichol

February 3, 1949 – January 12, 2026

Ellen “Cookie” Nichol, 76, of Hamilton, MT, passed away peacefully under God’s mercy with her family by her side on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the City of Hope in Duarte, CA.

Ellen was born in Los Angeles, CA, on Feb 3, 1949, to James and Frances Bryden. She grew up in the...

January 6, 2026

Mario Enrico Passanisi, 54, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his home in Santa Barbara, California. Born on Father’s Day, June 20, 1971, Mario lived a life marked by generosity, curiosity, and an uncommon joy that lifted the people around him.

Mario was a lifelong learner with a deep devotion to family, friends, and neighbors. He loved sports and...

January 5, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On January 5th she peacefully left this earth, at home surrounded by love. Born October 21, 1946, in Bismark, North Dakota, she grew up in a military family moving from state to state until finally landing in California to...

January 4, 2026

Gary Donald TemesJuly 24, 1948 – January 4, 2026

Gary Donald Temes passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 77.

Gary was born on July 24, 1948, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Virginia Ellis and James Temes. He was the eldest of 6 children in the family, a role he carried with pride throughout his life. He is preceded...

January 3, 2026

Elaine Steen was born November 1932 to parents Nels Mand Hilda O. Axelvold at Crookston, Minnesota. Pastor Mortensen baptized Elaine on May 2, 1933, at Fosston, Minnesota. Elaine attended Salem Lutheran Church, Gully, Minnesota, as a child and their Vacation bible school. She was confirmed by Pastor Megordan in Zion Lutheran church on June 1947.

Elaine grew up on a small...

January 1, 2026

December 31, 2025

Terry Michael O’Neil born July 12, 1957, beloved husband, brother and uncle passed suddenly and unexpectedly on December 31, 2025. Terry was born in Los Angeles, grew up in Walnut and resided in Long Beach for the past 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Maria O'Neil and stepson, Ursulo as well as brother, Lindsay...

December 28, 2025

Our beloved mother, Darlene Meyers, departed this life on December 28, 2025, in her home in Seal Beach. She was devoted to her family, a loyal friend, and a respected member of the community.

Born on January 12, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Darlene grew up surrounded by love and support. She was the daughter of Roy Engel and Aimee Nelson and...

December 27, 2025

Elena T. Lottes, lovingly known as Connie, was born on March 7, 1942, in Brawley, California. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Connie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Alfred C. Lottes, and she embraced her roles as a dedicated...

December 24, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Phillips daughter of William and Mary Padden went to meet Jesus in glory on Christmas Eve., December 24, 2025. Ann Phillips was born in Ely, Nevada on August 24, 1932. In passing she leaves three of her four daughters, Suzann Douthwright, Margie Tucker and Julie Woolsey to join Dale, her loving husband, of seventy-four years of marriage and...

December 23, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend. She peacefully departed on December 23rd, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on August 10, 1941, in Alien, Ark and grew up with a passion for God, family, thrift store shopping, crocheting and sending inspirational letters to...

December 19, 2025

December 14, 2025

Rose Kurtzberg, daughter of Max and Bertha Dorfman, passed to her Eternal Rest on December 14th 2025. Rose was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 25th, 1926, and married Harry Kurtzberg in 1946. She lived alone after Harry's death in 1985. In passing, Rose leaves 2 sons, (Jack and Alan), 4 grand-children (Marcie, Alan Jr., Rachel, and Eric), and 3...

December 12, 2025

Barbara Wendy Ghormley, age 83 years, and a 54 year resident of Seal Beach, CA entered her eternal life on December 12, 2025. Born in 1942 on January 15th in Washington, DC to Elsie and Milton Halpern, she was the third child of four. She grew up and attended High Point High School in Tacoma Park, Maryland. The family moved...