Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Mar 22, 2022

Cheryl Frances Michalowski-Yoder, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022.  She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, was a friend to many, and will be greatly missed.

Cheryl was born in Chicago, IL on March 8, 1959, to Conrad and Alice Michalowski. She was the fourth of five children.

Profoundly deaf...

Mar 21, 2022

MARIA’S OBITUARY

MARIA BEJERANO BELLEN

AK.A Nanay Maria and Manang Marina

August 03, 1935 – March 21, 2022

Maria Bellen, 86 years old passed away peacefully on March 21, 2022 in Glendale, CA.

She is survived by daughters Malu Cordovilla-Bowers and Cecile Cordovilla.  Siblings in the Philippines, Esperanza (Pancing),...

Mar 20, 2022

Scott Warren Cleveland passed away on 03/20/2022. At the age of 58, in his hometown of Long Beach, California. His battle with his medical issues in this pass year showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile & a beer.

After high school, he was a driver for a fish company & then moved into...

Mar 18, 2022

Daisy Gabayan Talag, 83, of Torrance, California, died peacefully in her sleep and entered Heaven’s gates on March 18, 2022. Born July 29, 1938, in Calinan, Davao City, Philippines, she was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Gabayan and Leonides Semilla.

Daisy worked for Los Angeles County for over 22 years. During her time working, she...

Mar 18, 2022

Dolores "Dodie"  Adams

March 11,1932 - March 18, 2022

Dodie Adams 90 years old passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022 in Bullhead City, Az.

She is survived by daughter Elizabeth Franks (Pete), Son David Batchelder (Julie), daughters Annette Brown (David) and Robin Schmith (Jeff). She also had 3 step-daughters, Betty Jean Young...

Mar 18, 2022

Jack Swain was born on June 6, 1934 to Leta and Richard Swain in Helena, Montana. He died on March 18, 2022 in Long Beach, California. He was preceded by his brother Richard (Rick) Swain.

After graduating from high school, Jack was drafted by the army in 1952, where he served as a paratrooper. He married Helen...

Mar 16, 2022

Thomas Kalfa, 77, of Cerritos, Calif. passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022.

Tom was the son of Arthur and Paulina Kalfa, Albanian immigrants. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Stuyvesant High School, one of New York City's elite science and math public schools. As a freshman, he joined the fencing team...

Mar 14, 2022

On Monday, March 14, 2022, Haruko Nakama Miller, loving wife and mother of five children, passed away in Torrance, California, at the age of 91.  She was preceded in death by her father, Shingoro Nakasone, her mother, Kana Nakasone, her first husband, Robert Nakama, and her granddaughter, Amy Nakama Peeples. She was also preceded in death by her brothers...

Mar 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Nugent. Bob went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 11, 2022 in Los Alamitos, CA with his family by his side.

Bob was born February 6, 1933 to John Nugent and Mabel Nugent (Gould) in Stoneham, MA. Bob is survived by...

Mar 10, 2022

Beverly (Bev) Jane Sudman (Youmans)

October 20, 1930 - March 10, 2022

Bev passed away peacefully at age 91 in Seal Beach, California. She was born in Owosso, Michigan. She lived in Santa Barbara from 1972 until 2011, moving to Seal Beach where she spent more than 10 happy years. She...

Mar 9, 2022

Dan Raymond Kennedy was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 23, 1933. He passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 at the age of 88.

He grew up in Pasadena, California and excelled in academics, classical piano, football and baseball, as well as participated in clubs such as the Boys Christian League where he made many...

Mar 6, 2022

Ferdie Dioso was the only son of Bessie and Edison. He was born on July 27, 1967, in San Pablo City, Laguna in the Philippines. He had an older sister named Beth and a younger sister named Aileen. He spent his youth climbing trees and helping his dad work on the railroad. During this time his mother moved to...

Mar 5, 2022

Rosa Maria Sestito. The Yellow Rose of Texas, who never knew a stranger, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Her spirit is carried on by her soulmate, three children, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two surviving sisters, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life.

Those who knew...

Mar 2, 2022

Family requests no flowers or gifts.

Antonio “Tony” Ferreira Machado died at 82 years of age, during the early morning on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Family was lovingly by his side.

Tony was born in Cypress, California on June 19, 1939. He began his young life in Northern California on a farm in Manteca. He...

Feb 28, 2022

Florante “Dante” Sison Lugtu, was born on February 25th, 1943 in Mamburao Occidental, Mindoro, Philippines to Eutiquio and Beatriz Sison Lugtu. He was the eldest brother who looked after his five younger siblings, Edil, Danilo, Carmencita, Romulo, and Vilma. A loving husband to his one and only IROG, Segundina Chavez Lugtu. Which he loved dearly, and built a life...

Feb 25, 2022

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Feb 24, 2022

Nancy Lee Taylor Miller, 90, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was born in Los Angeles, California on April 10, 1931 to William (Bill) and Agnes (Smith) Taylor. She was an only child.

Nancy attended Saint Anthony High School in Long Beach, California, graduating in 1949. After graduating from high school, she was focused on either...

Feb 22, 2022

Numer “Jun” Gaspar Carpio, Jr was a loving husband, father, brother, and Friend. He left this world on February 22, 2022 at age 82.

He was born in Isabella, Philippines to Numeriano Sr and Gertrudes Gaspar on August 01, 1939.

He attended Roxas high school in Quezon City. He continued his education in Mapua University...

Feb 21, 2022

Juan Andrés Meza Hernández nació el 24 de Junio del 1970 en Tijuana B.C. México. Hijo de Andrés Meza Pérez y Tomasa Hernández de Meza. Lo sobreviven, su esposa Maria Jordan, hijo Andrés Meza, su mamá Tomasa Soto, hermanos Beatriz Braxton, Carlos Soto, Daniela Soto, Ricardo Soto y sobrinos y sobrinas.

De niño le decían “El Topo”,...

Feb 21, 2022

Don Maxwell

Born April 30, 1928

Called Home To The Lord February 21, 2022

Don was born in Stephen, Minnesota. He was the middle child – number 4 of 7 children – to John Maxwell and Clara Maxwell. He grew up very poor. When he wasn’t at school or doing chores, he loved...