Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

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...

Feb 19, 2022

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Feb 18, 2022

We are saddened to announce that our mother, Barbara Lee (neé Nay) Gleason, has passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. She had been living with Alzheimer’s for about 10 years and in a care facility for the last three. She was 88 years of age.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association...

Feb 16, 2022

Teresa M Florez was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 13, 1963, the Glorious Saturday before Easter. She was raised in Long Beach, CA and settled in Lakewood, CA when her children were born. She took great pride in the amazing adults she raised, Amanda Slater Tirre and Christopher (Emily) Higgins. She is also survived by her grandson...

Feb 15, 2022

It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Dona Mary Centanni, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to many, and will be greatly missed.

She was born in Badger, South Dakota on January 30, 1934 to Leo and Marguerite Weidenkopf. She was the...

Feb 12, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carl Capitano announces his passing on February 12, 2022, at Lakewood Regional Medical Center.

Carl’s love of life doesn’t come to an end with his death. Carl passed away Saturday, February 12th at the young age of 55. All his loved ones will continue to honor...