Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Linda Mary Cooper

Linda Mary Cooper

Feb 11, 2022

Linda Mary Cooper was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Born and raised in Long Beach, CA. Linda left this world suddenly on February 11th at age 73.

Linda is survived by her loving parents, Clark James and Margaret Anne Valentine, her devoted husband Donald Cooper, children Aaron and Abby, grandchildren...

Leonor Zendejas Flores

Leonor Zendejas Flores

Feb 8, 2022

Our Mother, Leonor Zendejas Flores, at the age of 86 was reunited with her loving mother, Felicidad M. Garcia, husband Bienvenido Flores of Puerto Rico, daughter Rosa M. Salcedo, grandson Ricky Flores Jr., and great granddaughter Aniya Flores.  She went to them peacefully in her sleep.

Leonor was born February 20, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas. She...

James Robert Adam

James Robert Adam

Feb 8, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Adam son of Robert Joseph Adam and Patricia Ann Johnson Adam was born on June 3, 1964 in Burbank, Ca. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Jefferson Jr. High, and Wilson High School all in Long Beach, Ca. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Belmont Shore in Long Beach, Ca.

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Ruperto Paguio Garcia Jr.

Ruperto Paguio Garcia Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

Ruperto P. Garcia, 70, peacefully passed away from natural cause after receiving his final blessings, on February 08, 2022.

Survived by his wife, Andrea, children Gerardo Martin and Michelle Liza Marie, grandchildren, Madeleine Lana, and Calyssa Makaela.

He was an only child.

He attended Colegio de San Juan de Letran for his Secondary...

George William Smay, Iii

George William Smay, Iii

Feb 8, 2022

George W. Smay III, 77 of Paramount, California passed away on February 8, 2022. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM immediately following visitation. George W. Smay III was born in Gary, Indiana to George and Anne Smay on September 21, 1944. He...

Edward Spillum Olson

Edward Spillum Olson

Jan 31, 2022

Ed passed away peacefully January 31, 2022 at age 94 surrounded by his loving family. Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by daughters Linda Jessner (Maury) and Terri Eggers (Fiancé Tom). Grandchildren Mike Jessner ( Van), Tracy Hale (Mike), Jason Eggers ( Katie), Heather McGee (Sean). He was blessed  to enjoy his...

Michael Allen Durst

Michael Allen Durst

Jan 28, 2022

Michael (Mike) Allen Durst, 74, passed away on January 28th, 2022 from unexpected heart failure due to complications from Covid-19. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in his circle of influence.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn. He was the...

Sheila Jean Kawamura

Sheila Jean Kawamura

Jan 28, 2022

Sheila Jean Kawamura age 74 of Lakewood, CA

Sheila was born in Ripley Tennessee on August 17, 1947 and passed away on January 28,2022. She has been set free to be with her late husband, Chester, and will celebrate their 52 nd anniversary on Valentines Day. Together they had 4 children Joey, Ruben, Dana, and Anita. Her...

Stephanie Michelle Morris

Stephanie Michelle Morris

Jan 24, 2022

Stephanie M. Morris

Born April 29, 1986, passed away January 24, 2022.  Survived by her Father, Lance “Ty” Morris, and wife Sharon; her Mother, Denise Bell, and husband Craig; and Brother, Adam T. Morris. Grandparents Barbara Morris, James and Linda Ruth, and Brenda Ruth Moreland.  Also survived by Uncles and Aunts, James B. Ruth, and Christie and...

Jacqueline Sue Strange

Jacqueline Sue Strange

Jan 23, 2022

Jacqueline “Jacque” Sue Strange, age 62, left her earthly life on January 23, 2022, of cardiac arrest after a sudden bout with COVID-19. Jacque was an amazing and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.

Jacque was born on April 27, 1959, to David and Frances Oldham. Although born in Paragould, AR, Jacque was a native Southern Californian living...

Deanna Wohlegemuth

Deanna Wohlegemuth

Jan 23, 2022

Deanna was a wonderful and loving wife and mother.  She always helped when she could and put her family and friends first.  She was happy, funny, and kind.  She loved to cook, eat, and spend time with her family and friends.  She never had a bad thing to say about anyone.  She loved to bowl, rescue dogs, and was...

Evelyn Beck Thompson

Evelyn Beck Thompson

Jan 22, 2022

Evelyn Beck Thompson, 85, of Lakewood, California, reunited with our Heavenly Father and her beloved husband on January 22, 2022.

Evelyn was born on May 31, 1936 to Grace and Cyril Beck in Salt Lake City, UT. She was the 5th of 7 children.

After graduating from Tintic High School in 1954, she came to...

Stephanie Marie Estevez

Stephanie Marie Estevez

Jan 19, 2022

Stephanie Marie Estevez, 44, passed away January 19, 2022 in Long Beach, CA. She was born May 17, 1977, in Anaheim, CA. She was the daughter of Katherine Ann Heckman-Wilkes and Robert Campbell Ewart. Stephanie attended Roosevelt Middle School in Oceanside and graduated from Millikan High School in Long Beach. Stephanie attended Cerritos and was a business major.

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Daisy Mae Smith

Daisy Mae Smith

Jan 18, 2022

When I stand before God

at the end of my life,

I would hope that I would not have

a single bit of talent left, and could say,

“I used everything you gave me.”

-Erma Bombeck

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Sie Thomas Mares

Sie Thomas Mares

Jan 18, 2022

Sie was born on May 1 st , 1944 in Billings, Montana to Timothy Mares and Eloisa (Roybal) Mares.

Sie’s father was a Protestant minister, and his mother was also very much involved in the church. Sie and his siblings were raised and grew in the church where they were taught the word of God.

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Art & Josephine Laos

Art & Josephine Laos

Jan 18, 2022

Arthur G. & Josephine Laos

Art passed away on January 6, 2022. Jojo passed away only twelve days later on January 18, 2022. Art was 87 years old and Jojo was 86. For those who didn't know them, this could be viewed as a tragedy but for those who knew them it was a blessing.

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Jonathan Neil Marshall

Jonathan Neil Marshall

Jan 15, 2022

Jonathan Neil Marshall was known by many names. Son, brother, soldier, husband, dad, Jon Boy, Coach, Uncle Jon, Earl,and Papa Jon, to name just a few. He responded to them all with the same love, care and interest in the person seeking his friendship, guidance and humor. He never knew how many lives he positively impacted, which was part...

Brigida Lolita Patena

Brigida Lolita Patena

Jan 15, 2022

Brigida Lolita Patena was born in Lipa City, Philippines on March 15, 1931 and peacefully passed away on January 15, 2022. Married to Santiago Patena on July 21, 1949. Lolita was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Always having a cheerful smile, she was a great entrepreneur and a hard worker. A person who had a big heart....