Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Lillian Jean Athons

Lillian Jean Athons

April 2, 2022

Our sweet Aunt Lil (Lillian Jean Flower Athons) passed away at the age of 90 on April 2 nd , 2022. She was survived by her nieces Donna Flower-Hill, Patty, Hannah and Abigail Loessberg, nephew Spencer Loessberg and nephew in-laws Bob Hill and Don Loessberg.

Lillian was preceded in death by her sons...

Patrick Ward Dixon

Patrick Ward Dixon

April 2, 2022

Patrick Ward Dixon

Was born on December 10, 1991, In Long Beach, California, and passed away on April 2, 2022.

Patrick was known for his happy disposition and always smiling face. He was loved by all that knew, loved and cared for him.

Patrick is survived by his Parents, Tom and Christine Dixon,...

Richard Clyde Buck

Richard Clyde Buck

April 1, 2022

Richard Clyde Buck, known by all as Rick, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 1, 2022 at the age of 55. He was at home surrounded by his family in Lakewood, California when he stepped into heaven and met the Lord he loved.

Rick was born June 30, 1966 in Long Beach, CA....

Alfonso Buzzio

Alfonso Buzzio

March 24, 2022

Our beloved father, Alfonso Buzzio, passed on March 24 th , 2022 at the age of 85, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren until the end.

Born in Lima, Peru to Alfonso and Zoila Buzzio on March 13 th , 1937, he attended St. Augustine High School. He...

Cheryl F. Michalowski-Yoder

Cheryl F. Michalowski-Yoder

March 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...

Maria Bejerano Bellen

Maria Bejerano Bellen

March 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),...

Scott Warren Cleveland

Scott Warren Cleveland

March 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...

Daisy Gabayan Talag

Daisy Gabayan Talag

March 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...

Dolores "Dodie" Adams

Dolores "Dodie" Adams

March 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...

Jack Swain

Jack Swain

March 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...

Thomas Kalfa

Thomas Kalfa

March 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...

Haruko Miller

Haruko Miller

March 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...

Robert John Nugent

Robert John Nugent

March 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...

Beverly Jane Sudman

Beverly Jane Sudman

March 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...

Rev. Dr. Dan Raymond Kennedy

Rev. Dr. Dan Raymond Kennedy

March 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...

Ferdinand Chumacera Dioso

Ferdinand Chumacera Dioso

March 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...

Rosa Maria Sestito

Rosa Maria Sestito

March 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...

Antonio "Tony" Machado

Antonio "Tony" Machado

March 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...