Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Nov 16, 2021

John Linton Junk, 85, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2021 from a heart attack. We hold onto God’s promise of being united with those who have gone before us. Until then, Dad will live on in our hearts forever. John was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. He played football in high school and often talked about his close relationship with...

Nov 16, 2021

Phil Doty of Long Beach passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. A private family service will be held at a later date. Phil Doty was born on November 15, 1937 in Waynoka, OK.  He was a Navy veteran, a true patriot, and a man who loved his country.  He was a family man who was incredibly proud of his...

Nov 13, 2021

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Nov 12, 2021

On 11-12-21, a beautiful light was taken from this world, when Sara Renee Mueller passed away peacefully.

Sara is survived by her loved ones.  Parents Craig and Tammi, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, teachers, and all who brought joy, love, and encouragement to her life.

Sara was born on 3-26-02 and was a blessing to all. ...

Nov 10, 2021

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Arifin Setiadi entered into eternal rest at his youngest daughter, Henny Vallee's home in Colorado Springs, after three months of being under Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care for his pneumonia recovery journey. The Lord loved him so much that two days before his 75th birthday, He relieved Arifin from his suffering, while...

Nov 8, 2021

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Nov 6, 2021

Norbert “Ray” Young was born on October 24, 1942, to Jak and Mary Frances Young in Reedley, CA. He grew up in Orange Cove, CA, a small agricultural town, with his brother Robert, who preceded him in death in 2013. He attended Reedley High School and Reedley College, playing his favorite sport, football, at both schools. After completing school,...

Nov 3, 2021

Marilyn Louise Backen was born March 28, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Roy and Irene Jones. Marilyn was Baptized September 20, 1936 and Confirmed into the Lutheran Church, June 5, 1949.  Marilyn married the love of her life, Elmer Raymond Backen on  May 28, 1954 in Mason City, Iowa.

Marilyn and Elmer moved from Minnesota to California...

Nov 2, 2021

Raymond was born May 3, 1928 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island where he grew up. In 1956, he moved to California with his wife and oldest daughter. He went quicky, quietly and peacefully to heaven on November 2, 2021. Raymond is survived by his four children, Denise Maurice, Richard Maurice (Linda), Donna McCarry (Patrick), and Michael Maurice, eleven grandchildren Dylan and...

Nov 1, 2021

Dean was born November 5, 1956 in New York to his parents Maurice A. Blissett and Thelma M. Fleming. He was the only child born from this union. He accepted Christ at an early age and was active in his Catholic faith. Dean spent his early years in New York until he moved to L.A. where he resided with...

Oct 28, 2021

We lost Mary Louise Swanson on October 28, 2021, in Apple Valley, California. We also lost a Mother, Grandmother, a Sister, and an overall amazing individual. Mom was preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy Garibay O’Brien, and her husband, Rodger E. Swanson. She is survived by her daughter & granddaughter, Mimi and Savannah Lee Simmons, her son, wife...

Oct 25, 2021

March 15, 1925 to October 25, 2021

Patricia Rose Connaghan passed on into Heaven on October 25, 2021.

A longtime resident of Lakewood, CA, Patricia was preceded in death by husband Robert P. Connaghan in 2000.

At 96 years of age she was the last of 10 Children of Marcus and Margaret Conroy....

Oct 22, 2021

Marjorie Joyce Galvin Jimenez,  1929-2021

Our adored mother, Marjorie Jimenez, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Long Beach, California on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Marjorie “Bridgie" was born on the 9th of January 1929 to Margaret Ellen and John Francis Galvin in Great Falls, Montana. Marjorie was their seventh daughter and eighth child....

Oct 18, 2021

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Webster, affectionately known to many as Web, was born at 3:59 P.M. February 22 nd , 1981, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Johnny Bernard Peters and Brenda Peters. He was a kind child that was always eager to learn and was an excellent student. Webster carried this kind intelligence throughout his life and left a legacy of...

Oct 18, 2021

Private family services and private burial.

Oct 18, 2021

Marge Novak’s fulfilled, illustrious, novel and adventurous life began as Marguerite Sailer in Helena, Montana, on June 20, 1915. She grew up in Helena having lost her mother at age 4 to the Spanish flu. In 1938 she received her Nursing Degree. Marge met Joseph (Joe) Novak and they were married in 1940.  They settled for a few years...

Oct 17, 2021

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Oct 16, 2021

Stanley Walter Guzy died peacefully at his home in Garden Grove, California, on October 16, 2021, at the age of 88. Stan was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, attended Central Catholic High School, and joined the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation, serving in the Korean War aboard the USS Iowa. He married his beloved wife, June Mary Haverman on...

Oct 11, 2021

Donald Manion, 63, passed away at his home in Signal Hill surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 10:00, at St. Maria Goretti Church in Long Beach.

Don was born on October 28, 1958 in Long Beach, California to Jim and Joan Manion....

Oct 9, 2021

LaVonne, daughter of Leo and Eve Locnikar, was born on March 11, 1949 in Minnesota. California became home when her parents moved here in 1951. She grew up in Lakewood and attended St. Cyprian’s Parochial School. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1967.

In 1970, she met her future husband, Ralph Kruis. They were married August...