Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Jan 12, 2022

Carolyn Roberta Anderson (Pauschert) was born in Tacoma Washington on January 19, 1940 along with her twin sister Mary Jane. Mom passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, just 7 days shy of her 82nd birthday. Mom met and married Richard Anderson, our Dad, in 1959 but later divorced in 1982. This union produced three children - Karen (John),...

Jan 11, 2022

Joaquin “Aquin” Malanao Solis was born on August 12, 1930, in Naic, Cavite, Philippines, and was the oldest of three siblings. He was a hardworking father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who kept busy in order to provide for his family. Sadly, on January 11, 2022, he joined his beloved wife, Lydia Incoy Solis, and daughter, Jinky Solis Williams, in heaven...

Jan 11, 2022

Carol Joy Schwanenberg was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 16, 1929.  She was the third child of George John Schwanenberg and Florence Alvina Lundberg Schwanenberg.  Her older brothers were George and Donald and her younger sister, Jean, was born two years later.

The six of them lived in a two-bedroom home and during the depression, an...

Jan 10, 2022

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Jan 10, 2022

Richard Dilday’s life as a community and business leader will be celebrated this week at the Long Beach Salvation Army chapel.

Dilday, a designer and building consultant, died of a heart attack in January. He was 69.

His celebration of life will take place Thursday morning, July 28.

At the time of his...

Jan 7, 2022

Carole peacefully passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 74.  Carole was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.  She served as a preschool teacher and director at the local YMCA in Lakewood, CA for over 30 years.  Carole had a passion for working with small children and used her creative artistic...

Jan 7, 2022

Carol Lee Foster Buffington died at age 89 on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Lakewood Gardens Memory Care Facility in Downey, CA.

Carol was born in Greenville, PA to Lee and Jessie Grace Foster. Her siblings are Don Foster (deceased), Mary Smith, Nancy Hill and Janet Kay Strattan. She married Morris Buffington in Arizona in 1950. Graduated...

Jan 7, 2022

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Jan 6, 2022

On January 6, 2022, the world became a little darker.  Firefighter Jonathan “Jon” Flagler was tragically killed in the line of duty battling a house fire in Rancho Palos Verdes. Jon was a 21-year veteran who loved his job and had a zest for life. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, uncle, and friend. To know him was...

Jan 5, 2022

Karen, as the oldest of Bill and Ruth’s seven children, was a big help in caring for the large family that includes Susan, Liane, Bill, Vincent, David and Steven.

She was a graduate of St. Cyprian’s School and went onto the brand-new St. Joseph’s High School and then Millikan High School. She was in the first class...

Jan 5, 2022

Michael Gavin passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and other health issues. A true SoCal, he was born in Long Beach and he died in Long Beach. His life was a beautiful circle and anyone who was lucky enough to meet Mike Gavin inside that circle felt the sunny warmth...

Jan 3, 2022

TOMIS, Nancy

Passed away January 3, 2022 peacefully. Born in Minnesota. Nancy was a loving wife and mother. She was very involved with her community, the catholic church and Long Beach Assistance League. Survived by her four children, Steve, Rebecca, Judith and Jonathan. And her nine grandchildren , Peter, Jacob, Joshua, Dimitri, Luke, Constantino, Spencer, Hunter and...

Jan 1, 2022

Alice Getsoian Rodery, age 94, died in Fountain Valley, California on New Year’s Day, 2022. Alice was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 31, 1927 to John and Margaret Kullian, two Armenian holocaust survivors. John, Margaret and Alice’s two siblings (George and Mary) all preceded her in death. In 1944, Alice graduated from MacKenzie High School and went to...

Dec 31, 2021

Together Again

Mary & Bob

Mary B. White passed away on December 31 at her home in Long Beach at 100 years of age.

Born to Angelina and Joe Aguiar in Crescent City, California, she married Robert H. White, her beloved husband of 74 years, who passed in 2015....

Dec 27, 2021

John King Kopp Jr. (67), of Lakewood California, passed away surrounded by family on 12/27/21 following a near 2 year battle with kidney cancer. John worked as a diesel mechanic for 20 years before retiring in October 2019.

John was a jack of all trades and shared his talents with anyone who asked and loved passing on...

Dec 24, 2021

Rollin O. Lehman, a resident of Long Beach, California passed away on Friday December 24,2021 at age 90. Rollin was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 26, 1931. Rollin was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Lehman, his parents Ellis and Ida (Driver) Lehman, his brother Allen D. Lehman, sister Donna A (Lehman) Irvine and sister Kathleen B. Lehman....

Dec 23, 2021

Born on June 26, 1985 to MaryAnn (Hartman) Shepard and Ronald Hartman, the long-time Lakewood resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 23, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Lisa was characterized by a godly care and compassion for people no matter their status in life.  Her faith in Jesus empowered her...

Dec 23, 2021

Serafin Cruz Fermin Sr., husband, father, grandpa, papa, great grandpa, brother, and everyone’s favorite uncle, went home to our Lord on December 23, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 79.

Serafin was one of seven children and born February 18, 1942, in Pasig, Rizal, Philippines to Florencia and Godofredo Fermin. He grew up in...

Dec 23, 2021

ETHEL MAY LARSON, 99, passed December 23, 2021, at home. Born in Illinois, she was a registered nurse. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Larson, DDS. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Lee Larson, Laurie Ann (Jerry) Teixeira, and Teri Lynne Larson. Services are private.

Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401

Dec 20, 2021

Michael “Mike” Sheridan Bradley, professional laborer and supervisor, has died. He was 59. He was a warm, friendly, gentle giant whose love for animals was legendary. He was handsome, smart, hard-working, and well-liked. He made friends easily, and he was fiercely loyal to his friends. His intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit guided his path in life.

Mike was...