Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Norbert Ray Young

Norbert Ray Young

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,...

Marilyn Louise Backen

Marilyn Louise Backen

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...

Raymond Alexandre Maurice

Raymond Alexandre Maurice

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...

Dean Audwyn Blissett

Dean Audwyn Blissett

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...

Mary Louise Swanson

Mary Louise Swanson

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...

Patricia Rose Connaghan

Patricia Rose Connaghan

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....

Marjorie Joyce Jimenez

Marjorie Joyce Jimenez

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....

Webster Kellen Peters

Webster Kellen Peters

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...

Francisco Godinez Tamayo

Francisco Godinez Tamayo

Oct 18, 2021

Private family services and private burial.

Marguerite Mary Novak

Marguerite Mary Novak

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...

Stanley Walter Guzy

Stanley Walter Guzy

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...

Donald Anthony Manion

Donald Anthony Manion

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....

Lavonne M. Kruis

Lavonne M. Kruis

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...

Carol Drum Slosson

Carol Drum Slosson

Oct 7, 2021

Born February 24, 1930 in the Seaside Hospital, the long-time Long Beach resident passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021.

She was raised in Belmont Shore, attended Lowell and Rogers Elementary schools, then went to Long Beach Poly High School and on to Long Beach City College.

On September...

Eileen Nutman

Eileen Nutman

Oct 6, 2021

Eileen Nutman

Born in 11/27/1930 Seaham Harbour, United Kingdom

Eternal life 10/06/2021 Long Beach CA

Preceded in death by husband Ronald Nutman

Survived by her children: Julia (Thomas) Bartlett; Margaret (Dean) Neal; and John Nutman; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren....

Roland Edward Beaudry

Roland Edward Beaudry

Oct 3, 2021

Roland Edward Beaudry was born on March 7, 1937 and passed away on October 3, 2021. Roland was born in Minnesota to Simon Beaudry and Bernadette Lambert Beaudry on a farm. He loved farm life and being outdoors. Roland was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He touched every life he met. He was funny and loved...

Laurie Ann Tyo

Laurie Ann Tyo

Oct 2, 2021

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Laurie Ann Tyo

Laurie Ann Tyo died peacefully on October 2 nd , 2021, in Irvine, CA at the age of 54. She was in the presence of her loving and favorite brother, Matthew.

Laurie is survived by her siblings Bobby of John’s Creek, Georgia,...