Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

December 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....

December 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...

December 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....

December 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...

December 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...

December 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

December 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...

December 9, 2021

Jose Luis Luna Frias was born August 5, 1951, in Michoacan.

Jose was the oldest of all his siblings. He was raised there until he relocated to the United States. Jose began a career in mechanics at a young age and continued that for many years.

In 1975, he met Josie and in 1976 they...

December 9, 2021

Paul Lussman

(August 2, 1928 - December 9, 2021)

Co-Owner of the last dairy farm in Long Beach, Paul’s Dairy

Paul Lussman was born to Swiss immigrant parents Paul and Pauline Lussman in Long Beach, Ca. He was born in a ranch house on the...

December 8, 2021

Kyle was born June 18th 1997, in Long Beach California. Kyle is the son to Dave and Robin, and brother to Stephanie and Jordan. He was genuinely interested in others. He was funny and quirky and made us all laugh. Kyle could have a conversation with anyone (young and older) and touched so many lives in a...

December 6, 2021

Jean Marie Martin of Long Beach CA, passed away at the age of 73 on December 6 2021.

Jean was born in Long Beach, CA on July 5 1948 to Lloyd Willis and Kathleen Marie Bricker. She graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1966 and married her high school sweetheart, Robert E Martin, on March...

December 1, 2021

Eugene Craig Pietrini was born in Niles, Illinois on April 27, 1953 to Italian parents Josephine and Eugene Sr.  He and his older brother Jim grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. Gene attended Maine South High School and went on to study History at Taylor University in Indiana. At 19, he left home for California...

November 30, 2021

Gloria Marie Solheim was born in Hollywood, California to Lester and Betty (nee Davis) Solheim on May 1, 1945. She grew up in Long Beach, Boulder, Colorado and in Fullerton.

The long-time Long Beach resident was a high school graduate, college graduate and earned her Masters Degree from Biola University in Religious studies.

Her aunts...

November 30, 2021

James L. Chandler was born on May 9th, 1924, in Standing Rock Creek, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee. He was the 4th son of Fred and Manie (Farless) Chandler. He went to the Lord’s house on November 30, 2021. He married the love of his life, Ila Ahlvers, on July 31, 1942. He served in the military during World War II...

November 30, 2021

Leda Foncerrada Hargrove made the world a more beautiful place. Her life was full of love and laughter. Leda and Howard opened their home with a generous spirit that was always warm and welcoming. Leda was a pillar of strength, creative, the essence of warmth, grace and class. She was always interested in learning and seeing new things whether...

November 29, 2021

Born on January 31, 1978, the Long Beach resident passed away suddenly on November 29, 2021.

Maria is survived by her loving family including her sons, Jose Anthony Robles, Damion Robles and Juan Pablo Solano along with her sister, Maggie Solano.