Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Jun 28, 2021

Abel Sarmiento Hernandez, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Fullerton in the presence of his family after a long fight with cancer on the morning of June 28, 2021. Born in the small village of Valparaiso, located in the north central Mexican state of Zacatecas, on September 14, 1933, to...

Jun 27, 2021

Born February 29, 1920, the 69-year resident of Long Beach passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on June 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was the fourth of nine children born to Lawrence and Blanche (nee Burke) O’Malley. Born in Chambers, Nebraska, Teresa spent her childhood on a cattle ranch in Holt County, Nebraska. She graduated...

Jun 25, 2021

Sondra Gayle Williamson, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 25, 2021. She was born in Long Beach, California on October 28, 1936 to John and Madeleine Paap and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School. She met and married Albert Williamson, the love of her life, who preceded her in death in 1996 after 41...

Jun 25, 2021

Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) Agatha Evans passed away peacefully Friday morning June, 25th 2021 at the age of 95 in Lakewood ,CA. She was born October 5th, 1925 in Reserve Mines just outside Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia to George and Margaret Gallant, an elder of six children 3 boys and 3 girls. She married William James...

Jun 19, 2021

Don Lee Gath, first son to Roy and Levia (Girouard) Gath, was born in Helbig, Texas on March 3, 1937. He lived his early years in Louisiana before moving with his family to Los Angeles at age 5. After graduating from Huntington Park High School, Don attended Woodbury University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Foreign Trade. Jobs...

Jun 13, 2021

KARL EDWARD KERR (May 19, 1941 – June 13, 2021)

Karl Edward Kerr was a beloved father, brother, son, friend, and partner, who loved life and was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends.  He was a kind and compassionate man who was quick to laugh, loved animals, and enjoyed a good...

Jun 8, 2021

Adelina Cassiadoro, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Sunrise of Huntington Beach.  She was born May 6, 1928, in Belmonte, Calabro, Italy, a daughter of Antonio and Maria Provenzano. She was preceded in death by her husband Angelo, son John, brothers Santo and Giacomo and sister Anna.

Adelina grew up on a small farm in...

Jun 7, 2021

Katie Martin passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Long Beach, CA on March 19, 1932 and was the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Merle Crump, spending her happy childhood living in their home that sat above their business, Crump Cleaners on Anaheim and Pacific. A proud Jackrabbit, she...

Jun 4, 2021

Marie Vasalle, born Marie Therese Gunning, was born May 8, 1926, to a hard-working Irish-American family in Brooklyn, New York. The oldest of three, Marie joyfully doted on younger brothers Gerard and Mickey, and adored her father John, a firefighter who loved outrageous practical jokes and was a wonderful home chef. But her mom Norah was Marie’s lifelong role...

May 27, 2021

June Jeanette Stewart went to her heavenly home on Thursday May 27, 2021. June passed away peacefully in her home with her family and close friends by her side.

June Jeanette Willis was born on June 3 rd , 1922 to Stephen & Winona Willis in Los Angeles California. June was raised by her Grandmother & Uncle,...

May 26, 2021

Longtime Long Beach resident Ernest (Ernie) D. Greci passed away on May 26, 2021 at the age of 96. He is preceded in Death by his loving wife Sophie Greci and is survived by his 8 children: Sharon (Norman) Beko, Alan (Rena Fanucchi) Greci, John (Karla Brown) Greci, Tom (Heather McKay) Greci, Barbara (Mario) Burdick, Linda (Dan) Gannon, Cathy...

May 25, 2021

At the age of 88, Dan Kragen passed away very peacefully in his sleep on May 25th, 2021 at home. Born on July 18, 1932.

Daniel C. Kragen married Elaine on July 7th, 1955 and celebrated 64 years of marriage!

He was a special Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. They raised 3 children, Keith, Kathleen...

May 19, 2021

Charles Edwin Kuskie known as Chuck to family and friends died on May 19, 2021, at the age of 84 in Long Beach Ca. after fighting a nine-year battle with cancer.

Chuck is survived by his wife Sheila Ann after 64 years of marriage and five sons Michael, Daniel, Robert, William, and Joseph, (Rose) Kuskie, grandchildren Joshua,...

May 16, 2021

Ofelia (Chichita) Sarthou

Born on 12/9/1935 in Buenos Aires, Argentina- Deceased on 5/16/2021 in Long Beach, California.

Daughter of Ricardo Sarthou and Maria Segundina Cortez.

Beloved Mother of Ricardo & Carlos, Grandmother of Jonathan, Denise, Ashley, Braydon & Madyson as well as Great grandmother of Katelyn, Silas & Soren.

Ofelia loved...

May 15, 2021

Livingston August Sissac, Sr., our beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather "Poppa", was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 3,1928 to parents Lionel Joseph Sissac, Sr. and Pauline (Broyard) Sissac. Livingston or "Liv" was the tenth child out of thirteen children born to Lionel and Pauline.

Liv left school in the third grade and learned...

May 14, 2021

Margaret “Margo” Ann (Youngstrom) Chapman, 92, a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, passed away on May 14, 2021, in Long Beach, California.

Margo was born on October 20, 1928, in Alta, Iowa to Carl and Dorothy (Andre) Youngstrom and was raised on a farm near Nemaha, Iowa. She graduated with honors from Central Methodist College in Missouri...

May 14, 2021

Henry “Hank” A. Leon

Born – 11 July, 1938

Entered Rest – 14 May, 2021

Henry Anthony Leon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Joyce Joseph Leon and Edna Albertine Blanchard. He left his mortal body on May 14, 2021, at his home in Colton, California, which he called his sanctuary. His...

May 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Robert Richardson on May 13, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with liver and kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of 39+ years Christine “Tina” Richardson, his children--Dominique, Christopher, and Alexandria--, his two granddaughters, one future grandbaby coming soon, and by his sister, L....

May 11, 2021

Marian Alice Thunberg Russell, passed on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home in Lakewood, CA. Marian was born on December 11, 1932 in Rogers, ND, as the youngest child of Martin and Helen Thunberg. She was the youngest of six children, growing up on the family farm in Rice Lake, WI. It was the Depression, and farm life...

May 10, 2021

Anastasio Martinez Jr, also known to his loved ones as “Pepe” passed away suddenly in his home in Paramount, CA on May 10, 2021 @ 10:38 pm due to a short battle with Heart Failure. Pepe leaves behind his wife and best friend of 17 years, Leticia, and his 5 beautiful children that he adored, Jazlyn, Ivan, Josh, Ariel,...