Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

John Vernon Stamper

John Vernon Stamper

November 23, 2021

 Hi all. 

 Due to circumstances beyond our control   and with heavy hearts we are having to   cancel the Celebration of life service for my 

 dad. I cannot thank everyone that has had a   hand in the planning and execution of the   gathering. At the moment we don't have 

 an alternative plan but when we figure   something out I will let everyone know. For ...

Vernon "Val" A. Lerch

Vernon "Val" A. Lerch

November 21, 2021

Val Lerch, the former District 9 councilman and iconic North Long Beach resident who was honored at the city’s Veterans Day festival earlier this month, has died. He was 69. Lerch, who served 12 years with the U.S. Coast Guard and another 12 in the active reserves, died on Sunday evening, Nov. 21, at his home, according to his daughter,...

Ada Lou Duacsek

Ada Lou Duacsek

November 21, 2021

Ada Lou Duacsek, 96, passed away November 21, 2021. She was born in 1925 to George and (Lucy) Allen Reed in Clearlake Highlands, CA, where she attended Burns Valley School and Lower Lake High School. Lou learned to fly a plane before she could drive. She was the first female student to graduate in Aeronautical Engineering from San Jose State...

Sherry Jean Patrick

Sherry Jean Patrick

November 20, 2021

Sherry Jean Patrick (Felt), 83, of Lakewood California, passed away on November 20 th , 2021, of complications from resulting from Covid 19.

Sherry was born in St. Joseph Missouri on March 19, 1938. She graduated from Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington, California in 1956 and continued her education and training as a secretary excelling in...

John Linton Junk

John Linton Junk

November 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...

Phil Dean Doty

Phil Dean Doty

November 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...

Sara Renee Mueller

Sara Renee Mueller

November 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. ...

Arifin Setiadi

Arifin Setiadi

November 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...

Norbert Ray Young

Norbert Ray Young

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

October 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

October 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

October 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

October 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...