Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

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.

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 ...

November 21, 2021

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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,...

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...

November 20, 2021

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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...

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...

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...