Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Avelardo "Bill" Herrera Melgoza

Avelardo "Bill" Herrera Melgoza

May 1, 2021

In loving memory of Avelardo (Bill) Herrera Melgoza born April 7, 1965 in El Triunfo Michoacán, Mexico to parents Teresa Melgoza and Eliodoro Herrera. Avelardo passed away at the young age of 56 on May 1, 2021 due to complications with pneumonia. He resided in Long Beach and was raised in the Torrance area from the age of six....

John Anthony Miller

John Anthony Miller

Apr 27, 2021

In the early morning of April 27, our father, John Anthony Miller passed of natural causes at his home in Long Beach, California. He was 90 years old. A native of Canton, Ohio, John proudly served the city of Long Beach as a member of the Fire Department for 30 years, 12 of which he was a Captain. He...

Paul Gordon Winters

Paul Gordon Winters

Apr 20, 2021

Paul Gordon Winters was the youngest of six children born to Ernest and Mabel Winters. The oldest was his sister Ellnor, followed by his brothers Glenn, Raymond (Bud), Donald (Donny), and Carl. He was raised in Bell Gardens and attended  Downey High School. After graduating he joined the Navy.

After serving in the Navy, he met the...

Vera May Kissling

Vera May Kissling

Apr 17, 2021

July 7, 1928 - April 17, 2021 Vera and her brothers, Edsel, Paul and Kenneth, were raised by their loving parents, Ralph and Gladys Davison on Ellis Street in North Long Beach. Preceded in death by husbands Carl Deleske (1970) and Karl Kissling (2012), she lived her life and raised her daughters, Linda (Randy) Nesbit and Carlene Kirkland in...

Gregory Salvatore Arcuri

Gregory Salvatore Arcuri

Apr 13, 2021

Gregory Salvatore Arcuri, 68, passed away in the early morning of April 13, 2021, after a hardfought battle with throat cancer. His last moments were spent, with his wife by his side, on his wedding anniversary.

Greg was born in Long Beach, CA on June 5, 1952, to father, Sam Arcuri and mother, Vivian Arcuri. He grew...

John E. Young

John E. Young

Apr 5, 2021

John E. Young, age 78, passed away peacefully April 5, 2021, surrounded by family, due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia.

Born, June 8, 1942, at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, John was raised in Los Angeles and attended 95 th St. School, Bret Heart Jr. High School, George Washington High School and LA Trade...

Lynn Suzette Fedderly

Lynn Suzette Fedderly

Apr 3, 2021

Lynn Suzette Fedderly, age 70, passed away peacefully April 3, 2021 due to Heart Failure. She was born September 7, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana to Max A and Treena Moore. She was married to the love of her life and soul mate, Stanley Vincent Fedderly. They were married 41 years.

Lynn was born and raised in...

Stella Fae Hughes

Stella Fae Hughes

Apr 1, 2021

On April 1, 2021, Stella Fae Hughes, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 96. Fae, as she was known, was one of twelve born to Richard and Stella Goodey. She was born on February 22, 1925. As an 18-year-old young woman she moved to Long Beach, California. On March 22, 1950, she...

Harold Michael "Butch" Klem

Harold Michael "Butch" Klem

Mar 30, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Harold Michael “Butch” Klem, 77, of Long Beach. Michael, as many friends knew him, passed away on March 30th, after a hard fought battle with liver disease.

He earned the family nickname “Butch” as a toddler. He would walk around the neighborhood with a baseball bat, oversized cowboy boots and droopy...

Esperanza "Pedie" Hartl

Esperanza "Pedie" Hartl

Mar 22, 2021

Esperanza “Pedie” Hartl of Bellflower, CA peacefully passed into eternal life on Monday March 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family and caretaker, Maria Vero, in the comfort of her home.

Pedie was born September 27, 1938 in Silver City, NM to Baltazar Mendoza and Delfina Trujillo. She was a longtime member of the Women of the...

Delaine "Dee" Hardey

Delaine "Dee" Hardey

Mar 20, 2021

DeLaine “Dee” Harris Hardey, age 70, passed away peacefully March 20,2021 due to Cardiopulmonary Arrest. She was born December 25,1950 in Long Beach, California to J and Lois Harris. She married her high school Sweetheart, David Bruce Hardey, November 29,1969. They were married 51 years.

Dee was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She went to...

Mildred Carmella Quinn

Mildred Carmella Quinn

Mar 16, 2021

Millie Quinn passed away at the age of 91 on March 16, 2021. Millie was pre-deceased by her beloved parents Rose and Rocky Marinaccio, her husband John Francis Quinn and her son John Francis Quinn Junior, and is survived by her children and their mates Coyne Quinn, Janice (Bill Quinn-Weyant, deceased) Dennis, (Elaine) Maureen, (William Sweet) AnneMarie (Dale Lander)...

Darlene Frances Hunt

Darlene Frances Hunt

Mar 15, 2021

Darlene Frances Hunt, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 15, 2021. She was a was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Born in Long Beach, CA on December 7, 1949, Darlene was the daughter of LeRoy and Mary Donna Kirby. She graduated St. Joseph High School as part of the 1 st graduating...

Felipe Lara

Felipe Lara

Mar 10, 2021

On March 10, 2021 our dear father, son, Brother, grandfather, cousin, nephew, Felipe Lara lost his battle to pneumonia. We all prayed and hoped he would get better. His sudden and unexpected passing leaves us with a broken heart. However, we feel comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering.

He was born on May 12, 1961...

Leo Joseph Haggerty

Leo Joseph Haggerty

Mar 9, 2021

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Leo Joseph, of Lakewood, passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 94.

Leo was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1926, to Frank and Josephine (Booth) Haggerty. Leo always felt fortunate and blessed to be part of this close knit family, and had many happy memories of his...

Robert Thomas Lopez

Robert Thomas Lopez

Mar 6, 2021

Robert Thomas Lopez was born on May 24th, 1964 to parents Jeanine Morey and Gilbert Lopez. After a year long battle with illness, Robert passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Robert is survived by his loving wife Rebecca Lopez, children Olivia Lopez and Thomas Lopez, mother Jeanine Morey, Sisters Theresa (Dave) Richardson and Bernadette Brockman,...

Norma A. Courvoisier

Norma A. Courvoisier

Mar 6, 2021

Norma Alberta Oberjuerge Courvoisier, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 6, 2021. She was born to Alfred and Laura (Hanning) Oberjuerge on January 7, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Norma was baptized at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in St. Louis as an infant. The family moved to Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1928...

Bartolome Seraspe Flores, Sr.

Bartolome Seraspe Flores, Sr.

Mar 6, 2021

Bartolome S. Flores, Sr., commonly known as Bart was born on August 24, 1934 to Vivencio & Perpetua Flores in Iloilo, Philippines. He is survived by his 3 sons Joseph (Ana) Flores, Bartholomew (Leah) Flores, Erwin (Marjorie) Flores, 3 daughters Edna, Emma, Jocelyn and daughter-in-law Josephine Flores, his grandchildren, Kristine Joy (Neil), Nino Jose, Anjanette, Mariel, Beah Grace, Nathaniel,...