Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

July 12, 2021

Sister, Aunt, Daughter and Friend

Fran was born in Amboy, Illinois on March 23rd 1929. She grew up on the family farm and was the 2nd youngest of 9 children born to George H and Edna Elizabeth (Anderson) Welty. Following high school she moved to Michigan, living with her oldest sister, Jeanette, while she attended business school. In January of 1949...

July 9, 2021

On July 9th, 2021 the world lost a beautiful soul when 26 year old Breana Patrice Aquin, mostly known as Bri, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones. Breana is survived by her parents, Tina and Francois Aquin, her longtime boyfriend Adrian Ernesto Guzman Jr (AJ), and their baby boy Adrian Ernesto Guzman III (Jay), many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

July 8, 2021

Cecilia Palmer, a long-time resident of Cerritos, CA, passed away July 8, 2021, at the age of 69 with her son, Walter (“Trae”), by her side. Cecilia is survived by her son, Walter Palmer III, her three sisters Theresa Waitzman, Susan Gath, Donna Herrera, and her brother James Gath. Cecilia was born in Missouri on September 18, 1951 and was...

July 7, 2021

Teresa Fuentes Marrujo, age 92, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones on July 7, 2021. Teresa was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 28, 1929 to Cesario and Anita Fuentes. She was their youngest daughter. While in college, Teresa met and married Ernest Marrujo, the love of her life, who preceded her...

July 1, 2021

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June 30, 2021

Melissa Hall Bohinc passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 30 th , 2021. Melissa is now an Angel in Heaven looking over those she left behind, especially her precious children, 6-year-old Caleb and 4-year-old Callie. She will be greatly missed by so many that truly loved her for who she was, a very caring person....

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...