Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Livingston "Liv" August Sissac Sr.

Livingston "Liv" August Sissac Sr.

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...

Margaret Ann Chapman

Margaret Ann Chapman

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...

Henry "Hank" A. Leon

Henry "Hank" A. Leon

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...

Thomas Robert Richardson

Thomas Robert Richardson

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....

Marian Alice Russell

Marian Alice Russell

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...

Anastasio "Pepe" Martinez, Jr.

Anastasio "Pepe" Martinez, Jr.

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,...

Patrick Joseph Coleman

Patrick Joseph Coleman

May 10, 2021

Patrick Joseph Coleman passed on 5/10/2021, surrounded by his children. Patrick was born on 7/16/1948. He resided in Lakewood, CA for most of his life. He attended St. John Bosco High School prior to serving in the United States Marine Corps. After 9 years of service, including 2 tours in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged. Patrick started a family...

Christina Villarin Sachuk

Christina Villarin Sachuk

May 8, 2021

A much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Christina Villarin Sachuk, 95, of Bellflower, California died at 12:35 PM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Seal Beach Health & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1925 in Paete, Philippines, to Casiano Villarin and Maura Ibanez. She was married to the late Stanley J Sachuk.  She is survived...

Joann Marie Brown

Joann Marie Brown

May 8, 2021

Throughout her 91 years, Joann Marie (Burns) Brown loved the Lord, her family, people, travel and adventure. Her final journey ended on May 8, 2021 when she peacefully went home to Jesus.

Born on October 11, 1929, Joann began her journey in Madison, Wisconsin the third child of Harry C. Burns and Johanna M. Blewett. She grew...

Harry Walter Lee

Harry Walter Lee

May 8, 2021

October 4, 1936 - May 8, 2021

Lee, Harry Walter age 84 of Palmdale, CA made his earthly transition on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Harry was born on October 4, 1936, in Mitchell County Texas.

He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged.

He worked at the Long Beach...

Olivia Jordan Alvillar

Olivia Jordan Alvillar

May 7, 2021

Oliva Jordan Alvillar passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, due to complications from epilepsy. She was 17 years old.

Olivia was born on September 20, 2003, in Long Beach, California. Although Olivia was born with many disabilities, she overcame and accomplished so much in her short life. Olivia loved music and dancing...

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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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...