Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

April 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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)...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...

March 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,...

February 25, 2021

Elaine Fruhwirth of Huntington Beach, California, passed away at the age of 90 on February 25, 2021. She is survived by her two sons Doug (Rosemary) Fruhwirth, and Mike (Kay) Fruhwirth, her two daughters Sue Martin and Mary Page, her four grandchildren, Mike, KJ, Amber, and Jonathon and her six great granddaughters. Elaine is also survived by her sister...

February 21, 2021

Armando “Boy” Balaoro has passed away to be with our Almighty Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3:30 in the morning due to COVID19 related complications.

He was born on December 28, 1956 to Carmelita & Pacifico Balaoro. He married Evangeline David and had one son Alexander Balaoro. He is survived by his mother;...

February 21, 2021

Marsi Skinner passed away on Sunday evening February 21, 2021. She was the love of my life. We celebrated our 60th anniversary last December and her birthday last week. We have 2 children, Laura Dixon and Randy Skinner, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is now in the hands of our Lord. May she rest in Peace.

February 21, 2021

Randy Lee Marshman passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at the age of 36 from a heart attack. He was born in Downey to Dan and Shirley Marshman.

He grew up in Downey attending Gallatin Elementary School, East Middle School and Downey High School Class of 2002.

He began his career as a firefighter then...

February 17, 2021

Bertha (Billie) Julianne (Fuerch) Heisler, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born in Ellis, Kansas on December 13, 1926 to Joseph and Rose (Schuster) Fuerch and sister to eight siblings.

Billie attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and Ellis High School, graduating in 1945. After high school she attended and graduated nursing school in Denver,...

February 16, 2021

Prakash Vithaldas Javia, passed away at age 67 on February 16th, 2021 due to end stage stomach cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he took his last breath.

Prakash was born in Sambalpur, India on September 3rd, 1931 to Vithaldasbhai and Narmadaben Javia. He received his education at The Rajkumar College of Raipur and...

February 16, 2021

In Honor of Kent Harold Carlsen

Kent Harold Carlsen, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2021. Kent was born on April 19, 1944 in Davenport, Iowa to Vern John Carlsen and Eleanor Blind Carlsen and the second of three sons; Brooks (elder) and Lance (younger.)

Kent graduated from...

February 14, 2021

On February 14, 2021, Armand P. Wang entered into eternal rest at Kaiser Hospital Anaheim after a two week battle with COVID-19.  The Lord loved him so much that on Valentine’s Day, He removed Armand’s suffering and took him to heaven to live in perpetual joy and peace.

Armand was born in Nanjing, China on March 19,...

February 13, 2021

On February 13, 2021, our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was peacefully lifted up to heaven from the comforts of her home surrounded by her three children and two sons-in-law by her side – just the way she wanted.

Patricia Zalaco was born in Herkimer, New York on October 7, 1930 to Louis and Rose Zazzarino. She...