Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

February 11, 2021

Tom and Teresa Mayo landed on Stearns Street in 1964 and made a life so full it would stretch all the way to the moon and back again.

Born in California in 1925, Tom served his country and later flew several missions in the Pacific Theater during World War 2, providing crucial air support to the American...

February 11, 2021

On February 11, 2021 the world lost its sparkle when Kylee Nicole Sooter passed away unexpectedly in an motor vehicle accident that was caused by an Epileptic seizure. Kylee is survived by her parents (Robert and Laurie), her brothers (Hayden and Joshua), her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She lived her life out loud and brought joy to...

February 9, 2021

Marian Ahlan Ruelke, “Lonnie,” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She is survived by her children: Rhea Mealey (Brian), Roderick Ruelke (Peggy) and Catherine Ruelke; two granddaughters: Shawna Mealey and Erika Bourne (Ross); and three great grandchildren: Ruke, Riley and Ahlana Bourne.

Lonnie was born in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1931....

February 4, 2021

James “Kimo” Mata was born on May 13, 1940 in Hilo Hawaii to Alan Mata and Virginia Montarvo-Mata, and was the sixth of seven children. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Mata of thirty-seven years, and seven children: James A. Mata, Gavien Mata, Darla McCandless, Michelle Carvalho, Steven Amadril, Jonathan Mata and Jessica-Lynn Mata. Kimo was also...

February 4, 2021

MaryLouise Rodriguez, 89, of Compton, California, passed away February 4, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born to Norberta and Luis Terrazas in Los Angeles, California. Her sister, Eloise, was her best friend.

In 1954, MaryLouise married the love of her life, Alexander Rodriguez. They went on to have 4 children: Alexander, Louise,...

February 2, 2021

Henry John Pamaran Horrilleno, commonly known as John, was born on April 2, 1954 in Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, Philippines to Antonio Horrilleno and Lydia Pamaran as the fourth of seven children. He was the husband of Eileen Miranda Velasco and father to five children: Dino Horrilleno, Janree Horrilleno, Diane Horrilleno, Deborah Horrilleno, and Joshua Horrilleno. John was also...

February 2, 2021

Timothy (Tim) Nicholson was born on September 15, 1951, in Redding, CA, to John and Gloria Nicholson, and passed away on February 2, 2021 in Long Beach, CA. He had eight siblings that include Mike (deceased), John, Margaret, Jim (deceased), Elizabeth, Frank (deceased), Danny (deceased), and Thomas.

Tim served a total of five years in the Army...

January 27, 2021

After a long battle with cancer Anthony “Tony” Roman Contreras (54 years old) died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 27, 2021. He was a long resident of Long Beach, California and is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Contreras, his dogs Marvando, Frederico, and Francisco, sister Cynthia Alardo (Phil), mother in-law Judith Foreman, brother in-law Michael...

January 27, 2021

Angela (Angie) Chavez Garcia was born February 12, 1962 in El Paso Texas to Amelia Chavez.  Angie was the eldest to sister Maria Gonzales.  She was the wife of Fernando Garcia and mother of four children, Vanessa, Lauro, Luis and Julian.  She was the aunt to sister Maria’s kids; Daniel, Denise and Michael.  Angie was such a proud grandmother...

January 26, 2021

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January 25, 2021

Maria Zarate de Jimenez nacio el mes de Enero en 1956. Fallecio a los 65 años. Maria nacio en Buenavista de Cañedo, Jalisco, mejor conocido y al que ella le llamaba " El Rancho". Hija de Jose de Jesus Zarate y Amparo Sandoval. Maria fue la quinta hija de un total de 11 hijos del  matrimonio, En 1973 conocio...

January 24, 2021

Harry Lewis North was born on November 20, 1934, and grew up in the small farming town of Larned, Kansas, with his sister June, mother Edna and father Sam North. The family had a wheat farm nearby, where Harry loved to ride his pony. They moved into town when Harry and his sister started school. Harry loved sports and...

January 23, 2021

Susan (Taylor) Putnam lost her battle with a long-fought illness on January 23, 2021, at the age of 72. Susie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and taking her dogs, Sadie and Jazzie, on neighborhood walks. Her happiest times were attending her grandchildren's sporting events, as well as playing pickleball.

Susie worked at Long Beach City...

January 18, 2021

Tom and Teresa Mayo landed on Stearns Street in 1964 and made a life so full it would stretch all the way to the moon and back again.

Born in California in 1925, Tom served his country and later flew several missions in the Pacific Theater during World War 2, providing crucial air support to the American...

January 16, 2021

Judy Lynn Anderson (née Rauls) died unexpectedly in her home on January 16 in Long Beach, CA at the age of 66.

Judy is survived by her adoring husband Mike, daughters, Kim and Danni, of Long Beach, and grandchildren, Joe, Penny, Jackson, and Charlotte; brother, Jerry Rauls of Arizona. She is preceded in death by her father,...

January 16, 2021

Octaviano Molina Gallardo nacio en Marzo 22, 1933. El fue el cuarto hijo de Don Demetrio Molina y Doña Librada Molina. Desde su niñes vivia una vida humilde y trabajadora. Octaviano supo lo que fue tener hambre y trabajar en campos, sembrando maiz, frijol, semilla, calabaza, ordeñando vacas, hacienda adobe, tabique y teja para casas. Octaviano durante su juventud...

January 16, 2021

Mom’s life was like the 4 phases of the moon.

Rita Ann “Wessling”, born in the middle of the Great Depression, in 1932, in Beloit, Kansas. A farm-raised, God-fearing young girl, who learned her sharp wit from her Father, Lee, and her strong work ethic from her Mother, Ann. Rita learned to plow on an old tractor...

January 15, 2021

Gary C Hebert was born in Los Angeles California and May 16, 1947. Gary passed away on January 15, 2021 in Long Beach California. He lost a long-time battle with cancer that was complicated by the Covid virus. His mother Lavon and father Uke Hebert had a large family of 11 children. Nine boys and two girls. He is...

January 14, 2021

Richard Edward Patrick (Dick), 83, of Lakewood California, passed away on January 14 th , 2021.

A memorial service will be held when COVID restrictions will allow.

Richard was born at home in Austinburg, Ohio on December 9 th , 1937. He graduated from Austinburg High School and continued...

January 14, 2021

Born January 5, 1927, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, George was the youngest of ten children. He entered the United States Navy at age 17. He later married and had seven children.

Because he always needed to be living close to the water, George moved to Seal Beach. He loved to swim and travel on cruises. He always had...