Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Nov 19, 2019

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Nov 17, 2019

Peck, Barbara Scoble, 93, of Lakewood, originally from Westwood, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17. Wife of the late Leroy (Bud) Peck. Daughter of the late William and Aletha Scoble of Westwood, MA. Sister of the late Paul Scoble of Westwood, MA. Survived by her niece Elizabeth McAllister of Rochester NH and her...

Nov 15, 2019

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Nov 13, 2019

As his family, we lovingly acknowledge the passing of Christopher E. Perkins, on Nov. 13, 2019.  Following a courageous battle with a five-month struggle against cancer, he returned home to his loving Heavenly Father and Savior.

Chris is loved dearly and will be remembered by all for his tenacity, humor, and positive outlook on life.  He will...

Nov 9, 2019

Roger Norman Christensen came into this world on December 4, 1955 and left us much too soon on November 9, 2019, living his entire life as a Long Beach native, the city he loved.

Roger graduated from Millikan High School, worked his way through school with his own lawn mowing service, a newspaper route, and drove delivery...

Nov 8, 2019

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Nov 2, 2019

Born in Wisconsin July 12, 1927 to Roy and Gertrude Thompson, Moved to Bremerton, Washington during high school. After High School earned a R.N. degree.

Married Thomas J. Gillespie in 1951 in Youngstown Ohio.

Tom and Almadean moved to California with their 5 children in 1963 and settled in Long Beach in 1965. Almadean lived...

Nov 2, 2019

William Joel Collier, better known as “Billy,” burst into the world on December 16, 1964, in Long Beach, CA, to his parents, Romaine and William M. Collier. At the time, no one knew it would be possible to touch so many lives in such a short period of time. Billy passed away at the young age of 54 on...

Oct 29, 2019

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Oct 25, 2019

Ron Steiner, 77 passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, October 28, 2019 in Long Beach, California. He was born January 1, 1944 to Austin and Mildred Steiner in Massillon, Ohio. He attended Massillon High School and graduated in 1960. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, he worked 34 years as a...

Oct 22, 2019

FARNEY, Carol, Age 81, passed away October 22, 2019

She is survived by sons Mike (Dee), Terry (Christine), Danny (Patti), David (Jenny), 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition, Carol leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She resided in Long Beach, CA with husband Bob of El Paso, IL since 1958, who preceded...

Oct 22, 2019

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Oct 17, 2019

Larry Thornquist

April 5, 1938 - October 17, 2019

Larry is survived by his bride of over 50 years, a brother, sister, 4 kids, 7 grands, and 3 greats.

A life long resident of Long Beach he graduated Poly High in 56. An owner operator in the trucking business, this Catholic family man...

Oct 15, 2019

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Oct 12, 2019

In loving memory of Shirley Jean Howard Sweet Davis. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, Great Shirley and friend.

Born May 17, 1934, she entered Eternal Life on October 12,2019.

Shirley was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, the 4th of 5 children to Leslie and Margaret Howard. After graduating from Ashland High School in 1952, she...

Oct 10, 2019

Judith (Judy) Mary Buberl, 82, departed this life for eternal life on October 10 at her home in Long Beach surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born March 7, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska – the first of six children born to William and Helen Carney. The family moved to San Bernardino, CA in 1942 where Judy completed her...

Oct 9, 2019

Beatrice Strawser (Bea)

October 9, 2019, we lost our mother, Beatrice (Bea) Strawser. Mom was 100 years old and had been in failing health for many years.

Mom was a devout Catholic and a loving wife and mother. Mom met our Dad in Long Beach CA at a Navy Homecoming dance. Mom married Dad in...

Oct 8, 2019

Jane was born in 1921 to Roy R. and Iola Hanna. She was raised in Ruthven, IA with her four siblings in a house adjacent to her parents' service station and graduated as valedictorian from Ruthven Public School in 1938.

In 1942 she left her hometown, which she always called “the best place in the world,” to...

Oct 6, 2019

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Oct 3, 2019

John James Pindard, born July 23, 1929 and went to be with God on October 3, 2019.

John was born in Warrington, England, to parents John James and Mary Pindard. He had 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

He served his apprenticeship (in England) in the Structural Steel Trade in Fabrication, Erection and Drafting. He had...