Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

March 17, 2026

Peggy Turner was born on February 22, 1949 in Upland, California. She is survived by her daughters Sandee Sapinoso and Loree Turner, her grandsons, Simon Sapinoso and wife Olivia, and Seth Sapinoso, her favorite son-in-law, Edmon Sapinoso and her sister Patricia Coble, as well as, cousins, nieces and nephews.

In the fall of 1971, while working at Kmart, her friend and...

March 14, 2026

Barbara C. Benefiel, a beloved wife, mother, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. Born on June 21, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Barbara lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and a dedication to those she loved and cared for.

For over three decades, Barbara devoted herself to her career at Douglas Aircraft Company, where she worked...

March 13, 2026

March 12, 2026

John L. Sullivan, age 87, of Los Alamitos, CA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on March 12, 2026. Born on March 5, 1939 in Mount Vernon, New York, “Jack”, as he was known to his family, was the son of John and Mildred Sullivan, and younger brother to his sister Carol.

John’s father served in the US...

March 10, 2026

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The world lost a quiet hero, a devoted family member, and a steadfast friend. Thomas Albert Plante, age 81, of Lakewood, California, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of courage, kindness and love that will never fade.

A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Tom served from 1963 through 1967. He served with...

March 10, 2026

Martha Frances Tinkle Burkey, 99 years young, of Lakewood, California, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. Martha held many titles throughout her life, but was most recently known as "GiGi" for her final role of Great Grandmother.

Martha was born May 07, 1926 in Greenwood, Indiana to Guy Edwin Tinkle and Rebecca Ellen Christian Tinkle. Martha was sixth in the...

March 9, 2026

Robert “Bob” Gillette was a man devoted to his faith, his family, his friends, and his life’s work. He lived each day with purpose and intent and was a ray of light to all around him. 

Bob was born April 2, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA to Robert and Josephine Gillette, who originally hailed from Senora, Mexico. He was the eldest...

March 7, 2026

Alexander (Al) Rodriguez Sr., 95, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2026. He was a simpleman with a simple life story. Al was born on Christmas Eve in 1930 with his twin Salvador, toimmigrant parents. His mother, Josefina, passed away during their birth, leaving Alexander to beraised by his father, Rejino, along with his other siblings, Edward, Alvaro,...

March 6, 2026

Elsie Josephine Pruitt, affectionately known as "GG," passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Lakewood, California. Born on June 29, 1928, in Maywood, California, Elsie lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and devoted service to her family and community.

Elsie graduated from Lynwood High School and went on to dedicate 25 years of her career as a Clerk...

February 24, 2026

Carole Joy Mestas Vallez was born on May 31, 1936, in Los Sauces, Colorado, a small farm town in the beautiful San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado. She was raised there and remained until she ventured away for a year of college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Her time away from farm life sparked a desire for greater...

February 23, 2026

Franklin D. “Dee” Hatridge passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on January 25, 1933, in Oklahoma to Clem and Carmen Hatridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Duane.

Dee later moved with his family to Vista, California, where he graduated from high school and formed friendships that...

February 16, 2026

"Patrick Joseph Dunne entered into paradise on February 16, 2026 after a 6 month long health battle. He was born October 6, 1963 in Orange, California to Mary “Lou” Ellis and Donald “Don” Dunne. He was the third son of four boys. He grew up in Huntington Beach before his parents divorce, after which he split his time between living...

February 16, 2026

Mary Teresa Elizabeth (Betty) Kiely passed at the age of 93 on February 16, 2026 in Garden Grove, California. She was born in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. In 1950 she left Duleek, County Meath, at the age of 17 for nurses training in London, England. In November 1956 she left Liverpool and arrived in New York in December 1956. She...

February 13, 2026

February 6, 2026

Barbara Jean Seals

1933 – 2026

Barbara Jean Seals of Lakewood, California passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92.

Barbara was born in Grand Island, Nebraska and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating high school, inspired by her deep love of French culture, she traveled to France where she immersed herself in the language and...

February 5, 2026

Jeffrey Louis Shaver (Shakey Shaves) August 8, 1961 – February 5, 2026

Jeffrey Louis Shaver, iconically known as “Shakey Shaves,” passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 64, of a sudden terminal illness. Born on August 8, 1961, in Long Beach, California, to Clarence and Mary Shaver, Jeff was the eldest of two children. He shared a deep,...

February 3, 2026

Phillip (Phil) Brian Messett was born June 7, 1949, in Illinois to Thomas and Mildred Messett. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Lakewood, California. Phil grew up with one brother, Thomas, and three sisters Kathleen, Patricia and Erin. He attended Saint Cyprian Elementary School in Long Beach and served as an alter boy for the Catholic Church for...

January 28, 2026

January 24, 2026

Lynette Anna Maria Hernandez of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Lynette grew up in Trinidad and was a devoted sister to 11 beloved siblings and a loving auntie to many nieces and nephews.

Lynette immigrated...

January 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Steven Bora Chanto

The best husband, daddy/daddyO, brother, Ta (grandpa) and UmPros (uncle).

Steven Bora Chanto was born on July 17, 1956, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He passed away peacefully at home in Long Beach, California, on January 24, 2026 at 12:46 a.m. surrounded by love and comfort.

Steven survived the Khmer Rouge war in Cambodia and went on...