Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

Clifton Moromisato

Clifton Moromisato

December 1, 2019

Clifton Yasuzo Moromisato, son of Kame and Kamato Moromisato – much-loved husband, father, and grandfather - passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 at age 85.

Clif graduated from Kaimuki High School in 1952. He attended Loyola School of Dentistry in Chicago for his DDS and subsequent subspecialty training in orthodontia. During this time he also served...

Janene M. Larson

Janene M. Larson

November 30, 2019

With profound sadness  we announce the passing of Janene, our loving and devoted mother, on November 30, 2019, after a heroic battle with cancer that ended at her residence in Long Beach, California. She was in her 81 st year.

Born in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 1938 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell.

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Dale Beckett

Dale Beckett

November 19, 2019

Wilbur “Dale” Beckett, 97, passed away at his home in Seal Beach, California on November 19, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in the small farming town of Dalton City, IL on February 23, 1922 to parents Isephenia Grupp and Alvin Ray Beckett. His three older siblings Melvin, Grace and Flossie and two...

Raymond Andrew Young

Raymond Andrew Young

November 19, 2019

Raymond A. Young was born on September 13, 1923 in Sandusky, Ohio. He was the 4th of 7 children born to Theodore and Mary Young.

He entered into the United States Navy the day after graduating from high school in 1941. He served in WWII on board the heavy cruiser USS Augusta, as well as the Navy...

Barbara S. Peck

Barbara S. Peck

November 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...

Christopher E. Perkins

Christopher E. Perkins

November 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...

Roger Norman Christensen

Roger Norman Christensen

November 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...

Almadean Gillespie

Almadean Gillespie

November 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...

William Joel Collier

William Joel Collier

November 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...

Ronald Steiner

Ronald Steiner

October 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...

Carol Ann Farney

Carol Ann Farney

October 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...

Lawrence Franz Thornquist

Lawrence Franz Thornquist

October 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...