Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

June 4, 2019

Our mom and friend. A warm hearted, loving woman, who treasured time with family and friends, always concerned for others, always active, nicknamed the “energizer bunny”, always steadfast in her love and faith of the Lord. Living her life by a favorite Bible Verse, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on you own understanding,”...

June 4, 2019

Josephine Ann Gordon nee Hathaway, 90, passed away on June 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was an original owner and lived for 65 years in the Carson Park area of Long Beach, California. She was predeceased by her husband, James. Jo was a special person who radiated joy and kindness. She always had a smile on her face...

May 31, 2019

May 29, 2019

Donald Lee Carey, age 84, from Long Beach, California, went to be with The Lord on the morning of May 29, 2019 in Camarillo, California. Don was born on August 14, 1934 to George Arthur Carey and Leah Belle (Carter) Carey. He grew up in Ohio, later moved to California and married Nancy Lea Beamon on July 25, 1960...

May 28, 2019

Retired Sergeant Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, passed away on May 28, 2019. He joined the Sheriff's Department on May 14, 1958 and retired from Commercial Crimes Bureau on March 18, 1988.

May 22, 2019

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May 22, 2019

  A CELEBRATION OF LIFE   Ellen Elizabeth Hostetter Farquhar   I shall not pass this way but once, therefore any good that I can do or kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.  Ellen was born in Whittier, California on January 21, 1920, into a strong Christian family. From a young age she looked...

May 22, 2019

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May 20, 2019

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May 20, 2019

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May 16, 2019

Marian Cecelia Steins, age 96, of Long Beach, CA, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019, surrounded by her five children. Marian was born on Nov 22, 1922, to Frank and Helen (McElligott) Ryan. She was the second oldest of six children. She spent her childhood on the family farm near Ryan, Iowa. She attended country school, a one...

May 16, 2019

Helen Loraine Whitwell of Lakewood

1925 - 2019

Born 6-24-25

Died 5-16-19

It is with deep sadness the family of Helen Loraine Arbuckle Whitwell announces her passing at age 93 on...

May 14, 2019

William Gordon Hayter July 31, 1943 – May 14, 2019 William Gordon Hayter was born on July 31, 1943 in Long Beach, California. His parents, Morris and Georgene Hayter, were both Texas transplants who moved out west to California. They met, married and raised their two sons, George and Bill, in Long Beach. Bill attended Lowell Elementary School, Will...

May 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Zachary Owen Hannaford announces his passing at age 29 on May 12, 2019.

Zack grew up in Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, CA and graduated from Los Alamitos High School in 2008.  He was Co-MVP of the Freshman Football team, and was...

May 11, 2019

Mary Jean Poto Born Mary Jean Bartlett in Costock, England as the daughter of John and Sarah Bartlett, she preferred to be called Jean. Jean lost her mother at the young age of 9, then was separated from her brother and evacuated to the countryside to live with foster families while her father drove an ambulance during World War...

May 9, 2019

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May 6, 2019

Daniel N. Sheppard died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on May 6, 2019 in Long Beach, CA at the age of 78. Dan is survived by his wife, Pauline Eade-Sheppard; son Karl Eade; son and daughter-in-law Ericson D. and Jennifer Sheppard; daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and James Sofranko; four grandsons A.J., Connor, Jack & Aiden...

May 4, 2019

Ceferino A. Coles was born August 16, 1925 in Canavid, Eastern Samar in the Philippine Islands. After a lengthy illness, he passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Long Beach, CA. He was 93 years old and lived a full life. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Ceferino and a friend experienced the harshness of being held...

May 3, 2019

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April 30, 2019

Paolo Guardian Ledesma was born in Manila, Philippines on October 30, 1971 to Loreta and Romeo Ledesma. He left this world on April 30, 2019 at the early age of 47 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann and children Maya, Hunter, and Caden, his father Romeo, mother Loreta, and brother Rex. Paolo grew up...