Recent Obituaries in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas
William Louis Kern
December 3, 2018
William “Bill” Louis Kern long-time resident of Lakewood, California, passed away peacefully in Yorba Linda, California on Monday, December 3, 2018. Bill was born on November 2, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Laura Jean Sadler-Watson-Tippetts Kern. Bill is survived by his children and their spouses, Michael Lewis Tippetts...
Teresa Ellen Leonetti
December 2, 2018
Teresa E. Leonetti
(March 30, 1927 - December 2, 2018)
Teresa Ellen McLaughlin was born on March 30, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in the town of Chester,...
Jack Curtis Mcdonald
November 25, 2018
Jack McDonald lost his long battle with cancer on November 25, 2018. Jack was of those extra special people we all wish we were. Jack will be missed forever by his wife of forty-eight years, Harriet, his beloved son John and daughter in law Darlene, and his granddaughter Madelyn, who he adored. Also special friends Tom Sharp...
Gabriel Franco Tostado
November 24, 2018
Gabriel Franco Tostado, 91 years old from Long Beach, California, passed away on November 24, 2018. Gabriel is survived by his wife Jessie Tostado of 66 years and his children Gabriel Jr, Marco, Roland, Cynthia and Ponciana, along with 12 loving grandchildren. Funeral mass Dec.6, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Church at 10AM. Luyben Dilday 562-425-6401
Juliana Cairo
November 22, 2018
Juliana (Roghi) Cairo passed away on Thanksgiving morning 11/22/18. Juliana was born in Marina di Grosseto, Italy to Angelo and Teresa Roghi on December 26, 1932. Juliana's young life was spent in Italy. She had many stories of her days working for the post office in their small beach town and surviving the occupation of German and U.S. soldiers...
Rajinder Singh Johal
November 21, 2018
--Family has would prefer A donation be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation lieu of flowers.
https://cure.pcf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1561&mfc_pref=T&1561.donation=form1
Rajinder “Roger” Johal was born in Jandiala Manjki, Punjab, India on November 20, 1946 and was laid to rest in his home in Long Beach, California on the day after his 72nd birthday on November 21, 2018. He...Juan De Cordova
November 18, 2018
Juan de Cordova, 87, passed away Sunday November 18th 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perfecto and Antonia Cordova and his wife of 41 years Marilyn Crelly de Cordova. He was born in Belen New Mexico March 24th 1931, moved to the Long Beach California area in the early 1950s where he lived until the spring...
Dorothy Jean Coleman
November 15, 2018
DOROTHY JEAN COLEMAN Born February 1, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. Passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, husband; Patrick , son; John and Daughter; Cecilia Coleman. She came to Long Beach, Ca in 1951. Active with the PTA. A Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed the Gym, Crafts, Home & gardens. Also, loved...
Mauricio Jose Heilbron
November 13, 2018
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Mauricio Jose Heilbron passed quietly and peacefully at home on November 13, 2018.He was born on October 11, 1937, in Barranquilla, Colombia, the first child for his parents, Mauricio and Margot Heilbron.His father sent him to the United States as a teenager, where he attended the Admiral Farragut Military Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida...
Daniel "Danny" Rodgers
November 12, 2018
Daniel “Danny” Rodgers of Lakewood, CA. Survived by loving parents Walt (deceased) and Marilyn Rodgers, sisters Lynn (Steve) Roller and Luan Rodgers (Brian) Evans, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Danny was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA, and was raised in Lakewood. He attended Madison Elementary, St. Pancratius Catholic...
Dorothy Mae Harmon
November 10, 2018
Dorothy Mae Harmon (Nelson) Dorothy was born on October 14, 1925 in Dixon, Illinois. She was an only (and lonely) child. She always wanted a brother. Her mother Gertrude Bernice “Trudy” worked in Borden Company in Dixon in the candy department. They sold caramel candy, chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Her father John Oltman Nelson (his initials come out to...
Betty Jean Hammer
November 8, 2018
Betty Jean Hammer, age 88, died on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Los Alamitos Medical Center. From her birth in Houston, Texas on December 2, 1929 to her last day, she filled everyone in her path with genuine selflessness and love. Betty’s parents, Jim and Elsie, moved from Texas to Los Angeles County to raise her and her...
Bryan John Lembke
November 8, 2018
Bryan J. Lembke passed away on November 8, 2018. Bryan was born on May 7, 1979 and was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. His loss is a great one, but even greater was his love for life and having fun. The magnitude of his life and joy is immeasurable. His smile was radiant and his laughter was contagious....
Joanne Suarez Madrigal
November 6, 2018
Aug. 24, 1956 - Nov. 6, 2018 Joanne was born in Harbor City on August 24, 1956, to her parents Richard and Raquel Suarez. She grew up in Wilmington and attended Holy Family Elementary School. She attended Mary Star of the Sea High School for one year. In 1974, she graduated from Banning High School where she played basketball. After...
Thomas W. Brewis
November 5, 2018
Thomas Brewis, 58, of Long Beach, passed away on November 5, 2018 at his home in Long Beach. Funeral services will be held at 10AM, December 15th 2018 at St Luke’s Lutheran Evangelical Church in Long Beach with Pastor Garry Mohr officiating. Thomas wished to be cremated and have his Burial at sea which will be held at Life...
Lana Spigner
November 3, 2018
Lana Spigner was born in Long Beach California on July 23rd, 1951 to Domingo and Celia Deleon. She was the oldest of 4 siblings, Steve Deleon, Mark Deleon, and Lorraine Welty. Lana graduated from Millikan High School in 1969. She would soon marry her husband John Spigner whom she was married to for 44 years until he passed in...
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