Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

November 1, 2018

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October 30, 2018

John Joseph Foster, born July 15, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, was a child of the Great Depression. His father got work building the tunnels bringing water from the Colorado River to Southern California. They settled in Indio where John enjoyed playing with the Indian children. The family would later move several times. Sometimes he lived in foster homes;...

October 29, 2018

In loving memory of Carol Ann (Tucker) Swanson June 29, 1937 - October 29, 2018 Carol Ann Tucker was born at home on June 29, 1937 - the baby of nine children of Clarence and Elsie (Blust) Tucker in Knoxville, IL where she grew up & went to school. She graduated in 1955 and worked...

October 29, 2018

Jeffrey Bond Gray November 12, 1955 – October 29, 2018 Jeffrey Gray passed away on October 29, 2018, at the age of 62. Born in Inglewood, California, Jeff was a longtime resident of Long Beach. He attended California State University Long Beach, graduating with bachelor of science degrees in medical microbiology (cum laude, 1978) and quality assurance (summa cum...

October 28, 2018

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October 27, 2018

Linda Reynolds of Lakewood, California, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband James, daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Greg Manis, daughter and son-in-law Shawna and Michael Garant, son and daughter-in-law James R and Stephanie Reynolds, grandchildren Chad Manis, Brett Manis, Kali Kleinberg, Tyler Garant, Quin Garant, Hope...

October 27, 2018

Purita B. Santos lived along the coast of California for over 40 years, most recently in Vallejo and Lakewood California. Prior to that she lived in the Philippines. She passed away suddenly on October 27, 2018 in Lakewood, California from a broken heart. Purita was born on November 18, 1938 in Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines. She was married to Rodolfo...

October 24, 2018

Mark Miller 12/18/58 - 10/24/18 Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, husband, step-father, business associate, and friend. The only thing greater than the depth of our loss is the magnitude of the light and the love that he shared with all. Mark's Aloha Celebration of Life and Love will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 12pm Belmont Shores Mobile...

October 24, 2018

Connie Walton, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died on Wednesday October 24, 2018. She was 71.

Connie was born on February 18, 1947 to Rollin and LaVada Morse in Jefferson City, Missouri. She and her family later moved to Southern California where she planted roots for the remainder of her life.

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October 23, 2018

Mary Jaene Edmonds, 97, of Lakewood, CA, passed away on October 23, 2018. Mary Jaene was born on June 17, 1921, in St. Louis, MO. She met her husband, James A. Edmonds, Jr., while at Woodbury College in Los Angeles. They married in 1941. Mary Jaene and Jim loved their family two sons, five grandchildren,...

October 22, 2018

Ralph Joseph Herbert born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Walter and Aurelia Herbert, passed away at age 75 on October 22, 2018. Ralph was the brother of the late Roy Thomas Herbert, the late Joan Mary Herbert and Sue Herbert MacAllister. Ralph devoted his life to protect our country and supported the community through philanthropy. Ralph was the...

October 18, 2018

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October 17, 2018

John Chinn was born in Wayne, Michigan on December 10, 1946. He joined the U.S. Navy at the young age of 17. He was stationed on the USS Isle Royale (AD-29). He served from January 27, 1964 to December 7, 1967. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He learned sheet metal and welding trade...

October 15, 2018

Pamela E Krueger “Frazee” was born in Kansas City, MO on December 13th, 1948 to Edward & Eloise Frazee.  As a girl Pam enjoyed life on the ranch in Colorado, riding horses, raising chicken and her pet pig named Solmie.  Pam moved to Lakewood, CA when she was in middle school and graduated from Lakewood...

October 13, 2018

Joyce Ellen Blasnek September 10, 1937 – October 13, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Ellen Blasnek on October 13, 2018 as a result of her year’s long struggle with Breast Cancer. Joyce passed at her home surrounded by family and friends who visited right up to the end. Joyce was preceded...

October 13, 2018

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October 12, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad Thomas B. Tootill III on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the age of 72. Tom was born in Waynesville, NC, but called Lakewood, CA, home for 72 years. He attended Madison Elementary, Hoover Junior High, and graduated from Lakewood High School in...

October 12, 2018

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October 11, 2018

Loving and Devoted Husband to Alberta, his dear Wife of 54 years.  Caring and Nurturing Father to Dennis, Michael and Maria.  Admiring Grandfather (Grampy) who loved his Grandchildren: Steven, Shawn, Sarena, Stephanie and Natalie. Adoring Great Grandfather who cherished Ella and Ava with all of his heart.  You are everything to our family and it breaks our hearts to lose...

October 9, 2018

Elaine Pirrone was born Elaine Berryman on Novenber 2, 1928 in Cozad, Nebraska, the youngest of 5 sisters. She moved to Long Beach, California with her mom and sister LaVon when she was 14, where she attended and graduated from Long Beach Poly High School. Elaine married a few months after graduation and in 1950 gave birth to a...