Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Nov 20, 2024

My Most Precious, Most Beloved, Most Beautiful Katy. “Because that you are going, and never coming back…”, is something I learned from Emily Dickinson, as well as “There’s a Certain Slant of Light…”, Which came streaming out of our home on the morning of November 20, 2024, and when the light had left, you yourself had left, and were...

Nov 17, 2024

James “Jim” William Knaub, 1956-2024, finished his race Monday, Nov. 18 in Long Beach, California.

He was born to Leola and George Knaub in Corona, California, on Jan. 5, 1956, minutes after his twin sister, Debra Cathleen. They were raised in Lakewood, California, with their brothers and sisters, Cheryl Knaub (Larry Lea), Fred Knaub (Mitzi), and Stanley...

Nov 17, 2024

Sheryl was born in Bellflower CA, the middle child of three girls. She is survived by her mother, Irene, younger sister, Donna.

Sheryl met her husband, Paul while they both attended Cerritos Community College. They were married on February 1, 1976. They have three children together, Brian, Jonathan, and Laura. They have two grandchildren, Austin and Sienna....

Nov 14, 2024

John Edward Rosique, Jr., age 78, of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024. John was born on May 31, 1946, in Atmore, Alabama, to John Edward Rosique, Sr., and Mary June Rosique. He was raised in Brewton, Alabama, until 1959, when his family relocated to Lakewood, California. He graduated from Lakewood High School in...

Nov 13, 2024

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Nov 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Jo Fox, on November 13, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Linda was born on August 9, 1945, in El Centro, California to Willian and Grace (Nee Reynoso) Roberts.

Linda met the love of her life and husband of 61 years, Lloyd J. Fox...

Nov 13, 2024

Waldemar “Curly” Czaban Obituary

Waldemar Romuald Czaban, the patriarch of the family passed from this life on November 13, 2024, at 99 years of age. He was born in Detroit, MI to Polish immigrants who had settled in a Polish community in Hamtramck, MI. Curly, as he was known, spoke only Polish when he started school, but...

Nov 12, 2024

LaVonne Lieb born March 7, 1925 in South Dakota lived in Lakewood and was a dedicated parishioner for 70 years.

She had six children, Mike, Kathy, Jeff, Marshall, Roberta and Brigit who she raised with love.

She loved to play bridge, quilt, sew and most of all square dance...

Nov 10, 2024

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Nov 9, 2024

Christopher Norman Raynard Gagne

Christopher Norman Raynard Gagne was born in Torrance, CA on August 18, 1961, to Addie Barbara (Fruit) and Roland Wilferd Joseph Gagne.  Chris was the youngest of his four siblings.  He grew up in Southern California and was a dedicated athlete on his high school’s track team.  ...

Nov 6, 2024

Linda Pape was born in New York City to Yolande Dupriez and Henry Pape and was raised in Queens, New York. Known as “Susie” to her sister and friends from her youth, Linda displayed a strong sense of independence and self-awareness from a young age. At just 17, she embarked on an adventurous hitchhiking journey across the country, eventually...

Nov 5, 2024

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Nov 4, 2024

Miriam Grace Ater passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, due to pneumonia and heart complications. Miriam was born on August 7, 1925, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Aloysious and Victoria Heilman and had two brothers, Allan and Kenny, and one sister, Lois. Miriam leaves behind two daughters Diane and Patty, and one son Michael. Miriam was predeceased by her...

Nov 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Overzyl, born February 14, 1949, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024 in Long Beach, California.  Bob was predeceased by his father, Cornelius Overzyl, his mother, Mary Johanna Overzyl and his sister, Geralyn Marie Baker.  Bob is survived by his wife, Midori Overzyl, and his sister, Mary Johanna Fazioli.

During Bob’s early...

Oct 31, 2024

Joan Marlene (Sinner) Fitzpatrick

1942-2024

Joan Marlene (Sinner) Fitzpatrick, 82, was born in Long Beach, CA, on January 24, 1942, and died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in Seal Beach, CA, on October 31, 2024.

Joan attended schools, including Stanford Middle School and Millikan High...

Oct 29, 2024

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Oct 29, 2024

Janet “Ann” Grover was born June 12, 1932 and died on October 29, 2024. She was the daughter of Dorothy Bennett and Fairest “Pat” Milligan.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, she passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side. She lived 92 beautiful years. She is survived by her husband Douglas, 3...

Oct 27, 2024

MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PENDING

Oct 24, 2024

SERVICES ARE PENDING

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Ruth DeLoach was born February 1,1939 and died October 24, 2024 at the age of 85. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, “Grandma Mary”, Aunt Mary, and friend.

Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama she grew up with her 3 brothers. At the age of 16, she met her husband Darrell “Rocky” DeLoach in Pensacola,...