Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas

John O. Herbold, Ii

John O. Herbold, Ii

Jul 27, 2017

John O. Herbold II

"Coach John"

June 27th, 1929-July 27th, 2017

He was a husband for six decades and a father to a daughter and three sons. John Herbold was a legendary and revered high school and college Baseball coach, attaining almost mythical status. He was a beloved and admired English teacher, a...

Helen Forbes Giambastiani

Helen Forbes Giambastiani

Jul 27, 2017

Helen Giambastiani, 89, passed away on July 27 in Long Beach. The daughter of Scottish immigrants, Helen was born and raised in Oakland before moving to San Lorenzo, Vacaville, and Lincoln. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Rollet; by her sister, Beverly Norris of Rocklin; by her daughter, Linda Bradford (Chris) of...

Bill Montemer

Bill Montemer

Jul 26, 2017

Bill Montemer, our beloved husband, father, brother and uncle has left us far too soon. He is survived by his wife, Patti, sons Nick and Jimmy, brothers Jim (Jayne, Erik, TJ, Sam, and Max), and Gary (Juliet and Miles), and sister Tina (David Alcantar)

Bill touched all of us with his strong Christian faith, family commitment, free...

Gerald "Jerry" Gray Ellis

Gerald "Jerry" Gray Ellis

Jul 25, 2017

Family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Herbert Fred Bramley

Herbert Fred Bramley

Jul 24, 2017

Herbert Fred Bramley 5/11/22 - 7/24/17 Herbert Fred Bramley was born on May 11,1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His family moved to Long Beach when he was 3 yrs old. He is survived by two daughters, Jeanne Work and Karen Zoellner, three grandchildren, David Kean, Jeff Work and Becky McCullah and four great grandchildren. Herb was a member of...

Pauline Julia Didur

Pauline Julia Didur

Jul 24, 2017

Pauline Julia Didur, 94 Passed away in her home in Long Beach on July 24, 2017. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 1st at 11:00 at the Luyben Dilday Family Mortuary in Long Beach. Pauline was born on August 22, 1922 in Winnipeg, Canada. She was the daughter of John and Anna Krawchuk and sister to Mary,...

Doris Mary Wright

Doris Mary Wright

Jul 21, 2017

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Steven Stanley Riske

Steven Stanley Riske

Jul 20, 2017

Steven (Stanley) Riske, May 3, 1923 - July 20, 2017

Steven Stanley Riske, age 94 of Long Beach, California, passed away at home on July 20, 2017, peacefully.

Steve was born on May 3rd, 1923, the second child of...

Steve "Cush" William Cushman

Steve "Cush" William Cushman

Jul 20, 2017

In LIEU of Flowers*** Please make a donation to the "Chief Steve Cushman Memorial Fund" with the United States Lifesaving Association - http://www.usla.org/SteveCushman We mourn the loss of an incredible Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Steve William Cushman. Steve began his career with City of Seal Beach at age 17, as a...

Mary Isabel Williams

Mary Isabel Williams

Jul 17, 2017

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James Hiram Fox

James Hiram Fox

Jul 14, 2017

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Dorotea Fontanilla Descargar

Dorotea Fontanilla Descargar

Jul 12, 2017

Humble beginnings in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Philippines

Dorotea was the youngest daughter of 9 siblings of Juan and Agripina Fontanilla. She enjoyed teaching as an elementary school teacher in the Philippines until she married Alfonso O. Descargar in 1950. She became a US Navy career wife, mother of 4 children, Samson, Arlene, David...

Carol Sue Wingert

Carol Sue Wingert

Jul 12, 2017

Carol Sue Wingert July 25, 1938- July 12, 2017 Carol Sue Wingert was born July 25, 1938 in Napoleon, North Dakota to Jack and Mary Greitl. She was the oldest of 6 children and is survived by her younger siblings: Mary Lu Miller, Dee (Bill) Spencer, Jo Ann Frattone, Jack (Paula) Greitl, and Mike (Frances) Greitl. When Carol was...

Josephine Ann Newell

Josephine Ann Newell

Jul 10, 2017

Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Newell beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully on July 10, 2017 after a long and wonderful life. Born Josephine Ann Richert on November 11, 1923 in Edmond, Oklahoma she was the youngest of five children of Abraham and Josephine Ann Richert. JoAnn grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma State University. Working as Secretary...

Bertha Meza Uranga

Bertha Meza Uranga

Jul 10, 2017

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Mary Ellen Laughlin

Mary Ellen Laughlin

Jul 9, 2017

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John Thomas Gregg

John Thomas Gregg

Jul 9, 2017

John Thomas Gregg June 20, 1953 - July 9, 2017 Passed away in Long Beach, California where he lived for more than 30 years. He was born on June 20, 1953 in San Pedro, California to John and Lucy Gregg. He is preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother, Lucy Gregg; sister, Jerryne (Dickie) Soto and family,...

Clara Weigel Sehi

Clara Weigel Sehi

Jul 9, 2017

Clara Mary Sehi Weigel was born on September 20, 1920 to Albert V. and Clara Weigel in Los Angeles, California. She was the youngest of three children, having older brothers, Al and William, now deceased. Clara grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in 1938, and served in the Navy as a WAVE during World War...

Marie L. Roudine

Marie L. Roudine

Jul 8, 2017

Marie Roudine May 15, 1934 – July 8, 2017 Marie Roudine, beloved wife, mother and longtime Rossmoor resident, has died. She was deeply loved by family and friends who will miss her generous heart and striking presence. She was a founding member of the St. Hedwig Parish community and worked with the Catholic nuns teaching at the school. Marie...

Darlene B. Talamantes

Darlene B. Talamantes

Jul 7, 2017

Darlene B. Talamantes, age 80, passed away at her home in Long Beach, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 7, 2017.  She was born on February 28, 1937 in Long Beach, CA to Byron and Zora Viney. She is survived by her husband, Tony; her children, Pam (Lee), Marvin (Sunni), Aaron, and Christie (Jeff); Grandchildren, Donald, Monica, Heather,...