Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

April 17, 2025

Tsuruyo Campbell , age 91, passed away peacefully early morning in her sleep on April 17, 2025, in Gardena, California.

Born in Saga, Japan to parents Masaki and Tamako Tanaka, Tsuruyo carried the grace, strength, and wisdom of her heritage throughout her life. It was in Japan where she met the love of her life,...

April 10, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother Lolita Heilbron passed quietly and peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, on April 10, 2025.

She was born Dolores Isabel Del Carmen Mancini, on March 15, 1944, in Barranquilla, Colombia, the sixth child and second daughter of her parents Adalgiso and Dolores Mancini. Her mother was called “Lola,” so she went...

April 3, 2025

Cathryn Millar Karlin

November 12, 1928 - April 3, 2025

Cay was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Cathryn and Dr. Robert Millar. Her grandparents had immigrated from Scotland and Ireland. The Great Depression struck within a year. Her father had applied to and been accepted at The...

April 1, 2025

March 31, 2025

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March 25, 2025

Larry was born in Palmdale, California to Joseph and Jacqueline Beauchamp. He was the 8th child in a family of nine. He was raised on 2 acres in the hills of Palmdale where he pestered his sisters with his mischief pranks. Larry attended St Mary’s elementary school in Palmdale and the high school at Palmdale High.

Larry...

March 24, 2025

March 20, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Clarence "Chuck" Crew was born March 14, 1936, in Detroit Michigan to Harry and Neita Crew. He grew up with three sisters, Virginia, Janet and Janie. He served in the United States Marine Corps from November 1953 to November 1956 where he played the trumpet in the United States Marine Band. In 1957, he moved to sunny...

March 7, 2025

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March 5, 2025

Angela Smittie was born on August 11, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduating from Wyandotte HS, Angela later moved to Los Angeles, California where she studied and received her degree in Respiratory Therapy. She spent a lot of time bringing love, hope and happiness to family and friends and all whom she encountered. Angela was a mother figure...

February 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father, James Scott Young, on February 26, 2025 at the age of 86.

Jim was born on July 1, 1938 in Long Beach, CA to Robert Young Jr. and Jessie M. Scott Young. He had an older brother Robert and Jim completed...

February 23, 2025

Edward Charles Derrico November 11, 1963 – February 23, 2025

Edward Charles Derrico was born on November 11, 1963, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Marilyn Meola and James Derrico. From a young age, he had a passion for running and a natural competitive spirit, setting records as an athlete—some of which still stand today. His talent earned...

February 21, 2025

Joseph Hall was born on February 21, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Joseph grew up in a rural community where opportunities were often limited.  Joseph received Christ at an early age.

Throughout his life, he faced significant challenges due to a mental condition that required ongoing care. Despite these hardships Joseph found solace in music. His favorite artist...

February 21, 2025

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February 21, 2025

Joseph Martin Lopes Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on February 21, 2025, in Norwalk, California. JR or Papa, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 20, 1941, in Tulare, California, to Joseph Lopes Sr. and Virginia Lopes, both of whom predeceased him. Throughout his life, he showed an unwavering commitment to...

February 21, 2025

Services are pending.

February 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating loss of Britney Mariah Williams, who passed away in her sleep on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Her sudden departure has left us all in shock and deep sorrow, as we struggle to come to terms with the reality of her absence.

Britney was the rock of her...

February 18, 2025

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February 17, 2025

James J. Krupa Born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 11th, 1946 – February 17th, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Krupa, who passed away peacefully in his home on February 17th, 2025, at the age of 78. Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised alongside...