Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Sep 7, 2024

Beth Reinard passed away on September 7, 2024, at the way-too young age of 58, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Beth’s last days were exactly as she wished, at home surrounded by close family and friends.  In those last days, Beth continued to be exactly who she was in life:  the perfect combination of blunt and laugh-out-loud...

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Aug 23, 2024

Newberry, Jeannie passed away on August 23, 2024 at 94 years of age.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Chenia Newberry, and son Christopher Newberry.  She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Newberry, Deborah Baldwin (Glenn) and Mary Southward (John)  Also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew, Allison and Johathan, and great granddaughter, Normandie.  The funeral is to...

Aug 23, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the Passing of Joyce Ortiz. Joyce was a mother, daughter, grandmother, wife, niece aunt and friend to many.

Born in New Mexico, she moved to Southern California in her teenage years where she graduated from Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles.

She later married and had two children. She then...

Aug 15, 2024

A Joyful Life Well Lived

Yvonne Wescott, born on June 29, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, with Down Syndrome, passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 56.

She was the beloved daughter of Richard and Lucy Wescott.

Yvonne attended Millikan High School and California State University at Long Beach, and...

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Aug 10, 2024

Juli Hanna was born Julia Ann Creahan on June 24, 1947 in Munich, Germany and was peacefully at rest on August 10, 2024 in Los Alamitos, CA. She was born to Air Force Captain John Thomas Jr. (Cleveland OH) and Hazel Bell (Wright, of Arkansas) Creahan. She was the first of three daughters they lovingly raised in Chaumont, France....

Aug 10, 2024

Joseph Damien Luyben Sr. entered this life on March 9, 1959 to his parents John and Rosalie Luyben. Joe is the sixth of seven (boys) children, John, Jim, Greg, Morris, Thaddeus and Martin, Joe was a very active child, known for bouncing around and being very involved in his community. Joe attended St. Cyprian Catholic School, eventually transferring to...

Aug 7, 2024

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Aug 4, 2024

Evelyn Elizabeth (Evy) Copenhaver passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the age of 94 at her home in Lakewood, CA with her three daughters by her side.  She was born in Carrington, ND on January 5, 1930 to JM and Mabel Carr and lived there during her early life.  She graduated from Carrington High School where...

Aug 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we grieve the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Luisa "Mars" Sanico, who departed from this world on August 1, 2024, at the age of 80. Mars was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, and her loss leaves a void that can never be filled.

Born on April 2,...

Jul 29, 2024

Marjorie Elizabeth Hoppe , loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed from this world at home in Long Beach, California, on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 98.

She was born to Paul and Katherine Levengood on January 24, 1926, in Washington, D.C., moving to Los Angeles with...

Jul 28, 2024

Divinia Quintana Maramba of Lakewood, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family, after an ongoing battle with cancer. Born on October 21, 1953 in Manila, Philippines, Divinia was the daughter of Benito and Amparo Quintana.

She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary College and graduated from Centro Escolar University in the Philippines...

Jul 26, 2024

Eileen Marsac, 72, passed away on July 26, 2024, in Long Beach, CA. She was born on January 11, 1952, in Santa Maria, CA. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1970.

Eileen was truly one of a kind. The life of the party, as well as the best party planner ever. Her generosity, kindness and compassion...

Jul 23, 2024

Lorena Gonzalez Galvan was born to Ofelia and Ramon Gonzalez on August 10th, 1972 in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. At the age of 5, Lorena immigrated to the U.S. with her family and grew up in Long Beach, CA with her four younger siblings.

Lorena went on to graduate from Polytechnic High School. Lorena then joined...

Jul 20, 2024

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Gillespie Walker passed away in the late hours of July 20, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born in Long Beach to Evelyn and Lawrence Gillespie on May 19, 1950.

Cathy grew up in Long Beach with her older brother Ron and younger sister Linda. She attended and graduated from both Long...

Jul 20, 2024

Joette (Jody) Margaret Davis Jones Gambs passed away at home on July 20, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born to Sydney and Margaret Davis on October 19, 1940.

Jody grew up in Long Beach and earned a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Arizona. She met her future husband, Pat...