Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

August 3, 2017

John Michael Centanni, age 87, died peacefully at home in Lakewood, California, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. John was born on December 21, 1929 in Troy, NY and moved to California in 1956 where he met his future wife, Dona Weidenkopf. They were married in 1959 and went on to have 8 children. John worked for himself for most...

August 3, 2017

Patricia Louise Bowman, daughter of Dan and Angie Bowman, was ushered into heaven on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska and raised in Long Beach, California where she spent most of her life. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter who loved and treasured her family, friends and faith. As a licensed vocational nurse, with a servant’s...

July 31, 2017

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July 30, 2017

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July 29, 2017

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July 28, 2017

Family requests donations be made to your favorite charity

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 25, 2017

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

July 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...

July 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,...

July 21, 2017

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July 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...

July 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...

July 17, 2017

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July 14, 2017

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July 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...

July 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...

July 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...