Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

November 27, 2024

Russell Eugene Johnson entered this life on December 4, 1959. The only son, and second of four children born to Jupe and LaDonna. A mischievous child, Russell was very hyper and always getting into something. As a young boy he enjoyed playing baseball, football, and going surfing. Russell attended MacArthur Elementary, Bancroft Junior High, and Lakewood High School (c/o...

November 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of John Michael Munda December 18, 1969 – November 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Michael Munda on November 23, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on December 18, 1969, in Davao City, Philippines, John was the beloved son of Jeanette and Ricardo Munda....

November 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Vincent Bolin, aged 40, of Lakewood, on November 22, 2024. Daniel was born on March 2, 1984, and leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Daniel served his country with honor for 9 years. After his...

November 20, 2024

Robert “Bob” Alfred Schierer passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Los Alamitos, CA, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Bob was predeceased by his father, Alfred Henry Schierer, mother Mary Ellen Holetschek, and brother Gerald Anthony.

Bob was born July 8, 1940, in Chicago, IL, and was the oldest of four children. In 1959, Bob,...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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....

November 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...

November 13, 2024

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November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 10, 2024

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November 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.  ...

November 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...

November 5, 2024

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November 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...

November 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...

October 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...

October 29, 2024

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