Recent Obituaries in Long Beach

Jul 26, 2016

Ronald Michael Smith, 74, of Rossmoor, California, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2016 at home. Born to Gordon and Geraldine Smith, he lived most of his life in Rossmoor with his amazing bride Pauletta Jean.

Ronald Michael Smith was known by most as Ronnie or Fast Ron and was considered one of the most unselfish, kind...

Jul 26, 2016

Lucia Ahlin Griffith (nee Johnson), 85, died in Long Beach, California on July 26, 2016, as a result of a stroke she suffered last December. Lucia was the fourth of four daughters born to Lucia Rosina (White) and Carl Einar Johnson on March 10, 1931 in the village of East Aurora, New York. On her mother’s side, Lucia can...

Jul 23, 2016

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Jul 19, 2016

Our beloved son David Anthony Musick was born on March 5, 1995 at 12:34 pm at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Bellflower, California. He leaves behind his mother, Lisa Musick-Madaras, his father, Michael Madaras, sister, Janet Madaras, Grandparents, Joseph and Rita Musick, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and friends. His most enjoyable and loved parts of his life besides his family and friends...

Jul 18, 2016

Jul 18, 2016

Funeral Service: Friday 07/22/16 at 11 am at Luyben Dilday Mortuary; 5161 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA 90808. (562) 425-6401 Henry Roosevelt Arms was born on July 19, 1933 in Houston, TX and was the only child of Emma Wheaton and Jack Arms. Henry had an older brother named Clarence “Chicken” Atkins. Young Henry’s (a.k.a Bo) early childhood...

Jul 16, 2016

Dennis M. Devitt

June 21, 1942 – July 16, 2016

Dennis (often affectionately referred to as “Denny”) was born to Robert and Mary (Bennett) Devitt in 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the second of four children, older brother Michael and younger sisters Mary and Martha.  He spent most of his life in and around...

Jul 14, 2016

Timothy (Tim) Edward Reck

Born December 9th, 1960, passed away July 14th, 2016, at home, surrounded by his immediate family in Lakewood, CA after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tim was born in Northridge, CA. His family moved to Downey, CA in 1964....

Jul 13, 2016

Rosalie was born in Kalusz, Poland on February 26th 1931 to Karolina (Liebersbach) and Stanislaw Hladki. Rosalie was one of six children. She had four sisters and a baby brother who completed their family. After World War II the family of eight bravely chose to leave war torn Europe and immigrate...

Jul 9, 2016

Henry F. Leyn died at his Lakewood home on July 9, 2016, after a year-long battle with cancer. Henry was 79-years-old. Henry is survived by his sister, Lydia, his daughters, Judy and Carolyn, son, Brian and his eight grandchildren, Meghan, Anthony, Danielle, Michael, Annalise, Madison, Tanner, and Hailey. Henry was born on April 8, 1937...

Jul 8, 2016

Chelsey Paulette (Ellsbury) Davidson was born on October 22, 1975 to Keturah Roccazzella and Tim Ellsbury in San Diego, CA. Chelsey grew up with her brothers and sisters in the Bellflower / Lakewood area of Southern California and enjoyed acting, performing on the tall flag and drill teams, cheer, drama, the Associated Student...

Jul 7, 2016

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Jul 6, 2016

Francisco Elizares passed away July 6, 2016 at the age of 84. He is survived by two daughters, Athena Layne of New Mexico and Karen Willimann of Pennsylvania, sister Vivian Tadsen as well as 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 ½ great great grandchildren.

Jul 4, 2016

Jul 2, 2016

Robin is survived by her loving Mother Jackie Spohr, her devoted husband of 38 years Bob Stanwood, their two children, Aaron and his wife Nancy and Amanda and her husband Matt, as well as four grand children. Also her sister Oralynn and her husband Manuel, step sister Margaret and step brothers Fred & Duane.

Robin loved to travel and...

Jul 2, 2016

Kathleen Martha Meister was born on December 29, 1965 in Lynwood, California.  Her parents are Karl and Katharina Meister, German immigrants who came to California in 1956 with Kathleen's older brother, Peter. She also has an older sister, Maria, and younger brother, Karl.  Kathleen grew up in South Gate, California and attended Bryson...

Jun 30, 2016

Merle Stephen Thomas

Born in Yuma, Arizona, February 5, 1915, to Charles W. Thomas, Sr. and Vesta Eva Sturges Thomas. Passed away in Lakewood, California June 30, 2016, in his home. Older brother Charles W. Thomas, Jr. was born in Long Beach, California in 1912 (deceased 1995). The Thomas family lived in Yuma until 1921...

Jun 30, 2016

JOSEPH “JOE” DOHOPOLSKI, 92, OF LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HIS HOME ON JUNE 30, 2016 WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE.

JOE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 29, 1923 IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA TO JOHN AND THERESA DOHOPOLSKI. HE WAS ONE OF 13 SIBLINGS. THE DOHOPOLSKI FAMILY MIGRATED SOUTH IN 1924 AND SETTLED IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK....

Jun 29, 2016

Leslie Franklin Kurrasch was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin, the only child of Frank and Esther Kurrasch. He grew up hunting and fishing with his dad, riding bikes and jumping, with his cousins, from the railroad bridge into the Apple River. As a youth, he bagged and delivered groceries, picked beans, unloaded cans for Friday’s...

Jun 29, 2016

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