Recent Obituaries in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach, CA and Surrounding Areas
John Michael Russell
October 8, 2016
John Michael Russell was born on May 12, 1955 at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, Ca. to James Reid Russell, Jr. and (Barbara) Anne Russell. He was the first grandchild of James Reid and Laura Russell and George and Margaret O'Hara. John grew up in Long Beach and attended St. Cornelius elementary school and St. Anthony High School...
Linda Joyce Alviso
October 8, 2016
Linda Joyce Doyle was born May 12, 1955 in Compton, California. She was raised in Bellflower, California along with one brother and one sister. She graduated from Bellflower High School in 1973. She married the love of her life, Phillip Alviso, in 1975. They moved to Lakewood, California and welcomed a daughter, Laura, in 1978.
Linda was...
Louisa Priscilla Gallagher
October 4, 2016
Louisa Priscilla Gallagher; loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at home, age 95 on October 4, 2016. Lou was a Long Beach resident for over fifty years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. She was born June 10, 1921. Lou was a beloved and respected teacher in the ABC School District for twenty years. She was...
Catherine M. Arrow
October 3, 2016
Catherine Mae Arrow was born November 20, 1928 and was raised in Vail, Iowa in a large family, one sister and four brothers. The family lost their father in a tragic accident when they were still young. Later, her brothers began moving to California. Her mother traveled to Long Beach to consider moving as well. She got...
Robert P. Reilly
October 1, 2016
Robert “Jake” Reilly February 20, 1942 – October 1, 2016
Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow. ~Abraham Lincoln
A gentleman pirate with an ever present twinkle in his bright blue...
Rene Annette Branch
September 27, 2016
René Annette Branch passed away September 27, 2016, at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park surrounded by family. René was born August 16, 1951, in Spokane, WA. She is predeceased by her father Rudy Gerken. René is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ernie Branch; Son: Zachary: two Daughters: Lisa Onyshko (Thomas) Laura Dominguez (Phillip); Mother: Betty Adams; two...
Jack William Mcconnell
September 27, 2016
Jack William McConnell, age 74, of Lomita, CA succumbed to respiratory complications on 9/27/16 after a prolonged recovery following serious medical complications in Jan of 2014. He was born 2/6/42 in Glendale, CA to Max and Dorothy (Lowry) McConnell. Jack is survived by son Robert McConnell, daughter Laura (Chris) Fudge, daughter Deborah Albarran, son David (Ivette) McConnell, daughter Karyn...
Lillian Berry
September 27, 2016
Cora Lillian Berry, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2016. She is predeceased by her parents, and 4 of her five siblings. Her husband of 58 years died in 2003. Lillian is survived by her son, David Berry, and daughter, Diane Gunther, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren,...
Laura M. Stalford
September 26, 2016
Laura was born on August 23, 1934 in East Chicago, Indiana. She was adopted just a few days later by Grace Piazza McConnell and her husband Lionel. Laura grew up as an only child, but had a very large extended family that included countless aunts, uncles and cousins. Shortly after Laura’s high school graduation, Grace and Laura moved to...
Wayz Joseph Middough
September 21, 2016
Wayz J. Middough passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016; leaving us to join his "sweet Marlene." Wayz will be missed by his loving family and many, many friends. He was known for his charismatic personality and zest for life. He was an avid snow skier, water skier, boater, loved his fishing trips to Alaska and was an active member...
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