October 31, 2019
John Wesley Greenwood
John Wesley Greenwood
John Wesley Greenwood was born in Live Oak, California February 19, 1931 and passed away October 20, 2019. He was the last surviving child coming from a large family of nine. John attended Gridley high school and then served in the Navy for 4 years. During which time, he...
October 25, 2019
June Evelyn Blake
June Evelyn Blake
June Evelyn Blake was born April 11, 1928 in Manhattan Beach. She passed away Sept. 12, 2019, in Long Beach, Calif. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her brother, Art, her children Russell and Jennifer, and her grandchildren, Hannah, Jordan and...
Mary Ann Medak
Mary Ann Medak
She will be remembered as a loving mother of three, a doting grandmother of six, a caring teacher of countless; a stubborn fighter, a dedicated volunteer, a devoted friend. She kept herself busy, happy and positive, until she rejoined her beloved Wendy, with her remaining...
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, 89, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019, of natural causes. 'Ann' was born November 20, 1929 in Corinth, Mississippi to Ann and Walter Mayes. After raising six children, Ann went back to school and had a career as a vocational...
October 17, 2019
Sterling S. Clayton
Sterling S. Clayton
Born on August 9, 1927 in Durham, North Carolina to Chester Schley Clayton, a semi-pro baseball player, and Hildred Clayton (nee Ritchie), a school teacher. The following year, they moved to California, where the family grew to include an eventual six children, of whom...
October 10, 2019
Tom Ramsey
Tom Ramsey
Tom Ramsey passed away on September 28, 2019. Tom was a product of Long Beach. He was born at Harriman Jones Medical Clinic and Hospital when it was located at Cherry Avenue and Broadway. He attended Lowell Elementary, Rogers Junior High and Wilson High schools. He lived in...
September 26, 2019
June Evelyn Blake
June Evelyn Blake
June Evelyn Blake was born April 11, 1928 in Manhattan Beach. She passed away Sept. 12, 2019, in Long Beach, Calif. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her brother, Art, her children Russell and Jennifer, and her grandchildren, Hannah, Jordan and...
Mary Ann Medak
Mary Ann Medak
Aug. 20, 1943-Sept. 5, 2019 She will be remembered as a loving mother of three, a doting grandmother of six, a caring teacher of countless; a stubborn fighter, a dedicated volunteer, a devoted friend. She kept herself busy, happy and positive, until she rejoined her beloved...
September 19, 2019
Sterling S. Clayton
Sterling S. Clayton
Sterling S. Clayton passed away Aug. 14, 2019. Born on August 9, 1927 in Durham, North Carolina to Chester Schley Clayton, a semi-pro baseball player, and Hildred Clayton (nee Ritchie), a school teacher. The following year, they moved to California, where the family grew to...
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, 89, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019, of natural causes. 'Ann' was born November 20, 1929 in Corinth, Mississippi to Ann and Walter Mayes. After raising six children, Ann went back to school and had a career as a vocational...
September 12, 2019
Thomas Cornelius Rossebo
Thomas Cornelius Rossebo
Tom was born in Long Beach, CA to Thorvald Kornelius Rossebo of Norway and Ophelia Little Thunder of South Dakota. After a long battle with cancer, heart, and lung issues, Tom passed away peacefully at the Long Beach VA Hospital, surrounded by family. He was educated in...
August 29, 2019
Richard (Dick) Clements
Richard (Dick) Clements
Richard (Dick) Clements was born in Long Beach to Richard and Gladys Clements. He attended Naples Elementary, Rogers Middle School, and Wilson High School (Class of 1950). Richard graduated with a BA in business from the University of Redlands in 1954. In 1960, Richard earned...
Joseph DiTore
Joseph DiTore
Joseph DiTore of Long Beach passed away July 31, 2019. Joe was known in the Long Beach and Los Altos community as their friendly neighborhood real estate agent. He volunteered much of his time teaching others about the bible and giving them a hope for the future (Psalm 37:29)....
Michael Andrew Stugrin
Michael Andrew Stugrin
Michael Stugrin passed away at his home in Long Beach, CA, on August 15, 2019 at age 69. His life partner, Brian Andrew Buchanan, was at his side. They were Domestic Partners for 30 years. For the past 20 years they lived in Long Beach. He was the son and only child of Andrew...
Raymond Montgomery Waters
Raymond Montgomery Waters
Raymond Montgomery Waters, beloved son, brother, uncle, educator, colleague and friend, passed away due to leukemia and complications from other recent illnesses on Saturday, July 20, 2019, surrounded by friends and family. He was 57. Born on April 28, 1962 in Inglewood and...
August 22, 2019
Ruth Durkin
Ruth Durkin
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," – A.A. Milne. Our beloved mother, Ruth Durkin, was called to God's kingdom on August 18, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her three children, Mike (Wife;...
August 15, 2019
Dorlyne J. Genrich
Dorlyne J. Genrich
MUSICIAN, MOTHER, TEACHER AND KEEPER OF THE BOOKS Dorlyne was not just beloved wife and companion. She always brought an organizational presence to most any situation and conversation. The ability to bring about a a certain "presence: always put her in a position of...
August 14, 2019
Patrice Lou DonDero
Patrice Lou DonDero
Patrice, In Loving Memory Belmont Shore lost a true matriarch, Patricia Lou DonDero, simply known as Patrice, on Good Friday. She was an incredible pioneer and trailblazer who epitomized the entrepreneurial spirit. She was fearless in the endeavors she undertook regardless of...
July 12, 2019
Bruce Anthony Borah
Bruce Anthony Borah
Bruce Anthony Borah, 71, of Long Beach passed away at home on May 27. He was born and raised in Southern California. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Eloisa, his daughter Allison Ornberg and grandson Adam James Ornberg. He is also survived by his brothers Brian,...
Pamela L. (Hopkins) Patterson
Pamela L. (Hopkins) Patterson
Pamela Luanne (Hopkins) Patterson, 69, of Long Beach, California, died on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa October 30, 1949 to Byron Bernard Hopkins and Gladys Marie Mullinnix Hopkins. Pamela graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City,...
July 5, 2019
Amy Louise Schwarz
Amy Louise Schwarz
It is with heavy heart we share the unexpected passing of Amy Louise Schwarz, 63, on May 15, 2019. She was a resident of Long Beach, California, and formerly of Kansas City, Missouri. She was born June 13, 1955, the eldest of two daughters of William F. Schwarz Jr. and...
June 21, 2019
Scott J. Mighell
Scott J. Mighell
A Mid-West Renaissance Man 27 April 1921 – 31 May 2019 Scott James Mighell embodied the very essence of a Renaissance Man. He was born at home in North Platte, Nebraska to parents Martha and Halbert Mighell who then moved to Lake City, Iowa. Lake City was to play a crucial...
Jewel Ann Buchanan Rollins
Jewel Ann Buchanan Rollins
Jewel Ann Buchanan Rollins, widow of Charles Crawford Rollins, passed into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was 77 years old. Jewel was born on August 26, 1941, in Spindale, NC. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, NC; she went on to study...
June 7, 2019
Catherine Jane Grayley
Catherine Jane Grayley
Catherine Jane Grayley, 89, a 59-year resident of Long Beach, passed away on April 27, 2019. She is survived by her children, Ann, Rosemarie, Brian and Matthew; grandson, Daniel; sisters Frances Constant, Claire Johnston, Annette Redgate, Virginia Boudreau and Patricia...
