Jeffrey James Maddalone went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024. He was the first-born son of Fredrick James Maddalone and Elizabeth Herres Maddalone. Born in Illinois, Jeff moved with his family to Redondo Beach in 1956. In his youth, he loved baseball, swimming, going to the beach, and performing in rock bands. As a teen,...
Lily Grenrock, 86, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Sunshine Villa in Rossmoor. She was the loving wife of Alfred Grenrock to whom she was married for 64 years. Lily was born July 27, 1938 in Taipei, Taiwan. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Grenrock, of Seal Beach, CA, two children, Donald Grenrock and his wife Leticia of...
Our mom—Mama Toth, Mama Jo, Mommy Jo, Grandma, Grandma Toth, Grandma Josie—left us peacefully on April 14,2024 to be with our dad in Heaven. We were so blessed to have her with us for 95 years! Her legacy of family, love of life, optimism, and friendship, will continue on in all of us. We will celebrate her wonderful life by...
Bacardi Stewart Kirkpatrick was born March 21,1954, in Long Beach, California to his parents Ossie Mae Kirkpatrick and Edwin Stewart. In 1955, Ossie relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, with Louis Murray, Bacardi and her three-month-old daughter, Tara. Bacardi was raised and attended schools in both Long Beach and the community of Liberty Hill in Charleston, South Carolina. During his elementary...
A Celebration of Life Service for the late William “Bill” Frederick Lomas, known in the entertainment world as “The Parade King,” will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Dan Dutch at Desert Reign Church, 11610 Lakewood Drive, Downey, CA 90241. The general public is welcome and encouraged to attend the service to pay...
Ryan Jeffrey Temple, 46, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2023 in his hometown of Long Beach, California. Even though a failing body took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Ryan’s cheerful attitude, infectious sense of humor, and smile will never be forgotten! His dedication to his students...
Harry E. Leimbach, a beloved member of the Long Beach Community, passed away peacefully, surrounded with love on May 19th, 2023 at Long Beach Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. Mr. Leimbach was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 3, 1941 to parents Harvey E. and Mildred L. Leimbach. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Vincent Shirley was born to William and Anna Shirley in Los Angeles on June 12, 1929, the youngest of four children. He passed away on Monday, May 1, just six weeks shy of his 94th birthday. He graduated from LA High and UCLA where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Jim married his college sweetheart,...
Jonathan Merton Glasgow was born on 25 November 1958 in Charlotte, Michigan, and died on 3 July 2021 in Long Beach, California. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Marian King Glasgow, in 2008, and his sister, Ruth Glasgow, in 1990. Jonathan is survived by his husband, Sergio Zendejas, as well as his father, Donald E....
John Robert “Johnny” Cosley, 72, of Long Beach, California, died on Monday, Jun 7, 2021. He had suffered for many years with mental health issues and complications from diabetes. Johnny was born Jun 4, 1949, in Long Beach to Harry and Loretta (Goetz) Cosley. He and his twin brother, James “Jimmy” attended schools in Long Beach. As...