Jean was born in St. John’s Wood, London on October 2nd 1931, the second child of Frank and Nellie-Alice Townsend, 26 days before her sister Marian’s first birthday. She was an outgoing, talkative and inquisitive child. Her first job as a secretary allowed her to blossom, develop her friendships and independence. Jean met Ed Reeves, then working for...
It’s impossible to sum up a life as rich and remarkable as Patricia Zimmer’s in just a few words. But what we can say with certainty is that hers was a life defined by resilience, love, and unwavering devotion to family. Born during the Great Depression, Patricia learned early how to live simply but fully—finding joy not...
Paulina María Gabaldon Thompson, of Long Beach, California, died on June 23, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Paulina will be dearly remembered for her radiant smile reflecting her joyful life; a life filled with treasured friendships, close family ties, and a deep...
Patricia Windham Stanyo passed away on June 17th in Long Beach, California, at the age of 83. She was born August 20, 1941 in Mississippi. At age two, she moved with her parents to Long Beach—the city she loved and lived in her whole life. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and California State University, Long Beach....
Lyle Vaughn Sherry (also known as Amazing Lyle and Pops) was born to Virginia Evelyn Dye and Donald Floyd Sherry on July 21, 1954, in Spokane, WA, and brother to Tom and Lee. He departed this life unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, in Long Beach, CA, at the age of 70.
Lyle was a remarkable individual—a free...
Monae Jeaninne Humphrey was born in Harbor City, California, November 23, 1990 to Melody Melon Hall Ceaser and John T. Humphrey. Monae was 34 years of age when she passed. Monae was the fourth child of four children. Monae played basketball for Jordan High School, graduated and played some college basketball at LBCC. Monae decided to follow...
Nellie Agajanian was born in Los Angeles and moved to Downey as a child. She lived on an eleven-acre farm located on Lakewood Blvd. in Downey. She recalled milking cows and walking to Alameda Elementary School. Baking was her passion and was known for her delicious banana cream pies. Survived by three of her four children, three grandchildren,...
Zenaida Valbuena Altamirano, a woman of intellect, grace, and boundless curiosity, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy marked by exploration, knowledge, faith, and love. Born on August 27, 1940, in San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines, she was the beloved daughter of Elias Altamirano and Caridad Valbuena, and lovingly raised by her stepmother, Rosa Encarnacion. She was the...
Daniel Patrick Del Castillo, known to many as “Dan” or “Danny,” was born in Los Angeles, California on March 31, 1966, and passed away in Long Beach, California, surrounded by his loving family and friends on April 21, 2025.
Danny was the fourth of eight children and the first of five brothers born to Henry and Mimi...