Dr. Charlesedward Quest
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Charles Edward Quest (“Ed”), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and esteemed professor of philosophy, passed away on December 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on May 7, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky during World War II, Ed grew up with his brother, Bill and two sisters, Libby and Barbara. In 1961, he met his wife Jane in...
Alexa Ann Socha
Dec 17, 2024
Alexa Ann Socha, 52, died at home December 17, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Born July 22, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Ann Lorraine “Lorna” Socha of Hershey, Pennsylvania and Paul Socha, husband of Linda M. Socha, Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Venice, Florida. In addition to her father, Alexa is survived by her brother David Socha, husband of...
Maria Carmela Bruno
Dec 2, 2024
Maria was born in Naples, Italy, on March 22, 1933. She was the oldest child, and only girl, of Onofrio and Chiarina Napolitano. Maria was pulled out of school at an early age to help raise her three brothers, Pascual, Steve and Nicky. She learned to cook and sew and studied embroidery at a nearby convent. Maria followed her parents...
Catherine Lois Leavelle Lines
Oct 29, 2024
Catherine Lines, known to most as Katie, was a woman full of warmth, laughter, love and integrity. Born in Hemet, California on February 15, 1928, her journey ended on October 29th, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Her life was dedicated to her family, friends, community and church. Katie’s early life was enjoyed mostly on a farm in New Mexico where,...
Jeffrey James Maddalone
Sep 2, 2024
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
May 13, 2024
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...
Josefina Toth
Apr 14, 2024
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
Mar 27, 2024
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...
William “Bill” Frederick Lomas
Mar 22, 2024
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
Nov 11, 2023
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...