Thomas Albert Antekeier 1936-2025 Thomas (Tom) Albert Antekeier passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Oct. 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 9, 1936, in Muskegon, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps from Aug. 24, 1953 to Sept. 8, 1961. He then worked for the county of Los Angeles as a survey tech for 29 years. Tom is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. A memorial service will be held today, Oct. 23, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Leisure World at 11 a.m. A reception will be held immediately following at Community Church, located next door to Holy Family.

Helen S. Gray 1923-2025 Helen S. Gray passed on Sept. 22, 2025, at the age of 102 in Seal Beach, just one day after celebrating her 102nd birthday. Born on Sept. 21, 1923, Helen lived a long and vibrant life marked by her fierce independence and ceaseless energy. She was often described as an “energizer bunny,” always on the move and engaged in the lives of her family and friends. Helen’s caring nature and thoughtfulness touched many lives, especially within her family and close circle of friends. She is survived by her daughter, Janice, her sisters Lupe and Mary, and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m., with a Rosary preceding at 10:30. Helen’s ashes will be interred at All Soul’s Cemetery.

Corinne Larsen 1933-2025 Corinne C. Larsen was born on Oct. 6, 1933 in Connecticut to Arthur Carter and Annie Max. She passed away on Aug. 21, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a school teacher and married Eric Larsen, living in Long Beach, California, before moving to Leisure World in 2011. She was involved in numerous clubs and classes during her time living in Mutual 5. Corinne lived her life the best she knew and left this earth wishing that her children would find safety and happiness. In her final thoughts, she shared her pride in all her children and gave thanks to the many, many, friends and acquaintances she came to know along the way. She is survived by two sisters, three daughters and one son, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

James Allen Long 1950-2025 James “Jim” Allen Long passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born in Santa Paula, California, on April 30, 1950, to Jesse Long and Marjorie Newman. He grew up with his sister Mary Long. At an early age, Jim showed a love of music, taking piano lessons and teaching himself the drums and guitars while working at Morey’s Music Store. He learned much of his talent by repairing musical instruments. Jim worked for 30 years at CSULB, where he was an instrument repair technician. He also taught a two-year guitar making class at Orange Coast College for many years. Jim was a talented machinist and served as the president of the Machinist Club in Long Beach/Lakewood for three years. He was a true artist with metal and wood working. He wrote, played and recorded songs. In 2001, Jim married his dear wife, Mary Ann Llanes, who began as his musical partner in entertaining many clubs and events. The two moved to Leisure World in 2017, and Mary Ann became ill and passed in 2018. Jim joined Terry Otte’s band, Abilene, in 2017, where he used his many talents as a musician and sound engineer. He also met Tom Davis, president of the Rollin’ Thunder, and became an integral part of the club as a hardworking repairman. Jim is survived by his loving partner, Jackie Hildebrant, sister Mary Long and husband Dan, children Heather Norris and husband Leonard Norris Jr., Misty Velsco, George Llanes and wife Tanya Llanes, nieces Shawna and Megan, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Keith J. Michael, Evangelina, David (Jason), George, Luna and Aiden, great-grandchild Kristen and many friends. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, in Clubhouse 2 at 1 p.m.

Donald M. Roswurm 1924–2025 Don M. Roswurm was born to Elmer and Lola Roswurm in Long Beach, California in 1924, where he and his sister Ramona attended local public schools, graduated from Wilson High School and subsequently lived most of their lives. After retirement, he and his wife, Harriett, left Long Beach to share time between residences in Leisure World and Palm Desert. Shortly before turning 18, Don joined the Navy’s V-12 officer training program, spending time at Missouri Valley College, Midshipman School at Notre Dame University, and several Officer Training Programs. He was subsequently assigned as a Deck Officer aboard the USS Rendova (CVE 114). Upon release from duty in June 1946, he continued his college education at Long Beach City College and then Pepperdine, earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1949. Just prior to enrolling at Pepperdine, Don met Harriett Middlebrooks, beginning a four year courtship that would culminate in their marriage in 1951. Their first child Donna was born in 1953; three years later Linda was born. Family and church activities were always big in Don’s life. He and Harriett were actively involved in various levels of youth church programs sponsorship as their daughters moved through those levels of activity. He was involved in youth and junior Sunday school teaching, senior high and college social programing, and three youth eastern high sierra backpacking trips that involved some 25 hikers on each trip. Other church related activities during Don’s 40 years at Eastside Christian included multiple terms as an elder, presiding as president of the congregation, serving on four pastoral search teams, chairing twice. He led Sunday School classes for adults, became instrumental in setting up “Loving Care Groups.” In 2000, Don and Harriett moved their membership to Grace Community Church in Seal Beach, where he served as a “Stephen Minister” for eight years and performed many volunteer activities, including mentoring. Shortly after graduating from Pepperdine, Don accepted a professional position in the Weapons Quality Engineering Center at Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, where his work involved determining the serviceability of a wide variety of naval munitions. During his 32 years there, he advanced through a series of positions, the last five years of which serving as deputy director of a division tasked with assessing serviceability and reliability of Navy’s submarine launched ICBMs. Upon his retirement, he was asked to serve as a consultant, which he performed for six years. Don’s interests included: square-dancing, travel with family and friends within the continental U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, Alaska and cruises, social events both in homes and at church, a small weekly Christian study group, golf with friends and buddies at Long Beach courses, at the club in Palm Desert, Hawaii, and at Leisure World Seal Beach, where he aced two holes one day in a 2005 tournament, Bridge games any time, but especially after a day of golf with other church couples at places like Alisal, Singing Hills, Carlson Oaks and Hawaii. He was also a huge railroad fan, whether it was a full-scale or model, like the extensive HO-gauge layout he had to dismantle when he and his wife decided to move from their Long Beach residence in 1989. A railroad highlight was a surprise birthday adventure in 2016 by his family where he was privileged to operate a full-scale steam locomotive (including levers, gauges, whistle and bells) for an hour on a lengthy private spur at the Orange Empire Railway Museum. Even family members who were along in the cab enjoyed the ride and the experience. After suffering many serious falls in their Leisure World home, Harriett, the love of his life for 73 years, left him to take her place in heaven in early 2021. Don continued to live alone, feeling that he’d been blessed with a long, full and happy life. During his 100 years, he’d always sought to keep himself balanced in his relationship with God, family, others and self. •••