Monica Grundmann 1931-2026 Monica Grundmann, Mutual 10 resident for over 12 years, passed away peacefully just two days shy of her 95th birthday. Monica was a strong woman who lived life to the fullest. She faced life’s challenges with courage and grace, bravely battling cancer in her later years. After the loss of her husband, Jack, and her oldest daughter, Margaret Irizarry, Monica continued to move forward with determination, humor and an unwavering spirit. Monica found joy in staying active and connected. She was a member of the American Legion and the Sunshine Club. She enjoyed line dancing, yoga and her love of music led her to her final accomplishment: learning to play the ukulele. She was also active in Holy Family Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister. Monica is survived by her two sisters, her four daughters, Cathy White, Mary Anne Ortega, Barbara Green and Annette Rygh and her sons-inlaw, Herb Irizarry, Dave White, Willie Ortega and John Rygh. She was a devoted grandmother to 10 grandchildren, and a cherished great-grandmother to 11 great-grandchildren. Monica is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who were all so special to her. Monica will be remembered for her strength, laughter, her love of family, and how she embraced life at every stage. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, with a Mass at Holy Family in Leisure World at 10:30 a.m. with a reception immediately following in Clubhouse 1.

••• Judith “Judie” Louise (Jacobus) Davis Celebration of Life After a nearly two year battle with endometrial carcinoma, the Lord called Judie Davis home on Dec. 23, 2025. We had gotten her well enough to leave the hospital and into hospice care in her Leisure World apartment. She was attended by a hospice nurse and her husband Dan in her last hours. He was caressing her cheek when she drew her last breath and died peacefully. It is hard to capture her wonderful spirit in words, but her quality was so much greater than a mere list or her many accomplishments. Lady Judith is much more accurately illuminated by her gracious heart, her loving aura, and her joy in living in this world, always holding on to Jesus’ hand and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Kind and civil, even to those who vexed her with their intransigence, her love radiated in a way that found immediate trust and love from both small children and animals of every kind. That did not deter her from applying “tough love.” She is survived by her husband, Dan; three stepdaughters, four step grandchildren; and numerous cousins from both the Jacobus and Lacy families. All of them loved her dearly and were happy to call her “family.” As her faith was strong, those of us who knew her best are quite certain she is with the Good Lord and with her Dad and Mom. We know that she cannot be replaced in our lives, but we rejoice that we were graced by her presence. Every day with her was a treasure. A memorial service for Judie will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church Long Beach, 1000 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, California. —Paid Obituary