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BORN

1940

DIED

2015

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Coastal Funeral Center

25001 Narbonne Avenue

Lomita, California

Clara Garrabrant Obituary

Clara L. Garrabrant

Clara L. Garrabrant, 75 of Long Beach, passed away on May 29th. She was the first baby born in Lomita, in 1940 to Ben & Maria Giacopuzzi, on Jan. 4th.

Clara graduated from Narbonne High, and later was the office manager at Shubin Disposal Co. for over 25 years. She belonged to the Senior Citizen's Group in San Pedro, & loved to paint and do gardening.

Clara is survived by her loving son, Curtis Thompson; sister, Olga Cayton; grandchildren Madison & Jakob Thompson; niece, Frances (Steve) Pendley.

Visitation will be held on Thurs., Jun. 4th from 4-8 pm, followed by a Funeral Service on Fri., Jun. 5th, at 10 am, both at A.M. Gamby Funeral Home. Interment following Green Hills Mem. Pk.

Please sign the guest book at amgamby.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Breeze from Jun. 2 to Jun. 4, 2015.

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Edema Seymour

June 3, 2015

With my love and sincere sympathy, cousin Edema

Millie Giacomi

June 2, 2015

May you rest in peace Auntie Clara. Will hold all of the wonderful memories in my heart forever. Luv you

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Coastal Funeral Center

25001 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717

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10:00 a.m.

Coastal Funeral Center

25001 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717

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5

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Green Hills Memorial Park

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25001 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717

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