Thomas Turnan

Thomas J. Turnan, age 68, of Long Beach, California, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Long Beach Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey to Edward and Miyo Turnan on October 16, 1956. He graduated from Seaside High. He married Dolores Patricia Marquez on December 12, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was retired but always loved working on and in the automotive industry; his last position as Parts Manager at Monterey Jaguar where he was inducted into the Jaguar Master Guild. During his life and in his retirement, he honed his talent and skill in home renovation and other beautiful woodworking projects which he lovingly completed for his family and many friends in the Long Beach area. Tom will truly be missed and always remembered for his willingness to help and his dry sense of humor!

Tom is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dolores, who was the love of his life!

Tom is survived by his stepchildren Rosa, Angel, and Anthony; his siblings Margaret (Eric) Sanico, Rose (Ron) Petty, Michael (Jean) Turnan, and Caroline (Ken) Dopplick; his step-grandchildren Azalia, Christopher, and Amelia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition, Tom is survived by his brother-in-law, Anthony Marquez and his wife, Christine, who were very close to him and were always there for him.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Tom touched are invited to the Celebration of Life (Tom style), from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Oscar's Playground, 685 Cannery Row, Third Floor, Monterey.