Eric Russell Ballantyne passed away on October 3, 2017 at the age of 73. He was born on April 14, 1944 and was a resident of Long Beach, California. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Jean Yniguez, brothers, Charles Ballantyne, Donald Ballantyne, Ambrose (Judy) Ballantyne, Dennis Ballantyne, Carl (Linda) Ballantyne and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 5pm - 9pm on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Green Hills Memorial Chapel.