Yurik Khodjasarian, BHS 1985

Yurik Khodjasarian, BHS 1985

August 13, 1967 — April 14, 2019

Yurik Khodjasarian, 51, of Shadow Hills, passed away on Sunday, April 14th after a long battle with cancer. Yurik was born on August 13, 1967 in Tehran, Iran. He was the youngest of 5 children born to Arsen and Eriknaz. His parents immigrated to Glendale from Iran in 1978. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1985 where he was a member of the varsity soccer team.

Yurik attended California State University Northridge followed by law school at Glendale College of Law. He worked at the Law Offices of Albert Abkarian for 16 wonderful years. His greatest accomplishment in life was the birth of his twins, Ian and Lucia, on July 2, 2003 whom he cherished dearly. He loved being a father, especially coaching their soccer teams and sharing his passion for the game.

Yurik met Leslie Russell in 1988 and they married on November 10, 1995 at Sheen Memorial Chapel in Mission Hills. Yurik was diagnosed with lymphoma in February 2014, and bravely fought the disease until his passing.

Yurik is survived by his wife Leslie and their children, Ian and Lucia; his parents Arsen and Eriknaz; brother, Heros and wife Karmen and their children Narine and Sarmen; sister Araz and her daughter Madelayne; sister Arpik and husband Vanik and their children Hamik and Edwin; brother Henrik and wife Helen and their children Thomas and Ani.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 12:30pm at Forest Lawn ât Hollywood Hills, Church of the Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90068. Yurik Find A Grave Memorial

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to an education fund for Yurik's children to help defray the costs of college in the future.

https://www.gofundme.com/support-lucia-and-ian-through-college

Donations can also be made to the City of Hope. 

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

Paul Stockwell, BHS 1985

March 25, 1967, California - May 1, 2025, California

IATSE Local 728

Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians

1001 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 954-0728

Notice of member passing: Paul Stockwell on 5-1-25

We regret having to inform our membership of the passing of Brother Paul Stockwell on May 1st, 2025, at the age of 58.

Brother Stockwell was initiated into Local 728 on May 24th, 1997 and was a member of Local 728 for 27 years. He retired in 2023 and moved to Tennessee. 

Paul worked as a rigger, lamp operator and ACLT on commercials, television and film productions. He worked on shows such as Room 104, Celebrity Big Brother, The Goldbergs, Grown-ish, Lethal Weapon, Westworld and many more.

IMDb Movie database

He is known for Brightburn (2019), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Room 104 (2017).

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According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examier, Paul died of ATHEROSCLEROTIC AND HYPERTENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. See report HERE

Tom Christopher, BHS 1985

Tom Christopher, BHS 1985

Posted on Facebook by Tom's brother Douglas about 14 hours ago. 

Dear Friends, it is with a heavy heart that I announce that my brother Tom Christopher passed away suddenly today. Tom was a Christian and lived as one to his family, loved ones, friends, and clients - loving God and loving others.

He loved and cherished his wife of 30 years, Heidi, and could never stop talking about his boys Travis, Adam, and Michael. Please pray for God’s true comfort and wisdom for Heidi and the boys. Tom and Heidi just celebrated their 30th anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. They spent time with each of their boys together and in recent trips to see Travis’ band in SF, Michael’s last hockey game in Missouri, and to see Adam pitch in Utah less than two weeks ago. 

Besides being my brother and friend, Tom was a great son to Janice Christopher, a twin brother  (younger by three minutes) and best friend to Margaret , and caring brother to Cathy. He was an amazing uncle to Tommy, Patrick, Cami, Angela, Kiley, and Alexis. 

Tom’s early accomplishment was bicycle motocross NBA District X #1 for the years 1979 and 1980. He won and placed in several nationals in the NBA, ABA, and NBL among sanctioned bodies. 

Tom played football (League Champions) and threw shotput (a CIF leader) at Burbank High School. He played football at CSUN and was a member of Csun Zeta Omicron Pi Kappa Alpha (stayed involved for decades).

In the late 80s and early-to-mid 90s Tom learned  the Chinese street fighting art of Kung Fu San Soo where he earned a Black Belt (likely more than one). 

Tom was an attorney who would never give up and eventually settled down to being a Trust attorney with his own Chrisopher Law Group in Porter Ranch.

There is much more. I will miss Tom greatly.  

I have comfort that Tom loved Jesus.

Services could be this weekend. I’ll follow up with day and time when we know.

Lisa Michele Baker Powelson, BHS 1985

Lisa Michele Baker Powelson, BHS 1985

1967 - 2021

Lisa Michele Baker Powelson passed away in the early afternoon of Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in her parents’ home in Lindon, Utah. She fought long and hard to stay with those she loves and in a world to which she has given so much, but she passed peacefully, in the end, surrounded by her children, parents, siblings, and newest grandson.

Born in Seattle in 1967, Lisa was rich in experiences before she even graduated from high school. She spent her childhood and early adolescence in Singapore, Fiji, Hong Kong, California, and Taiwan—where she later served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1989 and 1990—before her family moved back to the Los Angeles area in 1982. Even in her adopted home of the Utah Valley, she always remained a California girl, a lover of the beach and of impossibly beautiful coastal sunsets. On repeated oceanside getaways with her family, which she made a priority every summer, she passed this love on to her children and grandchildren, on whom she doted.

Along the way, Lisa was an avid reader, learner, and student. She was a star student and spelling bee champion at Emerson Elementary School, and at Burbank High School she was perfect in the role of Liesl in "The Sound of Music" and gave countless hours in service to the community as a member of National Charity League. She set such a high bar for the three little brothers following her through the Burbank, California public schools, that her teachers were still talking about her a decade later. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and interned for a US Senator one summer in Washington, DC. And along with her keen intelligence and quiet wit, the musical talents that Lisa developed while young never left her, or us; her piano-playing was the accompaniment for many a church meeting and the foundation of countless Christmas Eves in the Baker family household.

Lisa’s loving and supportive spirit was nowhere more evident than in her bonds with her children. She encouraged them in all pursuits, whether routine homework assignments or their own individual interests: Ashley’s dance, Audrey’s volleyball, Finn’s soccer and basketball, and Grace’s love of Harry Styles. A woman of many talents and abilities, she was able to support her children by working a diverse array of jobs; she was an insurance adjuster, the assistant to the Dean of Students at the Law School at BYU, and the manager of a bridal boutique. In this position, she went repeatedly to New York City for Bridal Fashion Week and had begun taking her children with her to soak up the culture and history there. Even deep into her fight with stage-four cancer, amidst chemotherapy and repeated procedures, she continued to work in support of her family, tending to keep her own struggles to herself. Lisa was their rock and their shoulder, and one sees her spirit of selflessness, motherly devotion and family foreverness still, in her close-knit children’s bonds with each other and care for each other.

Lisa will be remembered, always, as an unfailingly loving mother and grandmother, daughter and big sister; for her quick, warm smile; and for the incalculable generosity that drove her, even in her own time of trouble and sickness, to reach out to others and offer comfort, consolation and counsel. One of the many songs she played for us on the piano over the years, a sort of favorite in the family, was “Fill the World with Love,” from the 1969 musical Goodbye, Mr. Chips. The final verse would have us ask, in the evening of our life, whether we were brave, and strong, and true, and whether we filled the world with love our whole life through. Lisa did.

Lisa is survived by her parents George and Maureen Baker; her brothers Geoff, Brian, and Matthew; her children and sons-in-law Ashley, Audrey, Grace, Finn, Mitch, and Grub; and her grandchildren Grayson, Covey, and Foster.

Dawn Marie Burk Scovell, BHS 1985

Dawn Marie Burk Scovell, BHS 1985

July 28, 1967 - April 15, 2021

Memorial service for Mrs. Dawn Marie Scovell, 53 of Killeen, TX will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at  Chisolm's Family Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Dawn Marie Scovell passed away at her home in Killeen, TX on April 15, 2021. She was born July 28, 1967 to Nancy and Jerry Burk in Burbank, California. She graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, CA.

After graduation she enlisted into the United States Navy and was stationed at the Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

After leaving the service Dawn worked at Lockheed Martin Aerospace in Burbank, CA where she met her husband Mark Scovell and they married on March 24, 1990. Their union blessed them with four children.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Mark Scovell of Killeen, Texas; mother, Nancy Mims and stepfather, Ken Mims of Lebanon, Missouri; children, Kyle Scovell (Joy) of Belton, Texas, Courtney Scovell of Killeen, Texas, Derek Scovell (Jennifer) of Ennis, Texas, and Daniel Scovell (Paige) of Killeen, Texas; seven grandchildren, Rush, Eli, Lennox, Marlee, Liam, Kyron, Jude, and an eighth grand baby due in November, who Dawn was so excited about. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. 

Chisolm's Family Funeral Home and Florist, Killeen, Texas

NOTE: I only saw Dawn once when she was a baby, Dawn's grandmother was my next door neighbor. I watched Dawn's father Jerry Burk grow-up.

Robert Zion, Jr., BHS 1985

Robert Zion, BHS 1985

Received a pm on Facebook letting me know that Robert Zion, Jr. who graduated from Burbank High with the class of 1985 passed away in October 20, 2018, in Los Angeles County, California. He was 51 years old.

Robert was born on August 25, 1967 the son of the late Robert Zion, BHS 64, who passed in 2002 and his late mother, Sandra Zimmerman Zion, BHS 1965. His mother passed in her sleep in 2017 and it was her son Robert Jr. who found her the next morning. Robert, Jr. was the oldest. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, Robert was found in his vehicle passing of natural causes as a result of ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Robert Zion, Jr. is survived by his brother David Zion also a BHS grad and his wife Brisa and his nephew, David. No other details at this time.

  

David Ray Swab, BHS 1985

David Ray Swab was born on June 22, 1967 in Glendale, California and passed away on July 12, 2019. 

Burial was at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California. David was a graduate of Burbank High School graduating with the Class of 1985. 

A friend remembers Gary Ray Swab:
GM1 Swab was a true Patriot, Leader and a fantastic Gunners Mate. He always had a positive attitude and very dedicated to his Junior Sailors and the Navy. He will be truly missed but now he can watch over his Shipmates. 

Very Respectfully, BMCS(SCW) Gayle Merino, USN (Ret)

No other details at this time.

Paul Lagumina, BHS 1985

Lost another Bulldog Class of '85

On this day October, 19, 2019, Paul Lagumina passed away. He is survived by his daughters, a grandson, sister and parents. Rest in peace my friend.

This was posted on Facebook. No other details at this time.

Manuela Nellie Torres, BHS 1985

Authorities Say Body Is That of Bride to Be
September 01, 1993

TIMOTHY WILLIAMS | TIMES STAFF WRITER

SUNLAND — The body of a woman found shot and wrapped in plastic sheets in the Angeles National Forest was identified Tuesday as a 26-year-old Pacoima woman who disappeared after meeting with her fiance and the minister who was to marry them, authorities said.

Manuela Nellie Torres was last seen alive Aug. 19 in a Montrose church, where she and her fiancee met with Isaiah Yoo, the pastor of a congregation that rents space at the First Baptist Church in Montrose, authorities said.

That evening, Yoo had talked with the couple about decorations, food and entertainment for the wedding ceremony that was scheduled to be held at the church Saturday, Yoo said. Afterward, Yoo's wife joined the three in a prayer asking for a successful marriage, Yoo said. "They seemed very happy together," Yoo said.

After the meeting, which ended about 7:45 p.m., Torres and her fiancee, whom authorities have not identified, left in separate vehicles, said Benita Hinojos of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The following morning, Torres' fiancee filed a missing persons report with the San Fernando Police Department, Hinojos said.

Forest rangers found Torres' decomposing body Aug. 25 near mile marker 6.44 near Big Tujunga Canyon Road. On Monday, Glendale police found Torres' 1989 Mazda pickup truck in Glendale, Hinojos said. Homicide investigators have no suspects in the case.

Torres, who worked as a mail carrier, had taken Bible study classes and attended Woo's church for about three years. "We are really shocked," Yoo said of the 25-member congregation. "There is no reason for this kind of thing to happen. Everybody liked her."

Paul A. Cox Jr., BHS 1985

PAUL A. COX, JR.

Born September 13, 1966. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 29, 2006 in Temecula, California. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Carol Minnick; fiancé, Kristin Hoover; son, Mark Cox; daughter, Ashlee Cox; brother, Eric (Teri) Cox and their children David and Amber; brother, Rick Minnick; and sister, Pam (Jayson) Peterson and their daughter Payton. Services to be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2007, at Forest Lawn Glendale, Church of the Recessional.

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on Jan. 7, 2007

Paul Christopher McGrew, BHS 1985

Paul Christopher McGrew, BHS 1985 1967 – 2015

Paul Christopher McGrew passed away in Tehachapi, California, on September 10, 2015. He was 48 years old.

There will be a viewing on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will directly follow the funeral service at Tehachapi Public Cemetery – Westside. Wood Family Funeral Service has been entrusted with his care. Paul Christopher McGrew passed away in Tehachapi on Sept. 10, 2015.

Paul was born to William and Barbara McGrew on July 2, 1967, in Glendale. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1985 and has been employed by Terra-Gen for many years. Paul loved camping, Dodgers baseball, hunting, gardening and cooking for his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Stephanie; his 9-year-old daughter, Holly; his parents; his two sisters; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and many friends. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in the Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel in Tehachapi.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Mesothelioma Foundation at PHLBI 10780 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 101, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Wood Family Funeral Service, Inc. was entrusted with his care. For condolences, please visit woodmortuary.net.

Mark Patrick Wright, BHS 1985

Mark Patrick Wright, BHS 1985

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, September 24, 1986

Mark Patrick Wright died at the age of 18 on Wednesday, September 17, 1986 in Burbank.

He was born in Glendale and lived all his life in Burbank. He was employed at Hughes Market for two years and was a member of the Burbank YMCA and Boy Scouts.

He is survived by his parents, Frank and Sharon Wright, and a brother, Dean Wright.

Graveside services are today at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Valley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

NOTE: Mark died in a motorcyle accident on Haven Way.

Aaron Alderman, BHS 1985

Aaron Alderman, BHS 1985

CRASH KILLS YOUTH ON EVE OF BIRTHDAY
Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1984
By Allan Jalon, Times Staff Writer

A Burbank High School senior was killed in an accident on a rain-slicked road late Friday night, less than an hour before he was to turn 18. Police said the victim, Aaron Alderman of Burbank, was a passenger in a pickup truck that crashed into a tree and overturned a few blocks from his home.The driver of the truck and another passenger, both classmates of Alderman, were brused but otherwise unhurt.

Police said the youths were traveling south on Glenoaks Boulevard just outside Burbank when their pickup hit the curb of a center divider and hit the tree at 11:20 p.m. They said the victim's parents arrived on the scene shortly after their son died and before an ambulance took the body away through the pouring rain.

"The man was in shock and looking at us and looking at the coroner and at the body," Sgt. Dennis Zine said of the father. "The woman was trying to comfort him. It was the first time in 16 1/2 years as a traffic officer, after hundreds of fatalities, where I' ve seen the parents at the site of the accident like that."

Zine said that there was no indication that the truck was speeding and that no charges have been filed against the driver.

"It was Aaron's 18th birthday today and they were just out," the victim's mother, Janice Alderman, said Saturday. "They were on their way home. They never stayed out late. They all knew we as parents were anxious about them being out."

She said her son's strongest interest was singing; he was a tenor in various groups in Burbank. She said he loved to draw, was good at math and had walked the streets of Burbank in November trying to get out the Republican vote. He was undecided whether to go to college or join the military, she said.

She and her husband, Darrold, remained at the scene until a deputy coroner removed the body.
　

Jeffrey A. Giddens, BHS 1985

Jeffrey Giddens, BHS 1985

Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) - Thursday, November 15, 2007
CA United States

JEFFREY A. GIDDENS Passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 in St. Joseph Hospital, Burbank at age 40 years. He was born May 19, 1967 in Burbank where he lived, attended schools and graduated from Burbank High School .

Among his degrees and certificates; auto mechanics from Cerritos College, Computer Aided Design from Pasadena City College, EMT and Electrical. In recent years, Jeff has been General Manager for his family business of Giddens Electric in Burbank. His favorite hobbies were boating and fi shing, motor-home camping with his family and friends, jet cars and dune bugging.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Wanda; daughter, Lena (11); son Bailey (7); parents, Al and Jackie Giddens; brother, Bill Giddens; uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, his in-law family, and many, many friends. He will be greatly missed.

The viewing will be at Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606; Friday, November 16, 2007, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The service will be at Trini ty Foursquare Church, 3440 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91505; Saturday, November 17, 2007, 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Fund contributions can be made for the Giddens Family at Burbank Community Federal Credit Union, 3000 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. Phone Number: (818) 238-2900.