John Edward Miser, BHS 1982

John Edward Miser, BHS 1982

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Monday, May 25, 1987

Suspect Sought In Van Nuys Stabbing

A Van Nuys man suspected of stabbing another man to death during an argument over a woman was still at large Sunday, authorities said.

Los Angeles police issued an all-points bulletin for Gregorio Maximo, 23, on Saturday. Witnesses told police Maximo fled after stabbing John Miser, also 23, about 3:45 a.m., said Officer Cindy Rangwala. Miser was found on the floor of a bedroom of his home in a trailer park in the 7600 block of Balboa Boulevard in Van Nuys, police said.

Miser was pronounced dead at the scene of stab wounds to his upper body.

Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. See his Find A Grave Memorial.

Michael Lawrence Pastoret, BHS 1955

Michael Lawrence Pastoret, BHS 1955

Record Searchlight, Redding, California, Thursday, August 14, 1997

Michael Pastoret, Redding, California

Services for Michael Lawrence Pastoret, 59, of Shasta Lake will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. James Allen of the chapel will officiate.

Mr. Pastoret died Monday, August 11, 1997, at Redding Medical Center. Born November 7, 1937, in Duluth, Minnesota, he moved to Shasta County in 1969. He owned and operated Aladdin Welding in Redding, and was a member of the Redding Moose Losge and Palo Cedro Golf Course.

Survivors include wife Iva; five stepchildren; and many grandchildren. Memorialcontributions may be made to the Michael Pastoret Trust Fund at the Redding Bank of Commerce, 1177 Placer Street, Redding, California, 96001.

Nicholas John Yonan, BHS 1995

Nicholas John Yonan, BHS 1995

The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California, Thursday, May 26, 1994

Burbank Teen Thrown From Motorcycle Dies

Windy Point - A Burbank resident died Wednesday May 25, 1994, aapparently after a strong gust pushed his motorcycle off Higway 111, causing it to roll and throwing him from the bike, officials said.

Nicholas John Yonan, 17, was pronounced dead at 1: 13 p.m. atthe sceane, about one mile south of Overture Drive, a Riverside County deputy coroner said.

California Highway Patrol Officers Dawn Price said witnesses told her Yonan was traveling south on Highway 111 at 80 to 90 mph when strong gusts drove him into the center divider. The motorcycle left the road and flew end over end at least three times, Price said. 

Yonan, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown and suffered multiple traumatic injuries, the deputy coroner said. He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Visit his Find A Grave Memorial Here

Clifford Patrick Cook, BHS 1971

Clifford Patrick Cook, BHS 1971

Published in the Van Nuys News, Thursday, April 3, 1975

HEAD-ON CRASH KILLS BURBANK MOTORCYCLIST

A 22-year-old Burbank man was killed Tuesday after his motorcycle went out of control and smashed into an oncoming car. Clifford P. Cook of 1438 N. Broadway, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident in the 6300 block of Forest Lawn Drive in the Griffith Park area.

Officers said Cook was apparently traveling too fast on a turn when his motorcycle went out of control and smashed into an oncoming auto. The accident occurred at 4:20 p.m. 

The death was the 17th this year in Valley area traffic accidents. NOTE: Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial

Dennis James Canterbury, BHS 1970

Dennis James Canterbury, BHS 1970

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Saturday, December, 17, 1994

Dennis Canterbury, 42, of Los Angeles, died of cancer on Friday, December 9, 1994. Survived by his loving parents, Jim and Esther Canterbury of Canyon Country; brother, Doug Canterbury, sister-in-law, Diann Canterbury; neice, Nicole, and nephews, Brandon and Ryan of Camarillo; brother, Michael Canterbury and nephew, Michael of Tujunga; and many beloved friends. 

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 1994 aboard the Pacific Hornblower in Marina Del Rey.

Terry Patrick Runyon, BHS 1975

Terry Patrick Runyon, BHS 1975

Los Angeles Times, Friday, August 5, 2005

Terry P. Runyon, Born November 12, 1957, passed away July 15, 2005. Terry was a devoted employee of the City of Los Angeles, Civic Center as a plumber for 25 years. Every project he accomplished was first rate and done with pride. He had a hugh heart and gave to all he met. He will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his fiancee, Linda Stoddard, mother, Anna, sons Eric and Charles, a granddaughter and many friends.

A Memorial service will be held at Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hill (L.A.) on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 5 p. m.

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Los Angeles Medicial Examier Office listed his cause of death as Accident, Multiple Drug Intoxication. 

Rodney George Asp, BHS 1961

Rodney George Asp, BHS 1961

July 31, 1943 - June 29, 1990

Forth Worth Star - Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, July 3, 1990

Rodney George Asp - Tool Company Employee

WEATHERFORD - Rodney George Asp of Willow Park died Friday June 29, 1990 in Weatherford. He was 46. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home in Weatherford. 

Mr. Asp was born in Burbank, California, and had lived in Parker County for twelve years. He was an employee of Wayne Tool and Die Company. Mr. Asp was a veteran and a Methodist.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Criswell's Children, KDFW/Channel 4, or to any home for abused and neglected children.

Survivors; Wife, Jo Asp of Willow Park; three daughters, Terry Asp of Washington, Dana Buntin of Fort Worth and Robbie Lindley of Weatherford; two sons, Kenneth Asp of Washington and Stephen Jenkins of California; one brother, Wayne Asp of California; and three grandchildren.

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, BHS 1959

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, BHS 1959

Published in the Daily Press, Victorville, California, Tuesday, February 11, 1975

Stanley Russell Sobiegraj, 33, of Phelan died February 9, 1975 in a Barstow hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident north of Baker that earlier claimedthe life of his wife, Carol.

A graveside service and interment is scheduled Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Sawtelle Veterans Cemetery in West Los Angeles; visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kern Memorial Chapel in Victorville.

Mr. Sobiegraj, a Michigan native, had lived in Phelan for one year. He is survived by a daughter and son, Joyce and James of Burbank; two step-sons, James and Jon Ashforth of Phelan; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sobiegraj of Arleta; his maternal grandmother, Lucy Hamlin of Florida; and one sister, Peggy Cody of Arleta.

Virginia Karen Casciato Spencer, BHS 1968

Virginia Karen Casciato Spencer, BHS 1968

Virginia Karen Casciato was born on April 14, 1950 in Los Aneles County, California and graduated from Burbank High School in 1968. On January 12, 1974 Virginia married  her husband Richard O. Spencer in Los Aneles County, California. Virginia passed away on June 27, 1995 at the age of 45. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. Find A Grave Memorial

From Los Angeles Times, June 28, 1995, Tuesday

Virginia Karen Spencer, 45, of Burbank, office manager for Avalar Medical Group. The Valley Funeral Home, Burbank.