Sunday, June 7, 2026

George Antoine (Tony) Moore, BHS 1928

George Antoine (Tony) Moore, BHS 1928

12 Aug 1909 - 17 Apr 1983

George A. "Tony" Moore,73, died Sunday at a local convalescent hospital following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Moore was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved with his family to Los Angeles as an infant. He graduated from Burbank High School and later went to work for the Los Angeles Police Department. He served in the United States Navy during the second Worald War as a chief petty officer in the Shore Patrol. Following the war he returned to duty with the LAPD and retired in 1971. By the time of his retirement , he had become the officer with the longst record of service on motorcycles of all the motorcycle patrolman in California.

He was married in Carson City, Nevada on September 27, 1971. Between 1971 and the present he spent part of the time living in Los Angeles and part of the time in Napa, alternating between the two places. He became involved in traveling during his retirement and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Mr. Moore was a member of San Gabriel Lodge 278, F. & A.M., Al Malaikah Temple of the Shrine, San Gabriel Valley Shrine Club, "Koppers" unit at Al Malaikah Shrine, Cryptic Masons of California Council No. 5, Royal Arch Masons Signet Chapter 57, Knights Templar of California Los Angeles Cammandery 9, Peace Officers Serine Club of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles Police Masonic Square Club, American Legion Post381 of Los Angeles, a life member of the Municipal Motorcycle Officiers of California and was a honorary Kentucky colonel.

Mr. Moore is survived by his wife Ruth P. of Napa; one step-son, Dr. Robert Nasser of Napa; two brothers Donald of Orange and Jack of San Dimas; and three step-grand children.

Masonic memorial services will be held in Southern California at a time and place to be announced. Priviate inurnment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills. The family suggusts memorial contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Arrangements were under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, Napa, California.


Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Peggy O'Day Alfred Lambly, BHS 1953

Peggy O'Day Alfred Lambly, BHS 1953

Peggy was born December 19,1934 and passed away February 2, 2022 in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 87 after a seven year battle with Cancer. Peggy handled her treatment with a strong and positive outlook and a smile on her face. She always showed great compassion and friendship to those whose paths she crossed.

Peggy was born at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Hollywood, CA. Peggy grew up in Burbank, with her parents Walter and Margaret Alfred and her four siblings Sally (JBHS '50), Bobby (BHS '57), Jane (BHS '61) and Betty (BHS '63). Peggy loved her high school years. She loved sharing her fond memories of her time at Burbank High with all her great friends. She also attended Bret Harte, and Luther Burbank Junior High.

Peggy married William Lambly, they had two daughters, Kathy and Kelly. One of Peggy's first jobs was a hostess at Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake. In 1964, Peggy and her family moved to Thousand Oaks. Some of Peggy's siblings and their families were soon to follow.

Peggy worked in retail for many years and retired after 20+ years in management with the Kmart Corporation. Peggy was a California girl at heart. She was a native Californian and proud of it. She loved traveling around California in her motorhome. She was also a diehard Dodgers and Angels fan. She enjoyed watching golf tournaments and dog shows. She was a woman of fashion, with perfect matching outfits, shoes, nails and lipstick. Peggy's grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy, as well as her many dogs over the years.

Peggy is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law- Kathy and Dean Maurice, Kelly Lambly; grandchildren- Jennifer and Travis, Jamie and Bryan, Brandon and Stephanie;


great grandchildren- Jaxon, Dylan, Hallie. Peggy was also survived by her siblings- Sally Palmer, Bobby and Dianne Alfred, Jane Roach and Betty Vaccaro (6/1945-5/2023), and her many cherished nieces and nephews. Dog- Murphy. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Julie. 

Peggy had an immeasurable amount of kindness and generosity that touched all who were fortunate to know her. She was one special lady that will be deeply missed.

In Peggy's memory 100 trees were planted in the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests for restoration in the Wild Fire Tree Recovery Program.