Timothy Donald Murphy, BHS 1979

Timothy Donald Murphy, BHS 1979

June 15, 1961 - September 19, 2021 

Lancaster, California 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Murphy who was born in Burbank, California, on June 15, 1961, and passed away on September 19, 2021, at the age of 60. He was loved and cherished by many people including his wife of 35 years and three children. 

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 6th 2021 at 9:00 AM at the Halley Olsen Murphy Funerals (44831 N Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 6th 2021 at 1:15 PM at the Bakersfield National Cemetery (30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203). Find A Grave Memorial

Terrie May Brown White, BHS 1979

Terrie May Brown White, BHS 1979

WALNUT COVE

Terrie May Brown White, 61, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 16, 2023.

She was born on September 28, 1961, in Los Angeles, California to the late Haywood and Virginia Blum Brown. Terrie was a traveling CNA with the Principle Company. She had a tender heart and loved caring for people, especially people that were mistreated or abused. Terrie had a big heart. She loved attending parades in California and participated in many as a baton twirler. Terrie loved her family dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James White; grandson, Weston Nordstrom; and her brother, Billy Brown.

She is survived by her 4 children, Virginia “Ginnie” Chaney (Bradley), Tamara Mielke, Nicholas Nordstrom (Katlyn), and Coltin Hildreth (Matiya); and her 4 grandchildren, Taylor Chaney, Hailey Chaney, Helen Nordstrom, and Kyro Hildreth. There will be no formal services or visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Exodus Ministries: 408 East King St. King, NC 27021.

Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Brown family.

Carolyn (Carrie) Marie Bos Stanoff, BHS 1979

Carolyn (Carrie) Marie Stanoff, BHS 1979

CLAYTON, CA — Carolyn (Carrie) Marie Bos Stanoff died May 5, 2020.

Carrie had been diagnosed with glioblastoma (brain cancer) in December 2015. Carrie fought bravely and remained positive during her treatment. Initially, medical professionals’ prognosis was 14 months, but she lived 5½ years.

Carrie was born in Chicago in 1961. Her family moved to Burbank, where Carrie excelled academically and athletically at Burbank High School. She later graduated with honors from Cal State Northridge with a degree in journalism.

After working 10 years as a writer and journalist, Carrie became a marketing manager for several engineering firms. She was an excellent writer and enjoyed collaborating with colleagues on projects. She was known for her bright and positive outlook, and people enjoyed working with her.

Carrie passed away with courage and grace, surrounded by her family and friends. She was a woman of strong Christian faith who loved her family, friends and Clayton. She was a very intelligent woman with a wonderful sense of humor.

Carrie is survived by her loving husband Gary, devoted son Zachary, mother Violet Bos and sister Laura Younkman.

Donations can be made in Carrie’s name to the Cancer Support Community in ­Walnut Creek.

Because of the COVID pandemic, the family plans to have a celebration of life this June. For updates about the celebration of life, contact family at Garysmft@gmail.com.

Tyra Ann Gucciardo, BHS 1979

Tyra Ann Gucciardo, BHS 1979

NOTE: Below is Tyra’s obituary and the 2nd article written by her best friend from childhood in 2010. 

Los Angeles Times, Friday, December 27, 1985

Tyra Ann Gucciardo, beloved daughter of Joseph and Ann Gucciardo; granddaughter of Vito Paoietta, Sr., of Glendale; sister of Traci Gucciardo of Glendale. Recitation of the Rosary Friday, December 27, 7:30 pm and Funeral Mass Saturday, 9 am, both at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Visitation from 1 to 4pm, Friday at Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service Chapel, Burbank 818 846-2131.

Gustine Press-Standard, Gustine, California, Thursday, December 26, 2010

By Julie Rose

Remembering loved ones who enriched our lives

 Believers know this already but it has to be said again….God works in mysterious ways, as I was reminded during a special moment last weekend.

I set out to attend the Compassionate Friends candle lighting ceremony Sunday with the intent of lighting a candle in memory of my parents, whom I continue to miss dearly, especially during the holidays. Christmas has not been the same since they passed and I miss them so much that I wonder at times if something is wrong with me.

Last year I lit a candle for them and although it was difficult for me to announce their names as I received the candle from Compassionate Friends organizer Glennis Kidder, I found great comfort in the process so decided to attend again this year. But to my amazement, when it came time for me to light a candle, another person came to mind. Someone I hadn’t thought about in years but felt compelled to remember.

Glennis had opened the evening with a heartfelt invitation to those in attendance to celebrate their loved ones by sharing a little bit about who they were as people. She reminded us all that although there is a time for mourning and the void that losing someone in our lives leaves, will never be filled, it is important to honor their lives, to remember their goodness, the special traits we loved about them and to honor them that night. It is important, she said, that they never be forgotten and sharing their stories that night is one way to do so.

As I was listening to other people talk about their children, siblings and friends who had passed away at a young age, I was reminded of a dear friend who passed away suddenly at the age of 24. Tyra Gucciardo was my best friend from the first time we met in first grade. She passed away Christmas Eve 25 years ago.

She and I spent our childhoods almost attached at the hip; people thought we were sisters. We went to school together, were in Camp Fire Girls together, played on the same softball team and spent every day after school at one of our homes. We grew up together, shared our dreams and kept our secrets and celebrated our triumphs. She is a major part of most of my childhood memories. We were inseparable. When my family moved to San Jose we still stayed in touch and got together as often as we could even though we lived over 300 miles apart. 

And then one day, one awful day, I visited her for the last time. She had had a pain in her arm one day and three weeks later, on Christmas Eve 1985, God called her home, just that quickly she was gone. I was devastated and I didn’t understand how He could let that happen. I was mad at God and mad at the world for quite a while actually.   

Time passed, life went on, and eventually I came to terms with her death and my loss. Somewhere along the line, I came to realize the gift she had been in my life. How fortunate I had been to have such a wonderful friend and what a tremendous gift it was to be her friend.  

I was reminded of that gift on Sunday as I lit a candle in her memory. And since then, I have been bombarded with memories of fun times with her, like the year we got matching umbrellas and rain slickers and we tried to fly with them one very windy day. (that didn’t turn out so well, but it’s a memory that brings back a smile of innocent times.) Or the Christmas we each got the same doll from Santa Claus. I think it was called Dancerina. I just remember she had a plastic crown that you push to make her twirl. We were so excited we each got one. By the way, our parents were very good friends, too, and in constant communication.

My best friend Tyra Ann Gucciardo, was a kindhearted, gentle, fun, responsible, smart young woman that I am grateful to have shared my childhood with. She was a gift and I thank Glennis and those who attended the Compassionate Friends ceremony for reminding me.

Eric Norman Friday, BHS 1979

Eric Norman Friday, BHS 1979

Published in the Feather River Bulletin, Quicy, California, Wednesday, February 2, 1994

Eric N. Friday, 32, died Saturday, January 29, 1994, at home in Lake Almanor Peninsula.

He was born November 28, 1961, in Burbank and had been a resident of Lake Almanor Peninsula since November 1992 coming from Palmdale, California. He had been employed by Security Pacific Bank as a computer specialist for eight years.

He was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Chester, the Glendale Model Train Club; the Feather River Rail Society in Portola, the Santa Monica Conservancy and he played the flute.

He is survived by his parents, Rudolph and Nancy Friday of Lake Almanor Peninsula; his brothers, Wayne of Bouget Canyon and James of La Crescenta; his grand-mother Edna Reed of Chico; one niece and one nephew.

Funderal services were held on Tuesday, Feb 1 at the Chester Community United Methodist Church. Burial followed at the Chester District Cemetery in Chester.

His Find A Grave Memorial

Steven Mills, BHS 1979

Steven Mills, BHS 1979

Posted from Facebook

We are sad to announce the passing of Steven Mills, class of 1979. I have been friends with the Mills brothers for 60 years and it’s like a hole has been opened in my heart since Steven passed away on Sunday November 21st. 

He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. As well as his brothers Danny, Gary and Greg. We’ve had some amazing times together over the many years we have been friends. 

His memory will forever live on in our hearts. 

Note: Steve was an awesome guy and a great track and field athlete. No other details at this time. May he rest in peace.

John Berry McEntire, BHS 1979

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, February 22, 1995

John Berry McEntire, 33, died February 16, 1995 in a Van Nuys hospital. Born in Los Angeles, he lived in Burbank his entire life. Mr. McEntire was a power line man for twelve years, last with the city of Los Angeles.

He is survived by a daughter, Nicole McEntire; a son, John Duke McEntire; his parents, Vernon and Joyce McEntire of Paso Robles; and his in-laws, Barbara and Fred De Lange of Burbank. He is predeceased by his wife, Victoria, who died in January 28 of this year. Private funeral service and burial were arranged by Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.

NOTE: Posted on Facebook that John was accidentally electrocuted, on the job, as a lineman for LADWP on February 16, 1995.

John (Jack) Bruce Kile, BHS 1979

John (Jack) Bruce Kile, BHS 1979
October 6, 1961 - April 16, 2020

A friend posted last April on Facebook about John's passing. 

John Kile passed away on Thursday April 16, 2020 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. According to remembrances left by friends, he was kind and funny and had a great laugh and smile. One friend said he worked with John on a Hot Shot fire crew and John was very knowledgeable of California wildfires and plants. John loved food and music and worked in the music industry. No other details at this time.

David Lee Chartrand, BHS 1979

David Lee Chartrand, BHS 1979
January 2, 1961 - April 20, 1977

David would of graduated with the class of 1979, but passed away while still in high school. From the Los Angeles Times, Sunday, April 24, 1977:

David L. Chartrand, beloved son of Mr. Floyd Chartrand and Laura M. Chartrand; step-son of Mrs. Helen Chartrand; brother of Floyd Chartrand,Jr. and John E. Chartrand; grandson of Florence D. Chartrand; step-brother of Nik Budsey; nephew of Nanette Moors.

Memorial service 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn-Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary
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Los Angeles Times, Saturday, April 23, 1977

Body Found Under Bridge Indentified

The body of a young man found earlier this week under a footbridge spanning the Los Angeles River in the Los Feliz District was identified Friday as David Lee Chartrand, 16, of Los Angeles. 

Rampart division investigators said the youth either jumped or fell about 45 feet to his death. They quoted his father as saying the boy had been despondent.

Wendi Wyness McBride, BHS 1979?

Wendi Wyness McBride, BHS 1979?
November 5, 1961 - September 3, 2019

Wendi Mc Bride passed away suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 57 years old. She was born Wendi Lee Wyness at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, CA on Sunday, November 5, 1961. She moved to the San Fernando Valley as a child and attended Campbell Hall in Studio City. She then went on to Burbank High School and received her registered nurse training at Los Angeles Valley College. She later went on the get her Bachelors degree in nursing. 

She worked as a registered nurse at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. In 1991 she married James McBride and moved to Valencia in the Santa Clarita Valley where they bought a house. In 1995 they welcomed a daughter, Haylee Alana Laura. 

After 25 years at Providence St Joseph Medical Center she retired to do accounting work at her husband's lock smith business, Golden State Lock and Safe in Burbank. She also worked part time at Specialty Surgical Center and Freedom Vision in Encino. Wendi and Jim had many friends and loved to have parties and barbecues at their beautiful home in Valencia. She was a dedicated nurse a beautiful daughter, mother and wife. 

Wendi leaves behind her husband, Jim, daughter Haylee, her mother, Carolyn Sinclair, her father, John Wyness and his wife, Hing, two half brothers, Randy and Scott Wyness, her mother-in-law, Georgina Hayes a sister-in-law Connie Constanza, a brother-in-law Kenny Hayes in addition to cousins and many friends. Wendi will remain in out hearts forever as she will always be loved and missed.

Published in The Burbank Leader on Sept. 28, 2019

W. Greg Rouse, BHS 1979

Greg Rouse

Dec. 13, 1960 - May 28, 2017

Tulare

Greg Rouse, age 56, took his last Harley ride here on earth May 28, 2017.

Greg was born on Dec 13, 1960 in Burbank CA, He moved to Tulare CA. He was an Electrical Supervisor at Morris Levin and Sons where he worked for more than 26 years.

Greg was a great family man and a loving father. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and Harley Davidson. He also loved his hot rods, which he took great pride in. He enjoyed working on and restoring classic automobiles. Greg enjoyed family gatherings, traveling and spending time with the ones he loved. Greg lived everyday with the presence of our Lord. 

Greg was survived by his father Robert Rouse, brother Mark Rouse, his beloved children Martha Rose Centers, Cheryl Lynn Alsheimer and son William Garrett Rouse. His step-daughters who he loved like his own Celia Olivera and Alexis Leal and his fiancée Rosie Leal. 

A funeral is scheduled for Sunday June 4, 2017. It will begin at Salser and Dillard's Funeral Chapel 127 E. Caldwell Ave Visalia, CA 93277 at 10am, which then a procession will lead Greg to his final resting place at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Dinuba (Rd 64 and Avenue 408) at 11am. All are welcome to attend. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. 

A memorial condolence may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

My memories serve to set me free

Please shed no tears for me

My horse of steel she sits and waits

Counts not the years gone by

Together we will ride again

Published in Visalia Times-Delta & Tulare Advance-Register on June 3, 2017

Antoinette "Toni" Girard, BHS 1979

Antoinette Girard was born March 1, 1961, in Burbank, California, the fifth child, the baby of the family, born to William and Frances Girard. 

Affectionately called Toni and Tata Toni. Growing up in Burbank, she made lifelong friends and enjoyed working at the Party shop during her early adult years. In 1996, she took the road of adventure with her parents and daughter and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She spent the next few years lovingly raising her daughter, Marissa, and helping her parents through their elder years. 

In 1998, Toni met the love of her life, Tim Smith. Toni enjoyed watching General Hospital every day. Tim got her addicted to watching sports on TV (sumo)! Toni enjoyed going to the nearby recreational center to exercise and socialize with her friends and the many new ones she made there. Toni lived a very full and happy life in her short 54 years and would want all of her beloved family and friends to remember her beautiful smile, vibrant personality and caring soul. A friend to many, Toni was a true living angel. 


Toni is survived by her daughter Marissa (Girard) Lindsay, brothers Jim Girard (Darlene) of Sunland, CA; Billy Girard of Las Vegas, NV; sister Janice Stanley (Dan), Acton, CA. Toni is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews,16 great nieces and nephews and many extended family and friends.

Toni was preceded in death by her father William (2005); mother Frances (2013) and sister Jodi Favazzo (2012). Mission Hills Mortuary, Mission Hills, CA

Charles Edward Griffin, BHS 1979

Charles Edward Griffin, February 16, 1961 - June 13, 2014 Burbank Leader, June 26, 2014 Charles (Chuck) Edward Griffin, 53, passed on 06/13/14 in Sylmar, CA. He was born 02/16/1961 in Fort Campbell, KY. He leaves behind, daughter Jaclyn Griffin, step son Jason Scott, parents Robert and Alyce Griffin, brother Gary Griffin, god-son Gary Arellano. Some places Chuck lived were Oregon, Castaic and Burbank. Chuck worked for Crown Disposal and NBC Studios. Chuck enjoyed working on old cars, motorcycles and trucks. Chuck was a wonderful father to his daughter, Jaclyn, who will miss him greatly. A good friend to so many – he will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life will be 07/12/14 1:00 pm. American Legion, Sun Valley, CA.

William Inhelder IV, BHS 1979

William Inhelder IV, BHS 1979

From The Valley News, November 1977

HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT KILLS 2

Two Burbank youths were killed Sunday night, November 7, 1977 in a high-speed traffic accident on a winding stretch of Angeles Forest Highway above La Crescenta, authorities said.

According to a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol, the youths were traveling southbound, about two miles north of Angeles Crest Highway, when the accident occurred about 11:30 p.m.

The two were identified as James Michael Linkletter, 17, of 621 Irving Drive, and his passenger, William Inhelder IV, 16, of 620 Jamestown Road. Authorities said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed when Linkletter lost control, causing the car to strike the mountainside and overturn in the roadway.

The driver was ejected while Inhelder was pinned beneath the car when it came to rest upside down in the northbound lanes, officers said.

Jeri Lynn Hawver-Laricchia, BHS 1979

Jeri Lynn Hawver-Laricchia, BHS 1979
"Forever Young"

Burbank Leader Weekend, August 24-25, 2002

Jeri Lynn Hawver-Laricchia was born February 9, 1961 in Burbank, California and passed away July 31, 2002 in Huntington Beach, California after a lengthy struggle with cancer.
Jeri is survived by her husband Joe, her sons Josh and Joey; her mother Joanne Hawver of Burbank, California; her father Jerry Hawver of Phoenix, Arizona; her sister Joni (Macias) also of Phoenix, Arizona; and her brother Jay of Palmdale, California.

Visitation and Services were held at Heritage Memorial Services and First Christian Church in Huntington Beach, August 12 and 13, 2002 respectively. Burial services concluded with The Release of Doves at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach.

Several hundred relatives, friends and Jerr's extended family - the Southern California Hockey Association members and their families were in attendence at the Celebration of Jerri's life.

Helen Gonzales-Hosea, BHS 1979

From the Burbank Leader, August 3-4, 2002

Helen Gonzales-Hosea, BHS 1979

Helen Gonzales-Hosea, 41, died July 23, 2002, in Los Angeles. She was born in Glendale and lived in Burbank most of her life. She was a graduate of Burbank High School and a loans and funding operations mamager for the Burbank City Employees Federal Credit Union.

Mrs. Gonzales-Hosea is survived by her two sons, Christopher and Charles; and her brother Raymond J. Gonzales. Funeral services were Friday at the Little White Chapel Church, 1711 N. Avon Street. Memorial contributions for her children can be made to Burbank EmployeesFederal Credit Union, 1800 W. Magnolia Blvd.

Note: I was told Helen died in a auto accident.