Barbara Maria Funkhouser Ireland, BHS 1946

Barbara Maria Funkhouser Ireland, BHS 1946

Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunday, May 30, 2021

Barbara Maria (Funkhouser) Ireland of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 27, 2021. She was born to parents Clarence Funkhouser and Bess Schick Funkhouser on September 24, 1928 in Hagatna, Guam (formerly Agana).

Barbara, also known as “Granny B”, is survived by her brother, Paul Funkhouser and his children; Barbara’s three children, Cyndee O’Hara, Wendy Maxwell, and Todd Ireland and his wife Karen Ireland; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Arthur T. Ireland (Art); and her sons-in-law, Lee Maxwell and William O’Hara.

Barbara met Art in 1943 in Long Beach, CA when she was 14. He was older, in the Navy and was smitten. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1946, they were married in 1947 and raised their three children together. They were married for 61 wonderful years.

Barbara dedicated her life to her family as a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed Tai Chi, sewing, gardening, reading, and garden clubs. She was a volunteer for the Scouts, many hospitals, blood banks and taught others how to read. Barbara will always be remembered for her beauty, grace and strength.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will take place during a private family ceremony in August. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Sandra Janice Cowgill Doutre, BHS 1960

Sandra Janice Cowgill Doutre, BHS 1960

Sandra Doutre, 78, of Coeur d' Alene died June 10, 2023.

Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Monday followed by her funeral service Monday June 26, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 N 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday June 26, 2023, at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry Doutre who passed away in 2019. Sandra was buried next to her husband at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington. Sandra was a member of the DAV, DAR, LDS, Colonial Dames and the Eastern Star. Find A Grave Memorial

Robert Renly Capo, BHS 1957

Robert Renly Capo, BHS 1957

Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, California, Tuesday, September 3, 1963

Aptos Man Killed By Car; Driver Arrested

Robert Capo, 23, of 357 Moosehead drive, Aptos, died early Sunday morning of injuries received when struck by an automobile while walking along the Santa Cruz-Watsonville freeway.

Shortly after the 2:45 o’clock accident, Edwin Asa LaVallee, a 32-year-old Fort Ord soldier from Castroville, was arrested by Watsonville police on a felony hit and run charge.

California Highway patrolmen said Capo was struck while walking toward his home from an Aptos restaurant. The accident was in the construction zone near State Park drive. 

A passing motorist, Roger Blum of Watsonville, saw what he thought was a body while driving south on the freeway. He returned, found Capo about six feet off the roadway and notified authorities.

Capo was taken to a Santa Cruz hospital by Santa Cruz Ambulance service and died approximately two hours later. Pat Kilpatric, chief deputy coroner, said death was due to massive head injuries.

CHP officers issued an alert to watch for a damaged vehicle heading south on the freeway. Within a few minutes, Watsonville Officer Robert Johnson spotted a damaged vehicle being pulled by a pickup truck in the Watsonville area. He arrested LaVallee. The pickup driver, Clifford Vasquez of Watsonville, said he stopped to help LaVallee, whose vehicle failed along the freeway in the Green Valley road area.

LaVallee posted $1050 bail and was released from the county jail early Sunday afternoon. The matter is in the hands of the district attorney for investigation and possible filing of formal charges.

Capo, a native of California, is survived by his wife, Carol. He was a second-year Cabrillo student and also worked for DaPont Construction Company. Private family interment services will be held tomorrow at Oakwood Memorial Park, under direction of Ferguson mortuary.

Other survivors of the Burbank High school graduate include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Capo of Burbank; a sister, Jeryl D. DaPont of Aptos; a brother, John Capo of Burbank; and a grandmother, Mrs. Cora Hogland of Costa Mesa.

Kilpatric said the death was number 17 for the year, compared to 32 a year ago.

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Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz, California, Tuesday, September 3, 1963

CAPO – In Santa Cruz, Calif., September 1, 1963, Robert Renly Capo. Husband of Carol E. Capo of Aptos, Calif.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Capo of Burbank, Calif.; brother, of Jerl Dean (Mrs. Richard) DaPont of Aptos, Calif., and John Capo of Burbank, Calif.; and grandson of Mrs. Cora Hogland of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Native of California, aged 23 years. Private family services will be conducted at Oakwood Memorial Park, Wednesday, September 4th. Entrusted to the care of The Ferguson Mortuary. Contributions to City of Hope preferred. 

Allan Craig Carlson, BHS 1963

Allan Craig Carlson, BHS 1963

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California, Monday, January 31, 2000

Craig Carlson, 55, Dayton, Nevada, died Friday, January 28, 2000, at home with his family in Cambria. 

Mr. Carlson was born July 28, 1944, in Glendale, California and was graduated from Burbank High School in 1963. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He later became a precious metals entrepreneur in the Comstock Lode region near Virginia City, Nevada. He was a member of the Gold Prospectors of America Association.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jody; children Jeff, Jackie and Travis; parents Allan and Betty Carlson of Minden, Nevada; a brother, Brian Carlson of Ridgecrest; a sister, Diane Napolitano of Palmdale; and a granddaughter, Kaylie Carlson. Arrangements are by Coast Family Cremation Service of San Luis Obispo.

Rubin Rodriguez, BHS 1978

Rubin Rodriguez, BHS 1978

July 20, 1960 — November 16, 2023

Farmington

Rubin Rodriguez Jr. passed away on November 16, 2023. Rubin survived numerous heart attacks, Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer, a quadruple bypass, and finally succumbed to Stage 4 Colon Cancer and lung disease. Rubin was born on July 20, 1960, to Froydis Johansen and Ruben Rodriguez Sr.

Rubin grew up in Rose Park, UT and Burbank, CA where he attended Burbank High School. His passions included competitive swimming, surfing, ultimate frisbee, and skateboarding. Rubin was an entrepreneur at heart. From a young age, he and his friends had various businesses during his time in California. Rubin enlisted as a Marine at 17 years old and served as a helicopter mechanic. He had several opportunities throughout his 30+ years in broadcasting to make friends and associates all over the country, with his favorite being Jackson Hole TV.

Rubin “Happy Pappy” exuded so much life and laughter. His love for his family and dogs made his days memorable. He loved everything that let him feel the wind on his face—whether it was on his skateboard, surfing, riding a motorcycle or a boat, or in his Jeep with the top off and the windows down. He loved being in the mountains, at the beach, or on road trips with his family. Rubin loved to fish and spent many days fishing in Lake Powell, Strawberry, or Big Bear. Rubin loved to ski in his youth with his uncles. He was an excellent pool player, playing in leagues for years that lead to him bringing home a few too many trophies. Rubin had a love for rock ‘n’ roll music and watching football or NASCAR. You could often hear him singing around the house or in the car to Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, or Jimmy Buffet. He loved to listen to music too loud, so he could sing even louder. He was a wannabe chef, an amateur movie critic, and a natural comedian. Rubin loved to make people laugh—nothing brought him more joy than to laugh with others, especially his children. His laugh was loud and contagious and often times made any joke funnier with how hard he made himself laugh. He coined the name “Happy Pappy” because he wanted to be known for being a source of happiness.

Though Rubin battled many health problems in the last several years of his life, his family and close friends made his days worth living. He had many times that he defied the odds to see another day. His absence has been felt by those who knew and loved him.

Rubin is preceded in death by his mother Froydis, sister Vivian Smith, his beloved grandparents, and many other loved ones and dear dogs. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his father, Ruben, and children Olivia (Casey) Creager, Jordan Wager, Rubin Rodriguez III, and Tristan Quinn Rodriguez, along with his 6 grandchildren and sisters Rita and Sonja and several nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. 

A viewing will be held Friday, November 24th from 6 PM-8 PM at Russon Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street Farmington, UT. The funeral will be held Saturday, November 25th at 10 AM at Russon Mortuary in Farmington. An additional viewing will take place prior to the service on Saturday morning from 9 AM to 9:45 AM.

Services will be streamed live on the Russon Brothers Mortuary Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below.

Rubin was passionate about bringing awareness to the hardship that fighting cancer can cause. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

You can donate directly here:

American Heart Association: https://shorturl.at/uvANP

American Cancer Society: https://shorturl.at/ntwF7

Minna Etta Norris, Former BHS Teacher

Minna Etta Norris, Former BHS Teacher

June 18, 1867 September 7, 1939

San Fernando Valley Times, San Fernando, California, Thursday, October 5, 1939

Minna Norris Memorial Services Held

BURBANK – Memorial service for Mrs. Minna E. Norris, former teacher at Burbank High school who passed away a month ago September 7, 1939, in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, will be held in Burbank High School auditorium Sunday, October 8, conducted by Rev. H. H. Strandberg, pastor of the Burbank Methodist Church of which she was a member.

Mrs. Norris had been teaching in Burbank schools since 1902, having taught at the Edison Grammar School and later Burbank High School, where she remained until she retired in 1938. She held an M. A. degree received at the University of Southern California in 1931, was active member of the Burbank Library Board, Methodist Church, and Women’s Club. NOTE: Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. 

Alan Kaestle, BHS 1962

Alan Kaestle, BHS 1962

February 10, 1945 — December 30, 2021

Alan Kaestle passed away on December 30, 2021 at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona at the age of 76. Alan was born in Burbank, California on February 10, 1945 to Anton and Julia Kaestle. He was the younger of two children and is survived by his sister, Julie Kaestle Black. 

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 43 years, Sandra Haylett Kaestle. He will be dearly missed by his three children: his daughter, Erika Kaestle (Sarah Bangs), his son, Gregory Kaestle (Alyssa Bessey), and his son Scott Kaestle, who cared for him in his final years. He was the loving grandfather of Renn Kaestle, Bailey Kaestle, Jake Kaestle and Izabella Kaestle.

Alan was an alumni of Burbank High School class of 1962 and graduated college from California State University Northridge. In his younger days he enjoyed trout fishing in the High Sierras, eventually settling in Sunland, California after marrying Sandra in 1972. He was actively involved at Village Christian School, where his sons attended K-12, eventually becoming President of the Booster Club where he worked tirelessly to fundraise for the school’s athletic department. Described as “very generous and very kind” by those who knew him, he even personally donated the scoreboard nameplates in the Village Christian Gym. Most importantly, he was always in the stands cheering his boys at their Volleyball and Basketball games. 

Alan retired as President of Servo Products in Pasadena, and he and his wife moved to Bullhead City, Arizona where he enjoyed playing the penny slots across the river in Laughlin. He last visited Burbank for his 50th High School reunion in September 2012, staying with his daughter and visiting his sister in Glendale. After his wife Sandra’s passing, he moved to Sedona and then Cottonwood, where he enjoyed his final years with his sons and granddaughters nearby. His family is grateful he’s at peace with his wife, his parents and our Lord.

No services are planned at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. 

Burton Long, BHS 1946

Burton Long, BHS 1946

Telephone Company Employee

Petaluma Argus-Courier, Petaluma, California, Friday, March 13, 1998

Burton Long, a three-year resident of Petaluma, died March 6, 1998 in Petaluma. He was 69.

Mr. Long was born August 26, 1928 in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, California, then joined the United States Navy. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Henderson as a member of Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s South Pole expedition, which was known as “Operation High Jump.”

Mr. Long retired from Pacific Bell in Chico in 1983 after 28 years of service. He lived in northern California for many years, mostly in the Paradise, Chico, Corning and Los Molinos areas. 

He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a resident of Petaluma for the past three years.

Nellie White Harris, BHS 1928

Nellie White Harris, BHS 1928

Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, December 8, 2001

BURBANK – Nellie Harris died November 29, 2001, in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 91 years old.

Mrs. Harris was born October 11, 1910, in Topeka, Kansas. She lived in Burbank for most of her life. Mrs. Harris worked as a baker for the Burbank schools. She was a member of the local Methodist church. She enjoyed crafts and bridge.

Mrs. Harris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Jean Harris; daughter, Theresa Baker; granddaughter Melanie Baker; grandson, Kevin Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Marie White; brother, Lloyd White; sister, Eileen Purier.

Funeral services are pending.

 

Shirley Carrol Seppanen Lentz, BHS 1958

Shirley Carrol Seppanen Lentz, BHS 1958

Record Searchlight, Redding, California, Sunday, August 8, 2021

COTTONWOOD – Shirley Carrol Lentz, 80, of Cottonwood passed away on May 11, 2021, following a short illness.

She was born to the late John and Eileen Seppanen, September 6, 1940, in Bemidji, Minnesota. Shirley and her parents moved to California in 1943. Her late brother “Jack”joined their family in 1945. Shirley graduated from Burbank High School in 1958, and went on to pursue her Cosmetology License.

Shirley moved to Cottonwood, California in 1963 where she raised her 2 children. She is survived by her son Wade Lentz (Terri) of Redding, and her daughter, Debbie Baker (Larry) of Cottonwood. She is also survived by her grandsons, Jonathan Lentz (Katie) of Chico, and Taylor Baker (Andrea) of Cottonwood, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Shirley was a long time Bus Driver for the Cottonwood School District. She started in 1973, and retired from the district in 2000. She enjoyed the time with her fellow bus drivers and all of the children that had ridden her buses, throughout the years. She was a proud member of the “Red Hat Tamales”. She loved visiting the North Coast beaches, camping, playing board games, reading books, and celebrating the holidays with family and friends.

There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Shirley on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Cottonwood Community Center (20595 Gas Point Rd). Please feel free to stop by between the hours of 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., to celebrate her life with family and friends.