Lawrence Orosco, BHS 1964

Lawrence Orosco, BHS 1964

Published in the Modesto Bee, Saturday, April 26, 2003

DRIVER SURRENDERS IN CALAVERAS CRASH

San Andreas – A 24-year-old surrendered Friday in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Railroad Flat Road on March 7, 2003, the California Highway Patrol reported. Tyson Ristrom, 24, was booked at Calaveras County Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter, felony driving while intoxicated, felony hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license, according to the CHP.

Ristrom, from Westport in Mendocino County, is accused in a collision that fatally injured the other driver, Lawrence Orosco.

Sandra Jean Haldeman, BHS 1970

Sandra Jean Haldeman, BHS 1970

The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California, Tuesday, November 5, 1991

Sandra Jean Haldeman, 39, of Paso Robles died Monday, November 4, 1991, at her home.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in Paso Robles with the Rev. James Henry officiating. Burial will be at the Paso Robles District Cemetery. Miss Haldeman was born November 8, 1951, in El Paso, Texas. Formerly of Burbank, California, she had lived in Paso Robles eight years. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Mary Jean Haldeman of Paso Robles; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Teri Ann and Michael Molinaro of Geyserville, Jill and Robert King of Palmdale and Melissa and Jerry Santoro of Paso Robles; a brother and sister-in-law, Rob and Beverly Haldeman of Castaic; her grandmother, Edith Haldeman of Westminster; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Kuehl-Nicolay Paso Robles Funeral Chapel.

Patricia Ruth Young Vollmer, BHS 1959

Patricia Ruth Young Vollmer, BHS 1959

Published Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Thursday, July 31, 1997

Patricia Vollmer born March 25, 1941; passed away July 30, 1997. A lifetime resident of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Times employee. 

She is survived by Ruth Smith, Erich Vollmer, Robert Phillips, David and Amanda Parris, many cousins and Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Patricia Vollmer Immunotherapy Fund, Los Angeles Oncologic Institute, St. Vincent Medical Center, 2131 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90057. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Ira Lee Spencer, BHS 1941

 Ira Lee Spencer, BHS 1941

Los Angeles Times, Sunday, December 23, 1945

TWO KILLED IN MISHAPS ON SLIPPERY STREETS

Two persons were dead and a third seriously injured in traffic accidents on Los Angeles’ slippery streets yesterday, police said.

Thrown from a skidding automobile, Ira Lee Spencer, 22, of side Drive of Glendale, police said, Spencer, former Army pilot, was riding with William James Claxton, of 2836 Pariso Way, La Crescenta, and was hurled headlong into the curbing when the car skidded in attempting to avoid a collision with another machine. Claxton was not held.

Glenn Robert Adams, BHS 1930

Glenn Robert Adams, BHS 1930

Published in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Saturday, September 26, 1992 

Glenn Robert Adams, passed away at a San Marcos convalescent hospital on Thursday September 24, 1992. Mr. Adams was born in Silverlake, Kansas on March 16, 1912 and moved to Burbank, California when he was 18 months old. He graduated from Burbank High School and moved to San Marcos 16 years ago. He was a maintenance mechanic for Westlock Corp., Tool Research & Engineering Division for 5 years. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Burbank Masonic Lodge 3406 F. & A. M., Los Angeles Scottish Rite Temple, and a Past Patron of the Burbank Chapter #352 O.E.S.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Irene Adams of San Marcos; sister, Elva Franklin of Burbank; 2 nephews, Norman Vierra of Merced and Jack Vierra of Burbank.

No formal services are scheduled. Private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel.

Elwood H. Chew, BHS 1944

Elwood H. Chew, BHS 1944

The Desert Sun, Sunday, May 03, 1998

Elwood H. Chew, 71, of Salton City, died April 26, 1998, in his home. He was born November 4, 1926, in Pasadena. Mr. Chew owned Magma Sheet Metal and Direl Sheet Metal, as well as the Some Other Place tavern. He also was a stunt man in Hollywood and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Sand Demons Off Road Club. He retired at the age of 43.

Survivors include a son, Kenny of Ventura; a daughter, Debbie Cope of West Hills; his mother, Louise Hougher of Twentynine Palms; two grandchildren; three brother, Merwin of Monterey Park, Nolan of Big Bear and Roger of Agua Dolce; and a sister, Janie Boucher of Laughlin, Nevada. Private services and burial were Friday.

Mark Gregory Cowan, BHS 1967

Mark Gregory Cowan, BHS 1967

April 26, 1949 - June 27, 2019

Mark spent most of his life in Simi Valley, California and made an everlasting impression on all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Gail, sons Brian and Jeff, granddaughters Lily-Rose and Violet, and sister Alison. He was predeceased by his parents. Mark will be dearly missed by his family and never forgotten.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2019.

Margaret “Margie” Goldberg, BHS 1966

Margaret “Margie” Goldberg, BHS 1966

Los Angeles Times, August 5, 1987

Goldberg, Margaret “Margie”, loving daughter of Saul and Muriel; devoted sister of Harlene (Richard) Mesnick, Allison Goldberg and Robin (Ron) Dorn; special aunt to Ryan, endeared to many relatives and friends.

Services 10 a.m., Thursday at Hillside Mortuary Chapel in Hillside Memorial Park.

William Bruce Ruff, BHS 1948?

 

William Bruce Ruff, BHS 1948?

Valley Times, North Hollywood, California, Monday, April 5, 1948

AUTOPSY ORDERED IN POISON DEATH OF BURBANK STUDENT

An autopsy was pending today in the death of William Bruce Ruff, 17, Burbank High School student, who police listed as a suicide.

According to the Burbank police report, young Ruff telephoned his grandmother, Mrs. Anna Bruce, of 416 E. Providencia ave., and told her he was sick. She hurried to his home at 422 E. Elmwood ave., and the youth admitted taking a dose of ant poison mixed with table syrup Saturday night.

Mrs. Bruce gave him an antidote, prescribed by their family physician, and the youth slept through the night well enough.

Apparently recovering from the dosage, he was given a glass of milk yesterday, returned to bed, and a few moments later he was found unconscious by his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Ruckle, and Mrs. Bruce. The boy died in spite of 40-minutes effort by an inhalator squad and a physician. The body was taken to Eckerman’s mortuary pending autopsy.

Richard Lee Bourguignon, BHS 1955

Richard Lee Bourguignon, BHS 1955

Los Angeles Times, Tuesday, July 24, 2001

Richard Lee Bourguignon – Of San Pedro, passed away July 22, 2001 at the age of 64 years. He was born in Inglewood, California on May 22, 1937. He is survived by his wife Tammie; sons Todd (Kendra) and Troy; step daughters, Ann Hein, Carol Mansfield and Jill Zamudio; sisters, June Cassidy, Rita Sauer, Dorothy Byers and Susie Luman.

Visitation will be Wednesday, from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 3:00 P.P. in Green Hills Chapel with interment to follow in Green Hills Memorial Park. Green Hills Mortuary (310) 831-0311.