Martha Burke Carlson, BHS '67 (1948-2024)

This is quite sad... we just lost Martha Jean Burke Carlson this past Saturday, December 28, 2024, shortly after her 76th birthday. I've known Martha since elementary school but lost touch over the years. May God comfort and bless her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Martha is the daughter of Earle and Mary Roberts Burke and she has two older brothers, Jeff BHS '59 and Bill BHS '60.She married Clifford Carlson in 1968 and they have three children.

Valley Times Photograph caption dated September 29, 1959 reads "Very important parent and very important pupil, that is, are Mayor Earle William Burke and his 10-year-old daughter, Martha, who naturally selected her dad as the first person to pin with a PTA VIP membership button. Approving procedure is Mrs. K. M. Simpson Jr., membership chairman, Burbank Council."

1st grade Martha is 4th from left

Kindergarten Martha is 5th from left

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Donald Matthews
RIP, Ma’am 🥲

Mary Kathleen Black
She was a genuinely kind person.

Sandi Tate
She was adorable and so sweet. Rest in peace.

Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
RIP fellow Bulldog. I remember you.

Darlene Culotta
I remember her from school. She was so cute and sweet. Sorry to hear of her passing.

Nadine Aguirre Lujan
Rest in peace.

Barbara Zelenay Berry
So sorry to hear this. 😔 🙏 ♥ RIP Martha

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
🙏

Diana Ziegler Larsen
I have wondered about her over the years. I used to swim with her in her pool after school. Their house was way up in the hills. Her mother drove the new little T bird with the round window. RIP Martha.

Carol Baker
R.I.P. Martha 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Dawnmarie Forrest Penrod
So sorry for your loss. My mom & dad went to school with Martha. I remember looking at these pictures with my mom in her yearbook. ❤️

Grace Tabura Strong
So sorry. R.I.P.

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace. 🙏

Virginia Hamilton
My condolences to her family and friends. Rip 😇🙏

Nancy Jean Krogh Brez
🙏🙏🙏

Charlotte J. Mearns
Prayer’s for comfort for her family. She was so sweet.

Kathie Maybin
I remember her she was such a pretty girl.RIP Martha🥰

Kathy Buzan
So sorry to hear this, she was really, Rest in Peace Martha 🙏❤️

Julie Guttridge
Wow! How sad. Did she marry a guy from school ? We were friends but not real close . Always thought she was sooo beautiful !
She have any kids ?
Condolences to her family 🙏💕

Robin Newnom Ferguson McBain
So sorry to hear this😢
She was such a bright light at BHS.

Valerie Giessinger Scott
A beautiful woman. So sorry to hear about this loss RIP

Bruce Fossler
Remember her.. Pretty girl..Great personality.. R.I.P.

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog 🙏

Judy Sturm Seay
🙏

Pam Kirkwood
Aw, so sad...She was a cutie!

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Such a sweetheart she was! She and Joyce Miller and I ran for sophomore princesses together! RIP Martha! Condolences to family!

Linda Carlson
I remember her from Burbank High. She was always so polite and kind. Beautiful person. 🌹

Karen Madsen
Omg this is so sad to hear about Martha. I always think of her on her b'day on 12/17 as mine is on 12/28. So many fun times with her at home, in Palm Springs and Laguna Beach. She was a beautiful girl with a great personality. She had 3 kids, Tim, Becky and I think Katie. She will be missed. Prayers to her family. R I.P. sweet friend.

Jean Parrinello-Longmore
🙏🙏🙏🙏

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Gloria Carson Anderson
She was so sweet. RIP Martha

Daniel S Brumley
God Bless

Patsy Raymundi
Bless her family. So sorry for you

Mj Bass
Condolences to her family. 😢🙏🏻

Joyce Miller
Shocking and sad news, condolences to family💗

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
Such a Pretty girl I see and out. Sorry for the loss of another 1967 graduate . 🙏🏼💖🙏🏼RIP

Dennis Stacy
Such a beautiful person! Prayers for her family and friends!

Janice Welshans MacLeay, BHS '67 (1949-2017)

 

Sadly, we just learned that Janice passed away 7 years ago. She left school after 11th grade and that's her photo from the 1966 Ceralbus. Her older brother, Terry Welshana, was BHS '64 and he passed away in 2023.Their parents were Ira and Mildred Jenkins Welshans.

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Photos provided by Mary Brotsis Andersen of Miller Elementary School and a few of her birthday parties

In 2014, Mary Brotsis Andersen brought our class photos from Miller Elementary along with a few of her birthday party photos and I posted them online. Here's one and below is the link to see the rest.

Mary Brotsis 1959 Birthday Party in Burbank we all went to Miller From left around the table Cathy Shalda (1949-1981), Cathy Fairburn, Martha Burke, Diana Ziegler, Sara Marino (1948-2019), Jeanne Barron, Mary Ogle, Mary Brotsis (1949-2020), Laurie Still, Janet Martin, Karen Tripp, Susan Heppies (1949-2000), Cathy Palmer, Kathy Sarff

https://goo.gl/photos/NnYqYvER7PYEbzZHA

Sadly, we lost Mary in 2020 to cancer... read more here.

Dawne Moselle Hourigan, BHS '67 (1949-2024)

 

 Dawne Marie Moselle Hourigan

April 16, 1949 - July 21, 2024

 

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Oh this is so sad... we just learned that friend and classmate Dawn Moselle Hourigan passed away today. 

Dave her husband texted me, "Dawn has been struggling with Ahlzeimers. She fought hard but sadly she lost. Fortunately our four children and 13 grandchildren nearby and are getting me through this. I had 3 bouts of cancer but am told I am cancer free. I am heartbroken. Being without her is killing me."

Please keep Dave and all their family in your prayers.

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Mary Durrer
So sorry she was so nice

Susan Casimano
Such a sad loss. My heart goes out to Dave and the rest of the family💔💔🙏🙏

Carol BakerAdmin
Rest in peace Dawn, I’m so sorry to hear this news. Condolences to her family.

Suzanne Lane Richard
Oh Dave, I’m so sorry to read this. Dawn was always so sweet. Prayers to you and your family. 🙏🏻💕

Mary Ogle
Sad news 😢

Charlotte J. Mearns
So sad, prayers for comfort for everyone.

George Frigerio
DAVE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAWN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Denny Lombard
Dave - I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. You guys are a legacy!
Denny Lombard

Donald Matthews
RIP, Ma’am 😥

Cathy Coyle
I’m so sad to hear this. Dawn was a very special person. So beautiful inside & out. May God Bless Dave & their beautiful family. May he put his arms around them & give them peace. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Marilyn Williams Peterson
This is so sad. Prayers for Dave and the family.💜😢

Julie Guttridge
I did not know Dawn but I pray she has gone on to be with Jesus & asking God to give her husband & family peace during this time of grieving .
I can’t believe how much Alzheimer’s & dementia is happening now.

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Oh my! Dave my deepest condolences to you and your family! May peace find its way to all! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
We have got to find a way to cure Alzheimers! It is taking too many of the ones dear to us! 🙏🙏🙏

Diana Ziegler Larsen
I’m so sorry to learn this. May your family be a comfort and strength for you Dave. 🙏

Betsey Nash
Oh….. another precious classmate. Love to Dave & family.

Deanna Jennings
Such sad news. Dawn was a sweetheart. I’m so sorry for your loss Dave. 💙🙏💙

Kathy Buzan
I'm so sorry, she was so nice RIP Dawn.. 🙏❤️

Ginny Shoemaker Chapin
How sad🙏

Carol Conaty Horton
So sorry for your loss Dave. You and Dawn had such a beautiful love story.

Jo Elaine Morton
RIP Dawn. You were so happy and pretty

Nancy Jean Krogh Brez
This is heart breaking. Prayers for your family.

Dani Marie Kleist
So sad to see this. She and Dave were our class sweethearts. My heart goes out to Dave and all of their family.

Joseph Baldino
I did not know her, but I did know her husband since elementary school. It’s a shame because they were going together since 10th grade.
Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Joseph Baldino I have known Dave since Kindergarten, Ben Franklin Elementary school, Burbank, Ca
My heart goes out to he and his family! 🙏❤️

AUGUST 13, 2024 UPDATE

Christine Smith Carroll, BHS '67 (1948-2024)

 

Christine Lee Smith Carroll

July 11, 1948 to May 18, 2024

 

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This is so sad... Christine's sister Deborah Lynn Mulle sent this sweet note... 

Christine loved her family and loved being a grandmother. She loved the Lord. She loved doing all her art projects. Christine was happy at her home in Simi Valley especially because she lived close to her grandchildren. Her passing was too soon and we will all miss her. Think of her everyday and know she’s at peace and living in paradise with Heavenly Father. 

Please keep Deborah and all the family in your prayers.

 

Jim Grasse, BHS '67 (1949-2024)

 

 

 

 James Palmer Grasse

January 4, 1949 - June 30, 2024

This is totally heartbreaking... Jim, you will be greatly missed by so many and we send our deepest condolences to the Grasse family. Jim was one of a kind who ALWAYS was willing to help anyone in need and if he couldn't, he would find someone who could! You'll always be in our hearts, Jim... 

A post with photos from Facebook yesterday

Today, at 1:23 pm, our Dad, Jim Grasse, passed away peacefully after a battle with an aggressive form of dementia. I was with my Dad until the end, and I can tell you he is at peace now and pain-free.

He was the most amazing father a kid could have ever asked for. He was the most amazing human being, with the spirit of a giant. Always smiling, always willing to help someone, and always wanting to get to the next adventure. I will always remember everything he ever taught me.

We are all going to miss that amazing smile and that incredible personality that lit up any room.

Details regarding his funeral will be posted at a later date.

Please feel free to share in the comments your best memory of our Dad.

- The Grasse Family

 

 

Jim was the son the William and Gabrieli Grasse, His older sister Bonnie Grasse Reinhold, BHS '65 passed away in 2007. Jim has two younger brothers, Larry and Ron.

 

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A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS & A FEW REUNION PICS...

Judy Sturm Seay
Oh my God, I am so sorry to hear this, sending my condolences to his family.

Robert Fabrizio
OMG! He was a amazing guy! I will surely miss him …
May God bless his family !

Deanna Jennings
I am so sad and shocked to hear this news. We will miss you sweet Jim. 🥰💙

Jolene Firgens
Sad news indeed. RIP Jim….

Bruce Fossler
I had this old dodge police cruiser.. Jim and I would take it to some steep streets and burn out…
Truly a great, wonderful person..
Use to deliver the newspaper to his home on Brighton..
Beyond shocked..Greatly sadden..,
Another Bulldog gone… R.I.P.

Jodi Tillotson Huddleston
A totally awesome dude, RIP Jim 😔

Annette Dinolfo BennettRising contributor
So so sorry for your loss Grasse family. And so sorry to loose this Bulldog favorite for all he’s done and brought to our groups. My husband and I appreciate visits to our house when Tom was not doing so good. Also reunion time he made so much fun. He loved his sons and mom so much. He will be so missed. Until we meet again RIP Jim ❣️💔🙏🏼🎈

Kathy Buzan
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim, what an awesome man he was.... Love and prayers to his family... RIP Jim Grasse 🙏❤️

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
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Thomas Iverson
Sad Sad News- what a Great Guy. Will keep Jim’s family in our prayers

Karen Madsen
Very sad news. What a great guy. RIP Jim.

Gary Bric
So sad to hear this as I know what great friends you were. He now shares Eternal Life with another BHS '67 Grad.🙏😢🙏.

Steve Beninato
I will surely miss him and miss talking with him. He was an amazing guy. RIP Jim.

David Hourigan
Jim was a wonderful guy. He always had a smile on his face. So sorry his passing.

Pam Kirkwood
Aw...so sad to awaken to this news this morning. Jim was such a dynamic person...He was so generous, always ready to help, organize, support and participate in most any way he could...Always a good friend to everyone. He will be missed by all of us who knew him...God Bless and Bon Voyage, Dear Bulldog...
❤❤Pam Zipfel Kirkwood BHS '64 and Jon Kirkwood BHS '64

Barbara Zelenay Berry
Deeply saddened to hear this. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. My heart goes out to his family. He was the nicest guy, always had a smile. RIP Jim ♥ 💔 🙏 forever in our heart.

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Noooo! My heart is shocked to the core! I finally have the answers as to why he distanced himself from many! The last time I talked to him I could see there was a change to him that I couldn’t quite put the answer to! Jim Grasse you will always and forever have a special place in my ❤️! Thank you for your love and friendship! Peace be with you! My deepest condolences to Aaron, Emily, Joe, John and Mom Grasse!
🙏🙏🙏

Betsey Nash
Oh this makes me so sad: what a bright light!

Jay PetersonRising contributor
Miss you Jim. Jim was born 5 days before me and died on my father’s birthday. May the Heavenly Father care for him in eternity. He was the example of a sincere gentleman. When you look into the sky one of those stars is Jim. God bless. 😢🙏🏻🌹🦋

Mary Durrer
So sorry for his families loss. He was a really nice guy.

George Frigerio
SO SORRY TO HEAR, GOOD GUY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY, RIP OLD FRIEND

Nancy Jean Krogh Brez
This is shocking. I don’t know what to say! The angels have a wonderful man to keep them company.🙏

Cathy Coyle
Top contributor
What an amazing guy! He cared for all of us & especially his family! He astounded me with his stamina, intelligence & especially his negotiating skills. We all loved him dearly. God Bless you Jim. The Class of ‘67 will miss you! He was one of our brightest stars! God Bless his beloved family. I’ll miss that big grin that lit up his face. Still in shock. Gone too soon.

Jo Elaine Morton
Dear Jim. You are missed. XOXO ❤

Linda Everett
I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Jim’s illness and passing. He was such a kind, giving and joyful guy. Just being around him made you smile. My heart and prayers go out to his family and to his many friends and former classmates who are missing that big smile…….😢🙏❤️

Phillip A Young
Noooooooo! Jim, we'll miss you soooooooo (but, keep on smilin' for you)...

Marilyn Williams Peterson
Oh my gosh, I am in complete shock. Jim was everything you have all mentioned--great smile, always ready to help, a good friend to all who knew him. You will be missed greatly Jim.💜😢

Betty Worland
So very sad to hear this news. What a loss. RIP dear Jim Grasse. You will be missed by so many. Thank you for your kindness and acceptance. I will never forget you and your enthusiasm at all our BHS reunion events. ❤

Stephanie Picconi
Very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was always so outgoing and full of life. The energy he brought to our reunions was wonderful. He will be missed by all of us.
To Jim's family, my heart goes out to you for your loss. I know that you all have wonderful memories to hold in your heart ❤️.

Kathie Maybin
So sorry to hear the loss of Jim.RIP and fly with angels

Susan Casimano
Worst news to get! Heartbreaking! He was such a light!💔💔💔

Ron Stein
Ohhh noooo, wot a great guy! he was the light in every room, praying for comfort for his family… RIP we will miss you!

Susan Peña MacCaskey
I'm so saddened to hear about his passing.
Jim was a great guy to know

Anson Williams
A life well lived. Friends for life and beyond. RIP my friend. We’ll be catching waves together again.

Cheryl Lee
So sad. R.I.P. Jim 💔

Cheryl Lee
💔

Caroleen Cleveland
So very sad to hear.
I didn't know Jim well, but when our paths crossed, my impression was that of a genuinely, extraordinary person. And like many have said, your smile lit up a room. My condolences to your family.

 

2013 Reunion

2014 Reunion

Poem from a classmate and friend…

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On July 25, 2024, a private service was held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

 

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Pierre "Pete" Beauregard, BHS '67 (1949-2023)

Pierre "Pete" Voteau Beauregard

May 29, 1949 - December 26, 2023

 

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Just received this shocking and very sad news... 

Pierre Beauregard Obituary, Pierre Beauregard Has Passed Away Unexpectedly

December 30, 2023 Author: Leon Josh

Pierre Beauregard Obituary, Death – In a poignant expression of sorrow, a friend conveyed the heavy burden weighing on their heart upon learning of the untimely demise of Pierre Beauregard. The news, received only a few days prior, left a profound impact on those who were fortunate enough to have crossed paths with this remarkable individual. Described as “larger than life,” Pierre’s presence seemed to transcend the ordinary, leaving an indelible mark on the lives he touched. The friend expressed a deep admiration for Pierre’s exceptional qualities, highlighting his genuine thoughtfulness as a defining feature of his character.

It is evident that Pierre was not merely a passing acquaintance but someone whose kindness and generosity resonated profoundly.  The acknowledgment that the world is a better place for having had Pierre in it speaks volumes about the positive influence he exerted and the meaningful connections he forged. The sentiment of loss is palpable in the words “you are missed greatly,” underscoring the void left behind by Pierre’s departure. The collective grief extends beyond the individual speaker, encompassing a community of mourners who share in the sorrow of bidding farewell to someone whose impact was both significant and enduring.

In a final tribute, the friend extends heartfelt condolences to Pierre’s family, recognizing that the pain of loss is shared by those who were closest to him. The simple yet profound wish for Pierre to rest peacefully serves as a poignant farewell to a dear friend, acknowledging the inevitability of life’s transience while emphasizing the lasting impact of genuine connections. In the face of such a loss, the friend’s words capture the essence of grief, celebrating the life of Pierre Beauregard and expressing a shared sense of sorrow that reverberates through the community that was fortunate enough to be touched by his presence.

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Celebration of Life for Pierre Voteau Beauregard

Please join us in a gathering of love, remembrance, and celebration for the life of Pierre Voteau Beauregard.

**Date and Time:**

January 3rd at 2 PM

**Location:**

The Barn

344 Main Street,

Ramona, California 92065

In this time of reflection and joy, we invite you to share your memories and stories about Pierre. For those who would like to say a few words during the celebration, please let us know in advance so we can include you in the program.

Accommodations in Ramona are available for those preferring not to stay in San Diego. A list of local hotels will be provided upon request.

We’ll be serving food and drinks and have a smoking patio for cigars.

People are welcome to join the family back at our home to watch the sunset go down after the service.

If you have any pictures you would like to share, please send them to the contacts below.

We look forward to honoring Pierre’s life and legacy with you.

**RSVP and Contact Information:**

Chase Beauregard 972-589-9245

Emily Beauregard

951-880-3391

 

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Pierre/Pete Voteau Beauregard was born on 29 May 1949 in Massachusetts to parents Louis and Cora Lee Hibbard Beauregard. He grew up with 4 brothers: Louis Jr (1943-1958), Michel/Michael 1946-Living, Jacques/Jock (1948-2001), and Philippe/Phil (1953-Living).

Louis Jr was 15 and a student at Luther Jr High in Burbank when he passed due to cancer.
Jock was BHS '66 and here is his his memorial link https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74223067/jacques-beauregard

Pete was 74 when he died and will be greatly missed by many. 

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS FROM CLASSMATES...

Carol Baker
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P. fellow bulldog. 🙏🙏🙏

William B. McMillan
Wow, sorry to hear this. Pete grew up 4 houses down from me on Rose St. off Victory Blvd.

Diana Ziegler LarsenTop Contributor
A tragic loss to all who knew him. 💔🙏💔

Linda C. Mustion
So Sorry to hear this news. He was a really nice guy. 🙏🙏

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
So sorry to see another classmate has passed away! RIP Pete! Condolences and 🙏🙏 to his family!

Don Ray
I’m in shock. He and I returned to Vietnam and visited the places where we had served. We went to where Bill Bric had died, and then went to the spot where Bill Campbell lost his life. Then we went to Laos and then to Hanoi where we interviewed the colonel that Ho Chi Min assigned the task of would later be known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. I’m already missing you, Pete.
🥲

Mary DurrerTop Contributor
That’s a shame he was nice

Kathy Buzan
So sorry he was a really nice guy RIP Pete. ❤️🙏

Susan Casimano
Remember the last time I saw him - at a class reunion. He was happy and smiling. That’s the image I have of him. Condolences to his family .💔🙏