Sunday, December 31, 2023

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


Pierre "Pete" Voteau Beauregard
May 29, 1949 - December 26, 2023

Just received this shocking and very sad news... 

Pierre Beauregard Obituary, Pierre Beauregard Has Passed Away Unexpectedly

Author:

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. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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. πŸ’”πŸ™πŸ’”

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

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
So sorry to see another classmate has passed away! RIP Pete! Condolences and πŸ™πŸ™ 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.
πŸ₯²

Mary DurrerTop Contributor
That’s a shame he was nice

Kathy Buzan
So sorry he was a really nice guy RIP Pete. ❤️πŸ™

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 .πŸ’”πŸ™

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Ed Largey, BHS '67 (1948-2023)

William Edward Largey, Jr
December 1, 1948 Los Angelels CA - November 3, 2023 Fillmore CA
 
Ashley Largey posted this on Facebook yesterday. I am so sorry... Ed was a great guy and I remember in high school he was very friendly always had a smile. We send our deepest condolences to Ashley and her family...
 
On this Veterans Day, I’m so sad to report that we lost my amazing dad @eddies.almanac one week ago, November 3rd, 2023 to pancreatic cancer. I can barely type this without bursting into tears, this time of year has been hard for me my entire adult life but this is the ultimate gut punch. He was a Veteran, retired LAPD, Indiana Jones Enthusiast, Saints Fanatic, Model-T Expert, Avocado Extraordinaire, Nickname Aficionado, Grill Master, Pirate. Certified Baby and Puppy Whisperer, He could fix literally anything, Knew all the words to every song by the Doors, Can quote episodes of California Gold, Loved red meat and red potato salad. Dad, you were so stubborn, funny, smart, handsome, kind, giving, strong, talented, selfless and wise. But your best quality is how much you cared about, sacrifice for, and loved your family and your country. Thank you for making @ragtymestation a mom, for giving me great siblings and a great work ethic. Thanks for teaching me how to throw a football and change a tire. Thanks for giving me the nickname “Lumpy”, the shoulders of a line backer, and the hands of a power forward. Thanks for teaching me to stick to what I believe in and to never let other people’s opinions sway my own. You’re like, a really great father. I love you, Ed Largey, time to “break on through to the other side”.❤️
Sidebar: I am very grateful and thankful for my family, friends, all of my clients, and colleagues who helped me get him into the right doctors and take the time off to spend his last days with him. ⚜️

 









A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Nancy Olsen Barry
I am posting this as Ed Largey was from the class of 1967. Ed was my ex husband and the father of my son Bill and daughter Coleen. Three grandchildren Aaron, Mackenzie and Devin . I was from the class of 1970. He later married Cindy and had 4 more daughters and 2 grandchildren.

Racquel Rippengale
Very special❤️. To speak of your Dad with such detail is a definite indicator that you were very close to him. Blessings to you, the family, and your Dads pals during your hours of bereavement. Tom & Family.

Diana Ziegler Larsen
So sad to read this. RIP Ed.

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog πŸ™

Debbie Brey Bennett
What a beautiful tribute.
~Debbie Torres class of ‘69 πŸ’♥️

Virginia Hamilton
My condolences to you and your family. Rip Ed.πŸ˜‡πŸ™

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
πŸ’™πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’™

Les Heller
πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”Breaks my heart

Phil Kieffer
He will be missed!

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Deanna Jennings
What a great classmate in Jr. High & High School. Blessings to you and your family.

Deanna Bergman
Very kindest sympathies! 🌷

Mary Durrer
I hope his family gets to read these I don’t know what to say he was a very kind man in high school we were in some classes together. He never had a mean thing to say. God bless his family

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
❤️πŸ™πŸ»

Betsey Nash
Beautiful tribute. ❤️

Pamela SpangTop contributor
Oh my, what do you say after that great description of a great guy…how blessed you are Ashley to have had Ed as your dad. What a life story, thanks for sharing and sorry for your loss. Such a great guy, so tall, so funny , so kind, he will be missed. Safe travels Ed πŸ™πŸ» and Gods blessings to the family.

Carol BakerAdmin
This is so sad. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Ed.

Cathy CoyleAdmin
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. My school girl memories of him is that he was soft spoken, courteous & kind, with a nice smile. God Bless his family.

Mary Durrer
He was really nice

Linda Everett
I have such fond memories of Ed being a soft spoken, kind and likable guy starting way back at Emerson Elementary School. Reading what his daughter wrote so eloquently tells so much about what this fine man accomplished in his life and how much he gave of himself to those who loved him. My heart and prayers are with his family and loved ones. πŸ™❤️πŸ™

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Condolences to Largey family!
πŸ™

Shari Johnson
Another Emerson Elementary friend gone. I had many classes with him. Sad

Louise Good Hernandez
Beautiful sentiments. May Ed rest in peace. Gene Hernandez and I are sending our condolences and prayers. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’”

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Carmen Porco, BHS '67 (1949-2023)

Carmen Richard Porco
July 5, 1949 Burbank, California - October. 24, 2023 Prescott Valley, Arizona
 

Tom Iverson sent the sad news and wrote, "My best friend since Junior high school passed away a couple days ago. Carmen was a good guy and good friend."

Carmen R Porco, loving husband of Jan Porco, passed on Oct 24, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a caring and wonderful person always willing to give others a helping hand. He was a Vietnam vet who was proud of his country. He survived one bout of cancer but was sadly taken when the cancer returned. He is survived by his brother, Ron Porco.

Friday, October 20, 2023

Steve Hill, BHS '67 (1948-2023)


Steven Paul Hill
August 15, 1948 - October 20, 2023
 
Very sad news received today from Gene Hernandez...
 
I regret to inform you that longtime friend and best man at my wedding, Steven Paul Hill, passed away early this morning, 10/20/2023, at St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, CA. 
 
Steve had been hospitalized for the past week due to shortness of breath.  He was suffering from COPD, kidney failure, and heart disease. 
 
He is survived by his wife, Teri and their son Nathan. He also has four sons from his first wife, Jan Wahler. Jeff, Aaron, Gabriel, and Jacob. Steve was a retired Police Officer with Burbank and Brea PD's. He resided in Yorba Linda, CA. 

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Lorraine Ferrara Taylor, BHS '67 (1949-2023)


 

Lorraine Albina Maria Ferrara Taylor
August 4, 1949 - September 18, 2023

We just learned the very sad news that Lorraine Ferrara Taylor recenly passed away.Karen Taylor Smith posted this on September 18, 2023...

Rest in peace to my stepmom Lorraine πŸ’œ
So thankful for your love, thoughtfulness and concern for me and my family over all these years. You will be missed. We all love you!
 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Jim Shaw, BHS '67 (1949-2023)

 

This is so very sad... the son of Jim Shaw, Jon Shaw, posted this note and photos on Facebook.

James L. Shaw - July 22, 1949 - September 17, 2023
My Dad passed away last night. He was the kindest, most generous, most morally sound man I have known. It is incredibly painful to accept that I won't be able to speak to him again.
I love you Dad.
 
 
Jim was married to high school sweetheart, Sue Williams. Please keep the family in your prayers... 
 






A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...
 
Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
❤️πŸ™

Joyce Miller
I’m so heartbroken to hear this. R.I.P❤️

Carol Conaty Horton
Jim was always so nice to be around. He always had a smile on his face.

Barbara Zelenay Berry
Saddened to hear this. Sue and family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Jim.. πŸ™ ♥ πŸ˜”

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
Jim was one of the good guys! Forever in our hearts! Prayers and condolences to all! πŸ™πŸ™

Suzanne Lane Richard
So sad to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the family. Jim was always so nice. πŸ™πŸ»

Alma Carson
So sorry for your loss sweetie. God just gained another angel.  πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™❤️❤️

Carik Baker
RIP Jim Shaw, my condolences to Sue and all of his family and friends. πŸ’”. I remember in school taking a foods class with Jim, such a nice guy.

Susan Casimano
Very heartbreaking, a beautiful warm couple with big hearts. You found a good man, Sue. You are in my prayersπŸ™πŸ™

Nancy Fischer
πŸ™❤️πŸ™
 
Flora Ferrens
Oh I am so sorry to hear the news Jim and I went to elementary school Luther and high school. He was so nice to me. Sue and family my prayers are with you.

Deanna Jennings
So sorry for your loss. Great guy, beautiful couple. πŸ₯°πŸ’™πŸ™πŸ»

Carol Sandor
old neighborhood member whom we all admired thru school: attended classes with younger sister sharon and try to keep in contact over the years *** my thoughts are with family

Louise Good Hernandez
Gene Hernandez and I send condolences and prayers to Jim's family for their loss. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’”

Don Ray
How sad.

James Cameron
Condolences to all unfortunately Father Time is Undefeated

Susan PeΓ±a MacCaskey
Condolences to Sue, family and friends

Thomas Iverson
So sorry to hear about Jim, he was truly a nice guy. I always thought he was a cool guy also
 
Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog πŸ™

Annette Dinolfo Bennett
πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’™πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’”

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️

Sharon Anderson McEntire
πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace, Sir. Slow Hand Salute. πŸ™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Virginia Hamilton
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Jim. He was a very nice guy in school. I grew up with his sister. We lived the next street over.
My condolences to his wife, family and friends. Rip Jim.πŸ˜‡πŸ™

Linda Everett
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Jim and my heart and prayers go out to Sue and their family. Jim was such a sweet, gentle guy and he and Sue were a beautiful couple. πŸ™❤️πŸ™

Mary Kathleen Black
Heartfelt prayers for Jim, Sue, and the family. Bless them.

Cathy Coyle
I took this photo at our Class of ‘67’s 40th Reunion. What an adorable couple. Jim was the ultimate gentleman & and all around great guy. May God Bless Sue & his family & give them peace during this sad time.
May be an image of 2 people and people smiling

Sunday, September 3, 2023

FUN LABOR DAY REUNION 2023

Burbank High celebrated 115 years this past Friday, Sept 1, 2023, so several classes also met up. Here are a few photos...

NOTE: Scroll down for updates

Flying in from Florida



Linda Peterson Everett and Cathy Palmer in front of the former Peterson home on Walnut and 6th Street

Long time friends and classmates, Linda Ladwig Carlson, BHS ‘66 and Linda Brown Staum BHS ‘65

Front: Diana, Ziegler Larsen, Cathy Palmer, Deanna Lloyd Jennings
Middle: Carol Brown Baker, Linda Peterson Everett, Joan Nobile Ortega, Flora Angel Ferrens, Sallie Shelton Thomas BHS ‘68
Back: Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Al Thuotte, brother of Ron Wysocky, Jay Chris Peterson



Cathy Palmer, Carol Brown Baker, Linda Brown Staum, Jim Cameron & wife Bambi, Linda Peterson Everett, Diana Ziegler Larsen, Deanna Lloyd Jennings

Eve Fischer, Flora, Angel Ferrens, Dale Ferrens, Nancy Swickard Fischer

sue Casimano, Joanne, Nobile Ortega, Fred Ortega

trudie Lombard Hentze, Carroll, Smallenburg Benson, Cathy Palmer, Christine Collins Cross

Linda Peterson Everett, Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Bambi Cameron, Jim Cameron

Cathy Palmer, Diana Ziegler Larsen, Linda Brown
Staum, Carol Brown Baker

John, Coyle, Linda Ladwig Carlson, Joan, Nicholls Dempsey, Cathy Nicholls Coyle

Linda Warrick, Jeanne Sproul, Joan Haugh, Patti Dumler, Cathy Palmer, Marilyn Miller, Cheryl Hughes, Cathy Benno, Joan Konstanzer, Jan Brownstein, Linda Dahl, Judy Clews, Ellinor Stanner, Patti Carpenter, Jeanne Barron, Diana Ziegler, Martha Youngquist, Bev Hammer, Mary Ogle, ?



















L-R Joan Nicholls Dempsey, Hoover grad; Cathy Palmer; Linda Ladwig Carlson, BHS ‘66; John Coyle, BHS 65; Linda Brown, BHS ‘65; Cathy Nicholls Coyle; Carol Smallenburg Benson, BHS ‘65; Trudie Lombard Hentze, BHS ‘65; Fred Ortega, BHS 65; Joan Nobile Ortega; Jim Cameron & wife Bambi; Al Thuotte; Nancy Swickard Fischer; Linda Peterson Everett; Don Baldaseroni; Carol Brown Baker; Ellisa Dibble Weekly; Stephanie, Carol Baker’s daughter; Deanna Lloyd Jennings
 

 

Here are several more great photos from Cathy Nicholls Coyle!














Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Don Baldaseroni, Joan Nobile Ortega



Gene Hernandez, Louise Good Hernandez, Carol Brown Baker, Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Diana Ziegler Larsen




SEPT 3, 2023 UPDATE

More great photos from Cathy Nicholls Coyle











Ellisa Dibble Weekly



Linda Brown Staum, daughter of Carol: Stephanie, Carol Brown Baker, Cathy Palmer

AND ONE MORE...

From Carol Brown Baker