Thursday, July 31, 2025

Frank Parrinello, BHS "61 (1943-2025)

 



Frank Joseph Parrinello
July 8, 1943 - July 31, 2025

Jeannie Parrinello Longmore BHS '64 and sister to Frank Parrinello BHS '61 wrote on July 31, 2025:

"My beloved Brother Frank Parrinello who graduated 1961 BHS passed today at 1:30 pm from cancer."

Frank was born in New York to Anthony and Frances Parrinello. When he attended Burbank High School, he was Co-Captain of the B Football Team and played Varsity Baseball. In 1966, he married Kathleen Vivirito. Frank was with the Burbank Unified School District for many years. He was the Vice Principal at the former Jordan Middle School (now Dolores Huerta Middle School). He also worked at Luther Jr High and after retirement, Frank and Kathi moved to Las Vegas NV.

He is survived by his wife, Kathi Vivirito Parrinello BHS '64, a son Michael Parrinello (wife Jessica) and two Grandchildren, Nicholas Parrinello who is currently at West Point, and Olivia Parrinello, who is in college at Alabama University and his only sibling, his sister Jeanne Parrinello Longmore BHS '64 and her husband Ruben and their children.

Frank was a wonderful person, husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Our sympathies go out to all of Frank's Family.





A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Patricia Snyder
So sorry to hear.πŸ™πŸ»Pat Mitchell Snyder

Mary Lou Struck Shelton
So sorry to hear. A really nice guy and a lovely family. Our sincere condolences πŸ™πŸ»
Frank was a great guy. Our sincere condolences to his entire family especially Kathy and my BFF Jean Parrinello-Longmore πŸ˜”

Cheryl Googe
Sorry for your loss Jean Parrinello-Longmore and family!! XO

Marlene Zober Lipman
So very sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. πŸ™

Karra Blackburn Merritt
May he rest in peace to Eternity 🌹

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace 

Sue Burnette
RIP ❤️❤️

Robin Newnom Ferguson McBain
I’ll never get used to losing a fellow Bulldog. πŸ˜”
Rest in Peace Frank.

Victoria Hinton
Prayers are on the way

Gregg Wietstock
❤️πŸ™❤️

Mary Seekins
RIP classmate.

Liz Allen
RIP πŸ™

Joe D Hooven
Frank Parrinnello was one of Burbank's 'Greatest Educators.'! A local guy, Frank was 'Totally Dedicated' to the students of Burbank. This 'earned' him the respect of all his students as well as their parents. Smart, engaging, and working in tandem with Mary Margaret Kljunak, they 'produced' the highest Test Scores in Jordan Middle School's history. Before and after School, Parrinnello and Kljunak could be found out in front of school, greeting students and parents, bringing new meaning to the word accountability. Frank also assisted in 'ending' the notoriously infamous 'Sink Or Swim Club.'! Frank was a 'Major Participant' in establishing BUSD as one of the State's 'finest' School Districts. 'No One Better,'!!

Judith Ehrlich Van Der Heide, BHS '65 (1947-2022)

 

Judith Ann Ehrlich Van Der Heide
May 1, 1947 - March 25, 2022

Judith was born in Los Angeles county to Howard and Suzanne Peterson Ehrlich.

Joyce Hall Booth, BHS '65 (1947-2025)

 


Joyce Marie Hall Booth
August 12, 1947 - February 2, 2025

Joyce M. Booth, resident of Lompoc, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 77. 

Published by Lompoc Record on Feb. 12, 2025.

Joyce moved to Lompoc to live with son Brett after her husband Ed passed. She had dementia and was unable to live by herself. 

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Wayne Westfall, BHS '58 (1940-2025)

 


Wayne Trevor Westfall
July 5, 1940 - July 29, 2025

Received this text this morning from Larry O'Brien...

Sad news today,  my step brother Wayne Westfall class of 58 went to heaven at 0600 this morning.  His sister Cindy was class of 68.  She notified me this morning.

Wayne is the son of Ralph and Alice Heitman Westfall. Besides Cynthia Westfall, he has siblings Lenora Westfall BHS '60 and Peter Westfall (1956-2005). 

In high school, Wayne was on the track team. In 1966, he married Carolyn Jo Legg and they have two children: Andrea and Scott. Wayne was a Engineer for the city of Eugene in Oregon.

Please keep the family in your prayers.



Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Guy Gingell, BHS '66 (1948-2025)

 



Guy Edward Gingell
February 28, 1948 - July 23, 2025
Walla Walla Washington

This is very sad... friend Guy Gingell passed away today, July 23, 2025, due to complications of diabetes. 

Guy was the son of Herbert and Ruth Symthe Gingell born in Ohio on February 28, 1948. He had two sibblings: Bob Gingell, BHS '64 who passed away in 2018 and Valerie Gingell who was a 1955 grad of Burroughs High School.

At Burbank High, Guy studied business and enjoyed playing water polo, baseball, swimming and was quaterback on the B team his senior year plus he was voted Class Flirt.

Please keep his family in your prayers. Guy will be greatly missed by many.

Guy with friend Jim Grasse, BHS '67, in 2011 






Guy and Joyce Miller, BHS '67, were married 1971-1994

PS Need to add… the last time I talked to Guy was in January and he called to get contact information for a classmate because he heard they lost their house in a fire! PLUS, their spouse passed away around the same time and Guy was worried about this classmate. Guy had a BIG heart.

Guy Edward Gingell

February 28, 1948 - July 23, 2025


Guy Edward Gingell, a father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 28, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Herbert Gingell and Ruth Smythe, Guy spent most of his formative years in Burbank, California, where he developed a lifelong love of sports, education, and community.

A proud graduate of Burbank High School, Class of 1966, Guy was a natural leader and beloved classmate. He served as captain and quarterback of the B squad football team, was crowned Homecoming King, and was affectionately voted "Class Flirt" by his peers -- a title he wore proudly. Guy was always holding court and telling a joke.

In 1971, Guy married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Miller and in 1981, they welcomed their daughter Shannon. Guy embraced fatherhood with the same energy he brought to his teaching and coaching career, often having Shannon as his assistant manager of his many teams, traveling to Hawaii, San Francisco and many other places for tournaments.

Guy's professional calling was in education and coaching. After spending several years snow skiing and water skiing in Lake Tahoe, he began his career at Harvard-Westlake School. After relocating to Washington State in 1979, Guy continued to shape young lives at Lakeside School and later Overlake School in Seattle and Redmond. A gifted and passionate coach, he led teams in football, basketball, and lacrosse. In the 1990s, he founded Lacrosse Northwest on the Eastside, helping to grow the sport he loved and mentoring countless young athletes along the way.

In 2011, Guy moved to Walla Walla, Washington, to be closer to Shannon and his two grandchildren, Hadley and Jameson. In Walla Walla, Guy continued his commitment to community service as president of the Walla Walla Sheriff's Foundation from 2014 to 2015. Under his leadership, the foundation helped secure police K-9 units and worked to reduce gang membership in the Walla Walla Valley—efforts that reflected his lifelong dedication to safety, mentorship, and service.

Guy will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor, his booming voice on the sidelines, and his belief in the potential of young people. He touched countless lives through his teaching and coaching and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter Shannon (husband Bowe), grandchildren Hadley, Jameson and Jackson, his beloved dog Annie, many nieces and nephews in California, and countless former students and athletes.

A private celebration of Guy's life will be held at a later date at Zephyr Cove on Lake Tahoe. "Coach Gingell" was truly one of a kind, and he will be missed.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.


A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS...

Loanne Walker Ginchereaux
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Stephanie Jackson
Prayers to family

Louise Good Hernandez
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Donald Matthews
RIP, Sir

Susan Brown Harris
He was a great guy. Enjoyed knowing him.

Edie Walker
Oh no! RIP and condolences to his family! I had such a crush on him for a couple years but he never knew it. Loved his smile and personality. He was just a neat person to know! πŸ’”

Bruce Fossler
Played Football with Guy.,
Always a leader..Always a friend to everyone..
R.I.P. Bulldog

Joseph Baldino
I hung out with him a lot after high school until he moved to Lake Tahoe and then Seattle

Barbara Zelenay Berry
So deeply saddened! Was wondering what happened to him. We talked occasionally on the phone but then his # was no longer available. That was probably a year ago. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. RIP Guy ♥

Joseph Baldino
Barbara Zelenay Berry He had type 2 Diabettes and I have it also he did not take care of himself he got neuropathy from the Diabettes you must walk and do many things that keep the blood flowing to your feet if you don’t your feet will get infected and it will not heal I had another friend die of the same thing. Last year Guy also became Hermit and did not communicate with many people
Barbara Zelenay Berry
Joseph Baldino thanks for the explanation as to why the communication ended. So very sad.

Flora Ferrens
So sorry to hear

Richard Hernandez
Rest in peace guy, thoughts, and prayers go out to your loved ones. You will be missed bulldog

Steve Bauer
Remember him well...RIP GuyπŸ’™

Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog πŸ™

Cindy Cohen
Guy, was a wonderful friend when I was looking for his brother and I will miss him a lot. RIP super man!

Donna Luce Veatch Neitman
My condolences to his family! This was the time I got together with these three souls, Guy Gingell, Jim Grasse and Chris Morris! May they RIP! πŸ™πŸ™


Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Christie Gibbs Nicholls, BHS '65 (1947-2025)

Christie Jae Gibbs Nicholls
September 30, 1947 - July 21, 2025

Sad news posted yesterday on Facebook by Trudie Lombard Hentze...

As many of you have already heard, we lost classmate Christie Gibbs Nicholls today. She fought a valiant fight for many years, and still lived each day with dignity and grace. Our hearts go out to classmate George Nicholls, their five children and grandchildren. Rest in peace dear Christie. You will be sorely missed.




AUGUST 3, 2025 UPDATE



Sunday, July 20, 2025

Glen Stock, BHS '65 (1946-2018)

 

Glen Anthony Stock
October 22, 1946 - November 6, 2018
(1964 junior photo)

We recently learned that Glen passed away November 6, 2018 in California. 

Born to Glen and Helen Fiadino Stock, he graduated in1965 and served in the military during the Vietnam War. 

Thank you for your service, Glen.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

David Hardy, BHS '65 (1947-2020)

 

David Carl Hardy
April 22, 1947 - January 10, 2020

FIND A GRAVE Link

We just learned the sad news that David Hardy passed away January 10, 2020 at his home in Jamestown, Washington. 

He is the son of Carl and Irma Hardy born April 22, 1947 in Glendale, California and is survived by his wife, two step-daughters and two step-grandchildren.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Michelle Rouse Delg, BHS '65 (1947-2024)

 

Michelle Bernadette Rouse Delg
October 6, 1947 - October 1, 2024

We just learned that Michelle passed away last year from pneumonia. 

She is the daughter of Michael and Catherine Clark Rouse and leaves 3 sons: Tony, Tracy and Jason.




Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Darrell Saathoff, BHS '66 (1948-2025)


Darrell Lee Saathoff
June 13, 1948 - July 15, 2025

Sadly, we just learned that Darrell Saathoff, passed away as a result of Alzheimer's.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Beth Brooking Lang, BHS ‘70 (1952-2025)

 

Elizabeth “Beth” Sue Brooking Lang
March 4, 1952 - January 10, 2025

Sadly, we just learned that Beth passed away in January of this year . She was married to Richard Lang and died suddenly. She was residing in Concord, California.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Steve LeSueur, BHS '70 (1952-2025)

 


Obituary of Stephen C. LeSueur


OBITUARY
Stephen Clift LeSueur
January 6, 1952 – July 1, 2025
 
Stephen Clift LeSueur, 73, died at home in Arlington, Virginia, on July 1, 2025, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on January 6, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, Steve was the second child of John and Dolores Clift LeSueur. Steve grew up in Burbank, California, with his brothers David and Jeff and his sister Diana. He married Kathleen Reeder on March 26, 1986, in Washington, Utah. They moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arlington, Virginia, in 1989 and have lived in the Glencarlyn neighborhood ever since.

Steve received undergraduate degrees in history and psychology from Brigham Young University, a master’s degree in history from George Mason University, and was an economics teaching fellow at the University of Utah. During his college years he served as a missionary in Norway for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Steve pursued a career as a journalist and magazine editor, working for various defense and technology publications. In addition, he was a published author and highly regarded Mormon historian. His first book, The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri, (University of Missouri Press, 1987) won the 1987 Best Book award from the John Whitmer Historical Association. More recently, he wrote Life and Death on the Mormon Frontier: The Murders of Frank LeSueur and Gus Gibbons by the Wild Bunch (Greg Kofford Books, 2023). His essays and articles on Mormon history have been published in numerous journals and books. His final book, Every Man a Prophet (Greg Kofford Books, 2025) was a novel exploring missionary life.

Steve’s generosity, enthusiasm, wit and varied skills made him a valued contributor to community activities. These included editing school and neighborhood newsletters, coaching his children’s recreation basketball teams from elementary through high school, and, most recently, helping to organize a speakers program at his local library branch.

His sense of humor and sincere interest in people made Steve a favorite of many extended LeSueur and Reeder family members, especially children. He organized card games, devised backyard athletic competitions, filmed impromptu musical performances and played elaborate jokes that are now legendary contributions to family lore. He encouraged a love of animals, most especially cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and rats, teaching his children to love, appreciate and care for them. His inclusion of his family’s cats as characters in lively bedtime stories highlighted his creativity and sense of humor. He welcomed summer visits from nieces and nephews, sharing his knowledge of history on numerous visits to local monuments and museums.

For two years, Steve endured a difficult regimen of treatments to fight pancreatic cancer. His courage, determination, optimism, graciousness and sense of humor were evident as he looked for ways to continue enjoying life. He spent time with family and friends, participated in community activities, attended jazz and theater performances, and traveled to New York, South Carolina, California, Utah, Colorado and Oregon. He made final edits to his novel and arranged for its publication in 2025.

Steve is survived by his wife, Kathy Reeder; his children Samantha and Daniel; his sister Diana (Randy) Bartlett; and brother Jeff. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dolores Clift LeSueur, and his older brother David.

A celebration of life will be held on August 2 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22201.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Steve’s honor to Friends of the Arlington Public Library or the John Whitmer Historical Association.

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NOTE: Steve was the younger brother of Dave LeSueur from BHS '67 who sadly we lost 5 years ago. 

Monday, July 7, 2025

Bob Fields, BHS '72 (1953-2025)

 


 

Robert Alan Fields
August 8, 1953 - July 6, 2025 

Jodean Ardizzone Myers posted on FB today that friend and classmate, Bob Fields, BHS '72 lost his fight with cancer. He lived in Wittman Arizona.
 
"Bob was a talented photorgrapher. He was our next door neighbor growing up on Scott Rd. He will always be in my childhood memories. Sending all our love to Vicki and the Fields family. Life is just way too short."

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Tania Foy Holm, BHS '65 (1947-2023)

 


Tania Jean Foy Holm
April 19, 1947 - December 10, 2023

Sad news... we just learned that Tania Foy Holm passed away in 2023.

Tania was the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Foy and her siblings were Dennis Foy (1946-2016) and Dona Foy Bruckner (1949-2023). 

In 1967, Tania married Doyle Holm and they live in Penn Valley Calilfornia.

 

BY THE WAY...

In 1979, Northwest Park on Victory near Hollywood Way was renamed Ralph Foy Park in honor of Tania's father who was a City of Burbank employee for 42 years and was the General Manager of the Public Service Department for 17 of those years. 

 
Ralph M. Foy
1905 - 1979
 

 

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr., BHS 1974 (1956-2024)

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr.
August 1, 1956 - January 31, 2024

Andrew Shillinglaw Jr. of Auburndale, Florida, passed away at the age of 67, on January 31, 2024. 

Andrew is the son of Andrew and Mary Shillinglaw Sr and his siblings are Wade Shillinglaw BHS 76, Liz Shillinglaw BHS '79 and Patricia Shillinglaw-Seltzer BHS '81 (1963-2002).


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Frank Forlano, BHS '80 (1962-2025)


Frank Edward Forlano
January 27, 1962 - June 30, 2025 

Christine Forlano posted this sad notice on Facebook today July 5, 2025...
 
My brother Frank Forlano BHS 1980 passed away on June 30, 2025 in Palm Springs CA. He’d lived on & off down here in the desert with stints in Lake Tahoe, Puerto Rico, San Diego & Sacramento. He loved music & had a band at his community clubhouse. He loved to argue, watch Book TV and was basically a character.
 
  
1979 Photo of siblings Christine, Peter and Frank Forlano