Maria "Maggie" Gomez Sands, BHS '49 (1930-2025)

My name is Emily Tempest, and I am the granddaughter of Maria M. Sands (Maggie Gomez) from BHS Class of 49’. Maria M. Sands passed away about 2 weeks ago on March 20, 2025 at the age of 94. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She lived a long and amazing life, and she often talked about how great her High School years were. She made many lifetime friends because of BHS and always shared those memories. 

OBITUARY

Maria M. Sands (née Gomez), a lifelong Burbank resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born in El Paso, TX, she moved to Burbank at a young age and built a life filled with family and joy. Maria was free-spirited, the life of the party, and had an unbreakable bond with her siblings. She was ambitious, loving, and always made sure everyone felt comfortable and happy. She was blessed with a big family, having four children, six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. One of her greatest achievements was working at The El Chiquito and eventually owning the restaurant alongside her siblings, creating a place filled with love, community, and lots of fun. She touched countless lives with her generosity and warmth, from her Burbank High School days to her beloved holiday tradition of collecting Santas. Though she will be deeply missed, her love and spirit will live on in all who knew her.

NOTE

Herminia Gomez Dilbeck, BHS '46 (1928-2021) was Maggie's sister and Bob Gomez, BHS '48 (1929-2022) was their brother as was Eddie Gomez, BHS '49 (1931-1968).

Jim Haws, BHS '77 (1959-2025)

 

James Lee Haws

March 12, 1959 - March 15, 2025

Sorry to share... Linda Haws Wright and Kathy Haws posted today on Facebook:

It’s with heavy heart that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Haws who passed peacefully in his sleep on 03/15/2025 in Palmdale, Ca.

Jim grew up in Burbank Ca. and attended Horace Mann, John Muir and Burbank High School, Class of 77. Jim was a Carpet Installer for many years and later in life worked as a Lighting Electrician for the studios and was a member of IATSE Local 728 in Burbank.

Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting and going on rides on his Harley motorcycle. In his retirement, he was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge 507 and spent many summers running the firework concessions for the lodge in Palmdale.

Jim’s wife Courtnay preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by his father Glen, his brother John and sister-in-law Kathy, Brother Bob and sister-in-law Terrie and his sister Linda (Wright) and brother-in-law Mark. He had 7 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews.

Lloyd Madansky, BHS '64 (1947-2025)

 

 

 

Lloyd Robert Madansky
Grover Beach, California
January 16, 1947 - March 2, 2025

Sadly, we just learned of the passing of Lloyd Madansky.

Final Resting Place
Arroyo Grande Cemetery
895 El Camino Real Arroyo Grande, CA

Bruce Jones, BHS '74 (1956-2017)

 

Bruce Scott Jones

July 17, 1956 - July 4, 2017

Sadly, we just learned that Bruce Jones, 1974 grad and former BHS Print Shop teacher, passed away in 2017. His wife, Carolyn Anne Jones, died in 2015 and is interred at Forest Lawn. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190324822/carolyn-anne-jones

Bruce also was the owner of IPF Printing Company on Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA.

Bonnie Cullen Livingston, BHS '64 (1946-2025)

 

Bonnie Jean Cullen Livingston
May 29, 1946 - March 24, 2025

The following sad email came this morning...

Just got this message last night (March 24, 2025) from Steve Livingston '64, that his wife Bonnie Cullen Livingston '64 (Married in the 1964 Class) of nearly 59 years, passed away last night...

"Bonnie passed away this evening with family at her side.  Thought you would like to know.  We cherish all the memories we shared with you and Jon.  Blessings to you and your family.😢"

At this point, we have no details or obituary...

Bonnie and Steve were a legendary couple...They literally "grew up together". They have always been the nicest, sincerest people. We are so glad that Bonnie was able to attend our 60th Reunion for the BHS '64 Class, last October. Bonnie was not well, but they made the long drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita to get to visit with all of their high school friends.

Bonnie is already missed by all who knew and loved her...
Our sincere condolences go out to Steve and all of Bonnie and Steve's Family (2 Sons, 2 Daughters-in-law and several Grandchildren), as well as their long time best friends, Julie Naugle Modglin '64 and Mike Modglin '63

Bon Voyage, Bon Bon...We love you.
Pam Zipfel Kirkwood '64 and Jon Kirkwood '64

L to R seated Bonnie Cullen Livingston, Julie Naugle Modglin '64
Standing L to R Steve Livingston '64 and Mike Modglin '64

Also, Bonnie had a younger sister, Chris Cullen Bartlett, BHS ‘68 who passed away in 2021.

 http://bhsinmemoriam.blogspot.com/2021/07/christine-lee-cullen-bartlett-bhs-1968.html

Linda Westkamp Dubrall, BHS '70 (1952-2024)

 

 

Linda Kay Westkamp Dubrall

October 18, 1952 - July 2024

Linda Westkamp Dubrall passed away in July of 2024. She had been suffering from kidney failure for many years . Linda lived in Simi Valley with her husband Douglas and they had four children: Dustin, Darryl, Dave and Deanne. 

Larry Appleton, BHS '70 (1951-2024)

Larry Scott Appleton 

November 17, 1951 – October 8, 2024

 

Larry Appleton was a life long Burbank resident  He died in his sleep in the childhood home he shared with his older brother, Levi who still resides in the home and is his only surviving relative.

Joe Moss, BHS '70 (1951-2025)

Joseph Ferdinand Moss 

December 29, 1951 - March 17, 2025 

 

Sad news... Joe Moss passed away this morning, March 17, 2025. He was in hospice care after battling brain tumors for many years.

Joe served in the Air Force right after his 1970 graduation. He was previously married to Janis Bustrum, BHS class of ‘69 and they have two daughters and two grandchildren. Joe was living in Long Beach. Please keep the family in your prayers.


A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS

Louanne Peterson posted...
So sad to hear this. He was such a sweetheart! My 9th grade date at John Muir!.

Dennis Moselle posted...
Sad to hear as Joe was a teammate on BHS football teams and we also were next to each other in lines based on last names at school. Moselle, Moss. Nice guy I really enjoyed knowing at BHS. RIP old friend.