Rosie Diaz Kinzel, BHS '50 (1931-2022)

We just learned that Rosie Diaz Kinzel '50 passed away on August 15, 2022. She was married to Bill Kinzel '66 and here is the link to the obituary  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/burbank-ca/rosie-kinzel-1089062

OBITUARY

Rosie Kinzel

April 27, 1931 – August 15, 2022

IN THE CARE OF

Valley Funeral Home

On August 15, 2022, God called Rosie Diaz Kinzel home to be with Him. She spent 91 wonderful years with us and served God and humanity with her whole heart. She was born on April 27, 1931 to parents Manuel Diaz and Luciana De La Cruz Diaz. Rosie was the eighth out of the thirteen children born in the home that her father and cousin built in Burbank, California. Her brothers and sisters are Pilo, Pilar, Sebastian, Raymond, Jovita, Martin, Manual, Lupe, Stephanie, Maria, Clara and Frank.

She was married to her late husband Gilbert B. Hernandez for 27 years and had three beautiful children: Lucia, Gilda and Ben Hernandez. Rosie married Bill Kinzel on September 4, 1982. They were going to be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary next month.

She loved her Sacred Heart and was always praying for everyone. Rosie and Bill attended Saint Bellarmine mass every Sunday, she was a devoted Catholic and said her rosary every day. She loved her family and friends to the fullest unconditionally.

She enjoyed taking care of her nine grandchildren, Lisa, Windy, Daniel, David, Jessica, Sierra, Jacob, Cody & Lillie as well as her twelve great grandchildren.

Rosie was loved by everyone. She opened her doors to many, she was special and had a heart of gold, well maybe lavender because everyone knew that was her favorite color. She will forever be missed.

A rosary service for Rosie will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Robert of Bellarmine Catholic Church, 143 N. 5th Street, Burbank, CA 91501. A committal service will occur Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at San Fernando Mission Cemtery, 11160 Stranwood Ave., Mission Hills, CA 91345. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 143 N. 5th St., Burbank, CA 91501.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyfuneralhomeburbank.com for the Kinzel family. 

 RIP Rosie.

Pete Franchino, BHS '62 (1944-2022)

Sad news just received...

My brother, Peter Lewis Franchino, Jr.; class of 1962, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21st .... This was very shocking ...it was very unexpected. We appreciate your prayers for comfort and peace for our family. 

Angela Pokorny 

Class of 1964

 

RIP Pete 

 

A FEW COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK...

Vicki Herrin Fields
Rest in Peace ⚘️
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Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog
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Alan Landros
Sad news. So sorry Angela.
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Bev Peters
Condolences to his family and friends. May he RIP
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Carrie Diaz-Lathouwers
My condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Pete.
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Patricia Snyder
RIP, Pat Mitchell Snyder
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Nancy McNamara Zambrana
So very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace
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Mickey DePalo
Rest In Peace, Sir.
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Mary Maxham Healey
Condolences to the family of my classmate. Pete was a very nice guy.
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Jaydean Gordon Dyer
I’m so sorry to hear this. One of the best. My sincere condolences to Barb and the whole family. May he RIP.

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Mary Seekins
Oh, so very sad. RIP dear classmate.
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Mary Jane Romberger
So sorry
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Patricia Sorley
Rest in peace old Bulldog. Nice guy. I remember you.
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Fred Dahl
Pete, you were a great friend & classmate.
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Marti Shopshire
We’ll miss you Bulldog ‘62! Saw in the ‘50 year reunion book that you still had that quirky smile! RIP, Pete. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Ann Hocking
So sorry to hear that. He was a nice guy.
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Diane Duarte Babko
So sorry to hear this. He was such a nice guy,and funny, too. Sending love to his family.
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Cecilia Olga Aguirre Sheehan
RIP
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Mary Lou Johnson Anderson
So sorry to hear this.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 UPDATE

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR PETE FRANCHINO

October 29, 2022 

Saturday 11 am 

Real Life Church 

23841 Newhall Ranch Rd 

Valencia CA 91355 

Please RSVP Angela Franchino Pokorny at o-apokorny@sbcglobal.net

UPDATE OBITUARY

January 16 2023

PETER FRANCHINO OBITUARY

 

Peter Louis Franchino, 78, of Grass Valley, CA went to his forever home on August 21, 2022 in Ventura, CA. 

Peter was born January 23, 1944 in Little Falls, NY to Peter and Sophie Franchino. He attended Burbank High School in California and served in the U.S. Army. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, raised his family in Saugus, and served at Grace Baptist Church. 

In 1995, they moved to Grass Valley and opened Elam Biggs B&B. He was a design engineer, innkeeper, magician, surfer and motorcycle rider. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, proud dad, and Silly PaPa. 

He is survived by his wife Barbara, children Julie and Devin, grandchildren Kyle, Mitchell and Simone, sister Angela, nephew Eric (married to Jessica), and niece Vicki. 

The celebration of Peter's life: Real Life Church Valencia, CA 91355 Oct 29, 2022 11:00 AM Reception to follow. Read Less Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2022.

Harold Woodward, BHS '65 (1947-2022)

Harold Woodward

November 18, 1947 - August 12, 2022

 

FIND A GRAVE Link

Sadly, we just received this note and photos from Julie Cheledinas Guttridge, BHS '66:  

Wanted to let you know that my son’s dad, Harold Woodward, class of 65, here with his other son Tim & daughter in law passed away this morning from acute dementia.

RIP Harold...
 

UPDATE AUGUST 24 2022 

The memorial celebration of life for Harold Woodward at John MacArthur's Grace Community Church on Sept 24th at 3:00. He was cremated so just the service. 13248 Roscoe Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352

Also, just realized that Harold's brother Richard Woodward, BHS '67, passed away in 2017. READ MORE HERE

 

Lee Whiteside, BHS '72 (1954-2021)

 

Harold Lee Whiteside 

Octobeer 22, 1954 - August 6, 2021 

Weldon California 

Sad news posted on Facebook by John Heninger... 

Lee whiteside died 1 year ago yesterday class of 1972 

RIP Lee. 

A FEW FACEBOOK COMMENTS

• Billie Lehm Thomas

  He was such a great guy.
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Martin Lillibridge
RIP Bulldog
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Deb Helsley Bush
Rest In Peace Lee
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Bob Wilson
I remember when he hit a monster home run off me at MaCambridge. They are still looking for that ball.
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Tom Brassil
RIP big guy. We played JV football together in 1970. A good guy.
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Carol Fabrizio
Oh no! How sad. He was such a nice guy. So sorry to hear this. RIP Lee.
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Antonio Reese
RIP lee. I will miss you deerly
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Beth Marchbank Mallett
I met Lee in junior high Luther Burbank we reconnect on Facebook he was a great guy
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Mike Signorelli
So sorry to hear that, Lee was a nice guy I remember him back to Jr. High. May God bless him and his family.

 

Seina Ann Durkee, BHS '58 (1940-2022)

 

Seina Ann Durkee

February 28, 1940 - July 31, 2022

Sadly, we received this email today...

Seina Ann Durkee BHS 1958....Seina passed away on Sunday, July 31st,2022. Her death was due to a fall which damaged her brain. She went into a coma and never recovered. She and her husband, Gene, were traveling in North Dakota at the time. Born and raised in Burbank, she attended the American Lutheran, Roosevelt, and Washington elementary schools, John Muir Jr. High and Burbank High. Seina's first marriage was to her high school sweetheart, Bob Daniel (aka Smiley BHS 1956) who has passed away. They had 3 daughters Shelby, Tracey and Wendy. Their oldest daughter, Shelby, graduated from BHS in 1977. Seina and Gene, lived in both Washington and Arizona. Seina's two sisters, Linda graduated in 1959 and Christene graduated in1960. One year they were all attending BHS. 

......submitted by Linda Durkee Johnson 1959