Friday, April 11, 2025

Mendi Enochs Leggett, BHS '80 (1962-2025)

 



Mendi Shirley Enochs Leggett
May 11, 1962 - April 6, 2025
 
Posted today by Susan Pena MacCaskey...

Heartbreaking News - Mendi Enochs Leggett of Burbank High Class of 1980 passed away in a car accident in Texas a few days ago. The condition of her husband Danny, who attended JBHS, is currently unknown. Mindi is survived by her older sister Eddy Enochs and brother Dale. Her parents were the owners of Enochs Muffler. My sincerest condolences to her family, prayers and healing thoughts for Danny Leggett.
 
Found this article
 
Southwest Austin crash: APD identify woman killed 
By Elizabeth Evans 
Published April 7, 2025 4:54pm CDT Southwest Austin FOX 7 Austin 

One person is dead and two others were hospitalized following a crash in SW Austin. 63-year-old Mendi Leggett died at the scene of the crash. Two others in her vehicle were injured and taken to a local hospital. It is still unknown what exactly caused the crash. 

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police have identified a woman killed in Sunday's crash in Southwest Austin. 63-year-old Mendi Leggett died at the scene of the crash that happened on April 6 just after 2:30 p.m. The crash happened between two vehicles at the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Loop 360, just south of Bee Caves Road. Two other people in the vehicle with Leggett were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were not injured. APD says the uninjured driver was not impaired and both driver and passenger have cooperated with the investigation. This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 23rd fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 27 fatalities. This investigation is ongoing.

UPDATE APRIL 11, 2025
We just learned that Danny Leggett is in ICU with serious injuries and now knows about his wife so please keep him in your prayers along with all their family and loved ones. Also their uber driver has been in ICU with serious injuries. The person driving the other vehicle and his passenger were fine. 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Jim Lloyd, Burbank Educator (1926-2025) A Life Well Lived!

James Prothroe Lloyd
January 18, 1926 - April 2025
 
Mr Lloyd lived a long and amazing life and will be great missed by so many! I remember him from John Muir Jr High School in Burbank California as the Boy's Vice Principal. His older brother Ham Lloyd I knew as a Counselor at Burbank High School. Ham passed away in 2013. We lift up our prayers for all the Lloyd family.
 

John Muir Jr High Highlander Yearbook 1963

Today this was posted on Facebook...

Sunday morning at church we learned of the passing of our beloved and dear Burbank First United Methodist Church family member Jim Lloyd💔 Tears flowed and stories told of our many connections with Jim. He turned 99 last January. We sang Happy Birthday to him on MLK breakfast with Burbank Human Relations Council. It was perfect as Jim Lloyd was a shining example of how we should live our lives in service to each other and how lives can be changed for the better by developing relationships. 
 
In his case, through 30 plus years as an educator for Burbank Unified School District, the Magnolia Park Optimists and countless other examples. He started teaching in 1950 at Mingay Elementary as an intermediate level teacher, probably 5th or 6th grades. Then he was a PE teacher at Dolores Huerta Middle School(Junior High back in day). Then he was AP at Muir for a few years before going to John Burroughs High School as Boys VP for over twenty years. He retired in 1985. While he was at JBHS his brother Ham Lloyd was his counterpart at BHS. What a dynasty of service to our students! But it didn’t stop there. 
 
His beloved wife Gail taught preschool, sister in law Jane taught elementary, daughter Deanna teaches in our Mommy & Me program at the Burbank Adult School and grandson Brendan Jennings is the Director of the JBHS Vocal Music Association! You always saw Jim with daughters Deanna Jennings and or Donna Lloyd in the audience for Brendan’s concerts and shows every year! 
 
A fine singer himself he sang in the choir for BFUMC and dearest to my heart, until Covid, he showed up every Sunday morning to help set up coffee hour. At my class reunions there was always talk about how he had taken a boy at loose ends and steered them in the right direction toward manhood. 
 
Along with our tears Sunday morning there was we knew, a great rejoicing in Heaven as he was welcomed by Gail, Ham, Jane & Jesus. Well done good and faithful servant was never more true🙏❤️💔  









Monday, April 7, 2025

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).

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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.


Monday, March 17, 2025

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.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Rich Pene, BHS '63 (1945-2025)


Richard Anthony Pene
March 30, 1945 - March 7, 2025

Sadly, we just learned that Rich Pene, BHS '63, passed away Friday of a heart attack. He is survived by Debbie, his loving wife of 43 years, his son Jeff, his daughter-in-law Tracy, grandsons Declan and Colin as well as brothers Bill, Jim and Steve. 

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Dennis Shaw, BHS '60 (1942-2025)

 


Dennis Edward Shaw
December 27, 1942 – March 6, 2025

Dennis Edward Shaw of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Glendale, California, on December 27, 1942, Dennis lived a life rich in love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those closest to him.

From an early age, Dennis had an insatiable curiosity about the world. A lifelong scholar with a deep passion for history and culture, Dennis earned an associate’s degree at Glendale College, a bachelor’s and master’s degree in anthropology from UCLA and UC Santa Barbara, as well as a doctorate in history from the University of Miami. His early work as an archaeologist took him to the King Ranch in New Mexico, where he was the Field Director of the Anasazi Origins Archeological project, as well as Santa Barbara where he assisted with the excavation of the chapel of the Spanish Presidio. In 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving honorably until 1971. He attained the rank of sergeant and was stationed at the Pentagon, Shu Lin Kou Air Station near Taipei, Taiwan and Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Following his service, he began a 33-year career as a professor at Miami-Dade Community College, teaching a range of subjects from anthropology and history to archaeology and geography and inspiring generations of students. He also taught at Florida International University and the University of Miami and earned an Emmy Award in 1984 for his work on the television series Faces of Culture.

In addition to his passion for education and the social sciences, he was an avid poker player. He was also a lifelong country music fan and taught himself the guitar, banjo, and mandolin.

But while his professional achievements and personal pursuits were many, his greatest joy was his family. On September 1, 1973, he married the love of his life, Maria Elena Garcia, and together they built a beautiful life filled with adventure, shared dreams, and a deep and abiding love. Their home was always warm, welcoming, and full of the stories he loved to tell.

Dennis was a devoted father to Kimberly and Harley, always present with guidance, encouragement, and an endless well of love. He made every moment count—whether it was summer road trips across the country in the family camper, teaching his children about history and culture through real-world experiences, or simply sharing a quiet moment over a home-cooked meal. He instilled in them a love of learning, a sense of curiosity, and, above all, the importance of family.

As a grandfather, Dennis embraced his role with joy and enthusiasm. Harper, Charlotte, Amelia, and Brooks were the lights of his life, and he cherished every hug, every storytime, and every chance to spoil them with love and laughter. His heart swelled with pride as he watched his family grow, and he never missed an opportunity to remind them how deeply they were loved.

Dennis and Maria shared a love of travel, embarking on countless European river cruises, exploring new cultures, and creating lifelong memories together. But no matter where he traveled, home was always wherever his family was. In 2023, Dennis and Maria moved to Jacksonville to be closer to their children and grandchildren, a final chapter spent in the embrace of those he cherished most.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Maria Shaw; his daughter, Kimberly Shaw and husband Michael Doyle, his son, Harley Shaw and wife Michelle Shaw; his cherished grandchildren, Harper and Charlotte Doyle and Amelia and Brooks Shaw; his niece, Denyse Esswein, and her children, Lacey and Brandon Fountain; as well as countless cousins and extended family in Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, and Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Montine Shaw, his sister, Sandi Esswein, and his brother-in-law, Roy Esswein.

Dennis’ legacy is not only in the books he read, the lessons he taught, or the places he explored—it lives on in the love he poured into his family, the stories he shared, and the kindness he showed to all who knew him. He will be profoundly missed but never forgotten.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, at 1 p.m. at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Carol "Lynn" Whittle-Wonser Gurin, BHS '70 (1952-2025)


Carol "Lynn" Whittle-Wonser Gurin
August 28, 1952 - February 10, 2025

Carol went by her middle name, Lynn. In 1975, Lynn married Bob Wonser, BHS ‘65, and they had 5 children. 

Chaple Service
March 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)
Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel
321 West F Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561

Friday, February 14, 2025

Kim Correll Latour, BHS '75 (1956-2021)

  

 

MEMORIES...

Mary Olson
I worked closely with Kim when she worked at May Company and she was a fantastic person! Kim was funny, kind, smart and a joy to be around. I remember her stories about her brother and how much she loved him and how proud she was of his accomplishments. My email is molson@callutheran.edu and my name is Mary Olson. My condolences to her loved ones. She will be missed. (7/20/2022)

Jan Bohachef Martin
She was a sweet and truly lovely girl in high school

Heidi Terrio
I knew Kim from elementary school at Emerson. She was a beautiful sweet person! Terri White Wilson knew her well too.

Lila Vick Schob
Knew her in elementary She was sweet. I know she had health issues. So sad she has passed.

John Boylan, BHS '71 (1952-2025)

 

John Michael Boylan
October 6, 1952 - February 12, 2025

Sad news posted by Art Boylan yesterday...

My brother left this earthly plain yesterday due to complications from a long term illness due to a stroke he had suffered several months ago. Go in peace Brother John.  (1952-2025).