El Modena High School - In Memory

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--Gary Curiale (December 2008)
--Robert De Arcos
--Robert Ripley
--Candace Spurlock
--Ruth Turnbull
--Debbie Wylie

1968
--Melanie R. Bastone
--Keith L. Bundrock
--Jennifer Cole
--Craig Coleman
--Chris A. Hainline
--Mona Henningsgaard
--Roger Martindill
--Stella Munoz
--Robert Taylor

1969
--Mark Bazell (2007)
Found thru a google search in a industry newsletter. I called the company and he apparently died of a heart attack at his work. Delphi Systems. This was the memorium:In memory of Mark Bazell (1951-2007) A familiar face seen at trade shows will no longer be seen. Mark Bazell, Franchise Sales Manager for Delphi Display Systems, passed away suddenly on Feb. 5, 2007. “Big Mark”, as he called himself, or “Bobo” as his friends called him, was known not just for his large size, but his infectious smile, great laugh and love of people and life. Mark had many roles in his life, from bartender, restaurant manager, baseball coach (he worked scout teams for the NY Yankees and helped recruit for California State University, Fullerton), POS salesman, husband, father, grandfather, doggie-daddy, poker player, Delphi salesman and friend. Almost anyone who came into contact with Mark could consider him a friend. When looking to recruit a sales person for Delphi, I saw this teddy bear type guy selling POS (Geac FasFax) at a booth near mine. Almost all of the customers who came into his booth gave Mark a hug. I didn’t want to recruit just a salesman, I wanted someone who could build relationships with customers, someone whom our customers could rely on and trust. Mark was that guy. Mark had a passion for everything he did in life. If a customer would call in with an issue, Mark would personally get involved and stay with the problem until it was resolved. Mark cared. Mark enjoyed people and embraced life. We have lost Mark, but his spirit remains. I feel that I am a better person having known Mark and also feel fortunate to be able to call Mark a friend. Some say the purpose of life is to make the earth a better place from the time you were born to when you leave it. Mark fulfilled his purpose. Rest in peace, Bobo. Glenn Kassel Vice President, Worldwide Sales Delphi Display Systems
--Rodger J. Buff
--Kristi Lynn
--Jeri Pino
--Lydia Salvatico
--Larry Steuer (November 2005)

1970
--Ralph M. Bradley
--Cora Burke
--Roger P. Chadwick
--Edward Coombs
--Dale Downey (1/30/2009)
An old friend who shall be missed
--Mari Ellen Ferner
--Stephen Lamb (1968)
Died of Leukemia
--Mitch Long (1969)
Car accident
--Ricky Marshall (2-15-2000)
I miss you everyday. Love, Stacy McConnell Bilt (sister)
--Jonathan S. Maxwell
--DANA WILLIAM REED (JUNE 25, 2008)
--Ron G. Sparks
--Dennis R. Woods

1971
--Judi A. Bailey
--Gregory K. Carlson
--Joe Cortez
--Timothy P. Johnsen
--Robert Kaimer
--Esther P. Navarrette
--Michael D. Smith
--Patricia L. Smith
--Sharon Steuer
--Kent L. Thompson

1972
--Timothy Gillmore (1976)
--Andy Guzman
--Bruce C. Howard
--Donald D. King
--Daniel Lamm (December 1, 2006)
Daniel Lamm ,Graduated from El Modena in 1972. Son of Covey and Evelyn Lamm of Covey Lamm Interiors of Orange passed away December 1, 2006 from sudden cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife of 24 yrs. Ava Lamm and 3 children Danny,David and Laura, his mother Evelyn and sisters Cindy Lamm Lopez, Peggy Lamm Jackson and brother Jerry Lamm. He has one grandson Kyler Lamm. Daniel owned his own trucking business D.C. Lamm Trucking which his son Danny has taken over. He was a great husband,father,grandfather,son,and brother. We miss him alot.
--Bill Parker (January 2005)
--MICHAEL LLOYD RADO (AUGUST 28, 2008)
--Charlie Ramirez
--Candace Spurlock (2008)
Candace passed earlier this year from a sudden heart attack. We will miss her greatly
--Russell Young

1973
--Laura Bautista (2007)
--Tom C. Bvden
--JOHN LUNDY DONAN (JUNE 28, 2008)
--Joseph S. Flowers
--LINDA MARIE JOHN (JUNE 24, 2008)
--Don Kaempen
--Mary J. Ortega (Nov. 6, 1990)
If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No Farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye,You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why.
--Neil Parker
--Steve Pittard
--Michael Poirier
--Richard (Tadd) Ralls
--Joe Romero
--Sidney Smith
--Michael Thomas
--Lance Whelan
Blinded by the sun while waterskiing into a pile of rocks at the Colorado River. His older brother Lloyd 71 has gone to be with him in heaven. They are survived by their sister Monica.
--Allan Willis, Jr (2004)
Complications from diabetes

1973???
--Candace Jane Spurlock Spurlock (January 16, 2008)
Candy died in her sleep from heart failure. She is survived by her daughter Alexandra, her mother, Mildred Spurlock, sisters Penny and Nicola and brother Chris. She is indeed missed.

1974
--JAMES EDWARD BURGAN (OCTOBER 22, 2007)
--Steve Calvin (Nov 13, 2007)
Steve, I miss you more each day bro but I know you are with me all the time, love your sister Shelly
--Joey Gonzales
--Linda Harmier
--Kenny Herkimer (August 2007)
--Hope Lucke
--Rick Kent Maestas
--Chris Merritt
--Lisa Seitz
Lisa died in a car accident. We had been working together at a restaurant in Hawaii.
--Robert Wayman (2009)
Rest in peace my forever love. Til' we are together again, Your wife Passed away 3/24/09 of Cancer

1975
--Gary Agurrie (2009)
--Kathy Beavon (May 2008)
Kathy passed away from cancer. She will be missed by family and friends.
--Wade Benson
--Susan E. Brandt
--Albert C. Burke
--Dolores Cortez
--Steve D. Cross
--Robert De Arcos De Arcos
--Debbie R. DeMont
--Chris Dixon
--Lee Fuller
--Greg Goff
--Daniel E. Green
--Diane M. Horwitz (?)
This is just a correction for my friend who died about 10 years ago. You have Diane M. Howitz when it should be Diane M. Horwitz. Thanks....Paul Brewer '68
--Diane M. Howitz
--Chuck Johnson (1974)
--Pat Malone
--Steve G. Martinez
--Marlene M. McCarthy
--Betty Moran
--Charles A. Ornelas
--Lars M. Paulsen
--Diane Pavton
--Gary G. Richardson
--Robert H. Sicaeros
--Tim Timboe

1976
--Charles J. Brennan
--Ruben Corona (Dec, 2008)
--Peter Cortez
--Fred Hayes
--Jim W. Lindberg
--Brian A. Marshall
--Robert H. Sicaeros (1989)
I Love you uncle Bobby, and miss you so much.
--Richard W. Stueber
--Brad Takahashi (1981 ?)
My good friend & fellow Martial Artist you are missed.
--Frank Thiessen (1978 ?)

1977
--Harvey Acosta
--Mike Barrowcliff (1989)
--Y. G. Bergstrom
--Dale T. Chase
--Jerry J. Grajeda
--Casey A Shanahan
--Mike Skinner (1983)
Michael crossed over trying to save a co-worker! What a WONDERFUL Spirit he was!!
--Daniel G. Valardez
--David M. Vigil

1977 or 1978
--Harvey Acosta (mid 1980's)
--Bob/Bobby Reese (1980)
Bobby was an exceptionally gifted baseball player. He could have gone pro.

1978
--Annette D. Ball
--Jeffery Barrowcliff
--Richard A. Fletcher Jr.
--Mara Forcey
--Dennis Gillett (2005)
He had more fun than most.
--Dennis GIllette
Dennis Gillette is alive and well and attended the 30 year class reunion. He is also on Facebook. He did this as a prank, and frankly, I find it disrespectful.
--Steve Halderman (2007)
Voted "Class Clown", Steve constantly touched our funny bone. AKA "Abdul Nordic", Steve excelled at basketball & the triple jump even with a bum knee. He came to Elmo from Orange Lutheran & never looked back. A great friend, cohort & co-founder of the infamous "Hype Squad." Rest in Peace, Nordic...
--Doug C John's
--Karen Koperek (2009)
--Amada P. Munoz
--Kelly P. Nelles
--Corol A. Sedeno
--Steve R. Whittemore
--Cynthia D. Wood
--Debbie Wyllie
[listed at the top without class affiliation, but I went to Classmates to check the class year, and saw the last name was spelled differently]

1979
--Shawn Baeza (Early 1980's)
Shawn Baeza was killed in a motorcycle crash in the early 1980's.
--Debbie Campbell (in the 90's)
--John Canaday (10-2007)
--John Cliff (1980 ?)
--Jamie Levine (1977)
Member of the ELMO Marching Band & girls sports teams, Jamie was a great person to know & a wonderful friend. She will always be missed...
--Richard L. Maltie
--Joe Poyer (1980's)
Joe was killed by a drunk driver in the 1980's

1980
--Brian Adams (2007)
--Stephanie Beavon (10/2/2007)
--Todd Castel
--Coreen Gallina
--Linda McCubbin
--Mike McHenry (1984)
--Ronald Mejia (5/23/2006)
--Robert J. Sims
--Veronica Tillinghast (1980)
Rest in Peace, Ver!

1981
--Anthony (Tony) Arroyo Jr. (Sep. 12, 1985)
Your spirit has for me aguardian angle on high guiding,advising, and watching over me. I will always remember you my little brother, You are with me and I am not afraid.
--Lauren Kaplan
--Dennis M. Malkowski
--Pat Ryan (2008)
I think Pat was class of 81. He married Nancy Moreno and had a son. I had not seen Pat since about 1988 but just found out he passed this month. He will be truly missed. My prayers to Nancy and their son Patrick Jr.
--Jurgen Walter (1984)
Ruhe in Frieden (Rest in Peace)

1982
--Paul S. Gerbasi
--Gregory Goode
--David L. Scott
--Carolyn Zuniga

1983
--Holly C. Christensen
--Brigitte Martinez
--Carleen McCarty
--Joyce Weston (November 3 2007)

1984
--Brad N. Riches
--Tammy Sackett (2002)

1985
--Kristin Carlson
--Keith Day
--Steve Stone (Feb 2006)
Rest in peace bud, defiantly one of a kind, a good friend to me and to all who knew him we will all miss you.
--Arturo Vasquez

1986
--Bridget Berg (1985)
--Mario E. Figueroa
--Ging K. Lazarus
--Megan A. Meulmester
--Christopher Taylor (1987)
Rest in peace little buddy!

1988
--Patrick 'Pat' Mahon
--Jeff White

1989
--Mark Gruett (2008)
--Shona Heatherly
--Sean Thomas (March 21st, 2007)
Rest in peace Shane Tamis
--Ronnie Tinoco
--Thea K. Torgerson

1990
--Jon L. Cooper
--Michael P. Glaspey

1991
--Gina Cameron (1991)
Miss you Gina!
--Jeffery D. Carmain
--Johnny L. Phillips

1992
--Danna Marie Walker (February 12, 2008)
--Michael Williams

1993
--Jason Zeppel (90's)
Rest in Peace Zeppie!

1994
--Joshua J. Turville

1995
--Brett Bandel (1996)
--Eduardo Cervantes

class year
--Olivere Hernandez (2007)
he died in his sleep

Teacher
--Catherine Lee
--Margery Love (9/20/2007)
She was a teacher in Orange Unified for 20 yrs, and had started at Jordan Elementary in the early 70's.
--Dick Zimmermann (2004)

Teacher/Counselor
--John Anderson (October 31, 1999)

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