On this page we remember those that will not be joining us for the 4oth reunion.  Please contact Cheryl Dore' Hall   chall1@san.rr.com    to post a memorial notice, or to add information and personal messages.

Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end.
Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone.
 I never see my old friend's face,
For life is a swift and terrible race.
He knows I like him just as well,
As in the days when I rang his bell,
And he rang mine but we were younger then
And now we are busy, tired men.
Tired of playing a foolish game,
Tired of trying to make a name.
"Tomorrow" I say! "I will call on a whim
Just to show that I'm thinking of him"
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,
And distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner, yet miles away
"Here's a telegram sir, your friend died today".
And that's what we get and deserve in the end.
Around the corner, a vanished friend.

* Steve Cleary
Steve had a knack for making us laugh and mischief followed him around like a best friend.  The world needs more people like you Steve! You are fondly remembered.

* Bill Gross
Billy...everytime I hear the Allman Brothers or Marshall Tucker, i get a big smile...thinking about all the good times, and what a great friend you were.  Your smile and baby blue eyes...and your gentle way will never be forgotten.

* Jaynie Wilson
We remember a very fun girl with a zest for life.....Jaynie, you were always so Cool! You left way to early the party was just getting started! We miss you, gal!

* Joe Glass
Happy go lucky Joe always had a smile and a good word for everybody.  He played football at LHS and surfed along Hermosa Beach where he lived after graduating.  Later he worked at Todd Shipyard in San Pedro.  Thanks for the smiles, Joey.

* Benny Mendez
Benny's wife Andrea wrote in the 20th Reunion book: Benny passed away at age 29.  His courage and strength and his love for life were much to be admired. If Benny were here today, I think he would say, "Enjoy good health and live each day to its fullest".

* Denise Kramer
I am so glad that I got to correspond with Denise for a few months on Classmates.com.....I was so sad to hear she was gone...I remember a cute little girl with big eyes and a spunky streak in her.....Kindergarten through high school was a long time ago.... but, Denise you will always be part of my fond memories.

* Charlene Gibson
For many of us Charlene was the first person close to us we lost ...we learned how to mourn when  a beautiful friend left us so young.  
Still thinking of you and happy to have had the priviledge to call you friend.

- Teddy Ulkus
Taken way too young and tragically...your classmates will never forget .....we hold fond memories of a beautiful boy.

- Kathy Rothfuss
I remember Kathy as being a "good friend - i felt so cool hanging around with her!    She was the first "girl from the east coast"...with a new jersey accent, black leather jacket -- what a cool chick...whenever I watch Grease, i think of her!

- John Markles
Johnny (Big Cheese)....you were the ultimate practical joker with the greatest laugh and the best Halloween costumes ever! We miss you so much....but you still bring us a lot of smiles and laughter when we think of you!

* Barbara Yegsigian, born May 19th 1949, passed away, Oct. 27th, 1999.  
We will miss you Barb, but your spirit of friendship will always be with us.  One word to describe her...Enthusiasm!  She loved life, family and friends.

* Jerry Shimohara
Serious might be a word to describe him..even Alan Satow had a hard time making Jerry laugh when he was focused.  A great student/scholar and sports competitor.  Jerry was co-captain of the football team and a friend you could respect and always depend on.  We miss you, Jerry.

* John Harthorn
Clever and funny.  A friend to everybody. John could and did, charm strangers. After LHS he became an educator, later teaching in San Diego where he made his home with his wife and two children.  John's positive attitude about life was a gift he readily gave to all of us lucky enough to be his friend.

* Greg Fishenich
Always on the go...probably because he grew up in a very large household...how many little Fishenich's were there? 9, 12...Greg played football, baseball, ran track and surfed.  His family moved to Torrance for needed space during his time at high school, but Greg made the daily drive back to LHS to be with his friends. 

*  Beverly Teller Mullins 
February 4, 1949 - December 11, 2006
We fondly remember a beautiful person wilh a heart of gold and a brilliant smile for everyone. 

* Sandie McCully Romero- Class of 1968
It is with great sadness that we learned of Sandie's passing ....Sandie and her husband Steve, along with brother-in-law Tony ('67Perez) and her sister Diane (Tony's wife).came to our first reunion planning meeting in Januray...although Sandie was not feeling well, she came out to see all of us and that is a good memory we will all hold.  Tony writes....", Sandie, passed away from cancer on Sat  April 21 at her home.  She will be missed but she is now pain free with her mom and dad. She had many friends at Leuzinger and I am sure they would like to be notified.  Her services will be on May 12., 2007 If anyone would like to attend have them e-mail me at perezs4@pacbell.net and I should have more information as to where it is etc. " 
Our most sincere sympathy to this fine family in their time of sorrow

* Betty Bouchard
We will miss the tiny little friend we remember .....Our memories inclule  lots of smiles and fun...Betty, you will be missed at the reunion,.

* Rick Buker
We were sad to hear that Rick passed away last year in a car accident....

* Patricia Wigmore
Cynthia Wycoff remembers her dear friend: " She was my best friend, one of a group of about six of us who were always together in high school.  She went away to college and got her BA. She never let her vision problems or sun sensitivity be a disability to her!  We kept in contact for a time, but we lost her very young to a brain tumor.  I miss her wisecracks, her brilliance, and fun times."

* Enrique Lopez
Enrique contracted Multiple Sclerosis at about the age of 18 or 19.  It
was barely noticeable at that time, but over the years gradually took
his eye sight away, his ability to walk and gradually impaired his
ability to speak coherently.  Enrique, who was my best friend in high
school and to whom I remained close until the very end, succumbed to
his illness on June 7, 1985.  It was through Enrique and his family
that I became proficient in Spanish and learned about the struggle of
Mexican families in the US.  I still maintain ties with his family. 
Tim Mathos

*Richard Prestia
Richard was such a nice guy.  We hold your dear in our thoughts and
hearts.