In Memorial
Blackford High School
Deceased Class Members

The following are classmates that have passed away since our graduation. If you would like to contribute
some thoughts or have updates for this list, please email to webmaster@blackfordhs.org. Please include
the class year so the proper record can be updated.

See This LInk for an In-Memorium video shown at the class reunion September 16, 2023.



Barrie Antonicic
August 13, 2020

Gless Club
Kathe Appinel
Art Commission
Freshman-Sophomore Baseball
Varsity Football
Hi-Y


Robert Bast
October 18, 2013

Future Farmers of America


Karen Bragunier Willbanks
February 15, 2002

Twin sister of Richard Bragunier

A.G.A.
Swimming
Ski Club



Richard Keith Bragunier
July 19, 2006

Twin brother of Karen Bragunier Willbanks

Football
Basketball

(Junior Photo)
Paul Buca
1973



Jim Burr
September 4, 2019

Art Commission
Student Body Representative
Ski Club




Nancy Butler Marsalli
March 25, 2016

SAGA Staff
Macy's Hi-Set Rep
CSF
Honor Society
AGA
Debs President and Secretary
Pep Club
Flower Girl


It is with great sadness I must report that Nancy (Butler) Marsalli, passed away on Friday March 25th 2016.

Thursday, 3/31 - 7:00PM Vigil/Visitation:
Lima-Campagna-Alameda Mission Chapel
600 South Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Friday, 4/1 - 11:00AM Funeral:
Church of the Valley
400 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Burial will immediately follow at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery in the St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Gail Miluso



Jeff Alan Campbell
February 2, 2013

Glee Club

(Junior Photo)

Mark Carbone
September 22, 2005
Mark Carbone was my ex husband, father of my children, and my best friend. He sadly passsed away on September 22, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Mark didn't have his graduation picture in the yearbook as he didn't meet the deadline for yearbook entry. He is greatly missed by his children Cassie and Paul and his grandson Jordan and many friends.

Vickie "Brown" Lopez



Robert Carrasco
April 28, 1998

Band
Honor Society
Student Council Representative
A professional guitarist and singer of Rock and Roll. He left behind his only son Fred, a resident of Seattle Wash.

Dennis Carrasco


Rick Chauvaux
July 9, 2011

Lance Staff
B Track
From Legacy.com:
Richard C. Chauvaux
November 11, 1950 - July 9, 2011 (60 Years Old)
Cambria, CA
Richard was born on November 11, 1950 and passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Richard was a resident of Cambria, California.


Dennis Conroy
October 16, 2003

School Play
Senior Play
Speech and Debate
Drama Commission
N.F.L.
Cross Country
Track
Choir



Dee Lynn Crews FieldsDecember 8, 2020

C.S.F.
A.G.A.
Student Body Representative
Choir
Debs
Spanish Club
Pep Club
Y-Teens



Henry Honda
June 18, 2019

B Football
Freshman-Sophomore Baseball
Varsity Wresting
Honor Society
Block "B"


Judy Hughes Ellis
October 16, 2018

Glee Club

(Junior Photo)

Todd Jackson
July 5, 2011


Stroke, Eau Claire, Wisconsin


Jim Jacob
Septembar 16, 2021

Senior President
Key Club V.P.
Speech & Debate Commissioner
C.S.F.
Golf
Chemistry Club
Sudent Council Representative



Robert Juday
Septembar 20, 2005



Cary Russell Kloes
July 1, 2015

B & Varsity Football
Key Club
Latin Club
Tennis
Honor Society
Concert Band
Orchestra
Marching Band



Sally LaDassor Gonzales
June 29, 2023

Glee Club





David LaFrance
February 9, 2015
ToolManTim 03/12/2015 10:42 AM

I'm sad to inform you that Dave LaFrance, Blackford High School class of 1968, passed away on February 9th 2015 of a heart attack in Carson City, Nevada. He is survived by his wife Pam.

Yours Truly, Tim Morrisey


Diana LaFrance
April 2, 2000

Junior Prom Princess
Judo Club
Freshman Playday Queen
Student Council Representative
"Dave and Pam" 09/23/2008 05:32 AM

Diana LaFrance passed away April 2, 2000. She was loved by all that knew her.


John Lawler
June 24, 1994

B Cross Country
Block B
Freshman '65 Photo

Gregory McLennon
September 10, 1965

Passed during his
Freshman year


Dustin Moody
October 5, 1983

Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest



Kathy Nash Chapman
May 31, 1995

A.F.S.
Y-Teens

Debbie Nissen
December 8, 1987

Varsity
Fr-Soph Cheerleader
Spirit Commission
Pep Club
Debs
Flower Girl
Student Body Representative
Honor Society



Robin (Rob) Roy
February 17, 1988

Ski Club
Auto Lab Club


Allen Van Etten
September 14, 2021


John Velazquez
March 26, 1988

Varsity Golf
Block "B" Executive Board
Key Club
Speech and Debate Commission
Student Body Representative


Kent Williams
June 11, 2017

C.S.F.
Honor Society
LANCE Staff


Roberta Ware Thomas
December 26, 2002

Y-Teens
LANCE Staff
Pep Club


Rick Wright
March 25, 2011