Phineas Banning High School

Marian Aguilar

Marsha Schwab - July 4th, 2014

Marian was not only my classmate, she was my cousin, we went on to college together and I have had the pivilege of sharing our families throughout the years. Marian married a wonderful man. Leon Older and they have three beautiful intelligent daughters. Her first grand child was born shortly after her death.
I miss her, but I am so happy that we shared so much of our lives together.

Robert Alarcon

Marie Ramirez (Lopez) - October 14th, 2014

Robert was one of the nicest guys I knew through school. Interesting that our Senior Opinion poll had him as "the neatest male". I always thought he looked well groomed and neatley dressed. He will always be the "King" of the prom. Rest in peace my friend.

Frances Simpson - July 31st, 2014

I was sent this Obit and wanted to share with all of you Roberts wonderful life.

Bobby Robinson - July 5th, 2014

Robert was my best friend for many years. Our kids grew up together taking vacations to the snow, the river and later Robert bought a cabana on La Playita Baja. We spent many fun filled weeks at the cabana with the Alarcon family, swimming, fishing, surfing. May he rest in Gods Arms till we meet again.

Rudy Arnado

Rafael (Ralph) Perez - July 22nd, 2014

What a sense of humor.... Yet, serious and humble.
Our friendship will always remain in my memory.

David Arnaut

Rafael PÃ - October 21st, 2016

David,
We knew each other, throughout high school. You were a gentleman and a humorist! Looking at your photograph, now; that is the classmate that I remember!

Priscilla Bailey

Linda Pifer - August 17th, 2014

I came to Banning High from a very small town in Pennsylvania near the end of our sophomore year. I didn't know a soul, and Priscilla noticed how uncomfortable I was at lunch time on my first day. She invited me to join her group of friends for lunch that day, and she'll always have a special place in my heart for that act of kindness. Rest in peace, Priscilla

Bonnie Bogard

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Pat Bowman

Rafael PÃ - August 14th, 2020

I will always remember you as a nice, friendly and caring person

Ida Allred - July 31st, 2014

I wanted to add that I, too, attended Pat's funeral. Pat lived on Jackson just "down the street" from me. We both attended Dominguez Elementary, Wilmington Jr. High, and, of course, Banning. At the funeral, I realized, even though I grew up with her, I really didn't know her. I saw her family and many friends and students (she was a teacher) and thet loved her very much. From the time she was a baby her Uncle called her Penquin. For that reason, Pat collected penquins, in any form. They filled her home. Now when I see a penquin, I think of Pat.

Frances Simpson - July 31st, 2014

I always thought the world of Pat, she was so much fun and always seem to be so happy and laughing at everything. When I had heard she had passed I went to her funeral to say goodbye to one of my childhood friends.

Walter Brown

Rafael PÃ - November 29th, 2019

I remember you as kind; and a gentleman.

Charles Brown

Rafael PÃ - November 13th, 2016

Charles, so saddened to see your name here. YOU had quite a sense of humor! We were on the B football team and were able to play if "we were winning greatly or losing badly."
I recall that we were both disciplined for writing our names on the back of our jersies; probably a first, in 1963.
RIP, my friend.

Steve Brownell

Rafael Perez - December 18th, 2016

"...we were soldiers once...and young...." For his service in Vietnam, Steve was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
I met Steve at WJHS, and that frienship continued through high school.
RIP, my friend.