bituaries ••• Charles “Chuck” Burnett 1930 – 2021 Chuck Burnett joined his beloved wife, Diane, on Feb. 2, in his home. Born Sept. 14, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Chuck spent his youth on the streets of the Windy City. Fishing, wandering and causing minor mischief were his favorite pastimes until he met Diane, who straightened him out considerably. They moved to Houston, Texas, in 1956, where they raised four remarkably brilliant and attractive children. (!) Active in his church, community and the Boy Scouts organization, Chuck was always busy educating, entertaining and enjoying life to its fullest. Chuck and Diane moved to Leisure World in 1997 to retire in luxury. They immediately got busy with all the clubs and fun stuff this community has to offer and found performing to their liking. The Theater Club was filled with talented and interesting characters and they fit right in. Who knew they would be able to sing and dance and act? Well, the jury is still out on some of that, but they won their audiences over with their charisma and enthusiasm. They also jumped into the Sunday Night Ballroom Club, Ad Hoc Singing Club, The Writer’s Club (Chuck), The Slavic Club (Diane) and the Poker Club, where Chuck contributed his Social Security check regularly. Chuck leaves behind wonderful LW friends, notably Bill and Ann Frambach, Bob Slater, Melinda Nicolet, Marge Archibald, Jose and ralia suna, and of course, the Poker Gang. Chuck’s lucky family includes four children, Mary LaSala (Fran); Mike Burnett (Diana); Jane Clancy (Kevin) and last but not least, the most wonderful daughter of all time, Amy Carlson (Chris). Chuck and Diane also left behind 11 above-average beautiful grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren who are too young to know yet how they are going to turn out. Chuck loved life. He saw only the good in people and was able to bring out the best in all he knew. He loved a great party, so a Celebration of Life is planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers or cards, Chuck would like for you to enjoy a shot of Royal Crown and sing a song out loud–don’t worry, your neighbors are probably hard-of- hearing. —paid obituary ••• In Memoriam: Santiago Rivera 76 Lory Villegas 91 Juanita Salazar 77 Andres Pulido 57 Ana Mejia 84 Charles Crockett 57 Randy Mikes 59 Jesus ntiveros-Santos 94 Alvin Shinn 94 Sheldon Young 60 Guillermo Garcia 87 Guadalupe Soriano-Nava 66 Remedious DeGarcia 87 Dolores Estrada 85 Merrill Crump 57 Fidelina Samayoa Maria Rodriguez 58 Gertel Flemons 85 Mary Nauroth 82 Jorgre Sandoval Sr. 74 Families assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 961-9301 —Paid obituary ••• Card of Thanks Just saying thank you doesn’t begin to express my feelings to my church family, neighbors and friends. Food, support, flowers and most of all prayers were all greatly appreciated after Frank’s home-going last month. Love you all. Joan Shramek, Mutual 12