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Thomaline Buchan Obituary

Buchan, Thomaline Aguallo
1943-2006
A lifelong resident of San Pedro and a 1959 graduate of San Pedro High School, Tommi passed on July 20, 2006. Predeceased by her father, Ignacio (Nashie) Aguallo, Tommi is survived by her loving husband, Russ Buchan; son, Russell D.; daughter, Rachel S. (Ron) Medina; mother, Della Aguallo; brother, Robert Aguayo; sister, Steffi (Dan) Gillen; sister-in-law, Joann Wolf-Aguayo; nephew, Charlie Wolf-Aguayo; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Tommi was an established fiction writer for many years. Tommi's wit and compassion were known to all, and her heart and home were always open. In lieu of flowers or donations, her friends are encouraged to hum "Stardust", plant a garden, or hug someone close. Tommi was an avid picnicker, and a remembrance picnic at her favorite, Point Fermin Park, is planned for sometime after the summer (Phone Tree notification will follow after a picnic date is set). The photo of Tommi was taken shortly after we married, and it is how we will always think of her. Rest in peace, Dear. Please sign the guest book at: www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Aug. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomaline Buchan

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22 Entries

Lori Mulligan Davis

July 28, 2024

This tribute still brings tears to my eyes. I wish I had known her personally. But I am glad I was able to read her short stories as they appeared in magazines. My heart goes out to all her loved ones on the anniversary of her passing. Stardust!

Lori Mulligan Davis

December 8, 2022

Dear loved ones of Thomaline Aguallo, I want to express my condolences. As a young woman, I read Thomaline Aguallo's stories in Good Housekeeping and treasured them. I am not surprised that in actual life she was loved by you for her "wit and compassion" and that "her heart and home were always open." I will play "Stardust" and hug someone close in her honor, as close as I hug her characters in my heart. Yours, Lori Mulligan Davis, Wheaton, Illinois

Jacobs

May 9, 2007

"Please do not look behind you,
But know in your heart
That every day she'll wait there,
And she'll be prepared to take you home.
The good of heart will be blessed by fate,
And the patient will have the shorter wait."

We've only just learned of Tommi's passing. May she grace the heavens as brilliantly as she graced the earth.

--

Gordon & Linda Brinhall

August 25, 2006

Dear Russ and family,

So sad to hear of Tommnie's passing. Our kind thoughts to you always but especially now.

Elizabeth Jaroch

August 22, 2006

Dearest Russ,

My heart broke when Paul told me the saddest news; the blessing of knowing your precious mate was not mine, but I know yours was a lifelong love affair. I shall hug each loved one a little longer and tell them more often that I love them, and remember you. Please let Paul know when the picnic is and I shall send him directly to your place. (801) 644 4133 is my cell.

With love and prayers for comfort,

Paul Jaroch

August 15, 2006

Dear Russ & Family,

I'll remember her dry wit at the Big Box. What a mate she must have been to you. Hugs and kind feelings, man. Your brother from the Yard.

Louise Baldiez-Pieper (cousin)

August 12, 2006

Dear Buchan Family:

I was so deeply saddened to learn from Tommi's mother, my Aunt Della, about Tommi's sudden and untimely passing. I pray that, with time, your loving memories of Tommi will help heal your present heartache.

With deepest sympathy,

Stephanie Incorvaia

August 8, 2006

Russ, Rach, & Russell,

I was shocked and devastated to hear of Tommi's passing. I will miss seeing her out watering the roses, when we would have our little catching up chit chats. As a teenager I fondly remember the time I spent in your warm, loving, and unique home. There was no place like it! Tommi had a great influence on me, especially my lifelong obsession with Frida Khalo. Such an amazing, talented, and kind woman - she will be greatly missed, but the memories I shall always cherish. My love and condolances to all who knew and loved her.

peace & love, steph

Jan (nee Janice Ong) Bazinet

August 7, 2006

Dear Russ,

My cousin just sent me Tommi's obituary and I am stunned and very sad.

Tommi and I were best friends and nearly inseparable at 15th Street School. We would walk home together -- she lived on 9th St. just below Mary Star and I would go to my grandmother's on 12th St. I have a picture of many of us at my 11th birthday party, and other pictures from our junior high days.

I moved from San Pedro in 1959 and don't believe I ever saw her again (did she go to any of our HS reunions?), but I always had her in my heart, and like many things I meant to do, I didn't get in touch with her. I knew she was a writer and always looked for her stories in Good Housekeeping.

Now my heart is breaking for your great loss and my loss of not knowing her for all these years as well.

I was glad to see that you have a large and loving family, and I knew that Tommi would always have many good friends.

Please give my sympathy to Tommi's mother Della whom I also remember very fondly.

I didn't know she loved "Stardust", but I don't think I will ever hear it again without thinking of her.

With deepest sympathy,

Yana Reskusich Packard

August 6, 2006

Dear Russ,

My sincere condolences to you and your family on Tommie's passing. I know you must be devastated and my heart goes out to all of you. Russ, we went to SPHS together and then I met Tommie at Harbor College and Delta's the first year I was there. Tommie was a very kind and wonderful person with a wonderful sense of humor. May God bless all of you during this very difficult time.

John Bruce

August 6, 2006

Russ: It is with great sorrow I respond to your loss and extend to you and your family our sincerest sympathy. Although I did not know Tommi I know you and that your choice was a good one. Remember the good times the fun you had together and do not dispare. You and your family will be in our prayers. John and Kay Bruce

Beverly (Foat) Doran

August 4, 2006

I extend my sincerest condolences to you Russ, and your children. Russ, I went to school with you and I was Tommi's sorority sister (Delta's). All of us, have wonderful memories of Tommi. Those were good days and fun times. May God bless all of you and give you peace and comfort in your loss. May we all keep her memory alive!

Cynthia Parkinson-Mugford

August 4, 2006

To all of Tommi's family, my deepest sympathy. I knew Tommi in college and the sorority, and will always remember her sense of humor and her writing skills. Even though we hadn't seen each other recently, I was very sad to hear of her passing. Sincerely, Cynthia Parkinson

Sonja Zaninovich

August 4, 2006

Tommi and I graduated from Pedro High in 59 and were Delta sisters. She was kind and loving friend. My condolences to the family.

Love,

Spnja Uskovich Zaninovich

Mark Begovich

August 3, 2006

My Brother wrote that Tommi was a big influence on him & her Brother Robert and how they learned about a lot of great music from her. I then learned from them was still able to borrow some great CD's from her in the last year.I will miss her .

Camie

August 3, 2006

Tommi, I never had the pleasure of meeting you. Nevertheless, you still touched my life. You raised a wonderful and caring daughter, Rachel, who is one of my closest and best friends. She would always tell me about you and her dad, Russ. I was always envious because I thought she had the coolest parents ever. The news of your illness and passing affected me deeply, as I know it did everyone that knew you. Thank you for being such a wonderful mother, wife and friend.

Julie Bilbrey

August 3, 2006

Rachel is a dear friend of mine and i am truly sorry for her loss. My thoughts are with her and all of her family. She is an amazing person and it would have been an honor to have known her mother.

krysia reitz

August 2, 2006

The nightingale tells his fairy tale

A paradise where roses bloom

and there you are!

Thank you for the vision

Ever onward darling!

Love reitz's - krysia, kazka, phil

[email protected]

Jennifer Kanehl

August 2, 2006

Russ, Rachel & Russell, this is Jen, Rachel's best friend from school days. I thought Tommi was so amazing, and I remember how cute she kept the apt. across from Joseph's Bakery! She was so hip, & dressed "hippie-chic", before the fashion world had a name for it! Rachel, your swwetness and WICKED sense of humor are your beautiful Mom's legacy. Please let me know about picnic. I'm going to plant some beautiful vegies & flowers in my yard in her honor. All my love,

Jennifer (Peacock) Kanehl

P.S. Miss you, Wakka...

Barbara Cottom

August 2, 2006

My sincere condolences to Russ,Russell and Rachel

Barbara Singleton/Cottom

Hollys mother

Jenny Dimon-Coppa

August 2, 2006

As I sit hear and write this my heart is breaking. I'm truley sorry for your loss. But, now I know at least my dad can have a witty and intellegent debate with someone so beautiful & special. Maybe even a picnic!

Valerie Griffin

August 2, 2006

Tommie, "Mr. Bruce" told me he will greatly miss those occasional lucky handouts when he'd see you at your picnics but like all of us, he will wait patiently to see you when we are all reunited. I will never forget your fabulous stories of when you and Russ lived at the San Pedro "Castle" and how you'd share your life stories and speak of books you'd read. A life WELL lived - see you at the park when I walk Bruce cause I know you will never be far away - you're just on an extended tour.

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