George A. & Judith A. Sunga

You actually had to see him in action to appreciate what a talent this man was!

Thanks so much for posting my messages to Mrs. Sunga here! that means a lot to me!

A Voice for the Redwoods by Loretta Halter, hardcover publication with handwritten note to Judy Sunga.

A Voice for the Redwoods by Loretta Halter, first soft cover publication with handwritten note to Judy Sunga.

Lacy's Journey: the Life of a Decorator Crab by Loretta Halter with hand-written note to Judy Sunga

@ Loretta Halter
I just read your beautiful memory of my sister-in-law Judy Sunga and it brought back fond memories of how she incorporated music and art into her curriculum because she felt that her students would benefit from these subjects, too. I am writing to share a serendipitous moment. As I read your story, something jarred my memory - when the family had the arduous and sorrowful task of cleaning out Judy & George´s home, there were tons of books that were boxed and donated - we virtually closed our eyes, boxed up a wonderful collection of fiction, art and television-related books and said goodbye to them forever. However, I´m not sure where I discovered your books but the titles and the illustrations caught my eye and I decided to keep them for myself. I am now convinced that there was a reason for me to save your books. They are now in good hands and I will cherish them in Judy´s memory.
Regards,
Marci Paraiso Heider
George Sunga´s Sister

I only wish I had learned sooner of the loss of my beloved and favorite 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Sunga. We had kept up postal mail correspondences for years and I savored all her letters. I can not adequately convey what an inspiration she was to me as a young girl of 8. All I can say is that because of her gentle nature and fun approach to teaching us, I often used to play teacher with my dolls. I made up lessons to help my dolls learn math and spelling. Years later, with Mrs. Sunga's indelible example engraved in my heart, I became a third grade teacher and now, after nearly 30 years of teaching, have taught almost every grade level between 2nd grade to 8th. But Mrs. Sunga did not stop there. She wrote a beautiful review for my children's book, a sequel to my first book, Lacy's Journey: the Life of a Decorator Crab. She even included my brother Steve Halter, as the narrator and musician for both my books, since she had Steve in her class too, about five years before I became her pupil. I am forever grateful to her for how she reached my shy and insecure heart as a young girl, and fostered a passion for poetry and art in me as well as all those students with me. I am grateful for the friend she became as I was growing, appreciating her progressive attitude and her appreciation for all of life! How blessed I was and still am for having her in my life. With greatest Love, I offer this memory.
Loretta Halter

I had the pleasure of meeting George last year when I helped arrange for him to visit the Mulholland Tennis Club, that I manage, and where he and Judy were active members in the 70's and 80's. While on the visit he ran into other members that have been around since her was active in the club, and the reminisced of the great times they had together. They spoke of his skill in playing the Yukele at the Luau, and his participation in the many Variety Shows the club would host. I invited George to come back and join us for our Luau in August. I was thrilled that he was able to make it, the picture of us below.

I was not aware of his passing until I saw his name and image during the - In Memoriam- part of the Emmys last week. Very saddened see his name on the TV, but take comfort he is with the love of his life Judy... RIP George

I never had the pleasure of meeting George or Judy in person but my mother ( Barbara Elliott Daugherty father Gale Daugherty )knew them both in college . I remember my mother talking so fondly about George and Judy Sunga whom she sliced dearly.

George was a good friend of mine at San Diego High School, San Diego, CA 1947-1949. He always had a smile & was fun to be around.
Sincere sympathy to his family.
Carol Cobb Schmidt (1949 SDHS)

George Sunga graduated from San Diego State College, probably in 1956, and he was a force of nature. A superstar! He stood out as outstanding among a number of outstanding students! I was a lowly freshman, a pledge in his fraternity (TKE), and I was mesmerized by his talent and personality. What a loss!!! Judge Victor Bianchini

So many active employees had fond memories of working with George. But even after retiring from CBS, he continued to serve as President of the CBS retirees group, “The Frogs”. Bless his soul.

When I was pretty young, having George and Judy show us, my brother and I all around the LA important spots! Being from northern Cal, to see the La Brea Tar Pits, LA Museum of Art and Farmers Market as a special tour they knew all of and their expertise, then taking us to a Vietnamese Restaurant was all which could be imagined by a wide eyed country girl! So fortunate.