In Memory

Lucille 'Lupe' Massignan (Donovan) - Class Of 1945

Lucille 'Lupe' Massignan (Donovan)

Lucille Massignan (Lupe) Donovan, passed away on September 4, 2015 at the age of 87 in Bradbury, California. She is survived by her children - Brooks, Lyle (Gretchen), Dwight (Heather), and Teresa (Keni) and grandchildren Briar, Bren, Doug, Tulio, Brendan, Matilda, Haley, and Renee. She was predeceased by her loving husband John L Donovan (SPHS '43). She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Born in Los Angeles on December 17, 1927 to Tulio and Matilda Massignan, she graduated from South Pasadena High School in 1945. She worked as a dental assistant before taking time to raise her four children, then worked in retail at Port o'Call in Pasadena, where she was a vibrant presence.

Pasadena Star-News, September 20, 2015