Gene Burrus' Memorial

Dana Point has suffered such a loss—in the void left and the voice silenced—when Gene Burrus, 88, passed away on Oct. 21 from melanoma.

Burrus is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gladys, his sister-in-law Tona (Arizona) and numerous nieces and nephews, one of which Gladys is now living with.

Gene “The Voice of Dana Point” Burrus’ became one of the city’s most beloved figures, with his golden voice, personality and generosity, since “retiring” to Dana Point in 1986 with his beloved wife.